On October 1st and 2nd, Leah Marcum and Melissa Conlin trained a group of Whitley County teachers in SESC's Coaching Academy. The training focused on meaningful conversations that accelerate teacher practice and student learning through intentional coaching cycles. We had two great days of learning, collaboration, and growth focused on self-awareness, relationship building, and coaching conversations! #SESCCoachingAcademy
1 day ago, Leah Marcum
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🌟🌟🌟 Three tiers. One incredible achievement!

Monticello Elementary School has earned SESC's Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Seal of Excellence for PBIS Fidelity Recognition!

Recognition across all three tiers reflects a comprehensive approach to supporting students—from strong school-wide practices to targeted, individualized supports. It is a true team accomplishment built through collaboration, consistency, and a shared commitment to student success.

Congratulations to the entire Monticello Elementary community on this well-deserved recognition! ❤️
1 day ago, Dusty Phelps
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🏆 A strong PBIS foundation deserves to be celebrated!

Congratulations to Wayne County Middle School for earning SESC's Tier 1 Seal of Excellence for PBIS Fidelity Recognition!

This honor highlights the school’s consistent use of school-wide expectations, positive acknowledgments, data-based decision-making, and practices that help students feel supported and ready to learn.

Way to go, Wayne County Middle School! Your commitment to building a positive school community is making a difference! ❤️
1 day ago, Dusty Phelps
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🌟 Congratulations to Walker Early Learning Center! 🌟

Walker Early Learning Center has earned SESC's PBIS Tier 1 and Tier 2 Seals of Excellence for Fidelity Recognition! This achievement demonstrates the school’s dedication to building strong systems of support and creating a positive, welcoming environment where its youngest learners can thrive.

We are proud to celebrate the staff, students, families, and PBIS team whose commitment made this recognition possible!

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Elizabeth Reichenbach, Ashley Dunnington, Alecia Parker, Tristan Gregory, Sasha Lawson, DeShay Dishman, Chasidy Chriswell
1 day ago, Dusty Phelps
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🏆 Congratulations to Wayne County Schools!

We are excited to celebrate Wayne County Schools for having three schools earn SESC's PBIS recognition! This achievement reflects the dedication of staff members who work each day to create positive, supportive, and engaging learning environments where every student can succeed.

Congratulations to the students, staff, administrators, and PBIS teams whose hard work and commitment made this recognition possible. Wayne County Schools has so much to celebrate!
1 day ago, Dusty Phelps
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📣 Calling All School Counselors! Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026-2027 SESC School Counselor Cadre!

School counselors wear a lot of hats, and having a network of colleagues who truly understand the work makes all the difference.

Join us for this three-session, in-person cadre designed specifically for school counselors. Together, we'll explore practical strategies you can use right away, strengthen your role within a tiered system of support, and connect with counselors from across the region.

Here's what you can expect:
✅ Role-specific discussions for elementary and secondary counselors
✅ Solution-focused and other brief counseling approaches for school settings
✅ Data-driven strategies to better support student needs
✅ Time to collaborate, problem-solve, and learn from one another

📍 SESC Training Center
🗓 October 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
🔗 https://bit.ly/SCoct19

🗓 December 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
🔗 https://bit.ly/SCdec4

🗓 February 25, 2027 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
🔗 https://bit.ly/SCfeb25

Whether you're a new counselor or a seasoned veteran, we'd love to have you join us for a year of learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

💚 Tag a school counselor who needs to see this!
1 day ago, Dusty Phelps
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🎯Are you a school or district MTSS Leader?

Join SESC's MTSS Cadre—a collaborative learning community designed for administrators, MTSS coordinators, instructional leaders, and school teams committed to strengthening systems of support for every student.

Together, we'll explore practical strategies to build and sustain effective Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), strengthen Tier 1 instruction and behavioral supports, use data to guide decisions, and improve outcomes for all learners. Each session will be packed full of opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, problem-solve real implementation challenges, and leave with actionable tools you can use immediately.

This cadre is an opportunity to:
⭐ Strengthen your MTSS leadership and implementation practices
⭐ Improve data-based decision making
⭐ Build stronger Tier 1 systems that support all students
⭐ Collaborate with educators from across the region
⭐ Share resources, ideas, and successful practices
⭐ Develop sustainable action plans for continuous improvement

📅 2026–27 MTSS Cadre Dates

🗓 October 15, 2026
🔗 Register: bit.ly/Oct15MTSS

🗓 February 24, 2027
🔗 Register: bit.ly/24FebMTSS

Whether you're refining an established MTSS framework or just beginning your implementation journey, this cadre will provide the support, resources, and professional network to help your school or district build systems where every student receives the right support at the right time.

We look forward to learning with you!
1 day ago, Dusty Phelps
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Explore how protecting recess can support academic achievement, student engagement, behavior, and school culture. Participants will examine updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidance, the principal’s role in protecting recess, alternatives to using recess as punishment, and practical ways to leverage play, belonging, and restorative discipline to create more positive school experiences for students.

📅 **OPTION 1- SEP. 17**
⏰ **9:00-10:00AM**
💻 **Virtual**
Register: bit.ly/RECESS1

📅 **OPTION 2- OCT. 20**
⏰ **9:00-10:00AM**
💻 **Virtual**
Register: bit.ly/RECESS20

2 days ago, Dusty Phelps
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🎉 Congratulations to Estill County Schools! 🎉

Two schools in Estill County have been recognized for achieving SESC’s PBIS Seal of Excellence at Tier 1! This outstanding accomplishment reflects their school's and district’s commitment to implementing positive behavioral supports that create supportive and successful learning environments for all students.

A special shoutout to Estill Springs Elementary School and Estill County Middle School for being the recipients of this recognition! 👏

Way to go, Estill County—we are excited to celebrate this well-deserved recognition with you! 💙🤍
3 days ago, Dusty Phelps
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📣 Calling All FRYSC Coordinators and staff!

You're invited to join the 2026–27 FRYSC Community of Practice, hosted by SESC!

This collaborative series is designed to bring FRYSC professionals together to connect, learn, and grow while strengthening supports for students and families. Throughout the year, we'll explore timely topics, share successful practices, and collaborate with colleagues from across the region to address the evolving needs of our schools and communities.

🗓 2026–27 Session Topics:
✨ September 14 – Vibrant Learning & Portrait of a Learner
Register Here---> bit.ly/914FRYSC

🤝 October 23 – Chronic Absenteeism
Register Here---> bit.ly/1023FRYSC

💙 January 8 – Trauma-Informed Practices
Register Here---> bit.ly/0108FRYSC

📈 March 5 – Restorative Practices
Register Here---> bit.ly/0305FRYSC

🎯 May 7 – MTSS
Register Here---> bit.ly/0507FRYSC

Why join?
✅ Connect with FRYSC colleagues from across the region.
✅ Learn practical approaches to today's student and family needs.
✅ Share resources, ideas, and community partnerships.
✅ Strengthen schoolwide supports.
✅ Leave each session with actionable strategies you can implement immediately.

We look forward to building a strong network of FRYSC professionals dedicated to supporting students, families, and school communities—together!

📍 Register using the links above or on the flyer and join us for a great year of collaboration and learning!

Flyer: https://canva.link/jwca921zkjkjikb
3 days ago, Dusty Phelps
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🚨 Stop admiring problems. Start solving them!

Join us for a full-day Data-Based Decision Making training designed to help school teams turn their data into ACTION!

Participants will learn how to use discipline data, adult fidelity data, and observations to:
📊 Identify patterns and needs
🎯 Develop precise problem statements
🧩 Use the TIPS problem-solving process
📈 Determine coaching and professional learning needs
✅ Build actionable next steps for PLCs, MTSS teams, and school leadership

Your data should do more than tell you there’s a problem, it should help you decide what to do next!

💡 Stop admiring problems. Start solving them!

#DataBasedDecisionMaking #TIPS #MTSS #PBIS #SchoolImprovement #SESC
3 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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🧭 Looking for practical special education tools and resources all in one place?
Check out the SESC SPED Navigator — a resource hub created to support special education teachers and administrators with the day-to-day work of special education.
Inside you’ll find resources to support:

✅ Strong, compliant IEP development
✅ Clear due process procedures
✅ Effective specially designed instruction
✅ Organized documentation and best practices
✅ Sample documents and examples you can use as a reference
✅ AI guidance and prompts to support thoughtful IEP development

Whether you’re a new special education teacher looking for guidance or an experienced educator who needs a quick resource, SPED Navigator is designed to help save time, answer questions, and support confident decision-making.

🔖 Explore it. Bookmark it. Share it with your team!

📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the SPED Navigator site to get started.
https://sites.google.com/sesccoop.org/spednavigatortools/home
3 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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🚌 Let’s get those wheels back on track!

Join us for ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) Cadre on November 5 from 9:00–4:00 at SESC. We’ll turn team-identified ALCOT priorities into practical strategies for communication, engagement, behavior, and independence.

✅ Register today! https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/U61jPxNQ

3 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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✨ Does your behavior system need a MAKEOVER? ✨

Whether your school is just beginning to think about a schoolwide behavior system or you’re ready to strengthen what you already have in place, PBIS Exploration is a great place to start!

Join SESC to explore PBIS Tier 1 implementation, including readiness steps, what implementation can look like, and how a strong, consistent behavior system can support both student behavior and academic success.

🏫 In-Person: October 27 | 9:00–11:00 AM at SESC
REGISTER HERE--> bit.ly/1027Explore
💻 Virtual: October 28 | 9:00–11:00 AM via Zoom
REGISTER HERE--> bit.ly/1028Explore

Come explore the possibilities and learn more about joining our Spring 2027 PBIS Cohort!

👉 Register using the QR codes or links on the flyer or above,

💚 Clear expectations. Consistent responses. Stronger school culture. A system that works for students AND staff!

Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q9HWa8RHPwuok5HZWcdStUe4glNl7ePt/view?usp=sharing
3 days ago, Dusty Phelps
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🎉 Exciting news from SESC!

Our very own Dr. Holly Hibbard spent last week in Nashville, TN, completing intensive training with the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and is now officially certified in de-escalation!

Dr. Hibbard is now equipped with both verbal and physical de-escalation skills designed to help educators prevent, recognize, and safely respond to escalating behavior.

She can’t wait to bring this learning back to the schools and districts across our SESC region and continue supporting educators in creating safer, more supportive learning environments! 💙💚

#SESC #DeEscalation #CPITraining #SchoolSafety #SupportingEducators #ProfessionalLearning

3 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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📣 Calling All PBIS District Coaches!

Join the SESC PBIS District Coaches Cadre—a collaborative learning community designed to strengthen coaching practices, build district capacity, and support high-quality PBIS implementation across your schools.

Throughout the year, we'll work together to explore practical coaching strategies, strengthen Tier 1 systems, use data to drive decision-making, and develop sustainable supports that lead to positive school climates and improved student outcomes.

This cadre is an opportunity to:
✅ Collaborate with PBIS coaches from across the region
✅ Share successful practices and solve common implementation challenges
✅ Strengthen your coaching skills and leadership capacity
✅ Learn strategies to improve implementation fidelity
✅ Leave each session with practical tools and actionable next steps

📅 2026–27 Cadre Dates

🗓 September 14, 2026
🔗 Register: bit.ly/PBIScoach1

🗓 April 12, 2027
🔗 Register: bit.ly/PBIScoach2

Whether you're an experienced District-Level PBIS Coach or new to the role, this cadre will provide the support, resources, and professional network to help you lead meaningful change in your district.

Together, we can build stronger systems that create safe, predictable, positive, and engaging learning environments where every student can succeed.
3 days ago, Dusty Phelps
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Connect. Collaborate. Learn. Get inspired.

We can't wait to explore vibrant learning, share ideas and resources, and learn alongside you! Register today! https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/wvfIRsCD

Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dHAMz1-DyJ1bhbx3fWgXRxUxyBcU7Rq4/view?usp=sharing
3 days ago, Dusty Phelps
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📣 Calling All Option 6 & Option 9 Teachers! 🍎⚡

SESC is excited to offer a Classroom Practices Power Hour virtual after-school series designed specifically for Option 6 and Option 9 teachers!

These one-hour sessions are packed with practical, immediately usable strategies to help strengthen Tier 1 classroom systems, prevent behavior challenges, increase engagement, and set students up for success.

💻 Virtual | 3:45–4:45 PM

📅 November 5 – Encouraging Appropriate Behavior
🔗 bit.ly/CPPH1105

📅 November 19 – Responding to Inappropriate Behavior
🔗 bit.ly/CPPH1119

📅 December 3 – Environment & Active Supervision
🔗 bit.ly/CPPH1203

📅 December 17 – Engagement & Opportunities to Respond
🔗 bit.ly/CPPH1217

✨ New to the classroom? We've got you! Join us for one session or all four and walk away with tools you can put into practice the very next day.

👉 Share with an Option 6 or Option 9 teacher who could benefit!

Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PMcgxA5T2V-UuQX9ci4enxy517GBaoH8/view
4 days ago, Dusty Phelps
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🍎 Calling All Kindergarten & 1st Grade Teachers! 🍎

Build a strong foundation for positive behavior and engaged learning this fall with our Classroom Practices Power Hour virtual after-school series!

Designed specifically for Kindergarten and 1st Grade educators, this practical, interactive series will provide classroom-ready strategies to help you create positive, predictable, and engaging learning environments where every student can thrive.

📚 Session Topics:
✅ September 9– Encouraging Appropriate Behavior-
REGISTER HERE---> bit.ly/PH0909
✅ September 23– Responding to Inappropriate Behavior
REGISTER HERE---> bit.ly/PH0923
✅ October 14– Environment & Active Supervision
REGISTER HERE---> bit.ly/CPPH1014
✅ October 28– Engagement & Opportunities to Respond
REGISTER HERE---> bit.ly/CPPH1028

🖥️ Virtual
🕞 3:45–4:45 PM (ET)

Whether you're new to the classroom or looking to strengthen the systems you already have in place, each one-hour session is packed with practical tools you can implement the very next day.

📲 Register for one session or join us for the entire series! Simply scan the QR codes on the flyer or visit the registration links provided above.
4 days ago, Dusty Phelps
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🚨 Calling All FRYSC Coordinators! 🚨

Grow your impact through collaboration with the SESC 2026–27 Virtual FRYSC Learning Series!

Join fellow FRYSC professionals from across the region as we explore timely topics, exchange innovative ideas, and strengthen the programs and partnerships that help students, families, and school communities thrive. Each session is designed to provide practical strategies, meaningful collaboration, and actionable resources you can implement right away.

📅 2026–27 Learning Series

🌟 September 11 – Vibrant Learning & Portrait of a Learner
🔗 bit.ly/0911FRYSC

🌟 October 23 – Restorative Practices
🔗 bit.ly/1023FRYSC

🌟 January 8 – Trauma-Informed Practices
🔗 bit.ly/0108FRYSC

🌟 March 5 – Chronic Absenteeism
🔗 bit.ly/0305FRYSC

🌟 May 7 – MTSS
🔗 bit.ly/0507FRYSC

Why participate?
✅ Connect with FRYSC colleagues from across the region.
✅ Learn practical approaches to current student and family needs.
✅ Share successful ideas, resources, and community partnerships.
✅ Strengthen schoolwide supports.
✅ Leave each session with actionable next steps to better support students, families, and school communities.

We can't wait to learn, collaborate, and grow with you this year!
4 days ago, Renee Hibbard
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