Join us for SESC's VIBE Network (Vibrant Instruction for Bold Educators)! This virtual professional learning community is designed to connect, empower, and inspire educators through engaging conversations, shared best practices, and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the region. Whether you're a classroom teacher, administrator, or instructional coach, the VIBE Network offers practical strategies and meaningful connections to enhance teaching and learning.

📅 Join us throughout the year for one-hour virtual sessions:

• November 19- bit.ly/VIBEnov2026
• January 21- bit.ly/VIBEjan2026
• March 18- bit.ly/VIBEmar2026

Registration information is available on the VIBE Network flyer. We can't wait to continue learning and growing with you!

about 5 hours ago, Renee Hibbard
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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!
about 7 hours 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!
about 11 hours ago, Dusty Phelps
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We had a great day of learning with our ASD Cadre! Participants worked together to explore the ALCOT (Autism & Low Incidence Classroom Observation Tool) and dig deeper into what effective supports for students with autism look and sound like in practice. A special thank you to Dr. Rob Pennington for providing an overview of the ALCOT! Teams then explored the ALCOT domains through interactive learning stations, identified strengths and areas for growth, connected priorities to evidence-based practices, and began thinking about how they can use the ALCOT as a tool for reflection, coaching, and continuous improvement.

1 day ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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📊➕ KMIT in Action! ➗📈

This week, Alicia Whitworth and Dr. Holly Hibbard partnered with instructional coaches, principals, and lead teachers to dive into the KMIT process and strengthen mathematics instruction across our region!

These teams are now ready to move into the calibration stage and begin using KMIT data to guide professional learning, coaching, and instructional decisions in their buildings.

👏 Congratulations to Laurel County, Whitley County, and Corbin Independent!

We can’t wait to see the math instructional growth that happens in your schools this year! 💙💚

#SESC #KMIT #MathInstruction #InstructionalCoaching #MathLeadership #ProfessionalLearning
1 day ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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CONSTITUTION DAY

September 17, 2026

For more information, visit the KDE’s Social Studies Laws and Regulations page.

For guidance: tinyurl.com/CDguidance
1 day ago, Leah Marcum
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Make learning matter with Vibrant Learning!

Explore practical ways to bring learning to life through student agency, relevance, authenticity, joy, and meaningful connections to students’ lives and communities.

This one-hour asynchronous module is flexible, practical, and ready when you are—complete it at your own pace!

Get started today: bit.ly/VLmodule
2 days ago, Leah Marcum
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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
2 days ago, Dusty Phelps
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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.
2 days ago, Dusty Phelps
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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.
2 days ago, Dusty Phelps
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SESC is proud to partner with Thoughtful Classroom to bring you the Kentucky Rural Schools Initiative!

Join our virtual information session for principals:

📅 September 24
⏰ 9:00 a.m. ET

Discover a full year of professional learning, leadership development, practical instructional tools, and ongoing support—designed to make lasting schoolwide change possible.

✅ Regional leadership institutes
✅ Four live online learning and coaching sessions
✅ Customized tools and resources
✅ Support for your entire leadership team
✅ Just $5,000 per school with 10 participating schools

Scan the QR code to register!

Questions? Call 800-962-4432 or email Questions@ThoughtfulClassroom.com.
2 days ago, Leah Marcum
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📣 New Self-Paced Training Series!

The ARC Navigator Series is now available for Kentucky Special Educators!

This five-module series is designed to help new special education teachers build confidence navigating key ARC procedures — from meeting notices and prior written notice to referral, evaluation planning, and eligibility.

✅ Recorded presentations
✅ Training resources
✅ Completion quizzes
✅ PD credit
✅ Start anytime and work at your own pace

Click the link below or scan the QR code to begin!
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHRzpEZ7mg/LilIHiadZ1LyNTvQaKk_Ag/view?utm_content=DAHRzpEZ7mg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer
2 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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A great day of learning and collaboration! 💙

April Brock and Lennie Feltner spent the day with special education teachers from across the SESC region for our Regional IEP Guidance Document Training.

We worked through everything from Present Levels and measurable annual goals to services, supports, and making sure the pieces of the IEP truly align. The group brought great questions, thoughtful conversations, and lots of collaboration throughout the day.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We always enjoy bringing educators from across our region together to learn, share ideas, and strengthen practices that support students with disabilities.
2 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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🤝 Better together really does matter.

The Co-Teaching Playbook will help teaching teams strengthen collaboration, clarify responsibilities, and choose the right co-teaching approach for the moment.

📅 Nov. 2 | 9–11 AM | Virtual

Register: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/TBjbM1Rx

2 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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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
2 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.
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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🚀 **HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS: This is an opportunity you’ll want to know about!**

💡 Kyle Wilson, CEO of BOOM Edu, is joining SESC virtually on September 17th to share how this entrepreneurship pathway can give high school students the opportunity to:

Come learn about BOOM and leave ready to share this opportunity with students and families!

📅 **September 17**
⏰ **11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.**
💻 **Virtual**

👉 **Register here:** https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/X0fzC48O

Learn more about BOOM Edu: https://boomedu.org/
4 days ago, Dusty Phelps
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Friday was another great day of learning with ElevatED!

Throughout the day, participants explored strategies to create positive, well-managed learning environments.

Missy Conlin, Jenniefer Siler, and Dr. Wesley Ruth provided teachers with practical strategies, resources, and tools they can put to use in their classrooms. Dr. Holly Hibbard also shared de-escalation strategies from her “When Behavior Hits the Fan” training, equipping teachers with additional tools for navigating challenging student behaviors.

4 days ago, Leah Marcum
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🦸‍♀️ Every superhero needs the right tools.

Paraprofessionals are everyday heroes, and this four-part learning series is designed just for them!

Join us as we tackle:
💥 Behavior Basics
🦸 Prompting & Independence
💬 Supporting Communication
⚡ Keeping Students Engaged

Packed with practical strategies, real classroom applications, and ideas participants can use the very next day.

📅 Four sessions throughout the school year
🎉 Register today and power up your para skills!
https://bit.ly/4yxzCC9

#Paraprofessionals #SpecialEducation #ProfessionalLearning #EverydayHeroes #SESC
4 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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