Connect Leadership Community is SESC’s regional support network for school and district leaders, including new and experienced principals, aspiring principals, curriculum and instructional leaders, and superintendents. This community will focus on timely and relevant leadership topics such as school culture and climate, operational and organizational systems, and leadership development. SESC will facilitate meaningful discussions among principals and school leaders across the SESC region, providing opportunities to share successes, reflect on challenges, and collaborate with peers. Participants may earn 2 hours of Certified Evaluation Update credit during each of the sessions.

Sept. registration: https://bit.ly/SeptConnect25
Nov. registration: https://bit.ly/NovConnect25
Jan. registration: https://bit.ly/JanConnect26
March registration: https://bit.ly/MarchConnect26
May registration: https://bit.ly/MayConnect26

#SESCCOP #SERVINGYOU
about 22 hours ago, Ashley Judd
Connect Leadership
Educators are facing increasingly complex and intense student behaviors—from disengagement and anxiety to hostility and disruption. This high-impact session equips educators with practical, responsibility-centered strategies to address challenging behaviors and support both academic and behavioral growth—even in the toughest situations.

Space is limited, so register today!

Presented by nationally recognized thought leader Larry Thompson, M.Ed.

Register here to attend: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/HcZsVpgN
3 days ago, Renee Hibbard
Defiant, Manipulative, Attention-Seeking Students Flier

SESC is partnering with TorchPrep to bring their 16 years of college admissions test prep experience to our region. TorchPrep® is known across Kentucky as a top test prep provider for schools and students. This event is open to teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators who want to lead their students with clarity and confidence during this transition. The session has recently been rescheduled to July 20th!!

Learning Targets:
Experience: Walk through the SAT® testing format and student experience.
Design: Learn how the SAT® test differs from the ACT® test—and how to adjust curriculum and formative assessments accordingly.
Strategies: Receive proven methods for boosting student scores and confidence. Each participant will need a device to access materials.

SESC is paying 1/2 the expense for member districts.
$50 per participant for SESC member districts
$100 per participant for non-member districts.

PO's must be received at the time of registration by emailing a copy of the PO to Renee Hibbard @ renee.hibbard@sesccoop.org. Anyone registered without proof of payment will not be admitted.

Register to attend here: bit.ly/SESCSAT

3 days ago, Renee Hibbard
Inside the SAT: Insights and Strategies session flyer
Don’t miss this DOUBLE learning opportunity at SESC! 🙌✨

Join us on March 26, 2026 for a full day of powerful professional learning. Register for the morning session, the afternoon session, or BOTH for a full day of impact.

🌅 Morning Session 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
PBIS Tier 3 Wraparound Training
Learn how to implement Wraparound as a Tier 3 intervention within your PBIS framework. This advanced training supports school based teams in strengthening individualized, family centered, team based planning for students with intensive behavioral and mental health needs
Registration- https://bit.ly/SESCwrap

🌤️ Afternoon Session 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
When Behavior Hits the Fan: Calm Connect Correct with De-Escalation Strategies
Build your skills in emotional regulation, understand the stages of escalation, and apply practical Calm Connect Correct strategies to respond confidently during behavioral incidents
Registration- http://bit.ly/BehaviorFAN

Location: SESC Training Center, 55 Waco Drive, London, KY
Date: March 26, 2026

Shareable flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bOf_8kMH_6XbsptDvVQ5ln4mjSrM_n1b/view

We hope to see you there!
3 days ago, Dusty Phelps
Flyer
SESC is offering a Train-the-Trainer session for leaders who will be providing MTSS learning to teachers.

Using the KYMTSS Guide, we’ve built a teacher-focused training that can be delivered as a full PD day, a half day, or broken into one-hour segments. The content is ready to go, but during this session you’ll tailor it to fit your school or district.

The training will be held on March 10th from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at SESC.

This session is designed for leaders who plan to take the materials back and train their own staff. You’ll leave with:

-A customized slide deck
-A trainer guide aligned to your context
-Materials organized and ready to use

If this would support your MTSS work, we’d be glad to have you join us.

Registration Link: bit.ly/MTSSeducators

Shareable Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GejOW2Y5MhVaWd53PyuzYXgKo97rPyh4/view
3 days ago, Dusty Phelps
MTSS Flyer
Get ready for a hands-on, interactive training where literacy and learning become an exciting adventure!
This session is designed for MSD teachers looking teach engaging, story-based lessons that bring content to life for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Using Adventure Buckets, you’ll explore multi-sensory instructional strategies that integrate literacy with math, science, and social studies, covering multiple AKSA standards across content areas.

Through modeling and practical demonstrations, you’ll gain strategies to enhance comprehension, increase engagement, and make learning more meaningful for all students. Best of all, you’ll leave with multiple hands-on activities and a book to take back to your classroom—so you can start implementing these strategies right away!

Join us on this quest to turn literacy and learning into an unforgettable adventure with Charlotte's Web!!

Register Here: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/obfKzq2L
3 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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Strengthen partnerships that support the whole child by joining this collaborative cadre focused on student, parent, and family engagement. We will explore effective strategies for building trust, improving communication, and creating inclusive opportunities for families to be active partners in education. Share ideas, learn from others, and walk away with tools to foster meaningful engagement that leads to stronger outcomes for all students. #sesccoop #servingyou

REGISTER HERE:
February: bit.ly/pfefeb
March: bit.ly/pfemar
April: bit.ly/pfeapr

3 days ago, Ashley Judd
student, parent, and family engagement cadre
📢 Join Us via Zoom!
ElevatED SPED Learning Series
Eligibility – Understanding Evaluation & Identification

🗓 March 18th
⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM
💻 VIA ZOOM

This session is designed specifically for special education professionals who want a deeper understanding of eligibility determination and evaluation practices.

We’ll cover:
✔️ Timelines and regulations for eligibility determination
✔️ Initial evaluations vs. reevaluations
✔️ Planning and conducting evaluations
✔️ Parental consent and procedural requirements
✔️ Eligibility categories and characteristics
✔️ Interpreting psychological evaluation reports
✔️ Considering exclusionary factors in eligibility decisions

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your evaluation and identification knowledge!

🔗 Register here:
https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/io8reLs5

#SpecialEducation #SPED #Eligibility #Evaluation #SESC #SERTAC #ProfessionalLearning
3 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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Winter strikes again! ❄️
Due to inclement weather, tomorrow’s DoSE Network meeting has been cancelled. Because most of our session was planned for in-person participation, safety comes first.

The Apple Accessibility and Guided Hands demonstrations will be rescheduled for a later date for those who would still like to attend. Directors of Special Education will receive a follow-up email with this month’s updates and discussion topics.

Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you soon!

3 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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❗Due to hazardous road conditions in the Laurel County area, the Regional Learning Series for Student Success scheduled for tomorrow, February 23, at the G.C. Garland Building has been canceled.
A rescheduled date will be announced soon, and all registered participants will be notified directly. ❗
Thank you for your understanding.

3 days ago, Renee Hibbard
Regional Learning Series for Student Success

SESC is partnering with TorchPrep to bring their 16 years of college admissions test prep experience to our region. TorchPrep® is known across Kentucky as a top test prep provider for schools and students. This event is open to teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators who want to lead their students with clarity and confidence during this transition. The session has recently been rescheduled to July 20th!!

Learning Targets:
Experience: Walk through the SAT® testing format and student experience.
Design: Learn how the SAT® test differs from the ACT® test—and how to adjust curriculum and formative assessments accordingly.
Strategies: Receive proven methods for boosting student scores and confidence. Each participant will need a device to access materials.

SESC is paying 1/2 the expense for member districts.
$50 per participant for SESC member districts
$100 per participant for non-member districts.

PO's must be received at the time of registration by emailing a copy of the PO to Renee Hibbard @ renee.hibbard@sesccoop.org. Anyone registered without proof of payment will not be admitted.

Register to attend here: bit.ly/SESCSAT

4 days ago, Renee Hibbard
Inside the SAT: Insights and Strategies session flyer

It was a full house for PBIS Spring Cohort Team Day 1 Training at SESC with Consultants Karla Johnson and Rhonda Bryant!

Shout-out to Jackson County schools and Science Hill Independent Schools for taking the necessary steps to successfully begin installing PBIS.

6 days ago, Renee Hibbard
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🚨 NEW RESOURCE ALERT! 🚨
Introducing the SESC SPED Navigator: Tools for IEPs, Due Process & Instruction — a one-stop hub of practical resources for special education teachers and administrators.

✨ Explore it. Bookmark it. Share it with your team.
🔗https://sites.google.com/sesccoop.org/spednavigatortools

#SpecialEducation #SPED #IEP #DueProcess #SESC #SERTAC
6 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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Strengthen partnerships that support the whole child by joining this collaborative cadre focused on student, parent, and family engagement. We will explore effective strategies for building trust, improving communication, and creating inclusive opportunities for families to be active partners in education. Share ideas, learn from others, and walk away with tools to foster meaningful engagement that leads to stronger outcomes for all students. #sesccoop #servingyou

REGISTER HERE:
February: bit.ly/pfefeb
March: bit.ly/pfemar
April: bit.ly/pfeapr

6 days ago, Ashley Judd
student, parent, and family engagement cadre
This session will guide participants through completion of the Tiered Fidelity Inventory, 2.1. This will be a coaching session to clarify language in the inventory and help schools create an action plan from the results. Participants will also receive guidance with entering the TFI results in PBISApps.
Register Here: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/M75liX0x
7 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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Join us for Wraparound Training! This advanced training equips school-based teams to implement Wraparound as a Tier 3 intervention within a PBIS framework. Participants will learn to support students with intensive behavioral and mental health needs through individualized, family-centered, and team-based planning. The session emphasizes collaboration, community integration, and data-driven decision-making, preparing teams to lead Wraparound meetings, create support plans, and monitor progress effectively. This training is part of our PBIS Tier 3 training series. Find out more about the training series here: bit.ly/SESCPBISTier3

PBIS Tier 3 Wraparound Training: March 26, 9:00-12:00pm at SESC's Training Center

- Register here: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/u9DpHThO

SESC's Training Center: 55 WACO DRIVE, LONDON, KY 40741

Location: SESC Training Center, 55 Waco Drive, London, KY 40741
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm

7 days ago, Dusty Phelps
Wraparound Flyer

🚨 Upcoming Training at SESC! 🚨 Join us on February 25, 2026, from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM for an in-depth training on Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S) at SESC. This powerful training will help educators and school teams: ✔️ Understand the core objectives and strategies of PFA-S ✔️ Build confidence and skills to support students after a crisis ✔️ Learn how to care for both students and the adults who support them Perfect for school-based mental health providers, administrators, and crisis response teams. Let’s be ready to respond when our students need us most. 💙 📍 SESC Training Facility 📅 February 25, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM #PFA #SchoolSafety #MentalHealthMatters #CrisisResponse #SESC #TraumaInformedCare #KentuckySchools #sesccoop #servingyou

Registration Link: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/2LsbwJHV

Shareable Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Xb8sMPuddSjX2D5AoFgWE7eAciJ6IV6/view?usp=sharing

7 days ago, Dusty Phelps
Psychological First Aid flyer

🚨 Are you ready to shift from reactive discipline to restorative practices that truly make a difference? 🚨
Join Dr. Holly Hibbard for a full-day, interactive training designed to equip educators with powerful restorative strategies to address challenging behaviors before they escalate—and to respond in ways that foster reflection, accountability, and healing. 🧘‍♂️💬💡
In this engaging session, we’ll dive into:
🔄 Tier 1 preventative practices like Restorative Circles to build strong relationships and reduce conflict
📚 How to align restorative practices with your PBIS framework
🛠️ Real-world tools, examples, and hands-on activities to make implementation feel doable
🤝 Practical ways to create a proactive, inclusive school culture that supports every student
Expect collaborative discussions, ready-to-use strategies, and a whole lot of inspiration to bring back to your classroom or team. 💪✨
Let’s build bridges—not barriers—to better behavior and stronger school communities. 🌉❤️
📅 [March4th, 2026 | 8:30am - 3:30pm]
📍 [SESC Training Center | 55 Waco Drive London KY 40741]
#RestorativePractices #PBIS #PositiveBehavior #SchoolCulture #MTSS #Tier1Support #RelationshipMatters #SESC #LeadershipInAction #sesccoop #servingyou

REGISTER HERE: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/YUEuW1ti

Shareable Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BCIY0adeBuxcAPLD1G4tJPUT0Ko_qTWp/view?usp=sharing

8 days ago, Dusty Phelps
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🐝✨ The February SESC SERTAC Buzz is here!
The February edition of the SESC SERTAC Buzz is live! Inside you’ll find classroom-ready strategies, progress monitoring ideas, grant opportunities, and tools to support the incredible work you do every day.

You pour so much into your students—let this be something that pours back into you.

🔗 Check it out: https://app.smore.com/n/4fsp8/preview

#SpecialEducation #SERTACBuzz #SESC
8 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
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STOP DOING PLCs...START LIVING PLCs THAT WORK!

Join SESC's Tori Anders-St. Thomas for an engaging 6-hour leadership workshop, Collaborative Communities that Impact Learning: Navigating PLCs that Work, designed for principals and school leaders ready to strengthen PLC practices and collaborative team impact. Choose the session that works best for you—June 3 or June 12, 2026—at the SESC London Office. Each participant will receive a Solution Tree resource to support continued learning and implementation.

Register for the June 3rd Session: https://bit.ly/3ZobIIW
Register for the June 12th Session: https://bit.ly/4r0UNsd

#sesccoop #servingyou
8 days ago, Ashley Judd
PLCs that work