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

about 9 hours ago, Dusty Phelps
flyer
📣 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
about 16 hours ago, Dusty Phelps
flyer
✨ 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
1 day ago, Dusty Phelps
flyer
📣 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.
1 day ago, Dusty Phelps
flyer
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
1 day ago, Dusty Phelps
flyer
🦸‍♀️ 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
1 day ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
Para power
📣 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
1 day ago, Dusty Phelps
flyer
🚨 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!
2 days ago, Renee Hibbard
FRYSC Virtual Learning Series 2026-27
📣 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026-2027 SESC Trauma-Informed Practices Cadre!

We're excited to partner with the Kentucky Department of Education to support school and district teams as they strengthen trauma-informed practices across their systems. This isn't about adding one more initiative. It's about connecting the great work you're already doing and building a more intentional, sustainable approach that supports both students and staff.

During this three-session virtual cadre, we'll work together to:
✅ Align trauma-informed practices across all tiers of support
✅ Identify strengths and gaps in your current systems
✅ Collaborate with districts across the region
✅ Develop practical action steps you can take back to your district/schools

📅 Virtual Sessions (8:30-10:00 AM)
📍 September 2, 2026
📍 November 4, 2026
📍 February 3, 2027

Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen existing efforts, we'd love to have your team join us!

🔗 Register here:
September: https://bit.ly/TICadre1
November: https://bit.ly/TICadre2
February: https://bit.ly/TICadre3

Tag a colleague or district team that should be part of this conversation! 💙💚
3 days ago, Dusty Phelps
flyer
Calling teachers of highly structured classrooms, MSD classrooms, and students with autism! Join SESC for Structured TEACCHING: Making Classrooms Click.

Amanda Bell, a TEACCH trained presenter, will lead two days of interactive learning focused on practical tools, purposeful spaces, and greater student independence.

Let’s put classroom structure to work! 🙌
✅ Create effective visual schedules
✅ Develop independent work systems
✅ Design visual supports for your classroom
✅ Reframe behavior and strengthen problem-solving

📅 November 11 & 12, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day
💻 Online via Zoom

Grab your favorite teacher mug, bring your classroom questions, and get ready to make things click! ☕🧩

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, and share with a teacher who would love this!

#SESC #StructuredTEACCHING #SpecialEducation #StudentIndependence
3 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
TEACCHing

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

3 days ago, Dusty Phelps
flyer
🍎 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
flyer
Calling teachers of highly structured classrooms, MSD classrooms, and students with autism! Join SESC for Structured TEACCHING: Making Classrooms Click.

Amanda Bell, a TEACCH trained presenter, will lead two days of interactive learning focused on practical tools, purposeful spaces, and greater student independence.

Let’s put classroom structure to work! 🙌
✅ Create effective visual schedules
✅ Develop independent work systems
✅ Design visual supports for your classroom
✅ Reframe behavior and strengthen problem-solving

📅 November 11 & 12, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day
💻 Online via Zoom

Grab your favorite teacher mug, bring your classroom questions, and get ready to make things click! ☕🧩

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, and share with a teacher who would love this!

#SESC #StructuredTEACCHING #SpecialEducation #StudentIndependence
3 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
TEACCHing
🌟 SHOUT OUT to South Laurel High School! 🌟
We are so excited to celebrate South Laurel High School for being invited to showcase their PBIS systems across all tiers at the KDE/COGNIA Continuous Improvement Summit at the Central Bank Center in Lexington! 🎉
Their presentation highlighted the great work happening across their PBIS framework, with a special focus on Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) as a Tier 2 support.
At South Laurel, their message is simple and powerful:
💙 DO YOUR JOB! 💙
✅ Prepared
✅ Polite
✅ Participate
What a great opportunity to share the systems, supports, and practices they have put in place to help students succeed! We are incredibly excited to see the great things happening at South Laurel being shared with educators from across Kentucky.
👏 Way to represent South Laurel High School, Laurel County Schools, and the SESC region!

Pictured are Principal Amanda Bretz, PBIS Coach and Teacher Samantha Kirby, and Samual Colyer, CICO Coordinator and Teacher. #sesccoop #servingyou
7 days ago, Ashley Judd
South Laurel teachers
South Laurel teachers
South Laurel teachers
🎓 Growing Leaders Across Kentucky!

We were excited to welcome 25 new Principals and Assistant Principals from across the SESC region—and other parts of the state—for Certified Evaluation Training with the P3 Network!

These school leaders spent the day learning, collaborating, and building their capacity to lead effective evaluation practices that support educator growth and student success.

We’re proud to support these new administrators as they step into leadership and continue to empower and elevate educational excellence! 🌟 #sesccoop #servingyou
7 days ago, Ashley Judd
group of teachers
group of teachers
🌟 Celebrating Excellence Across Our Region! 🌟

SESC is proud to celebrate Knox County Schools, where an impressive 9 schools have earned PBIS Recognition! 🎉👏

Knox County has a longstanding tradition of implementing strong Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to support both academic achievement and positive student behavior. This recognition reflects the dedication, consistency, and teamwork happening across the district every day.

A special congratulations to District PBIS Coach Marti Partin for her leadership and commitment to supporting schools in building and sustaining effective practices.

👏 Congratulations, Knox County Schools! Nine schools recognized—and one district continuing a strong tradition of supporting students and staff to thrive.

SESC is proud to celebrate your success! 💙🌟 #sesccoop #servingyou
7 days ago, Ashley Judd
students holding a banner
students holding a banner
students holding a banner
students holding a banner
students holding a banner
students with banner
students with banner
students with banner
students with banner
Calling teachers of highly structured classrooms, MSD classrooms, and students with autism! Join SESC for Structured TEACCHING: Making Classrooms Click.

Amanda Bell, a TEACCH trained presenter, will lead two days of interactive learning focused on practical tools, purposeful spaces, and greater student independence.

Let’s put classroom structure to work! 🙌
✅ Create effective visual schedules
✅ Develop independent work systems
✅ Design visual supports for your classroom
✅ Reframe behavior and strengthen problem-solving

📅 November 11 & 12, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day
💻 Online via Zoom

Grab your favorite teacher mug, bring your classroom questions, and get ready to make things click! ☕🧩

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, and share with a teacher who would love this!

#SESC #StructuredTEACCHING #SpecialEducation #StudentIndependence
7 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
TEACCHing
🎉 Congratulations, South Laurel Middle School! 🎉

South Laurel Middle School has earned the PBIS Tier 1 Seal of Excellence! 🏆
This recognition reflects the intentional work happening throughout SLMS to build a positive, consistent, and supportive school environment for ALL students. Their commitment to strong Tier 1 systems is creating a foundation where students and staff can thrive! ❤️

Pictured are Assistant Principal Kevin Merida, School Counselor Danielle Armstrong, and PBIS Coach Lorena Perkins, three leaders helping champion this work alongside their dedicated PBIS team and staff! 👏

Congratulations, SLMS! Your commitment to building strong systems and an even stronger school community is worth celebrating! 🎉 SESC is proud to partner with you and support your continued PBIS journey!

#PBIS #Tier1 #SealOfExcellence #SouthLaurelMiddleSchool #SchoolClimate #SchoolCulture #SESC #PBISInAction
8 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
Slms
✨ 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
8 days ago, Dusty Phelps
flyer
Calling teachers of highly structured classrooms, MSD classrooms, and students with autism! Join SESC for Structured TEACCHING: Making Classrooms Click.

Amanda Bell, a TEACCH trained presenter, will lead two days of interactive learning focused on practical tools, purposeful spaces, and greater student independence.

Let’s put classroom structure to work! 🙌
✅ Create effective visual schedules
✅ Develop independent work systems
✅ Design visual supports for your classroom
✅ Reframe behavior and strengthen problem-solving

📅 November 11 & 12, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day
💻 Online via Zoom

Grab your favorite teacher mug, bring your classroom questions, and get ready to make things click! ☕🧩

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, and share with a teacher who would love this!

#SESC #StructuredTEACCHING #SpecialEducation #StudentIndependence
8 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
TEACCHing