Pulaski Elementary has been recognized for achieving SESC's PBIS Seals of Excellence at Tiers 1, 2, and 3! This outstanding accomplishment reflects the school’s commitment to implementing a comprehensive system of positive behavioral supports that meets the needs of every student.
We are proud to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the entire Pulaski Elementary team!
📸 Pictured LtoR: Kathryn Claiborne, Angela Adkins, and Karla Johnson
Northern Middle has earned SESC's PBIS Seals of Excellence at Tiers 1, 2, and 3—an incredible achievement that demonstrates the school’s dedication to creating a positive, consistent, and supportive environment for every student.
Congratulations to the entire Northern Middle team for their hard work and commitment to PBIS excellence!
📸 Pictured from left to right: Karla Johnson and Josh Robinson
Go Maroons! 🏴☠️
PCHS has been recognized with SESC's PBIS Seals of Excellence at Tiers 1, 2, and 3! Earning recognition across all three tiers shows the intentional work happening to provide strong schoolwide practices, targeted support, and individualized assistance for students.
This honor belongs to the educators and staff members who work each day to make PCHS a place where students feel supported, connected, and ready to succeed. Way to represent, Maroons!
📸 Pictured: Tanya Chaney and Carley Shanks
Several schools across Pulaski County School District have earned SESC's PBIS Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Seals of Excellence! This outstanding achievement reflects the dedication of school teams working to build positive, supportive, and effective learning environments for every student.
We are proud to celebrate Pulaski County Schools and their continued commitment to strong PBIS implementation at every tier!
📸 Pictured: Jennifer Blankenship
Northern Elementary has earned SESC's PBIS Seal of Excellence at Tiers 1, 2, and 3! From strong school-wide expectations to targeted and individualized supports, this recognition shows that Northern Elementary is committed to helping every student feel safe, supported, and successful.
This accomplishment represents thoughtful planning, teamwork, and a daily investment in students. We are excited to shine the spotlight on the amazing work happening at Northern Elementary!
📸 Pictured: Heather Patterson and Karla Johnson
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
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! 💙💚
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
THIS WEEK: Wednesday, September 30th
We look forward to welcoming all of our Instructional Coaches in to SESC this week! If your official title isn't "coach" but you support the work of a teacher, this group is for YOU!
Join us for the Community of Practice for Coaches to connect, share ideas, and learn together. No prior participation is required.
📅 September 30
🕘 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 SESC Training Room 1
Teacher leaders, principals, and administrators are welcome, too!
Please register for this session: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/1yGOr5t9
Contact leah.marcum@sesccoop.org for more information.
Ready to strengthen classroom systems and build your capacity to support teachers? Join us for PBIS Classroom Practices: Train the Trainer!
This full-day learning experience is designed to prepare coaches to take practical, PBIS-aligned classroom practices back to their schools. Participants will leave ready to train staff on six core classroom practices, use implementation snapshots for self-assessment, peer feedback, and walkthroughs, and provide targeted coaching based on staff needs and implementation data.
📅 December 1, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
📍 SESC Training Center | 55 Waco Drive, London, KY
🔗 Register: bit.ly/CPtrain1201
💡 Strengthen your coaching. Build staff capacity. Create classroom systems that support student success.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1owyc-vvc2lAbQVYHUPOhs0_PmKJYM05D/view
What an incredible day, yesterday, for our Fall PBIS Tier 1 Cohort! 🌟
SESC welcomed school teams from three districts for PBIS Team Day 1 (Berea Ind, Corbin Ind, & Barbourville Ind). Participants worked collaboratively to strengthen their understanding of PBIS, examine current practices, and begin building strong foundations for implementation in their schools.
We are excited to support these dedicated educators as they create positive, predictable, and supportive learning environments where every student can thrive. Thank you to each team for bringing such great energy, thoughtful conversation, and commitment to this important work!
Ready to strengthen classroom systems and build your capacity to support teachers? Join us for PBIS Classroom Practices: Train the Trainer!
This full-day learning experience is designed to prepare coaches to take practical, PBIS-aligned classroom practices back to their schools. Participants will leave ready to train staff on six core classroom practices, use implementation snapshots for self-assessment, peer feedback, and walkthroughs, and provide targeted coaching based on staff needs and implementation data.
📅 December 1, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
📍 SESC Training Center | 55 Waco Drive, London, KY
🔗 Register: bit.ly/CPtrain1201
💡 Strengthen your coaching. Build staff capacity. Create classroom systems that support student success.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1owyc-vvc2lAbQVYHUPOhs0_PmKJYM05D/view
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
🏆 Add a few new plays to your co-teaching playbook!
Join us virtually Nov. 2 from 9–11 AM to sharpen teamwork, define shared roles, and learn when to call each of the six co-teaching approaches.
Register: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/TBjbM1Rx
Principals and District Leaders: SESC is proud to partner with Thoughtful Classroom to bring you the Kentucky Rural Schools Initiative!
Join our virtual information session, on Thursday, to learn more!
📅 September 24
⏰ 9:00-9:45
Discover a full year of professional learning, leadership development, practical instructional tools, and ongoing support—designed to make lasting school-wide 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
Please register here: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/EarQKweh
Instructional Coaches - Join us for the Community of Practice for Coaches to connect, share ideas, and learn together. No prior participation is required.
📅 September 30
🕘 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 SESC Training Room 1
Teacher leaders, principals, and administrators are welcome, too!
Please register for this session: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/1yGOr5t9
Contact leah.marcum@sesccoop.org for more information.
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
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.
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!
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!
