Southeast South-Central Educational Cooperative

The Elgin/ SESC Principal PLC convened for their March meeting at the SESC office in London. At the meeting, principals worked in collaborative groups around the 7 habits of effective teams. It was a great day of networking! #sesccoop #servingyou

🚨SUMMER INSTITUTE 2024🚨 Pre-Register today for SESC's 2024 Summer Institute: the summer's BEST opportunity for professional development! Clock up to 12 PD hours with skills and strategies you can implement right away! #sesccoop #servingyou PRE-REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/ztv9vN8METZdRRHR9

This event just keeps getting BETTER! Don't miss iTEACH Palooza, April 23rd at the Corbin Arena! A NIGHT OUT FOR EDUCATORS! Tailgating activities start at 5:00, with the stage starting at 6:00! There will be food trucks, vendors, games, and prizes... all leading up to our amazing keynote speakers! Register to attend TODAY! REGISTER HERE: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/ryKiJYtl Vendors.... want to get in on the fun? Fill out this form for booth space!: https://forms.gle/PziTsGsGwE1cr5yTA #sesccoop #servingyou

SESC is excited to invite all Math Regional Educators to the March Virtual PLC. This professional learning community provides educators an opportunity to connect with like-minded educators and share valuable learning experiences. The March session will center on exploring the authentic definition of fluency, tackling common pitfalls, and offering strategies to overcome challenges in achieving fluency in the math classroom. #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/eL481RI7

SESC is READY for the Spring 2024 Behavior Series! 1. Complete FBA to BIP Asynchronous Module. If you have questions about the FBA Asynchronous Modules we are offering ""Getting Started Sessions"" on 1/11/2024 and 02/05/2024 both from 1:00 to 2:00. 2. Register for and attend ""Preventing Behaviors that Escalate in the Classroom: Practical Tips"", scheduled for 03/21/2024. 3. Provide Verification of completion of the FBA Module 4. Register for and attend ""Fueling the Superpowers of your Team around FBAs & BIPs"", scheduled for 4/25/2024 To access links to the series, please access this flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WxSvwdSoUhoawRYvjOTqVFX2TiXm5wHX/view?usp=drive_link #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: January 11: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/HJKAY08f February 5: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/6EmlgDkF March 21: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/xGXdEF04 April 25: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/P1CabUdI

The Option Six Learning Series Session will review behavior and the IEP. If you need support in this area, come join us! #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/Option6

This training session will review guidelines and required documentation for Kentucky Alternate Assessment participation. #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/Option

Do your PLCs need to be transformed into dynamic hubs for collaboration with essential elements to cultivate a positive team culture? Join Karla and Rhonda for an inspiring training session focused on 'Establishing a Positive Culture in PLCs for Effective Collaboration.' Learn strategies to foster trust, encourage open communication, and celebrate success within your PLCs. Discover how a positive culture lays the foundation for effective collaboration, collective goal-setting, and, ultimately, improved student outcomes. Elevate your PLC experience and create an environment where educators thrive, ideas flourish, and success becomes a shared journey! #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/EffPLC

As part of the SESC-ARP Transition Project, mini-grants are available for high school teachers of students with disabilities during the 23-24 school year. These grants will allow teachers to design Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to meet the needs of individual classrooms. Teachers need only to complete an application explaining the need and how it will be met. If approved, classrooms may receive up to $750 to address transition activities. The application is linked to this flyer. #sesccoop #servingyou Application: http://forms.gle/YwrXJq39B38Ptken6

Prevent escalating behaviors before they happen! Come gather deescalation strategies that you can implement in your classroom the next day in this make and take session! #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/xGXdEF04

Do you want to be a part of the blockbuster event of the year?! SESC is currently looking for vendors that would be interested in setting up shop at our iTEACH Palooza event on Tuesday, April 23. Scentsy? Paparazzi? Boutiques? Specialty items? We want them ALL! Scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up. Space is limited! How much does a booth cost? We simply ask that you make a donation in the value of $150. #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/SESCPalooza2024

March 19 at 4 p.m. EST is the deadline to apply for the KDE FY24 Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund (RDIF) Mini-Grant! #sesccoop #servingyou APPLY HERE: https://www.education.ky.gov/districts/business/Pages/Competitive%20Grants%20from%20KDE.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Join Karla Johnson on this interactive series designed to transform the learning experience in your classroom! Explore the power of interactive word walls, where vocabulary comes to life and student engagement soars. Discover the art of implementing stations, as you seamlessly integrate hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity and deepen understanding. Uncover the importance of spiraling content, as you weave essential concepts throughout your curriculum, fostering continuity and mastery, and explore how student choice boards allow for student empowerment, creating a classroom culture of autonomy and ownership. Join us and unleash the full potential of science education in your classroom with the Science Sparks Learning Series. Please use the QR codes or link to register for each session. #sesccoop #servingyou March 11: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/uUPsgcnd March 19: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/bv9aPros April 9: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/N9AIByr7 April 16: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/rlO4pCJU

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach school staff, teachers, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The session introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. This 6-hour session will offer EILA and a certificate of attendance for professional learning. Target Audience: Teachers, Principals, Counselors, DoSEs, Psychologists, Administrators, MTSS Coordinators, Mental Health providers, & FRSCY staff. #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/4dxXzPEF

Social studies teachers!! Join us September 20th for an hour of learning and collaboration! #sesccoop #servingyou Register here >> bit.ly/SSCOPSept

SESC will be partnering with KDE and hosting a new counselor academy for all first year counselors within our region. During the academy, we will focus on best practices, data-based decision making, systems and supports, and work together to build a community of support. #sesccoop #servingyou Register Here: bit.ly/46HDzph

SESC is proud to partner with KATC in a year-long virtual learning series. The series is the ideal resource for educators who are committed to improving outcomes for learners with autism and other developmental disabilities, and in all types of educational settings. The monthly, one-hour virtual series will include educational programming information centered on current evidenced-based practices. A focus on positive academic and behavioral outcomes for all students is integrated in each session. Participants will gain instructional strategies for implementation with diverse learners. Additionally, resources and interactive follow-up/homework discussion opportunities will be embedded into the series for practice and implementation of skills and recognition of successes. Select and register for sessions here: http://bit.ly/AutismPLN23-24 #sesccoop #servingyou

Southeast South-Central Educational Cooperative would like to partner with your district in supporting and coaching MSD teachers via a combination of virtual and in-person meetings. This MSD Cadre will focus on increasing the teacher’s abilities and retention rate. The project goal is to develop effective MSD teachers who provide high quality instruction to students with moderate and severe disabilities. Monthly support and coaching as needed will focus on increasing the teacher’s knowledge level and application of effective teaching practices with focus on literacy instruction. Each meeting will review updates, resources, and effective teaching practices. #sesccoop #servingyou

Leaders, are you implementing SEL in your schools, but feel like it's not really getting off the ground like you expected? Do your teachers and staff need practical ways to incorporate SEL into their content classrooms and schools? Lauren McQueary and Dr. Holly Hibbard have designed a training opportunity just for you and your staff! They will provide the participants with 10 practical ways to incorporate SEL into any setting. Your staff will be able to utilize these strategies the very next day! Join us on March 15th from 9:00am-3:00pm at the SESC Training Room for this Training Opportunity! #sesccoop #servingyou Register Here: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/EXpBrkTo

Please join us as we explore district-wide and school-wide SEL practices and how you can use these to aid in a positive school culture and climate for your staff and students. We will explore Social Emotional Learning in a Changing World- How to be an effective “Third Line of Defense.” #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/EXpBrkTo