Southeast South-Central Educational Cooperative

📚✨ Join the Adolescent Literacy Excellence Cohort (ALEC) Network! ✨📚 Are you passionate about supporting adolescents' reading and writing skills? The ALEC Network is here to help! We meet monthly to provide vital support and address the unique needs of struggling readers and writers in middle and high school. Through evidence-based instructional approaches, you’ll gain the tools and knowledge to make a significant impact in your students’ literacy journey. 🌟 Who Should Join? 🌟 Any educator in any discipline working with middle and high school students Anyone supporting middle and/or high school teachers 🌟 What’s in it for you? 🌟 Engaging, evidence-based learning experiences Collaboration with like-minded professionals Professional development hours and/or EILA credit 🗓️ Monthly Meetings | 1 Hour Together, let's empower our adolescents to achieve literacy excellence! 📖✏️ #sesccoop #servingyou #ALECNetwork #LiteracyExcellence #ProfessionalDevelopment #MiddleAndHighSchool #SupportStrugglingReadersAndWriters

Mark your Calendar! SESC Summer Institute is back on June 5th & 6th, 2025 at Corbin Middle School! Join us for two days of new and innovative professional development! Be sure to join SESC to knock out your professional development needs for the 2025-2026 school year early.... so you can CHILLAX all summer long! Stay tuned for the FULL SCHEDULE with registration links next week! #sesccoop #servingyou #pd

I'm a special education teacher, now what? If you are a newly hired or experienced special education needing a refresher, the SESC team is here to support you! Join us in these sessions to learn important information to help make your school year successful. #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/elevatEDSPED

VENDORS! LISTEN UP! iTEACH Palooza is back for 2025 and VENDOR SIGN UP is now OPEN! With nearly 700 attendees in 2024, we are expecting 2025 to be even bigger! We had to turn away so many vendors last year because we were at max capacity. Sign up today, so you don't miss out!! If you have any questions, please contact Karla Johnson at karla.johnson@sesccoop.org #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvQrZaKNS6R2Jqck9qfLEVitWCuDtp-AF3DK641Ysn0awnGw/viewform

Join us to collaborate with regional educators and gain tools and strategies to foster emotional well-being, build strong relationships, and cultivate a supportive classroom/school culture! #sesccoop #servingyou Register: April 17th: bit.ly/SELcadre3 May 15th: bit.ly/SELcadre4

Exciting News! SESC is thrilled to announce a new partnership opportunity between SESC and schools to develop effective Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)! Join us in fostering collaboration, enhancing teaching practices, and improving student outcomes. Empower teachers and build a supportive network of educators. Together, we achieve more! For more details, see the flyer below. #PLCPartnership #SESC #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducatorSupport #CollaborationForSuccess #sesccoop #servingyou

Join us for UFLI Foundations training, an explicit and systematic reading program developed by the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI). Designed for core instruction in primary grades or intervention for struggling readers, UFLI Foundations provides teachers with easy-to-follow, research-based lesson plans. How It Works: Each lesson follows an eight-step routine to build foundational reading skills: 1️⃣ Phonemic Awareness 2️⃣ Visual Drill 3️⃣ Auditory Drill 4️⃣ Blending Drill 5️⃣ New Concept (explicit instruction with guided practice) 6️⃣ Word Work 7️⃣ Irregular Words 8️⃣ Connected Text (application through reading & writing) Participants will receive the UFLI Manual, and the training is EILA & HQIR Approved. 📅 Don’t miss this opportunity! Register now: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/9xLSiRJY

The event of the YEAR is BACK AGAIN! SESC presents: iTEACH Palooza 2025! An event to celebrate and reward ALL SCHOOL STAFF for their hard work and dedication! There will be VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, GAMES, and PRIZES... along with special guest: Joe Beckman, known for his infectious energy, witty humor, and uplifting message that will leave you both entertained and empowered! Last year we filled The Arena with nearly 700 school staff members and gave away nearly $12,000 in prizes... and this year is trending to be even BIGGER and BETTER! It's a night you don't want to miss! April 15th at the Corbin Arena, Doors, Vendors, and Food Trucks start @ 5:00PM, with the stage portion starting @ 6:00PM! Admission is FREE! REGISTER HERE: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/PN5mE3uT

🚀 Attention Teachers! UFLI Foundations Training for Students with Extensive Support Needs! 📚✨ Join us on July 24th at SESC (55 Waco Dr, London) from 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM for a special UFLI Foundations training designed specifically for students with extensive support needs! 💡 📖 What’s UFLI? It’s an explicit, systematic literacy program from the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI—“you fly” 🛫) that helps students build essential reading skills with confidence! This training is perfect for teachers working with MSD, special education, and struggling readers in any grade level. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to implement UFLI’s structured, step-by-step reading lessons ✅ The 8-step routine that makes reading instruction accessible and engaging ✅ Strategies to help students master phonemic awareness, decoding, and fluency 🎯 Who Should Attend? Teachers working with students who have extensive support needs (MSD, SpEd, interventionists, and more!) 📕 Bonus: All participants receive a UFLI Manual! 🎉 💻 Spots are limited! Register now: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/yQVhFNkg Let’s give our students the literacy foundation they deserve! See you there! 📚✨

Are you an administrator, math coach, lead teacher, or instructional supervisor looking to enhance math instruction in your school? This KY Mathematics Innovation Tool (KMIT) Training will provide valuable insights into the NCTM 8 Effective Math Teaching Practices and teach you how to use the KMIT Walkthrough Tool to monitor and improve math instruction. 🔍 What You’ll Gain: ✅ Learn how to use classroom video to facilitate discussions during PLCs ✅ What effective math instruction should look like and sound like in a K-12 classroom ✅ Optional live classroom walkthroughs (April 29 - May 1) to become a ""Certified KMIT Observer"" 📲 Scan the QR code in the flyer to learn more! Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your school’s math teaching practices! 🚀 #KMITTraining #MathEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #SESC #sesccoop #servingyou

VENDORS! LISTEN UP! iTEACH Palooza is back for 2025 and VENDOR SIGN UP is now OPEN! With nearly 700 attendees in 2024, we are expecting 2025 to be even bigger! We had to turn away so many vendors last year because we were at max capacity. Sign up today, so you don't miss out!! If you have any questions, please contact Karla Johnson at karla.johnson@sesccoop.org #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvQrZaKNS6R2Jqck9qfLEVitWCuDtp-AF3DK641Ysn0awnGw/viewform

Are you an educator passionate about building stronger connections with families to support student success? Our Parent and Family Engagement Cadre is your opportunity to learn, collaborate, and lead the way in creating meaningful partnerships! This cadre will empower you with innovative strategies, practical tools, and a supportive network to enhance family engagement and foster a culture of collaboration. Together, let’s bridge the gap between home and school to create thriving learning environments for all students! #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: March 27: bit.ly/pfecadre2 April 16: bit.ly/pfecadre3

The event of the YEAR is BACK AGAIN! SESC presents: iTEACH Palooza 2025! An event to celebrate and reward ALL SCHOOL STAFF for their hard work and dedication! There will be VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, GAMES, and PRIZES... along with special guest: Joe Beckman, known for his infectious energy, witty humor, and uplifting message that will leave you both entertained and empowered! Last year we filled The Arena with nearly 700 school staff members and gave away nearly $12,000 in prizes... and this year is trending to be even BIGGER and BETTER! It's a night you don't want to miss! April 15th at the Corbin Arena, Doors, Vendors, and Food Trucks start @ 5:00PM, with the stage portion starting @ 6:00PM! Admission is FREE! REGISTER HERE: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/PN5mE3uT

SESC’s Directors of Special Education shared popcorn at today's DoSE Retreat. 🍿💙 #PopcornForEli #SESC

Check out the new KDE resources that support Vibrant Learning Experiences in Science and Social Studies! https://kystandards.org/standards-resources/ss-resources/ss-pl-modules/vibrant-learning-experiences-in-science-and-social-studies/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

VENDORS! LISTEN UP! iTEACH Palooza is back for 2025 and VENDOR SIGN UP is now OPEN! With nearly 700 attendees in 2024, we are expecting 2025 to be even bigger! We had to turn away so many vendors last year because we were at max capacity. Sign up today, so you don't miss out!! If you have any questions, please contact Karla Johnson at karla.johnson@sesccoop.org #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvQrZaKNS6R2Jqck9qfLEVitWCuDtp-AF3DK641Ysn0awnGw/viewform

SESC was thrilled to host Dr. Lonnie Harris for Tips and Tricks for the School SLP! SLPs from across the region gained valuable strategies to enhance therapy and improve student outcomes. Thank you, Dr. Harris, for an insightful and impactful session! #SLPTips #SESC

Join us for UFLI Foundations training at Madison County Board, an explicit and systematic reading program developed by the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI). Designed for core instruction in primary grades or intervention for struggling readers, UFLI Foundations provides teachers with easy-to-follow, research-based lesson plans. How It Works: Each lesson follows an eight-step routine to build foundational reading skills: 1️⃣ Phonemic Awareness 2️⃣ Visual Drill 3️⃣ Auditory Drill 4️⃣ Blending Drill 5️⃣ New Concept (explicit instruction with guided practice) 6️⃣ Word Work 7️⃣ Irregular Words 8️⃣ Connected Text (application through reading & writing) Participants will receive the UFLI Manual, and the training is EILA & HQIR Approved. 📅 Don’t miss this opportunity! Register now: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/fdH4G2Wq

Exciting News! SESC is thrilled to announce a new partnership opportunity between SESC and schools to develop effective Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)! Join us in fostering collaboration, enhancing teaching practices, and improving student outcomes. Empower teachers and build a supportive network of educators. Together, we achieve more! For more details, see the flyer below. #PLCPartnership #SESC #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducatorSupport #CollaborationForSuccess #sesccoop #servingyou

SESC is encouraging our schools and districts to share your stories of how you have created trusting relationships with families as partners that are making a positive impact for both students and families. Stories will be shared as a resource and inspiration to other schools across the Commonwealth as KDE seeks innovative and successful ways to partner with our parents, families and our communities. #sesccoop #servingyou SHARE HERE: https://bit.ly/Successwithfamilies