Southeast South-Central Educational Cooperative

SESC is partnering with Thoughtful Classroom for the 2023-24 school year to offer our Deeper Learning Partners the opportunity to continue receiving supports in the Thoughtful Classroom Learning Club. Participants will explore instructional tools and share experiences around student engagement with the implementation of those tools. #sesccoop #servingyou Register: https://www.sesccoop.org/events?view=cal-month

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

🚨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

In order to provide equitable learning environments for all students, it is important for schools and districts to translate the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) into a guaranteed and viable curriculum. The regional educational cooperatives, in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), will host in-person meetings in March for district and school leaders to explore new resources available to support effective implementation of local curriculum supported by high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs). The purpose of the meeting is to provide the following: ● HQIR Implementation Support ○ Curriculum Implementation Framework ○ Curriculum-Based Professional Learning Guidance Document ○ Structuring Professional Learning Cycles ● Kentucky Academic Standards for Science Resources ○ Science Instructional Resources Consumer Guide ○ New Science Module ● Academic Standards Update ○ KAS for Visual and Performing Arts ○ KAS for Health Education and Physical Education #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/SESCMarch

Register NOW to connect with regional ELA educators and SESC Consultants, Rhonda Bryant and Kristal Doolin, once-per-month--via ZOOM--to connect, share, and grow! #sesccoop #servingyou Register Here: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/zVwfjvmq

Please join consultants April Brock and Lennie Feltner to learn more about progress monitoring. This virtual training is designed for newly hired special education teachers who have not participated in a progress monitoring training this school year. We will learn to use tools and methods used to collect, graph, and analyze data; determine the effectiveness of specially designed instruction; use data to guide adjustments to instruction; and provide evidence of student performance specific to IEP annual goals. #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/dYs7Azfk

This Option Six Learning Series Session will focus on eligibility for special education. Join us to learn more. #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/Option6

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SESC Consultant Lennie Feltner had the privilege of visiting Kingston Elementary in Madison County to share strategies and resources to help students with autism in the classroom. #sesccoop #servingyou

The SESC Deeper Learning Content Academy, led by Renee Hibbard, met with Defined Learning and reviewed Defined Careers. Defined Careers is a K-12 career exploration platform that takes a holistic approach to helping students discover interests while making critical connections to real-world post graduate career opportunities. Teams at the session explored career interests and created their own version of a cafe! We had a fun day of learning! #sesccoop #servingyou

Research shows that when teachers help students understand what they are learning, why they are learning it and how they will know if they have learned it, student achievement increases. This 1-hour asynchronous session will introduce you to the concept of clarity and prompt you to think about its impact for your own students! #sesccoop #servingyou ACCESS HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoJckzbMjftzgKE1lUbCGMVGTWksZgJac8okB4iH97RNnT-Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

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

Every student deserves to be challenged and learn something new every day, including the children who score at advanced levels. The Talent Identification Program of Kentucky (TIP-KYSM) facilitates above-level testing for students in grades 4-8 by partnering with their school systems, the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa, and the national ACT organization. The Talent Identification Program of Kentucky (TIP-KYSM) offers above-level testing to assess where students are academically so educators and families can help guide students to relevant resources, appropriate enrichment programming, and other services that will challenge and encourage growth. Join virtually as Jennifer Wilson and Tyler Clark from the Talent Identification Program of Ky speak to our region about this opportunity for students in your district. #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/TA5ChUQO

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: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/2dPLj5JS #sesccoop #servingyou

The upcoming Virtual Bite-Sized Learning Series hosted by Southeast South Central this winter is an exciting opportunity for MSD teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators to learn about the functions of behavior and data collection. The three-session training series will focus on behavior challenges in the Multiple and Severe Classrooms, providing attendees with insights to better address these challenges. #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/MSD-BiteSizeLearning

SESC was honored to be invited to Jackson County Public Schools' monthly board meeting to share the impactful work emerging from SESC's valued partnership with the district. SESC is proud to serve Jackson County and 25 other school districts throughout the region! #sesccoop #servingyou

New special education teachers will benefit from our upcoming Option Six training session, which covers the essentials of IEP development. Join us to learn more. #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/Option6

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

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

In order to provide equitable learning environments for all students, it is important for schools and districts to translate the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) into a guaranteed and viable curriculum. The regional educational cooperatives, in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), will host in-person meetings in March for district and school leaders to explore new resources available to support effective implementation of local curriculum supported by high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs). The purpose of the meeting is to provide the following: ● HQIR Implementation Support ○ Curriculum Implementation Framework ○ Curriculum-Based Professional Learning Guidance Document ○ Structuring Professional Learning Cycles ● Kentucky Academic Standards for Science Resources ○ Science Instructional Resources Consumer Guide ○ New Science Module ● Academic Standards Update ○ KAS for Visual and Performing Arts ○ KAS for Health Education and Physical Education #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/SESCMarch