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

ASYNCHRONOUS OPPORTUNITY: Want to learn more about increasing student engagement? Don't have a lot of time? We have you covered with this 1-hour asynchronous module entitled "Leveraging the Power of Student Agency to Increase Engagement." Watch the 1-hour recording at your own pace, take a short quiz, and receive a completion certificate! It's that easy! E-mail Rhonda Bryant today to get started! #sesccoop #servingyou

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

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/gSQ8iwPe #sesccoop #servingyou

Good Luck SESC Districts! #sesccoop #servingyou

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

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

SESC special education consultants, April Brock and Lennie Feltner, conducted an IEP Training for New Teachers on February 21 in London, KY. Participants from 10 different SESC school districts across the SESC region attended this event. #sesccoop #servingyou

The Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC) and the Southeast South-Central Educational Cooperative (SESC) virtual learning series, titled “KATC/ SESC Autism Professional Learning Network 2023-2024”, 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. #sesccoop #servingyou REGISTER HERE: September 26: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/SOgn5hvm October 24: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/JAhM5dwP November 14: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/amyntk9s December 5: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/SlqV0Wpb January 30: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/0ruGpvDx February 27: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/2dPLj5JS March 26: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/gSQ8iwPe April 23: https://app.sesccoop.org/landing/join_activity/xtQSMTFq

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

High-cognitive demand tasks are one way that you can ensure your students are engaged in a highly effective evidence-based strategy. Complete this 2-hour asynchronous module to see how you can be using more high-cognitive demand tasks in your classroom. #sesccoop #servingyou https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ctAvxZji1G8QBsLBDTNgXxHa07W3ESfMRGhhM1qLcXk/copy

Preparing for the Kentucky Summative Assessment? Did you know that you can access KSA released items from 2020, 2022 and 2023?

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

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

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

Are you looking for classroom behavior support to build teacher capacity? Submit a request to the SESC behavior support team. Registration Link: https://bit.ly/BXConsult #sesccoop #servingyou

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

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

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

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