Several SESC staff members attended the KDE–Cognia Continuous Improvement Summit on September 22–23 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Participants included Rhonda Bryant, Karla Johnson (both pictured), Kay Dixon, and Renee Hibbard. The summit gathered educators and leaders from across Kentucky to exchange effective practices aimed at strengthening organizational systems and improving student outcomes.
“Continuous improvement is more than a plan on paper—it’s the daily habits that move results for students,” said Kay Dixon, SESC Executive Director.
Renee Hibbard, SESC Director of Innovation, added, “Our team valued the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and bring back practical strategies our districts can use this school year.”
Throughout the summit, SESC staff engaged in sessions on topics such as:
Using Student Data to Drive Responsive Differentiation
Encouraging Authentic Teacher Talk through Instructional Roundtables
Local Accountability Guide Workshop
Using Data Cycles to Drive Instruction and Interventions
Advancing Teacher Leadership and Coaching Practices
…and more
SESC remains committed to partnering with districts to expand capacity, enhance teaching and learning, and provide high-quality services that are both cost-effective and student-centered.
“Continuous improvement is more than a plan on paper—it’s the daily habits that move results for students,” said Kay Dixon, SESC Executive Director.
Renee Hibbard, SESC Director of Innovation, added, “Our team valued the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and bring back practical strategies our districts can use this school year.”
Throughout the summit, SESC staff engaged in sessions on topics such as:
Using Student Data to Drive Responsive Differentiation
Encouraging Authentic Teacher Talk through Instructional Roundtables
Local Accountability Guide Workshop
Using Data Cycles to Drive Instruction and Interventions
Advancing Teacher Leadership and Coaching Practices
…and more
SESC remains committed to partnering with districts to expand capacity, enhance teaching and learning, and provide high-quality services that are both cost-effective and student-centered.
Ready to bring more energy, meaning, and student voice into your classroom?
Join us for the SESC Vibrant Learning series. In session 1 on Sept. 30th, we will learn how to spark curiosity, honor student voice, support SEL, and connect classroom content to real life.
In session 2 on Oct. 29th, we will focus on discovering how small, intentional shifts can transform routines, instruction, and classroom culture to boost engagement and align with Kentucky’s United We Learn vision.
Register for Session 1: bit.ly/93025VL
Register for Session 2: bit.ly/102925VL
You can also register at the SESC events page at https://www.sesccoop.org/events
Join us for the SESC Vibrant Learning series. In session 1 on Sept. 30th, we will learn how to spark curiosity, honor student voice, support SEL, and connect classroom content to real life.
In session 2 on Oct. 29th, we will focus on discovering how small, intentional shifts can transform routines, instruction, and classroom culture to boost engagement and align with Kentucky’s United We Learn vision.
Register for Session 1: bit.ly/93025VL
Register for Session 2: bit.ly/102925VL
You can also register at the SESC events page at https://www.sesccoop.org/events
We all want deep learning in our classrooms—but what’s getting in the way? Educators across Kentucky consistently point to three challenges:
· Students aren’t fully engaged
· Effort is inconsistent
· Learners struggle to take ownership of their progress
For decades, we've turned to new programs and shifting initiatives to address these concerns. But what if the keys to deeper learning have been right in front of us all along—in the Kentucky Adapted Framework for Teaching? Join Rick Fisher, a long-time Kentucky Educator, for an engaging and interactive session where he’ll share practical, proven strategies to support teacher development and growth through Kentucky’s exemplary teaching criteria.
In this session, you will: ✅ Learn how to create a common language for deeper learning to help guide staff development. ✅ Explore how to move from Accomplished to Exemplary using the Kentucky Adapted Framework for Teaching. ✅ Discover a set of simple, ready-to-use tools that make exemplary instruction accessible to every teacher. ✅ See how to ground boxed curriculum and personal lesson designs in the science of deeper learning to strengthen Tier 1 instruction—and beyond. Let’s move past the cycle of new initiatives and focus on what truly works. Register here to attend: bit.ly/3H6x4VT
· Students aren’t fully engaged
· Effort is inconsistent
· Learners struggle to take ownership of their progress
For decades, we've turned to new programs and shifting initiatives to address these concerns. But what if the keys to deeper learning have been right in front of us all along—in the Kentucky Adapted Framework for Teaching? Join Rick Fisher, a long-time Kentucky Educator, for an engaging and interactive session where he’ll share practical, proven strategies to support teacher development and growth through Kentucky’s exemplary teaching criteria.
In this session, you will: ✅ Learn how to create a common language for deeper learning to help guide staff development. ✅ Explore how to move from Accomplished to Exemplary using the Kentucky Adapted Framework for Teaching. ✅ Discover a set of simple, ready-to-use tools that make exemplary instruction accessible to every teacher. ✅ See how to ground boxed curriculum and personal lesson designs in the science of deeper learning to strengthen Tier 1 instruction—and beyond. Let’s move past the cycle of new initiatives and focus on what truly works. Register here to attend: bit.ly/3H6x4VT
"Adventure Awaits!
Middle & High School MSD teachers—bring literacy and content to life with Holes by Louis Sachar! Explore Adventure Buckets packed with multi-sensory strategies that connect reading, math, science, and social studies—just in time to add another unit before AKSA Window 1.
Register Here: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/TVic8l0t
Walk away with engaging tools, fresh ideas, and a book to use right away.
⚡ Only 10 spots! Register today! Repeat of our summer session. ⚡"
Middle & High School MSD teachers—bring literacy and content to life with Holes by Louis Sachar! Explore Adventure Buckets packed with multi-sensory strategies that connect reading, math, science, and social studies—just in time to add another unit before AKSA Window 1.
Register Here: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/TVic8l0t
Walk away with engaging tools, fresh ideas, and a book to use right away.
⚡ Only 10 spots! Register today! Repeat of our summer session. ⚡"
🚀 Human-Led, AI-Assisted IEPs: From Present Levels to Progress Monitoring
Special one-hour Zoom session for SESC educators! Learn practical, ethical ways to use AI to streamline IEPs—from PLAAFP to measurable goals, SDI, scaffolds, and progress-monitoring tools—without sacrificing quality or compliance.
🗓 Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM (ET)
💻 Virtual (Zoom)
👥 Open to any educator in the SESC region
Save your spot ➡️ Registration link: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/pIzBnH8q
Questions? lennie.feltner@sesccoop.org or brandi.bray1@sesccoop.org
#SpecialEducation #IEP #AIinEducation #SESC #TeacherPD
Special one-hour Zoom session for SESC educators! Learn practical, ethical ways to use AI to streamline IEPs—from PLAAFP to measurable goals, SDI, scaffolds, and progress-monitoring tools—without sacrificing quality or compliance.
🗓 Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM (ET)
💻 Virtual (Zoom)
👥 Open to any educator in the SESC region
Save your spot ➡️ Registration link: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/pIzBnH8q
Questions? lennie.feltner@sesccoop.org or brandi.bray1@sesccoop.org
#SpecialEducation #IEP #AIinEducation #SESC #TeacherPD
🔍 AI Meets School Psychology
The SESC School Psychologist Network invites you to an interactive session with Dr. Dan Florell, Ph.D. on October 14, 2025. Learn how Artificial Intelligence can be a powerful tool in your professional toolbox.
📍 SESC Training Center, London, KY
🔗 Reserve your spot: bit.ly/OctPsych
#SchoolPsychology #AIinSchools #ProfessionalLearning #SESC
The SESC School Psychologist Network invites you to an interactive session with Dr. Dan Florell, Ph.D. on October 14, 2025. Learn how Artificial Intelligence can be a powerful tool in your professional toolbox.
📍 SESC Training Center, London, KY
🔗 Reserve your spot: bit.ly/OctPsych
#SchoolPsychology #AIinSchools #ProfessionalLearning #SESC
Congratulations to Dewitt Elementary in Knox County! Principal William Barnhill (pictured right) and PBIS Coach Kevin Broughton (pictured left) lead their school in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. Dewitt Elementary achieved Fidelity Recognition for their implementation of PBIS Tier 1. They were one of 25 schools across the SESC Region who applied and achieved Fidelity Recognition from SESC placing them in the top 15% of schools for PBIS implementation. The school will be scaling up their PBIS efforts this year as they have joined the SESC Tier 2 Cohort this Fall! Great work Dewitt Elementary!
Looking for behavior, mental health, and trauma resources? Our SESC webpage is packed with videos, past cadre recordings, asynchronous learning modules, and other helpful tools. This guide walks you step-by-step through how to access and navigate these materials so you can find exactly what you need. Explore the resources here: https://sites.google.com/sesccoop.org/behavior/home
"🎉 Congratulations, Eubank Elementary! 🎉
Eubank Elementary in Pulaski County has earned Gold PBIS Implementation Recognition, standing out among 25 schools across the region that applied! 🏅
This award celebrates the school’s outstanding commitment to creating a positive, supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. 💛
👏 Join us in celebrating the staff, students, and families of Eubank Elementary for leading the way in PBIS excellence! #PBIS #GoldRecognition #StudentSuccess #PulaskiProud #SESC"
Eubank Elementary in Pulaski County has earned Gold PBIS Implementation Recognition, standing out among 25 schools across the region that applied! 🏅
This award celebrates the school’s outstanding commitment to creating a positive, supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. 💛
👏 Join us in celebrating the staff, students, and families of Eubank Elementary for leading the way in PBIS excellence! #PBIS #GoldRecognition #StudentSuccess #PulaskiProud #SESC"
"🎉 Congratulations, Nancy Elementary! 🎉
We’re proud to celebrate Nancy Elementary in Pulaski County for earning Gold PBIS Implementation Recognition! 🌟
Out of 25 schools across our region that applied, Nancy Elementary stood out for its outstanding commitment to creating a positive, supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.
👏 Join us in applauding their staff, students, and community for this well-deserved honor! #PBIS #GoldRecognition #StudentSuccess #PulaskiCounty #SESC"
We’re proud to celebrate Nancy Elementary in Pulaski County for earning Gold PBIS Implementation Recognition! 🌟
Out of 25 schools across our region that applied, Nancy Elementary stood out for its outstanding commitment to creating a positive, supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.
👏 Join us in applauding their staff, students, and community for this well-deserved honor! #PBIS #GoldRecognition #StudentSuccess #PulaskiCounty #SESC"
Join a collaborative network of educators focused on supporting the whole child through intentional social-emotional learning (SEL) practices. This cadre provides space to share strategies, explore resources, and build schoolwide systems that foster student well-being, resilience, and strong relationships. Together, we’ll work to embed SEL into everyday instruction and school culture for lasting impact. Register now to attend the Oct. 15th session: bit.ly/1015SEL
Join us during our Beyond the Bell series for flexible, engaging professional learning designed to fit your schedule! Whether you need PD hours or want to strengthen your teaching practice, this virtual series offers practical strategies, fresh ideas, and collaborative opportunities to keep your instruction innovative, vibrant, and effective.
👉Sept. 30, 2025- The Power of Participation: Creating a Responsive, Collaborative Classroom- bit.ly/BeyondBell2
👉Sept. 30, 2025- The Power of Participation: Creating a Responsive, Collaborative Classroom- bit.ly/BeyondBell2
Join us at SESC on Sept. 29th from 9:00-12:00 to discuss the recently released Local Accountability Design Guide and Toolkit from the Kentucky Department of Education. This session will engage participants in reflection, design, and planning next steps to build a transformative Local Accountability System. Additional date and location options are available in the registration form.
Purpose:
To equip educators and system leaders with the knowledge, tools, and reflections to build and improve a localized assessment and accountability system in their districts.
Who Should Attend:
Strand A: Teachers, instructional coaches, instruction-focused staff, etc.
Strand B: District leaders, systems-focused staff, communications & PR, etc.
Local Accountability Topics Covered:
Strand A: Defining Success for Students, Designing Vibrant Learning Experiences for Students, and Demonstrating Student Success
Strand B: Defining Success for the School District, Designing an Interactive Accountability System, and Demonstrating Local District Success
Register here to attend: bit.ly/4oSbqpn
🚀 MSD Cadre Spotlight!
On Sept. 16, our MSD teachers came together for a day of collaboration—including round table discussions, deconstructing standards, and rotating through hands-on stations on EBPs designed for MSD classrooms. 🙌
Amazing energy + powerful learning = big wins for students! 💙 #MSDCadre #SESC #EBPs #Collaboration
On Sept. 16, our MSD teachers came together for a day of collaboration—including round table discussions, deconstructing standards, and rotating through hands-on stations on EBPs designed for MSD classrooms. 🙌
Amazing energy + powerful learning = big wins for students! 💙 #MSDCadre #SESC #EBPs #Collaboration
What are tabletop roleplaying games, why should we use them in the classroom, and how can they be successfully implemented to enhance engagement and learning?
All of these questions and more will be answered in this FREE, interactive, 6-hour PD opportunity.
Join Adam Watson & Kalli Colley for a day of fun as we dive into the world of gamification, connect with community partners, and learn applicable strategies you can immediately use.
Register to attend here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5Wg9zymWxM-54fM1pu0vGa5quucj_r5tBxvoQh19pLv3WJA/viewform
All of these questions and more will be answered in this FREE, interactive, 6-hour PD opportunity.
Join Adam Watson & Kalli Colley for a day of fun as we dive into the world of gamification, connect with community partners, and learn applicable strategies you can immediately use.
Register to attend here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5Wg9zymWxM-54fM1pu0vGa5quucj_r5tBxvoQh19pLv3WJA/viewform
🚨 Are you ready to shift from reactive discipline to restorative practices that truly make a difference? 🚨
Join Dr. Holly Hibbard for a full-day, interactive training designed to equip educators with powerful restorative strategies to address challenging behaviors before they escalate—and to respond in ways that foster reflection, accountability, and healing. 🧘♂️💬💡
In this engaging session, we’ll dive into:
🔄 Tier 1 preventative practices like Restorative Circles to build strong relationships and reduce conflict
📚 How to align restorative practices with your PBIS framework
🛠️ Real-world tools, examples, and hands-on activities to make implementation feel doable
🤝 Practical ways to create a proactive, inclusive school culture that supports every student
Expect collaborative discussions, ready-to-use strategies, and a whole lot of inspiration to bring back to your classroom or team. 💪✨
Let’s build bridges—not barriers—to better behavior and stronger school communities. 🌉❤️
📅 [October 28th, 2025 | 8:30am - 3:30pm]
📍 [SESC Training Center | 55 Waco Drive London KY 40741]
#RestorativePractices #PBIS #PositiveBehavior #SchoolCulture #MTSS #Tier1Support #RelationshipMatters #SESC #LeadershipInAction #sesccoop #servingyou
REGISTER HERE: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/3EpgUVuc
Join Dr. Holly Hibbard for a full-day, interactive training designed to equip educators with powerful restorative strategies to address challenging behaviors before they escalate—and to respond in ways that foster reflection, accountability, and healing. 🧘♂️💬💡
In this engaging session, we’ll dive into:
🔄 Tier 1 preventative practices like Restorative Circles to build strong relationships and reduce conflict
📚 How to align restorative practices with your PBIS framework
🛠️ Real-world tools, examples, and hands-on activities to make implementation feel doable
🤝 Practical ways to create a proactive, inclusive school culture that supports every student
Expect collaborative discussions, ready-to-use strategies, and a whole lot of inspiration to bring back to your classroom or team. 💪✨
Let’s build bridges—not barriers—to better behavior and stronger school communities. 🌉❤️
📅 [October 28th, 2025 | 8:30am - 3:30pm]
📍 [SESC Training Center | 55 Waco Drive London KY 40741]
#RestorativePractices #PBIS #PositiveBehavior #SchoolCulture #MTSS #Tier1Support #RelationshipMatters #SESC #LeadershipInAction #sesccoop #servingyou
REGISTER HERE: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/3EpgUVuc
📊 Calling All School-Based Problem Solvers!
Is your Tier 1 team ready to take behavior data to the next level?
Join us for a hands-on training focused on Team-Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) and Data-Based Decision Making (DBDM)—aligned with the PBIS Blueprint to support both Executive and Implementation Functions.
🗓 September 24th
🕣 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 SESC Training Room 1
55 Waco Drive, London, KY 40741
✨ What to expect:
✅ Review of TIPS meeting foundations & problem-solving process
✅ Deep dive into Tier 1 team roles, responsibilities, and functions
✅ Guided practice using your own school-wide data
✅ Learn to develop precision problem statements and effective action plans
✅ Evaluate whether your team has a clear, collaborative decision-making process for behavior
🔍 Come ready to use your own data and leave with tools and a process you can implement immediately!
📌 Seats are limited—secure your spot today!
#PBIS #TIPSModel #DataBasedDecisionMaking #MTSS #StrongerTogether #SESCsupports #BehaviorMatters #SchoolImprovement #sesccoop #servingyou
REGISTER HERE: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/3LWuACyp
Is your Tier 1 team ready to take behavior data to the next level?
Join us for a hands-on training focused on Team-Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) and Data-Based Decision Making (DBDM)—aligned with the PBIS Blueprint to support both Executive and Implementation Functions.
🗓 September 24th
🕣 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 SESC Training Room 1
55 Waco Drive, London, KY 40741
✨ What to expect:
✅ Review of TIPS meeting foundations & problem-solving process
✅ Deep dive into Tier 1 team roles, responsibilities, and functions
✅ Guided practice using your own school-wide data
✅ Learn to develop precision problem statements and effective action plans
✅ Evaluate whether your team has a clear, collaborative decision-making process for behavior
🔍 Come ready to use your own data and leave with tools and a process you can implement immediately!
📌 Seats are limited—secure your spot today!
#PBIS #TIPSModel #DataBasedDecisionMaking #MTSS #StrongerTogether #SESCsupports #BehaviorMatters #SchoolImprovement #sesccoop #servingyou
REGISTER HERE: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/3LWuACyp
We all want deep learning in our classrooms—but what’s getting in the way? Educators across Kentucky consistently point to three challenges:
· Students aren’t fully engaged
· Effort is inconsistent
· Learners struggle to take ownership of their progress
For decades, we've turned to new programs and shifting initiatives to address these concerns. But what if the keys to deeper learning have been right in front of us all along—in the Kentucky Adapted Framework for Teaching? Join Rick Fisher, a long-time Kentucky Educator, for an engaging and interactive session where he’ll share practical, proven strategies to support teacher development and growth through Kentucky’s exemplary teaching criteria.
In this session, you will: ✅ Learn how to create a common language for deeper learning to help guide staff development. ✅ Explore how to move from Accomplished to Exemplary using the Kentucky Adapted Framework for Teaching. ✅ Discover a set of simple, ready-to-use tools that make exemplary instruction accessible to every teacher. ✅ See how to ground boxed curriculum and personal lesson designs in the science of deeper learning to strengthen Tier 1 instruction—and beyond. Let’s move past the cycle of new initiatives and focus on what truly works. Register here to attend: bit.ly/3H6x4VT
· Students aren’t fully engaged
· Effort is inconsistent
· Learners struggle to take ownership of their progress
For decades, we've turned to new programs and shifting initiatives to address these concerns. But what if the keys to deeper learning have been right in front of us all along—in the Kentucky Adapted Framework for Teaching? Join Rick Fisher, a long-time Kentucky Educator, for an engaging and interactive session where he’ll share practical, proven strategies to support teacher development and growth through Kentucky’s exemplary teaching criteria.
In this session, you will: ✅ Learn how to create a common language for deeper learning to help guide staff development. ✅ Explore how to move from Accomplished to Exemplary using the Kentucky Adapted Framework for Teaching. ✅ Discover a set of simple, ready-to-use tools that make exemplary instruction accessible to every teacher. ✅ See how to ground boxed curriculum and personal lesson designs in the science of deeper learning to strengthen Tier 1 instruction—and beyond. Let’s move past the cycle of new initiatives and focus on what truly works. Register here to attend: bit.ly/3H6x4VT
PBIS Tier 2 Fall Cohort - Step Up your PBIS to Tier 2 System of Supports. This Fall Cohort is a training series designed to help you develop a Tier 2 System with interventions to target problem behavior. PBIS is about PREVENTION. Let's work together to develop interventions that work for your students! This training is for school-based teams already implementing PBIS Tier 1 with fidelity. #sesccoop #servingyou
Register at the SESC Events page
Join other like-minded educators committed to building strong Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) that address the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all learners. This cadre provides a collaborative space to explore effective tiered interventions, review data-based decision-making practices, and share strategies for strengthening schoolwide systems. Together, we’ll work toward equity, consistency, and student-centered support across classrooms and schools. #sesccoop #servingyou
