Standards, Teaching, and Assessment
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERVICES
Hamilton County Educational Service Center is committed to providing professional learning opportunities that align to Ohio’s Standards for Professional Development. Our approach to professional learning is job-embedded. We believe that standards-based curriculum implementation and data-based decision making are best learned in the context of real work. To this end, our services are research-based and designed to improve educational systems and processes so that teachers and their students can be successful. Some of these services require extended year-long coaching to achieve optimal results. All services can be delivered with a concentrated focus in mathematics, social studies, science or language arts.
Contact us to customize professional learning for your district or school:
Professional Development Evaluation
Leadership Capacity-Building (teachers and administrators)
Comprehensive Data Academy and Follow-up Support
Developing Student/Teacher Partnerships for Monitoring Progress
Differentiating Instruction to Meet the Needs of All Students
Establishing a Professional Learning Community in Your School
Creative a Collaborative Classroom Culture
Reading Across the Curriculum, Writing Across the Curriculum
Creating a Comprehensive Plan for Quality Professional Development
Program Evaluation
Data Collection/Analysis for Effective Instructional Technology Implementation
Building Assessment Literacy
Establishing Focused Instruction
Coaching Focused Instruction
Using the Standards Alignment Toolkit
Developing Curriculum Maps/Calendars
Developing Standards-Based Short-Cycle Assessments
EMIS Data Analysis and Collaborative Problem Resolution
Analyzing OAT/OGT Data
Curriculum Auditing
Alignment of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Using Data Tools
Designing Standards-Based Lessons
Instructional Strategies for Engaged Learning
Using eLearning tools
Literacy Needs Assessment and Planning
Implementing a Lesson Study Model
Educational Software Selection
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Ellen Maddin, 513.674.4300
Joan Stidham 513.674.4211
BASIC SERVICES
Basic Services provide district and building membership in the HCESC instructional consortium which includes services and support in areas such as curriculum, standards, leadership, assessment, data analysis, instruction, and instructional technology. Membership provides easy access to content and instructional expertise; leadership for new and ongoing consortium projects; and connections to people, resources, professional associations, and the State Department of Education. Membership provides an extension and partnership for district personnel to obtain answers to rules and regulations; to participate in annual projects; to leverage participation in grants and professional development; to network with experts and other districts; and to gain extra time and people resources for district/building work.
Ellen Maddin, 513.674.4300
Joan Stidham, 513.674.4211
GIFTED AND TALENTED CONSULTATION SERVICES
Consultation services are provided directly to the district appointed gifted and talented coordinator which includes consultation and assistance with program design, compliance and technical assistance; dissemination of legislative updates and compliance requirements, research-based briefs and best practice documents; in-district coordinator meetings; ongoing emails; a member website subscription and annual consultation events.
Diann Blizniak, 513.674.4268
Tracy Quattrone, 513.674.4233
Cathy Reed, 513.674.4262
GIFTED AND TALENTED CONSORTIUM: FULL COORDINATION SERVICES
Gifted and Talented Coordination Services provide leadership, consultation, and support for the design, implementation, evaluation, and coordination of district gifted and talented programs. Services include direct teacher support; work with district initiatives, professional development for administrators and teachers, research, best practice, and connections to local, state, and national resources and organizations.
Diann Blizniak, 513.674.4268
Tracy Quattrone, 513.674.4233
Cathy Reed, 513.674.4262
MENTOR ENTRY-YEAR CONSORTIUM
The Hamilton County Mentor Consortium has a long history of working with districts in serving the needs of teachers new to the profession and in developing the skills of experienced teachers who serve as mentors to novice teachers. Services include Preparation for PRAXIS Success, PRAXIS III orientation sessions for Entry-Year teachers and their mentors, Pathwise Level I Training, the ETS Classroom Observation System, and more.
Barb Crist, 513.674.4273
Gary Gardella, 513.674.4313
VIDEO STREAMING
The HCESC Area Media Service offers yearly subscription delivery for real-time, on-demand distribution of audio, video and still images over the Internet. Access to 4,000 full video titles and 40,000 chaptered video content clips for Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Music and Physical Education/Health, for grades K-12. Professional development and consultation are available.
Lynn Ochs, 513.674-4276
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING IN A WORKSHOP SETTING
The following professional development opportunities will be offered throughout the 2008-09 school year. Individual or team registration is available online. To see a calendar of events or to register for a workshop, go to
PD Events.
- Assessment FOR Learning Consortium
The Assessment FOR Learning initiative is based on the work of Rick Stiggins and colleagues. Assessment FOR Learning is flexible, job-embedded, and teacher-directed professional development that allows educators to take responsibility of the development of their own assessment literacy. This initiative is designed for teams of teachers and administrators to work in collaboration with one another and other buildings/districts based on the needs and goals of each team. Assessment FOR Learning connects students and teachers to raise student achievement for all students.
Jenny Moeller, 513.674.4531
- Coaching Academy
This three-day academy is designed for primary and secondary teacher leaders, department chairpersons, and instructional coaches. Sessions provide instruction and practice on the fundamentals of coaching to build internal capacity for strengthening teaching and learning.
Eileen Goode, 513.674.4301
- Evaluating Student Computer-Based Products
By evaluating student products, educators develop an increased understanding of how technology is best used to support student learning. Appropriate for teachers, media specialists, administrators, curriculum leaders and technology specialists, this workshop includes hands-on practice in evaluating a variety of student products using assessment tools appropriate for new computer-based media.
Tom Shessler, 513.674.4313
Strategies for OAT/OGT Success in English Language Arts
This three-part series will provide teachers with the information and resources they need to optimize their students’ performance on the Ohio Achievement Tests in Reading and Writing. Along with a comprehensive understanding of the test format and content, teachers will explore instructional strategies that inspire young authors and support strategic readers. If you think you have to choose between students who are engaged learners and students who are well-prepared for the Ohio Achievement Test, this session is for you!
Lisa Campbell (OAT), 513.674.4291
Eileen Goode (OGT), 513.674.4301
Strategies for OAT/OGT Success in Mathematics
This series of three after-school sessions will provide teachers with the information and resources needed to optimize their students’ performance on the Ohio Achievement Tests in Mathematics. Along with a comprehensive understanding of the test format and content, teachers will explore a variety of instructional strategies that help our students achieve success. Topics will include level of complexity, open response, and vocabulary.
Dana Mossor, 513.674.4218
Christina Sherman, 513.674.4216
Strategies for OAT/OGT Success in Science
This three-part series will provide teachers with the information and resources they need to optimize their students’ performance on the Ohio Achievement tests in Science. Along with a comprehensive understanding of the test format and content, teachers will explore instructional strategies that address science standards.
Steve Geresy, 513.674-4358
Diana Hunn, 513.674.4213
Strategies for OAT/OGT Success in Social Studies
This three-part series will provide teachers with the information and resources they need to optimize their students’ performance on the Ohio Achievement Social Studies tests. Along with a comprehensive understanding of the test format and content, teachers will explore instructional strategies that build student abilities to apply key content concepts.
Tom Shessler, 513.674.4313
TESA – Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement
TESA is a behavioral change program which encourages educators to act EQUITABLY with all students. Participants will learn the 15 research-based teacher interactions that impact student achievement and examine their own perceptions and expectations of students.
Gary Gardella, 513.674.4313
Understanding Poverty: Strategies for Student Success
In this session participants will be engaged in activities and discussions related to the key points of poverty, resource analysis, value systems, registers of language, literacy, and the hidden rules.
Gary Gardella, 513.674.4313
Using Differentiated Instructional Strategies to Meet the Needs of Students within the Primary Classroom
This two-day session will provide educators with knowledge and practical application techniques to enhance learning for students in primary classrooms. The workshop will include an overview of differentiated instruction, as well as opportunities to learn about and use strategies that address learning styles, student interests and academic readiness level. Participants should plan to bring lessons or activities to examine and revise during structured work time.
Diann Blizniak, 513.674.4268
Using Differentiated Instructional Strategies to Meet the Needs of Students within the Middle Grade Classroom (Focus 4-8)
This two-day session will provide teachers with knowledge and practical application techniques to enhance learning for students in grades 4-8. The workshop will include an overview of differentiated instruction, as well as opportunities to learn about and use strategies that address learning styles, student interests and academic readiness level. Participants should plan to bring lessons or activities to examine and revise during structured work time.
Cathy Reed, 513.674.4262
Using Differentiated Instructional Strategies to Meet the Needs of Students within the Secondary Classroom
This two-day session will provide educators with knowledge and practical application techniques to enhance secondary instruction in a differentiated classroom. The workshop will include an overview of differentiated instruction, as well as strategies such as pre-assessment, tiering, choice and learning preferences activities and management techniques. Participants should plan to bring lessons or activities to examine and revise during structured work time.
Tracy Quattrone, 513.674.4233