Professional Development Opportunities
As part of its mission, the Delaware-Union ESC provides a program of professional development for its employees, as well as for staff members in other districts. In addition, we seek to publicize upcoming professional development sessions sponsored by school districts that are open to a wider audience. Please check this page frequently to learn about opportunities for professional growth that are offered by a wide variety of professional development providers.
The Delaware-Union ESC is pleased to introduce you to our all-new electronic catalog and registration system, which allows you to browse our catalog and register for upcoming professional development offerings. Our new electronic catalog is supported by MyLearningPlan, the premier web-based professional development and course management system that allows users to register more easily than in the past and enroll by credit card for prompt confirmation.
Click the following links to view:
Upcoming Ohio Conferences and Workshops (including those sponsored by DUESC)
Registration for DUESC-sponsored Workshops Only
Online Course Options for CEU or Ashland Credit
Free Online Courses that do not include a credit option unless LPDC has Pre-approved
ODE Support Links
UPCOMING Ohio Conferences and Workshops open registrations:
September 2007
| 10-11 | Teacher Observation and Evaluation Conference (OASSA), Columbus Marriott NW |
| 11 | English Language Learner (ELL) Workshop (DUESC), Delaware Area Career Center South Campus |
| 13 | Grant Writing (SSCO) ESC of Franklin County |
| 19 | Beyond the Five Big Ideas: Literacy Issues for Grades K-12 (Part 1) (COSERRC) |
| 20 | Math Content Refresher Series: Developing Perimeter and Area Formulas (COSERRC) |
| 20-21 | Aspiring Leaders Institute (SSCO), Crowne Plaza-Dublin |
| 20 | Math Content Refresher: Developing Perimeter and Area Formulas (COSERRC) |
| 24 | Formative Assessment Training (Battelle For Kids) |
| 26 | Formative Assessment Training (Battelle For Kids) |
| 26 | Early Literacy Assessment Tools for Preschoolers (COSERRC) |
| 27 | English Language Learner (ELL) Workshop (DUESC), Delaware Area Career Center South Campus |
| 28 | Alternate Assessment Advanced Training (COSERRC) |
October 2007
| 1-2 | Differentiated Instruction: Beyond the Basics (Ohio ASCD), Concourse Hotel, Columbus. For registration information contact Dr. Margaret Edwards at MSEohioascd@gtownonline.com |
| 1-2 | National Honor Society Convention (OASSA), Columbus Marriott NW |
| 2-3 | Buckeye Association of School Administrators Conference, University Plaza Hotel, Columbus |
| 2 | Introduction to Asperger Syndrome (COSERRC) |
| 3 | Beyond the Five Big Ideas: Literacy Issues for Grades K-12 (Part 2) (COSERRC) |
| 3 | Substitute Teacher Training (SSCO) For more information contact Angela Dicke at adicke@ssco.org |
| 5 | Alternate Assessment 2007-2008 Advanced Training (Half-day) (COSERRC) |
| 5 | ScrapbookFlair Freeware for Windows (ITSCO) ($75) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Limited to10 participants. Materials and equipment included in price. To register, call (614) 247-8400 (toll-free at (800) 398-7675) or log on to itsco.org. |
| 8 | Response to Intervention: A Tiered Approach to Student Success (FCESC) |
| 9 | Student Discipline Conference (OSSA), Columbus Marriott, NW) |
| 9 | Alternate Assessment 2007-2008 Comprehensive (Full day) (COSERRC) |
| 10 | Writing Appropriate Alternative Assessment Tasks from the Ohio Alternate Assessment Applications (COSERRC) |
| 11 | English Language Learner (ELL) Workshop (DUESC), Delaware Area Career Center South Campus |
| 11 | Focus Group Training (SSCO) ESC of Franklin County |
| 11 | Children’s Literature Review for Library/Technology (SSCO), ESC of Franklin County |
| 12-13 | Ohio Sibling (of those with disabilities) Conference (COSERRC), Marriott Airport Hotel, Columbus |
| 12 | An Introduction to and Overview of AIMSWEB ( COSERRC) |
| 12 | Digital Storytelling (ITSCO) ($75) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Limited to10 participants. Materials and equipment included in price. To register, call (614) 247-8400 (toll-free at (800) 398-7675) or log on to itsco.org. |
| 13 | 3rd Annual Transition Summit (COSERRC) |
| 14-16 | National Value-Added Conference (Battelle for Kids), Columbus Convention enter |
| 14-16 | Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators Conference, Columbus Marriott NW |
| 15 | Developing Minds: Attention Skills (COSERRC) |
| 16 | Partnering for Progress: Accountability Improves Results for all Children Conference (Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities), Crowne Plaza, Columbus North |
| 17 | Conflict, Communication and the School Community for School Office Personnel (SSCO), ESC of Franklin County |
| 17 | |
| 17 | Multi-sensory, Structured Language Programs (Grades K-3) (COSERRC) |
| 18 | Math Content Refresher Series: Developing Volume and Surface Area Formulas (COSERRC) |
| 19 | Media Relations (DUESC), Delaware Area Career Center South Campus |
| 19 | Scrapbooking with Photoshop Elements (ITSCO) ($103, software included) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Limited to10 participants. Materials and equipment included in price. To register, call (614) 247-8400 (toll-free at (800) 398-7675) or log on to itsco.org. |
| 19-20 | Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, Columbus Convention Center |
| 21-23 | Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators Conference, Hyatt Regency Columbus |
| 23 | English Language Learner (ELL) Workshop (DUESC), Delaware Area Career Center South Campus |
| 22-23 | Wilson Overview (DUESC), Delaware Area Career Center South Campus |
| 23 | Batteries Required: Getting Started with Graphing Calculators (COSERRC) |
| 25 | Alternate Assessment 2007-2008 Advanced Training (Half-day) (COSERRC) |
| 25 | Multi-sensory, Structured Language Programs (Grades 4-12) (COSERRC) |
| 26 | Digital Cameras and Digital Imaging (ITSCO) ($225, digital camera included) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Limited to10 participants. Materials and equipment included in price. To register, call (614) 247-8400 (toll-free at (800) 398-7675) or log on to itsco.org. |
| 31 | Acceleration Policy for Gifted and Talented (SSCO), ESC of Franklin County |
November 2007
| 1 | Alternate Assessment 2007-2008 Comprehensive (Full-day) (COSERRC) |
| 2 | RTI: An Overview of Current Practice (COSERRC) |
| 2 | Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (TCI) (DUESC), Delaware Area Career Center South Campus |
| 2 | Blogs & Wikis (ITSCO) ($75) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Limited to10 participants. Materials and equipment included in price. To register, call (614) 247-8400 (toll-free at (800) 398-7675) or log on to itsco.org. |
| 5 | Alternate Assessment 2007-2008 Comprehensive (Full day) (COSERRC) |
| 7 | Literacy Issues: Assessment and Software to Support Instruction (COSERRC) |
| 7 | Response to Intervention: Developing and Implementing a Model in your Schools (Note: this is a repeat from 3/23/07 ) Location to be announced |
| 7 | Substitute Teacher Training (SSCO) For more information contact Angela Dicke at adicke@ssco.org |
| 9 | The iPod nano and Podcasting (ITSCO) ($225, iPod included) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Limited to10 participants. Materials and equipment included in price. To register, call (614) 247-8400 (toll-free at (800) 398-7675) or log on to itsco.org. |
| 9-10 | Ohio School Psychologists Association Fall Conference, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6500 Doubletree Ave., Columbus |
| 13 | Does the Book Have the Hook? Library/Technology Commission (SSCO), ESC of Franklin County |
| 14 | Aspiring Administrators Conference (OASSA) |
| 14 | Introduction to Dibels for Grades K-2 (COSERRC) |
| 15 | |
| 15 | Culturally Responsive Practices: Session 1 of 2 (COSERRC) (Attendance at both sessions is required to receive a total of 4 contact hours |
| 16 | Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (TCI) (DUESC), Delaware Area Career Center South Campus |
| 16 | Digital Camcorders and Editing with Windows Movie Maker (ITSCO) ($325, camcorder included) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Limited to10 participants. Materials and equipment included in price. To register, call (614) 247-8400 (toll-free at (800) 398-7675) or log on to itsco.org. |
| 19 | Developing Minds: Memory (COSERRC) |
| 26 | Analyzing Your Middle Level Achievement Test Scores (OASSA) |
| 27 | Yes, You Can Teach Academic Content to Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities (COSERRC) |
| 30 | Digital Camcorders and Editing with iMovie (ITSCO) ($325, camcorder included) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Limited to10 participants. Materials and equipment included in price. To register, call (614) 247-8400 (toll-free at (800) 398-7675) or log on to itsco.org |
December 2007
| 4 | Legal Seminar (OASSA) |
| 5 | Substitute Teacher Training (SSCO) For more information contact Angela Dicke at adicke@ssco.org |
| 6 | Creating a Future…The Essence of Leadership Workshop featuring Gary Marx (ASCD) For registration information please contact Dr. Margaret Edwards at (937) 855-4573 or MSEohioascd@gtownonline.com |
| 7 | Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (TCI) (DUESC), Delaware Area Career Center South Campus |
| 7 | Google Earth: Exploring (and SHARING!) Your World (ITSCO) ($75) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Limited to10 participants. Materials and equipment included in price. To register, call (614) 247-8400 (toll-free at (800) 398-7675) or log on to itsco.org. |
| 10 | Developing Minds: Language (COSERRC) |
11 |
Analyzing Data from Ohio’s Achievement Tests (OASSA) |
| 12 | RTI: General Academic Interventions for Difficult-to-Teach Students (FCESC) |
| 13 | Math Content Refresher Series: Box Plots (COSERRC) |
| 13 | Culturally Responsive Practices: Session 2 of 2 (COSERRC) (Attendance at both sessions is required to receive a total of 4 contact hours) |
| 14 | Podcasting for Teaching and Learning (headset included) (ITSCO) ($80, headset included) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Limited to10 participants. Materials and equipment included in price. To register, call (614) 247-8400 (toll-free at (800) 398-7675) or log on to itsco.org. |
January 2008
| 8 | School Security Conference (OASSA) |
| 9 | Substitute Teacher Training (SSCO) For more information contact Angela Dicke at adicke@ssco.org |
| 9 | Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Planning (COSERRC) |
| 11 | Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (TCI) (DUESC), Delaware Area Career Center South Campus |
11, 18, 25 & Feb. 1 |
Expressing Student Voice through Digital Storytelling (4:00 – 7:30 p.m. - New Albany Middle School) Project-Based Learning Workshop by ITSCO. One semester hour of Ashland Credit is available |
| 17 | Teaching Math to Hands-on Learners (COSERRC) |
| 23 | Additional Insight on the ESL Gifted Learner (SSCO), ESC of Franklin County |
| 24 | An Introduction to Autism (COSERRC) |
| 28 | Developing Minds: Spatial Skills (COSERRC) |
| 29 | Alternate Assessment 2007-2008 Follow-up (COSERRC) |
February 2008
| 4-6 | Educational Technology Conference (ETech), Columbus Convention Center |
| 5 | Student/Parent Handbook Conference (OASSA) |
| 6 | Substitute Teacher Training (SSCO) For more information contact Angela Dicke at adicke@ssco.org |
| 8 | Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (TCI) (DUESC), Delaware Area Career Center South Campus |
| 12 | Special Education Conference (OASSA) |
| 15, 22 Mar. 1, 8 | Making the Most of Instructional Media in the Classroom (4:00 – 7:30 p.m. - New Albany Middle School) Project-Based Learning Workshop by ITSCO. One semester hour of Ashland Credit is available. |
| 21-22 | Ohio Middle School Association Conference, Hilton Columbus at Easton |
| 28-29 | Assistant Principals Conference (OASSA) |
| 29 | Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (TCI) (DUESC), Delaware Area Career Center South Campus |
March 2008
| 12 | Substitute Teacher Training (SSCO) For more information contact Angela Dicke at adicke@ssco.org |
| 15, 22, 29 & Apr. 12 |
Technology and Project-Based Learning: Blogs and Wikis (4:00 – 7:30 p.m. - New Albany Middle School) Project-Based Learning Workshop by ITSCO. One semester hour of Ashland Credit is available. |
April 2008
| 9 | Substitute Teacher Training (SSCO) For more information contact Angela Dicke at adicke@ssco.org |
| 10-11 | Workshop for the School Secretary (OASSA) |
| 16 | Hot Legal Topics in Special Education (SSCO), ESC of Franklin County |
| 19, 26, & May 3, 10 |
Google Earth: Exploring (and SHARING!) Your World (4:00 – 7:30 p.m. - New Albany Middle School) Project-Based Learning Workshop by ITSCO. One semester hour of Ashland Credit is available |
May 2008
| 8 | Substitute Teacher Training (SSCO) For more information contact Angela Dicke at a dicke@ssco.org |
| 9, 16, 23, 30 |
Differentiating Instruction with Technology: An Introduction (4:00 – 7:30 p.m. - New Albany Middle School) |
| 13 | Athletic Administrators Conference (OASSA) |
June 2008
| 12-13 | Scaffolding Success for ELL in the Mainstream 2008 Summer Academy featuring Virginia Rojas (ASCD) For registration information please contact Dr. Margaret Edwards at (937) 855-4573 or MSEohioascd@gtownonline.com |
Online Course Options for Credit
A collaboration with DUESC and Clermont County ESC
Courses run September 28, 2007-December 21, 2007
CEU or 1-hour Ashland University Credit.
Courses Options include:
Content Area Literacy Math Across the Curriculum Problem-based Learning Integrating Videoconferencing into the Curriculum How to use Videoconferencing Equipment Teaching Geometry Connecting Real World Issues to the Curriculum Teaching with Geometer’s Sketchpad Classroom Interventions Differentiating Instruction Writing Across the Curriculum
Specialized Online Courses – CEU Only:
Entry Year Course taught by Ohio-certified Praxis Assessor that fulfill’s Ohio’s requirements (year-long) Blood Bourne Pathogens (take at any time) Internet Safety (take at any time)
Online Course Options for Credit
A collaboration with DUESC and Medina County ESC
| Session | One | Two | Three | Four | Five | Six | Seven |
Class Dates |
Sept. 19 Nov. 2 |
Oct. 17 Nov. 30 |
Nov. 14 Dec. 28 |
Dec. 12 Jan 25 |
Jan. 16 Feb. 29 |
Feb. 20 Apr. 4 |
Mar. 19 May 2 |
Courses being offered for Classroom Teaching:
- A to Z Grant Writing
- An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL
- Big Ideas in Little Books
- The Creative Classroom
- Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom
- Enhancing Language Development in Childhood
- Ready, Set, Read!
- Solving Classroom Discipline Problems
- Survival Kit for New Teachers
- Teaching Math: Grades 4-6
- Teaching Science: Grades 4-6
- Understanding Adolescents
- Writing for Children
Courses being offered for Technology:
- Guiding Kids on the Internet
- Integrating Technology in the K-5 Classroom
- The Classroom Computer
- Using the Internet in the Classroom
- Creating Web Pages I
- Creating Web Pages II
- Dreamweaver MX 2004, Introduction
- Microsoft Access 2003, Introduction
- Microsoft Access 2003, Intermediate
- Microsoft Word 2003 in the Classroom
- Microsoft Word 2003,Introduction
- Microsoft Word 2003, Intermediate
- Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007
- Microsoft Excel 2003 in the Classroom
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003
- Microsoft Excel 2003, Intermediate
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007
- Making Movies with Windows XP
- Photoshop CS2 for the Digital Photographer
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2003, Introduction
- PowerPoint 2003 in the Classroom
ODE Support Links
Tools for Understanding Ohio’s Statewide Testing
Ohio Achievement Test Toolkit for Science and Social Studies
Instructional Management System to support Standards-based instruction
and assessment
Ohio Standards for: 1) Professional Development; 2) Teaching Professionals;
and 3) Principals
Other Online Support Resources to Assist Professional Learning
Courses not offered for credit but could possible be used as a Pre-ApprovedProfessional Activity upon prior LPDC approval
- After-School Programs – From Vision to Reality
- Assessment, Evaluation, and Curriculum Redesign
- Constructivism as a Paradigm for Teaching and Learning
- Cooperative and Collaborative Learning
- Inquiry-based Learning
- Interdiscplinary Learning in Your Classroom
- Making Family and Community Connections
- Tapping into Multiple Intelligences
- Teaching to Academic Standards
- Webquests
Other Resources
Ohio Resource Center for Mathematics, Science and Reading
Resources for Early Childhood
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators is a categorized list of sites useful for enhancing
curriculum and
professional growth. It is updated often to include the best sites for teaching
and learning.
InfOhio – statefunded resources available to all Ohio K-12 students and teachers