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Now Hiring for Job Positions throughout Central Ohio
The ESC is now hiring for educator positions, including intervention specialists, teaching assistants, and more in schools throughout the Central Ohio region - some of which now include a $1500 hiring incentive. For more information regarding incentive eligibility, please see here.

Summer 2025 Learning Opportunities


Summer is your time to recharge, reflect, and grow. You’ve dedicated the school year to shaping young minds—now it’s time to invest in yourself! Whether you’re looking to refine your teaching strategies, explore new educational trends, or earn professional development credits, our summer learning opportunities are designed to inspire and empower you. Prioritize your growth this season and step into the next school year with fresh ideas, renewed energy, and a stronger skill set.

English Learners

Pathways to Success for SIFE and Newcomer Students | June 5 & 6
Join us for this dynamic event focused on supporting newcomers and their families. Explore instructional strategies, culturally responsive practices, advocacy, outreach, and other wrap-around services with our expert speakers. Engage in discussions on community connections, legal requirements, and immigrant experiences to create inclusive, equitable learning environments.

Keynote Speakers:
  • Roger Rosenthal: Migrant Legal Action Program
  • Brenda Custodio & Judith O’Loughlin: Authors of "Students With Interrupted Formal Education: Bridging Where They Are and What They Need"
    • All attendees get a free book!
  • Jeff Hutcheson
    • Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, TESOL International 
Registration:
  • Early Bird: (Ends March 31, 2025) Ohio TESOL Member $225
    • Non-member $250
  • Regular: (April 1, 2025) Ohio TESOL Member $275
    • Non-member $300

Instructional Technology

LETS GO-OH Summer Symposium | June 4
LETSGO-OH created the Summer Symposium in 2019 to bring together educators and district staff using Apple devices in K-12 school districts. Designed for teachers, instructional and technology coaches, and technical support staff, the symposium provides an opportunity for attendees to engage in hands-on learning, collaborate, and network with other Apple users. Attendees will leave the event with proven strategies for integrating Apple-based technology in instruction. Register here.

Leadership Development

Summer Institute for Authentic Learning & Leadership | July 9 & 10
Creating Schools That Are Out Of This World! Embrace the mission of discovery and exploration! Join us for two transformative days, July 9–10, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. Together, let’s ignite a passion for deeper learning, as we reimagine education, reconnect with the joy of teaching, and empower students to change the world! Shape the future. Inspire change. Be part of the journey! Register here. 

Summer Learning Institute

Summer Learning Institute | June 10
New Name, New Great Content! Join the ESC of Central Ohio for the Summer Learning Institute: Unlocking the Power of Knowledge—The Key to Deeper Learning for All, designed for teachers, coaches, administrators, and regional support staff. Explore NEW dynamic learning strands in STEM, Mathematics, Humanities, and the Arts and continued learning in Literacy while discovering strategies to build knowledge that drives deeper learning and student success. We're happy to announce this year's keynote speakers: Dr. Christopher Emdin and Kara Vandas! Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your practice and empower learners. Register here. 

Special Education Training

STACK Institute 2025 | Session 1 | June 9-12 & 23-26
STACK Institute 2025 | Session 2 | June 10-14 & 24-28

The ESC is proud to offer an engaging, hands-on training program designed to empower professionals in supporting students with autism spectrum disorders. This immersive workshop is packed with practical strategies and tools to elevate your expertise and enhance your impact.

What You'll Gain: A deep understanding of the unique characteristics of individuals with autism. Mastery of structured teaching fundamentals to create successful learning environments. Skills to design and manage classrooms effectively, including work systems, visual supports, and student schedules. Proven strategies to maximize the effectiveness of classroom staff. An exclusive opportunity to observe the STACK summer program in action. This transformative training is ideal for intervention specialists and related service staff working directly with special education students. Register for Session 1 here. Register for Session 2 here. 

Tutoring

High Impact Tutoring Professional Learning Series | June 16 & 17
This compact two-day virtual series is designed to help district leaders evaluate and/or design their own tutoring programs. Participants will gain a strong understanding of the research behind high-impact tutoring, analyze a case study, and reflect on their instructional supports. Participants will receive a High Impact Planning Workbook, a Tutor Playbook, support for resource management, communication support, and much more! Following this series, district leaders will be able to: 1.) Articulate their High Impact tutoring approach through key decisions grounded in research-based design principles and how students will benefit 2.) Determine the data source(s) to identify and group eligible students 3.) Hire and initially train tutors using aligned, high quality instructional materials (HQIM) and develop a plan for ongoing tutor support 4.) Ensure all sites understand the purpose of tutoring, how teachers and tutors work together, and how to support tutoring 5.) Draft a communication plan for all adults involved *This is virtual and we will provide the link following registration*

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Melanie McGue at [email protected]. Register here. 

Workforce Readiness

Careers2Classrooms Educator Workforce Bootcamp | June 2-5 & 13
Participants will bring careers back to their classrooms by touring local businesses and industries.  Educators gain insight into the vast number of local careers available to students upon graduation as well as the skills needed for each occupational sector. It provides a unique opportunity for professional development and networking with local businesses and aims to identify and connect students to high-paying, high-demand careers local to the Columbus region. Register here.

Bridging the New Generation Gaps: Preparing Gen Z and Gen Alpha for Today's Workforce | June 11
Participants in this engaging, interactive session will learn what makes each generation (Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Y) unique and how the new generation gaps are impacting Gen Z and Gen Alpha in the workplace. Participants will receive practical tips to help their Gen Z and Gen Alpha students to bridge the new generation gaps in communication, technology usage, workplace expectations, and in other areas so that they can become effective team members in a multi-generational workforce. The fee for this event includes Mark White and Sami Scarpitti's book, 4-Gen Leadership! Register here.