Career education/ESCs
This track is designed for members of vocational/career center or educational service center management teams and those who would like to learn more about the centers. All sessions will be held in room D 130.
Monday, 9 a.m.
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
Learn how the Tri-County ESC, Chippewa Local (Wayne), Southeast Local (Wayne) and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office implemented the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP), which helps districts effectively deal with bullying behavior.
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Monday, 2 p.m.
Lessons learned from the ashes
Mahoning County Career & Technical Center experienced a devastating fire on May 4, 2007. Construction is now complete on the fire-damaged wing, along with a new 35,000-square-foot addition. Hear about the center's journey and the lessons learned.
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Monday, 3:30 p.m.
Managing rising health benefit costs
Develop a deeper understanding of partially self-funded consortium plans in this Jefferson County ESC, Pepple & Waggoner Ltd. and Burns Consulting session. Learn how OMERESA's partially self-funded concept allows districts to maintain local, cost-effective plan designs and provide employer-specific health benefits.
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Tuesday, 9 a.m.
Four more years - understanding transition
Students need to develop skills for postsecondary participation in a globally competitive information age. Transition programs prepare disabled students to become productive members of society. Portage County ESC explains the needs of these students and identifies components of quality transition programs.
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Tuesday, 2 p.m.
Planning a high school social media campaign
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center leveraged social media as part of its marketing, communications and recruitment efforts by allowing students to tell the district's story via blogging, video and photos. Learn how to plan and organize a full-scale social media campaign.
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Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Implementing statewide initiatives through ESC-led district consortiums
Lucas County ESC, Perrysburg EV, Maumee City and Springfield Local (Lucas) share how a consortium of districts is collaborating on four key initiatives: the master teacher requirement in Senate Bill 2, credit flexibility, dual enrollment and the Ohio common core standards.
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