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News and Events for August 25 through September 5, 2025

Literacy Leaders: MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

The R8LL Community Improvement Network returns this year with a focus on strengthening your district’s Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). A strong MTSS framework ensures equitable, data-driven supports so every student can succeed.

October 9, 2025, 9 am- 12 pm - Summit ESC

November 7, 2025, 9 AM -10 AM - Virtual Office Hours

January 9, 2026, 9 Am-11 AM - Virtual Meeting

February 6, 2026, 9 AM -10 Am- Virtual Office Hours

March 5, 2026, 9 AM -11 AM - Virtual Meeting

April 9, 2026, 9 AM-10 AM - Virtual Office Hours

May 14, 2026, 9-12 -Summit ESC

Join colleagues to share challenges, solutions, and strategies that align and elevate MTSS work across districts. You’ll want to be part of this group as they collaborate, problem-solve, and grow together in support of ALL learners.

ATTENTION EDSTEPS COHORT 3!

It is your time to write a new One Plan this year! Here is a resource document with helpful information. We will update the documents for FY27 as they become available from the state. If you are unsure which cohort you are in, please see this list on the DEW website.

Professional Learning Communities

Summit ESC is offering Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for school psychologists and speech-language pathologists. These professional development opportunities are now available for registration on the Summit ESC website under the "Professional Development" section.

Please find the dates and times below:

For Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs):

October 17, 2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
January 23, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
March 13, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
May 8, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

For School Psychologists:

October 24, 2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
March 27, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
May 1, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Please help spread the word to related services staff. Visit summitesc.org for more information.

Stay Ahead of the Special Education Curve!

Don’t miss the first SpEd Forum of the school year! Join SST8 for 60 minutes of critical updates, announcements, and networking opportunities. NEW for 2025-26 Recent Frequent Questions - we’ll spend time answering frequently asked questions from the field.

Please email your questions ahead of time to deedeeh@sst8.org for submission. Forum will be held virtually.

Calling All CTE & Special Education Leaders!

Join the CTE & Special Education Leaders Network for two dynamic virtual sessions this school year!

Led by State Support Team CTPD Consultants, these sessions will deliver practical strategies, policy updates, and “just in time” learning on:

Career-Technical Education
Expanding Access to CTE Programs
Supports for Students in CTE
CTE Policy & Compliance

You’ll also connect with peers, swap ideas, and grow your professional learning network.

Who should attend?

CTE Directors, Special Education Coordinators, Transition Coordinators, Directors of Student Services, and Building Administrators. To register click HERE.

Strengthening Mathematics Learning Across Ohio: Ohio’s new Plan for

K-12 Mathematics

Ohio’s Plan for K-12 Mathematics establishes a common statewide vision of high-quality, research- and evidence-based mathematics instruction, as well as guidance on the system-level conditions and structures needed to bring quality instruction to scale. It is intended to serve as an anchor for local, regional, and state education leaders, policymakers, partners, and others who can play a role in improving students’ access to rigorous mathematics instruction and overall academic achievement.

More resources will be shared throughout the year. Until then, please find the plan here: Ohio’s Plan for K12 Mathematics

Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference is Coming Soon!

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT: Soaring to New Heights for 75 Years

When: October 23-24, 2025

Where: Dayton, Ohio

Why: Attending this conference will provide educators with valuable opportunities to learn from experts in the field and collaborate with fellow professionals. The sessions are designed to support best practices in mathematics instruction, with a strong emphasis on building deep conceptual understanding and improving outcomes for all students.

More information can be found here: OCTM Annual Conference: Dayton 2025