News and Events for May 11 through May 22, 2026

NEW! Co-Teaching Modules FREE

Making the Most of your Co-Teaching Team is now available through SST8’s Google Classroom. This course supports co-teaching teams in developing strong, effective partnerships. It embeds practical tools and reflection opportunities for collaboration, along with research-based strategies to enhance student learning.


You are invited to enroll in the modules as a co-teaching team, one member of a team, or someone interested in learning more about co-teaching!

NOW HIRING!

Kids First/TOPS program is seeking intervention specialists and classroom assistants for Extended School Year program.




The ESY program operates:

June 15th - July 16th , four days a week from 8:30-12:30, Monday through Thursday


If you are interested, contact Kim Monachino at KimberlyM@SummitESC.org or 330-945-5600 ext. 513917

State Test Results

Ohio State Test results will be available for Districts in the Centralized Reporting System on the following dates:


  • Online Math/Science/Social Studies- May 12
  • Online ELA-May 20
  • Paper Grade 3 ELA-June 15
  • Remaining paper-June 22

Horn / Walter Winners Announced!

Congratulations to the Region 8 nominees for the R. A. Horn Outstanding Student Achievement and Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Special Educator Awards!


Click on the images below for a closer look at all the Region 8 nominees and winners!

Tell Us What You Need

As we plan for 2026–2027, we’re gathering input to guide the next phase of our Regional Literacy Network. Our goal is to build on the strong momentum already in place — not start over. This needs assessment ensures our work stays aligned to what districts truly need.



The full network will continue focusing on IMTSS, with communities of practice providing deeper, targeted support. We’ll use your feedback to strengthen and refine our learning, prioritizing continuity and depth.


R8LL Network Needs Assessment

2026 Ohio School Safety Summit Registration is Open

The Ohio School Safety Summit, the premier annual school safety summit hosted by the Ohio School Safety Center, is set to take place at an exciting new location: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Sandusky, Ohio. Dive into dynamic sessions led by top voices in school safety, and learn about what actually works in Ohio schools. Earn continuing education credits while exploring timely topics. Connect and collaborate with fellow school safety professionals and vendors from Ohio and beyond.


Register now for the Summit June 2-3, 2026!

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