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Gallia-Vinton ESC Volume 3, Issue 1 Newsletter September 2018 Dr. Denise Shockley, Superintendent P.O. Box 178 60 Ridge Ave., Wood Hall, Room 131 Rio Grande, OH 45674 T: (740) 245-0593 | F: (740) 245-0596 www.galliavintonesc.org A Publication of the Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center A Message from the ESC Superintendent There is a real focus in education circles to provide Upcoming college and career awareness so students can make informed decisions regarding their life plans. Employers in September: are seeking employees who can work in a collaborative culture, be part of a team, and demonstrate • September 6 interpersonal and communication skills. Susan Bowdoin in Discovery Superintendent’s Meeting Education says, “Our ability to communicate impacts learning across • September 13 all subject areas and grade levels, and communication skills are Value Added Training important for us all to practice throughout our entire lives.” • September 18 District Science Meeting Despite concerns that a prevalence of electronic devices and • September 24-25 technology could lessen the ability of students to communicate, SST 16 Meeting (UDL 101) technology can actually help teachers to impart the soft-skills • September 25 employers so desperately need. Teachers can still help students RE 4 Training learn how to give constructive feedback to another person, how • September 26-27 to recognize and appreciate multiple perspectives, how to RE 3 Training clearly articulate thoughts and ideas, and how to take turns in a conversation. By adopting the tools students enjoy using such as social media, teachers can boost student cooperation and engagement while preparing students for long-term career success. Empowering Students for Transition Grant Awarded The Gallia-Vinton ESC was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Education to develop the college and career readiness of students with disabilities. Focused on career awareness, the “Empowering Students for Transition” grant fulfills requirements of House Bill 49 passed by the 132nd General Assembly that direct the use of Special Education Enhancement Funds to build capacity to deliver a regional system of training, support, coordination, and direct service for secondary ESC Staff displaying robotic devices transition services. to be used in career exploration The ESC will coordinate programs and services to align with the current transition framework established by the Ohio Employment First Task Force. Students with Disabilities at all middle and high schools in Gallia, Jackson, and Vinton Counties will be able to experience career exploration, “hands-on” career demonstrations, Career Power Camps, and a variety of classes and guest speakers. It is the intent of secondary transition services that all students with disabilities can benefit from improved educational, independent living and employment opportunities. Page 1 of 8 Welcome to New ESC Staff Members Larry Arthur is the new Director of Sally Mullins is a Speech Language Special Education for Vinton Pathologist for Wellston City County Local Schools. He is a Schools. She holds a Bachelor of graduate of Ohio University with Arts degree in Psychology from a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Otterbein College and a Master of Laboratory Science, Master’s Arts in Speech Language Degree in AYA Life Sciences, and Pathology from Ohio University. Her Master’s Degree in School clinician and intern experiences Administration. He is a former were completed at Ohio University science teacher, athletic director, and assistant Hearing, Speech, and Language Clinic, Vinton principal for Vinton County Local Schools. In County Health Department, Adena Health System, addition, Larry is a certified CPI Nonviolent Crisis and, Holzer Health System. She has previous speech- Intervention instructor. Prior to entering into language pathologist experience with Ohio Valley education, he was a lab technician for DLZ in ESC, Encore Rehabilitation, Devon Health Care Columbus, Ohio. Group, and HCR Manorcare. Sarah Nicholas will be serving Brack Houchens will be serving as the Jackson City Schools as a an outside reviewer for 21st Speech Language Pathologist. Century grants. He is a graduate She is a graduate of Cleveland of Wayne High School and holds a State University with a Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in Political of Science in Health Sciences Science from Wright State and Master of Arts in Speech University. Brack also holds a Pathology and Audiology. Master’s of Education from the Sarah gained clinical University of Rio Grande. He had a experience at University Hospitals Elyria, Broadway distinguished teaching career at Gallia Academy Care Center, Mary M. Bethune School, New High School. He previously served as Varsity Baseball Avenues to Independence, Cleveland State Coach and as an Assistant Varsity Football Coach. Speech and Hearing Clinic, and Washington Park Brack is also National Board Certified in Adolescence Community School. She has also worked as an aide and Young Adulthood/Social Studies-History and at St. Francis de Sales Parish School. was a Martha Holden Jennings Scholar. Jayne Burger is joining the Gallia-Vinton ESC as a literacy/special projects consultant. She is a graduate of Gallia Academy High School and has taught 34 years in the Gallipolis City Schools. Jayne received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Rio Grande College and a Master's Degree in Education from Ohio University. She is National Board Certified in Middle Childhood Generalist, has served on the Educators Standards Board, and was the Ohio Teacher in Residence for Governor Taft in 2001-2003. Jayne has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education in selection to the Coherence Lab Fellowship. Additionally, she has been a Martha Holden Jennings Scholar and National Writing Project Fellow. Counselor Evaluation Training Held The Gallia-Vinton ESC recently hosted a School Counselors Evaluation Training for principals. The training was based on the Ohio State Board of Education's adopted standards for school counselors in the areas of knowledge, skills, and competencies of effective counselors. An accomplished school counselor is expected to offer students access to high-quality services which support students' academic, career and social/emotional development. Pictured left to right: Joshua Tripp (Vinton County High School Principal), Dr. T.R. Edwards (River Valley High School Principal) and Doug Hale (Certified State Trainer) Page 2 of 8 • • • • • • • • ° Autumn Equinox 2018 will be on What is Saturday, September 22. Labor Day? “An Autumn Greeting” Always held on the first Monday in September, Labor "Come," said the wind to the leaves one day. Day was the idea of Peter J. Maguire, a labor union "Come over the meadow and we will play. leader who in 1882 proposed a celebration honoring Put on your dresses of red and gold. the American worker. For summer is gone and the days grow cold." The date chosen was simply “convenient,” -Author Unknown according to Maguire, because it was midway between the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. Although the day’s focus on organized labor has diminished over the years, the holiday has become a way to mark the end of the summer season—and the start of the school year. Regional Data Lead Team The Ohio Department of Education has formed a team of Regional Data Leads to help school districts have conversations about Value Added reports that help to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses within a district and/or building. A Train-the-Trainer session was held in Cary, North Carolina at SAS (leader in analytical software) for the Regional Data Leads. The training helped highlight that Value Added data is one tool that can be used to provide valuable insight for improving the impact a district and building staff can have on student learning. Student Success Summary is a new feature on the Value-Added reports that will be part of a pilot this school year. Some local districts have volunteered to be part of the pilot. Please contact Robin Phillips, Gallia- Vinton ESC/SST16 Regional Data Lead team member, for more information at [email protected]. Pictured left to right: Becky Bowling (Lawrence Co. ESC), Robin Phillips (Gallia-Vinton ESC), Bob Crabtree (Ross-Pike ESC), Megan Karr (Athens-Meigs ESC), and Tammy Hambrick (South Central ESC) Page 3 of 8 Summer Advantage Learning does not take a break in the summer months in Gallia County. Through a partnership between the Gallia-Vinton ESC, Gallipolis City Schools, Gallia County Local Schools, and the Gallia County Job & Family Services, over 800 students and 500 parents participated in a variety of programs and services. A 21-day summer school provided for Pre-K to Grade 12 students to work on core academic subjects, intervention needs, and credit recovery. Special emphasis was placed on meeting the requirements of the Third Grade Reading Guarantee and Ohio End-of-Course Exams. Other options included a 4-day Career Palooza held at Buckeye Hills Career Center and an Art & Music Camp held at the University of Rio Grande. A field trip to King's Island, COSI, and Tar Hollow State Park were provided as enrichment opportunities. Parents were also part of the summer plan as they could choose classes on budgeting, online learning, health and fitness, gardening and preserving foods, and conservation. Students received school supplies, electronic tablets, and clothing purchases for the new school year based on their participation levels. Students learned about personal finances,