C 112—113
Monday, November 12
9:00 a.m.
Community engagement to boost achievement
Learn how principles and procedures that support effective strategic community partnerships can address nonacademic barriers to student achievement. The OSE Center for Learning Excellence shares ways to develop coordinated, integrated programs and services that address barriers to learning and are integrated into the school’s existing school improvement plan
Speaker:
David Julian, director of community planning and evaluation, OSU Center for Special Needs Populations
2:00 p.m.
Community involvement — how we do it!
Learn how one Franklin Local (Muskingum) school developed community-based projects to benefit their students and community. These projects successfully built relationships with the community and increased support from stakeholders. Discover how to involve your community in the work of students, local organizations and community members.
Speakers:
Frank Van Kirk, principal, Franklin Local (Muskingum)
Jennifer Hayden, social studies teacher, Franklin Local (Muskingum)
Stephen Michel, math teacher, Franklin Local (Muskingum)
3:45 p.m.
Effective community/booster organizations
Southeast Local (Portage), Salem City and Roetzel & Andress discuss successful school support organizations and the scope of the benefits they can provide.
Speakers:
Fred Compton, attorney, Roetzel & Andress
Helen Carroll, attorney, Roetzel & Andress
Thomas Harrison, superintendent, Southeast Local (Portage)
Thomas Bratten, superintendent,Salem City
Tuesday, November 13
9:00 a.m.
It's all about synergy
Hear how Mogadore Local (Summit) and the Akron Summit County Public Library created a series of community opportunities that have brought the town together. Gather ideas to try in your own community.
Speakers:
Christina Dinklocker, superintendent, Mogadore Local (Summit)
Kim DeBenedictis, Mogadore Branch Manager, Akron Summit County Public Library
Rodger Sansom, board member, Mogadore Local (Summit)
2:00 p.m.
One book, one community
The One Book, One Community project is a grassroots reading movement that brings people together and breaks down barriers by giving them a shared experience that will strengthen the community. Claymont City shares the benefits of the program, suggests methods for initiating the program locally and provides examples of previous titles/authors and experiences.
Speakers:
Elizabeth Wallick, teacher, Claymont City
Jessica Murphy, teacher, Claymont City
Michelle McMorrow Ramsell, director, Tuscarawas County Public Library System/2012 One Book, One Community
3:45 p.m.
Hit home runs off media curveballs
Learn how to spin tough media and community members’ questions into positive news about your district. A former TV reporter shares how prepare for an interview that delivers powerful, concise and credible statements to the press and public.
Speaker:
Crystal Davis, deputy director of communication services, OSBA
Wednesday, November 14
9:00 a.m.
What research says about levy success
Bucyrus City and the Support Ohio Schools Research and Education Foundation share research on effective levy campaign strategies. Be prepared for surprises on how winning campaigns are different than losing ones. Learn how to save time and valuable resources by conducting more effective campaigns and reducing the number of levies.
Speakers:
Jerry Rampelt, executive director, Support Ohio Schools Research and Education Foundation
Paul Johnson, board member/associate professor, Bucyrus City/Bowling Green University