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 C 216.

Monday, 9 a.m.
Partnerships for professional learning
The ESC of Cuyahoga County and Ashland University use local improvement initiatives as graduate credit options for teachers and administrators. Hear examples from long-term initiatives like Accelerated Math Licensure to an array of shorter/targeted classes where educators save travel time and tuition dollars studying and implementing district priorities.

Monday, 2 p.m.
1 + 1 = 3 — teaming up with local districts
The best way to use limited resources is to reach out, team up and collaborate. Join Mogadore Local (Summit), Summit County ESC, and Coventry Local (Summit) for ideas and ways to maximize the ESC/district relationship.

Monday, 3:45 p.m.
It’s not your father’s VoTech anymore!
Keeping up with changes in the economy, workforce needs and technology dominate career and technology education (CTE) programming. The Tolles Career and Technical Center, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center and ODE share an up-to-date perspective on K-12 and adult CTE governance structures, delivery systems and performance goals.

Tuesday, 9 a.m.
Partnerships lead to dual credit for students
Washington Court House City and Southern State Community College explain how team teaching can help students earn high school and college credit. Learn how local schools and community colleges can remove common barriers to offer dual credit classes.

Tuesday, 2 p.m.
A working model for shared services
Shared services is not a new concept in rural Darke County. The Darke County ESC describes best practices for sharing services among local school districts, as well as across county lines, for curriculum support, special education services, communications, and purchasing and health care pooling.

Tuesday, 3:45 p.m.
Accreditation — from good to great!
The ESC of Cuyahoga County, through the AdvancED accreditation, completed a self-assessment of research and quality standards. Learn how this process provided the research, tools and framework to enhance strategic planning, maximize the organization’s resources and deliverables, and monitor a continuous improvement plan.