Leaders AdvantEDGE

"Prioritizing Teaching and Learning" Featuring Jim Gay, OLAC Project Co-Director   In lieu of a new episode of Leaders AdvantEDGE, OAESA is highlighting an episode of OLAC's Lead the Way podcast that is the perfect lead up to our summer conference. Equity is a core value to Ohio's strategic plan, Each Child Our Future and to Each Child Means Each Child, Ohio's plan to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. In episode 17 of OLAC's podcast, "Prioritizing Teaching and Learning," three educators discuss how equity is defined in their work. Two regional state support team consultants and a district superintendent share their views on how the prioritization of teaching and learning impacts equity in a variety of settings.

Dr. Hornberger's conversation with Dr. Deborah Telfer, Director of University of Cincinnati Systems Development & Improvement Center,  and Oli4  and AIPL participants highlights the benefits of these programs and the importance inclusive leadership practices from the top down.  Participants will share how these programs have increased their knowledge and skill in the use of inclusive instructional leadership to engage ALL students more effectively—regardless of classroom or school assignment—in strong core instruction. Thank you to our guests: Katie Dean, Junior Research Associate at the UC SDI Center, Herneika Johnson, Principal at Grove Patterson Academy, Dr. Deb Telfer, Director of the UC SDI Center, and Karen Winston-Carpenter, Lead Teacher/Instructional Coach at East Cleveland City Schools. To learn more about OLi4, click HERE. To learn more about OH-AIPL, click HERE. 

In a conversation with Jessica Horowitz-Moore, Executive Director of ODE's Center for Student Supports, Becky Hornberger and Mark Jones will uncover the great resources that are available to help you serve the ‘whole child' needs of your students. Horowitz-Moore shares an overview of what her center does, highlights the key resources she most wants administrators to know about, and gives an introduction to the workshop topics that her group will be sharing at our Professional Conference this summer. Resources shared in this episode: ODE's email resource, EdConnection Center for Student Supports Ideas for Innovation website: OAESA Professional Conference Brochure Each Child Means Each Child Whole child framework infographic BetterLesson's "I Wish My Teacher Knew" resource center

After 16 years of service to OAESA, Dr. Julie Davis retires on December 31st, 2021. In her final episode on Leaders AdvantEDGE, she introduces our listeners to OAESA's new executive director, Dr. Becky Hornberger. They share a conversation about the legacy of sustainable leadership, the mission and vision of the organization, and personal stories of their 'why'.  Thank you, Dr. Davis, for your service to the association and welcome, Dr. Hornberger!

Have you noticed the 'help wanted' signs in virtually every business you pass lately? Principals are essential to their district's human capital system through their role in hiring, growing, and retaining staff, yet with the job market as it is, many principals are wondering what they can do to recruit and retain a great team to support the students in their buildings. In this episode, Dr. Julie Davis talks with Tony Bagshaw about developing great people systems, as he likes to call human capital.  Tony shares his wealth of knowledge about about Human Capital Essentials for Principals, including an upcoming PD opportunity that BFK and ODE have collaborated to develop. Here are some great resources to get you started:  Click HERE for more details about the upcoming Human Capital Essentials for Principals workshop.  Ohio HCRC at a glance: https://ohiohcrc.org/getting-started

Dr. Julie Davis talks with Dr. Jim Gay, Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC) Co-director, about the OLAC resources and Dr. Becky Hornberger, SAIL/CUC Department Chair, about how these resources are utilized within the content of the Ohio Instructional Leadership Academy (OILA), as well as our licensure and degree programs with CUC. The show notes below link to many of the resources discussed and you might find it helpful to click through them as you listen. The OLAC website is constantly updated with resources for educators in Ohio. Below are a few that were mentioned in the discussion.  Modules Ohio Improvement Module, overview and what your TBTs, BLTs, and PLCs should be focusing on Leadership for Early Childhood Care and Education Webinars Developing non-negotiables with BLT gets the building team aligned Facilitation for TBTs growing leaders within your building 5 things principals should know and do (Part 1 and Part 2) Podcasts Supportive grading (12 & 13) Rebounding from pandemic (ep. 15) Educator Evaluation Crosswalks- repository of resources that are organized by area of improvement on the evaluation systems for both principals and teachers Includes open-ended questions for critical reflection on practice Credit corner that ties to LPDC for educators to gain credits toward their licensure SIPR- quick online assessment initiated by district leader to provide feedback on: Systemwide learning, Prioritizing teaching and learning, Building capacity, Maintaining a supportive and collaborative culture Specific feedback and resources provided based on the results UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY: PBIS Showcase December 9th, 2021

Guests: Dr. Sue Brackenhoff, Bob Buck, Dr. Robyn Floyd, Audrey Staton-Thompson, and Dr. Julie Willoughby This episode of Leaders AdvantEDGE, Keeping Kids Central: Behind the Scenes at Central Office, brought to you by Equitable, features a conversation between Dr. Julie Davis and five central office administrators who are active members of OAESA. Our guests share how they, in their unique roles as district administrators, work every day to keep the students at the center of everything they do. They share strategies for encouraging a ‘whole child' approach as they work to support the adults working in the buildings with children every day. Additionally, Dr. Julie Davis announces a new award developed to honor Central Office administrators working on behalf of our PreK-8 students who add a tremendous benefit to our school communities. OAESA is going to annually recognize one of these highly impactful individuals in our state by identifying an Outstanding Central Office Administrator (OCOA). OAESA will honor the OCOA winner at the OAESA Awards Luncheon scheduled to take place on June 17, 2022, as part of the annual OAESA Professional Conference. Look for the award timeline and requirements in upcoming communications from OAESA. Our guests shared the following resources: SEL and student readiness programs Panorama for wellness readiness to learn: https://www.panoramaed.com/ Social-emotional wellness assessment through Aperture-- https://apertureed.com/ Mindup Curriculum-- https://mindup.org/ Fairborn City Schools 2021-22 Kickoff Keynote, Dr. Clay Cook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfP6xPwefy4  Central Office PD Survey: http://bit.ly/OAESACO

Dr. Julie Davis has a conversation with Dr. Melissa Weber-Mayrer, Director of ODE's Office of Approaches to Teaching and Professional Learning, LaMonica Davis, principal of Helen Arnold CLC in Akron Public Schools and member of the Ohio Dyslexia Committee, and Maggie Oliver, finalist for Ohio Teacher of the Year and reading specialist at Helen Arnold CLC in Akron Public Schools. Their enthusiastic conversation gives a behind the scenes look at Ohio's recent dyslexia legislation, the work ODE is doing to help educators implement the legislation and how practitioners are embracing multi-tiered systems of reading instruction and using this as a great opportunity to instill a love of reading in ALL learners.   Links and Resources: ODE Website Dyslexia Page FAQ page on Dyslexia Intervention and Support Ohio Dyslexia Committee information Ohio Dyslexia Guidebook- slated to be completed Dec.31, 2021 Regional Early Literacy Specialists Higher Ed work with ODE- Ohio Deans Compact P20 Literacy Collaborative Striving Readers Site Annual Literacy Academy Nancy Young's Ladder of Reading graphic Neuhaus Education Center OAESA's 4th Annual Reading Summit—virtual via Zoom on Oct. 12, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm

In her conversation with Ohio principals, Felecia Evans and April Knight, Dr. Davis facilitates a discussion on how we move forward from the challenges presented to educators by the pandemic and our nation's reckoning with systemic racism. Rather than just admire the problems of inequities revealed, they discuss the importance of really having those uncomfortable, sometimes very difficult, conversations in order to move more closely to a nation which not just promises, but delivers LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.  This episode is brought to you by FranklinCovey Education and Leader in Me. Show Notes and Resources TED Talk: How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them by Verna Myers Organization: Learning for Justice Books: Racial Healing Handbook by Anneliese A. Singh Unconscious Bias in Schools by Sarah E. Fiarman and Tracey A. Benson Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta L. Hammond

A conversation on understanding ESSER III funding and how to maximize partnerships to efficiently use these funds for afterschool and summer learning. Dr. Julie Davis talks with afterschool program advocates, Michele Ritchlin and Dr. Terry Peterson, to help you understand how to access these funds in order to partner with community programs in your area.  Show notes: The evidence base for afterschool and summer: Planning for Impactful Summer Learning 2021 Afterschool Alliance Research Brief, April 2021 Discussion Draft of the research Ohio Afterschool Network Resources: Find a community program in your area with their Program Map Slide presentation detailing afterschool and ESSER III funding information for Ohio Join the Ohio Afterschool Network Panel Discussion on May 5th with National Summer Learning Association, Ohio Department of Education, and the Afterschool Alliance—to register or find more information: https://www.oanohio.org/calendar Additional information: American Rescue Plan potential support for afterschool and summer Informational Op-Ed article on the principal's role in spending relief funds for their schools. Here is the link to ESSER III fund estimates going to districts in Ohio. Click ‘here' above to link to the website: then click on ESSER III in the light gray top menu, then on left side near the top, select OH to find district funding estimates.

It has been more than a year since Ohio's schools were closed due to COVID and we are ready to get back to normal.  Or, are we?  In this episode, Meet Me in the Middle, Dr. Julie Davis talks with Carrie Sanchez, Principal of Port Clinton Middle School and Matt Bradley, Principal of Highland Middle School about “COVID silver linings” and the opportunity to make some important changes to create a new, improved normal.  Ideas and resources shared in this episode include:  Flip Grid—teaching tool enabling students to show their learning The Fearless Organization by Amy C. Edmondson Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman The Power of Moments by Dan and Chip Heath

Dr. Julie Davis shares a conversation with the 2020 and 2021 Ohio NAESP National Distinguished Principals, Kati Mann and Bonnie Kubec. They discuss the importance of leveraging systems of support in order to develop as a building leader. They also share some of their secrets of success; after you hear them you will want to check out these resources that they share:  Voice communication for remote teams with the Voxxer app: https://www.voxer.com/  Teachers Deserve It by Adam Welcome Jon Gordon's Daily Positive Thoughts email: sign up at www.dailypositive.com Melinda Miller's Facebook pages for Principals: Principal Productivity, Staff Appreciation Instant Happy Notes: https://www.simpletruths.com/personal-inspiration/instant-happy-notes.html  OAESA Professional Development, Conferences and Zone meetings: www.oaesa.org NAESP Virtual Events: www.naesp.org 

An introduction to OAESA's new podcast giving Ohio's educational leaders the edge they need to be successful by bringing them the most up-to-date resources, information, and connections to enable them to be great building leaders. Our goal is to intentionally connect our members and give them the resources they need to take personal responsibility for improving the lives of those entrusted to their care.