ohio association of elementary school administrators • oaesa.org | 1 Vol. 17 No. 3 • Spring 2022 • $9.95 principal LIBERTYJUSTICE&with for all Navigator the magazine of the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators A PREVIEW OF THE 2022 OAESA ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW
2 | principal navigator • spring 2022 principal navigator N A T I O N W I D E H O T E L A N D C O N F E R E N C E C E N T E R • J U N E 1 5 - 1 7 , 2 0 2 2 Join forces with educators across Ohio as we continue the work to create schools that are more equitable for all. As educators navigate the path toward fair and impartial educational opportunities for all students, we must dig deep to acknowledge and challenge problematic issues, seek education, take risks, try to be better, and work actively on improving the world for the historically marginalized students in our schools This work is introspective and challenging, and ultimately, best done together Don’t miss OAESA’s 65th Annual Professional Conference, With Liberty and Justice For All, June 15 17, 2022 at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio D y cks Dr Jacks is Senior Fellow at the Centers for Advancing Leadership, National Association of Elementary School Principals. Professional Professional Learning LClinics earning Clinics by colleagues and community resources Networking Networking share, learn, play, and grow! Trade TShow rade Show shop the latest products and services for your school intentionally connect effectively develop passionately advocate Keynote KSpeakers eynote Speakers Advance Your ASkills dvance Your Skills Register today at oaesa.org/justiceforall2022 Bring Your BTeam ring Your Team Members/Staff of Members: $349 Nonmembers: $624 (includes membership) One Day Rate: $199 Retiree Rate: $249 Principal EL Dr. Salome Thomas EL is an Award Winning Principal, Author, and International Speaker Register REarly egister Early Register by April 30, 2022 for your chance to win one of two $500 prizes to fund a school project from Horace Mann and DonorsChoose.org Kelly Croy Kelly Croy is a speaker, podcaster, educational consultant, leadership coach, and administrator
Around the Horn with OAESA Executive Director Dr. Rebecca Hornberger
As we dash toward the end of another school year, I find myself reflecting on how, once again, we have been through an incredibly unique year for educators across our state and nation.
Reflecting on the year past, areas of strength, and issues to improve can be a wonderful way to show growth. In education, we are lucky to be able to have our years and schools start anew annually. It gives us a chance to make changes and improvements to the spaces, staff, and students in our charge.
I hope you had a chance to rest and recharge a bit during your spring break as you prepare to put forth your energies toward the end of the school year bustle. This time of the school year, the pace certainly seems to speed up with state testing, wrapping up teacher evaluations, and end of the school year festivities. You have almost made it to the finish line of another surprisingly challenging school year, and it is time to dig deep, focus on self-care, and power through to June. Be sure to reach out to your OAESA colleagues and make those intentional connections for support as well. As always, while we are rounding out one year, we are inevitably knee-deep in planning the next year, too.
This year’s conference will also include workshop sessions by the Ohio Department of Education on the most up-to-date information regarding the Dyslexia legislation and guidebook, along with resources from the Center for Student Supports. And most importantly, this event is all about connecting with colleagues and honoring all the hard work you’ve done over the last year. We will begin the event with our Welcome Celebration on Wednesday night. It’s a great way to relax before the conference starts and get acclimated to the event. Additionally, we will close the conference with our awards luncheon, where our 2022 award winners will be recognized in the following categories: Hall of Fame School Award, Ohio Principal of the Year Award, Outstanding Second-in-Command Award, Outstanding Central Office Award, Secretary of the Year Award, and the D. Richard Murray Award. Have a wonderful end to your school year, and we would love for you to join us in June!
One area I think every school is constantly trying to improve in is equity. Our OAESA Annual Professional Conference will be held June 15-17 and will focus on the theme, “With Liberty and Justice For All.” I strongly encourage you to attend, along with your any staff member in your district, building, or circle who wants to make school more equitable for all students. Some highlights will include: Our keynote speakers will kick off and close our event with inspirational, practical, and purposeful addresses that will make you think and kick into action. Don’t miss these presentations by Principal EL, an awardwinning principal, author, and international speaker; Dr. Andy Jacks, a senior fellow for the Centers for Advancing Leadership at the National Association of Elementary School Administrators; and Kelly Croy, a speaker, podcaster, educational consultant, and leadership coach. Conference clinics will take place throughout the two days, and they are a fabulous way to get hands-on learning in a smaller, personalized environment. We can’t wait for you to witness all the great work that your colleagues from around the state are doing!
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3 Around the Horn With liberty and justice for all Dr. Becky Hornberger 6 OAESA Board of Directors Our 2021-2022 Leadership 8 SAIL for Education Earning your superintendent’s licensure Cathryn Rice 22 Central Office Connector Justice, equity for our students with disabilities Dr. Julie Willoughby 24 Health Matters Working towards comprehensive asthma management Mimi Sang and Olivia Lauer 26 Legislative Update National Advocacy: 2022 NAESP National Leaders Recap 28 We’re Booked Prep for OAESA’s summer conference with these reads 29 The Chalkboard News from your association 30 Welcome New Members Connect to our new and renewed OAESA members 13 Achieving Equity with Alternative Discipline Methods Dori Gatta MacMillan 14 Upholding Values and Beliefs to Build Our Community Matt Bradley 16 Kids Voting Ohio: Voter Education for Civic Empower ment Matina Bliss 18 With Liberty and Justice for All: Intervention Plans Dr. Paul G. Young 20 Afterschool Programs: Essential for Equity Michele Ritchlin
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6 | principal navigator • spring 2022 Board of Directors Executive Committee OAESA’s 2021-2022 Zone Directors Berea-Midpark High Berea City Schools Keshboodheshwar@gmail.comBoodheshwar Davey Elementary Kent City abolton@kentschools.netSchools Abbey Bolton Port Clinton Middle Port Clinton City Schools Carriecsanchez@pccsd-k12.netSanchez PRESIDENT PRESIDENT ELECT PAST PRESIDENT NAESP REP Minford Elementary Minford Local rmcgraw@minfordfalcons.netSchoolsRyanMcGraw Wayne Trail Elementary Maumee City Nicknneiderhouse@maumeek12.orgSchoolsNeiderhouse,Ed.D.Office of Curriculum & Instruction Fairborn City Schools Suesbrackenhoff@fairborn.k12.oh.usBrackenhoff,Ph.D.Maude Marshall Elementary Talawanda Schools hintonc@talawanda.orgChadHinton Knollwood Elementary Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City cmudore@sheffieldschools.orgSchoolsColleenMudore ZONE 1 DIRECTOR ZONE 2 DIRECTOR ZONE 3 DIRECTOR ZONE 4 DIRECTOR ZONE 5 DIRECTOR Independence Primary School Independence Local tebert@independence.k12.oh.usSchools T.J. Ebert Little Bolts Preschool Franklin Local natalie.buchanan@franklinlocalschools.orgSchoolsNatalieBuchananStrausser Elementary Jackson Local Susannesew2jc@jackson.sparcc.orgSchoolsWaltmanCentral alexandra.nannicola@championlocal.orgChampionElementaryLocalSchoolsAlexandraNannicola Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade School Hilliard City jessica_rardon@hboe.orgSchools Jessica Rardon ZONE 6 DIRECTOR ZONE 7 DIRECTOR ZONE 8 DIRECTOR ZONE 9 DIRECTOR ZONE 10 DIRECTOR Tecumseh Elementary Xenia Community cpettic@gmail.comSchools Cathryn Rice FEDERAL RELATIONS New Albany Intermediate School New Albany-Plain Local Katienowak.3@napls.usSchoolsNowak
ohio association of elementary school administrators • oaesa.org | 7 Zone Map Board Representatives Office of Teaching and Learning Forest Hills bobbuck@foresthills.eduSchools Bob Buck Lander Elementary Mayfield City fevans@mayfieldschools.orgSchools Felecia Evans Ayer Elementary Forest Hills joyobrien@foresthills.eduSchoolsJoyO’Brien CENTRAL OFFICE ASST. PRINCIPAL MINORITY Highland Middle Highland Local Mattmatt_b@hlsd.usSchoolsBradley Valley Forge Elementary Columbus City ansmith@columbus.k12.oh.usSchoolsAndrewSmithOffice of Contract Implementation Cleveland Metropolitan Audreyaudrey.staton-thompson@Schoolsclevelandmetroschools.orgStaton-Thompson MIDDLE SCHOOL CLEVELAND DIST. COLUMBUS DIST. OAESA needs districtrepresentativescountyandliaisons.Isyourdistrictrepresented?Contactyourzonedirectororemail info@oaesa.org to find out more information about this opportunity. Sign up to be a district liaison oaesa.org.membership/online:district-liaison
Why did you want to work in education? What inspired you? When I began my career in education twenty six years ago, my goal was to inspire children to love school; ignite their passions, creativity, and curiosity. As a student, I had several teachers along the way that differentiated instruction for me and my classmates (though at the time I didn’t know that’s what they were doing). Several of my classmates and I worked on independent projects and were permitted to develop the ways that we shared our learning. As I got older, those opportunities did not present themselves as often, but I never forgot how excited I was to learn about topics and ideas that I chose. I was fortunate enough to begin my teaching career in the same building where I grew up and where many of my former teachers were still teaching. They became mentors for me in their own ways and I took “the best” of their talents to combine them with my own ideas to begin working with children. I hope that the students in my classroom learned to love learning and have continued that beyond the walls of my classroom!
I began my coursework in January 2020. One of the biggest challenges was the pandemic. Like so many others, the entire way we had to navigate teaching a conversation with OAESA’s NAESP Representative Cathryn Rice
It was incredibly beneficial to engage with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and share experiences. Additionally, the program allowed me to gather ideas for utilization in my own experience as a current administrator. The superintendent licensure program provided me a wider lens of district operations, functions, and board relations. Engaging in a mentorship also provided me with a deeper understanding of many concepts that helped me to review and provide feedback regarding human resources and district policies and procedures.
What skills did you gain or sharpen through your program at OAESA with Concordia University Chicago and how do they benefit you in today’s educational climate?
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Why did you choose OAESA with Concordia University Chicago for your Superintendent Licensure? As a board member for OAESA for a number of years, I knew many colleagues that had attended Concordia’s many different programs. When I made the decision to pursue my Superintendent License, I investigated many options, but it was the flexibility of Concordia’s program as well as the program cost that solidified my decision. I found the enrollment, registration, and actual courses to be accessible and manageable—even in the midst of 2020 when the pandemic first began!
What was a challenge you faced during your Superintendent Licensure program, and who or what helped you overcome it?
The Superintendent Licensure has provided me with more context for understanding district level decisions. It has also provided me with the flexibility to pursue other opportunities as they arise for the next phase of my career.
How has your Superintendent Licensure impacted you in terms of your current position or a position you’d like to attain in the future?
What was the biggest takeaway from your Superintendent Licensure program?
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Is there anything else you would like to share?
Regardless of your future plans, I would encourage all current building principals to join OAESA as well as complete a Superintendent Licensure program.
What would you tell (or what advice would you give) prospective students considering the Superintendent Licensure program at OAESA with Concordia University Chicago?
Talk to graduates of the university. I guarantee they will tell you the program is comprehensive and robust, while also being flexible, affordable, and manageable.
OAESA will connect you with colleagues across the state and provide both state and national updates that impact how we perform our jobs. OAESA will also connect us with professional learning opportunities so that we can continue to grow as professionals, like a Superintendent Licensure Program. Finally, pursing the Superintendent Licensure will provide insight and needed perspective regarding understanding the other departments and their functions within the school district and will bring clarity to the decision making process at the district level. I’m grateful to Concordia University for the rich experience provided!
The Superintendent Licensure gave me a greater appreciation for the role of superintendents. While the job of a building principal is incredibly complex, the role of a suuperintendent also includes navigating and managing board relations, community engagement, and a deep level of understanding district finances. I feel my program allowed me the opportunity to gain these skills and more.
ohio association of elementary school administrators • oaesa.org and learning pivoted in a way that none of us had ever experienced. As a building principal, this changed the way I had to manage and support my staff and students. This was one of the blessings of having selected Concordia University for my coursework. Being entirely online already, allowed me to have the flexibility I needed to face the challenges of being a principal during a pandemic. Another challenge was the final phase of my program, which included the internship. I will say the faculty and Site Supervisor were incredibly supportive and assisted in ensuring that every facet of my internship was successful.
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Tools for Instruction Divide by One-Digit Numbers for long division has often been taught to students through rote practice until mastery. To prepare students to understand the division algorithm, this activity provides three methods of modeling and computing quotients by building on place-value understanding and the relationships of division to multiplication and subtraction. make sense of fraction concepts, and to identify applications of division in real-world scenarios. Thr Ways to Teach Use Repeated Subtraction o Divide (between 30 and 40) Explain that the goal is to separate 144 groups of 4. Help the student choose multiple of that easy to subtract, such as 40. perform repeated subtraction by 40, keeping track steps as shown. When 4s are left and how many 4s were subtracted in all. 14440 0) 40 0) 40 0) 144 4 36 Use an Area Model o Divide 10 to get close to 140, such as (4 10, or 120. Walk the student through the steps for completing the labeling, adding the numbers and symbols as you go. Ask the adding the two segments together: 30 36, which represents what multiplied by to get 144. Total area 144
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t’s been three years since OAESA last held our annual professional conference and trade show in person. As we inch closer and closer to June, we are so excited to make this annual event a face-to-face reality again! Since we last met, so much has happened. A global pandemic, a social justice awakening, a polarized and tumultuous election, countless international conflicts, and more. It feels like a lifetime since we’ve been together, and the load you’ve been carrying is heavy.
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Of course educators are used to this, but in the “before times,” we had the ability to meet, connect, celebrate—and maybe even commiserate—together. Sharing a professional development opportunity, a meal, a drink, or a conference experience gave us a chance to recharge with the folks who understand EXACTLY what you’re going through. So come, seek solutions to improve school for your students, staff, and school communities while you rejuvenate your own educator spirit. You need this chance, and you deserve it. Here at OAESA, we thank you for taking on your important, challenging work, and we encourage you to persist in your efforts—no matter the obstacles you encounter. We appreciate you and invite you to care for yourself as a way to continue this crucial work. We hope to see you at our 2022 Professional Conference and Trade Show, With Liberty and Justice For All, June 15-17, 2022 at Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Columbus to learn about creating more equitable schools for all.
Dr. Dori Gatta MacMillan is a school psychologist who works with grades sixth through twelfth at Niles City Schools in Niles, Ohio. She recently earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Concordia University Chicago adding to the scholarly information of the perceptions and use of alternative discipline methods at the secondary level.
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Ican’t imagine in 2020 expelling and suspending kids from school on a regular basis as a means of accomplishing anything.” These were the words of a high school principal in response to my dissertation research. I had set out to discover the perceptions of high school educators’ use of alternative discipline strategies versus the assignment of suspension or expulsion. This interest arrived from my training and personal experience. Professionally, I am employed as a school psychologist who works with students in grades sixth through twelfth. Personally, one of my own children had been suspended from high Severalschool.educators representing various roles, like superintendents, principals, athletic directors, school counselors, and teachers, responded to questions asked by me. The questions related to the views of alternative discipline methods employed in relation to educable outcomes. Participants’ answers referred to relationships, individualizing approaches, and accepting the child’s plight. Subsequently, many of the participants responses described various factors influencing a child’s behavior. Overall, there was a consideration for a whole child approach. This thought revealed an understanding of the numerous aspects that require attention when attempting to apply meaningful consequences to behavior gone wrong. The common insight of those interviewed recognized a benefit in discipline methods that align with an educational Thecomponent.framework with which I viewed and interpreted my findings came from restorative justice. This philosophy considers a respect-based orientation and reciprocation-approach, understanding and empathic aptitude. With this concept in mind, responses to the questions culminated into three themes: 1) Meet the Needs of the Whole Child, 2) Consideration for Causal Concerns, and 3) Empowering Students and Families. In essence, my findings highlighted the need for clarity in discipline expectations, support from administrators and colleagues, and systemic changes that make the use of alternative discipline methods more readily available. A cooperative approach or team-based intervention, like intervention assistance teams (IATs), allows for brainstorming, collaboration, and opportunity to consider a situation from various angles. In addition, principals who promote alternatives and are backed by policy that delineates Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) further support and promote options in place of student removal. Also, consideration for curriculum that explicitly links social emotional learning and behavior change with emotional control adds to the potential in creating and addressing alternatives.
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Collins,Resources:J.C. & Ryan, J.B. (2016). Extension of positive behavioral supports from the school to the bus: A case study. The Journal of At-Risk Issues, 19(1), 29-33.
Ohio Department of Education. (2016). Resolution.to clarify Intent of student suspensions for Ohio school districts [Paolo DeMaria]. Retrieved on February 4, 2018.
https://education.ohio.gov/getattachement/StateBoard/State-Board-Reports-and-Policies/Certified-Suspension-Resolution.pdf.aspx.
Higgins, B., & Tyler, B. (2017). The alternative to suspension model: Discipline in the ‘with.’ Leadership Matters, May-June, 36-39.
Examples of PBIS might incorporate social emotional learning, like Second Step or Alternatives to Suspensions (ATS) that uses a restorative curriculum. Second Step is a social emotional curriculum known to improve student behavior. ATS is a curriculum that concentrates on a student owning and recognizing their behavior, creating replacement strategies, and making amends to those who were harmed directly or indirectly.
The simplistic take-a-way from my investigation revealed an understanding that alternatives are necessary, they must be crafted to address individual scenarios, and when done with care and compassion they have the potential to improve and nurture relationships. The shared understanding of those interviewed recognized a benefit in discipline methods that align with academic and behavioral changes. They recognized the challenges associated with the endeavor, such as time, trust, and commitment. They also realized the potential change when putting forth the effort.
Richard Albrecht, N.M., & Brunner, M. (2019). How positive behavioral supports and social-emotional curriculum impact student learning. The European Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences, 24(1), 2789-2804. DOI: 10.15405/ ejsbs.245Zehr,H. (2015). The little book of restorative justice. Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
While completing an assignment in graduate school, I employed an evidence-based intervention called Check and Connect. It incorporated weekly meetings with a student to forge relationships among educators, students, and families. The emphasis was on the benefits of an education, but also addressed behavior and attendance.
Achieving Equity with Alternative Discipline Methods BY DORI GATTA MACMILLAN, PH.D.
As the principal of Highland Middle School, I try to model being a lifelong learner. The two main ways I try to grow my knowledge are through books and podcasts. Recently, the most influential books that have impacted my work as a building principal are Chatter by Ethan Kross, How to Change by Katy Milkman, and Think Again by Adam Grant. In Chatter, Kross describes “chatter” as the negative self-talk that happens to nearly all human beings. He then provides simple ways to combat the “chatter.” At Highland Middle School, our school counselor and I have used these strategies to guide discussions with students. Specifically, when students are dealing with stress (who isn’t?!), we use Kross’s strategy of “distanced self-talk” to “step back from the echo chamber of our minds.” We encourage students to speak to themselves in the third-person or imagine that they are giving advice to someone else dealing with the same issue.
Another one of our beliefs at Highland is that community is built when everyone is known, valued, and included. In our building specifically, we aim to know our students through mentoring. Our mentorship program began five years ago. We wanted students to be known and have at least one adult in the building in which they had a deep relationship. This has grown to today’s iteration where the first 30 minutes of each day is dedicated to 1:1 check-ins and community building within the mentor Knowing,groups.valuing, and including everyone also means serving. At Highland Middle School, we provide weekend meals through our in-house food pantry. Community members donate items and “Another one of our beliefs at Highland is that community is built when everyone is known, valued, and included.” feature story
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In How to Change, Milkman describes the research behind successful changes in behavior. At HMS, I encouraged our teachers at the start of 2022 to create a New Year’s Resolution or “One-Word” and then provided them with resources to Milkman’s “fresh start effect.” Milkman’s podcast Choiceology is a go-to listen for me, too.
BY MATT BRADLEY People are the heart of Highland Middle School, Highland Local Schools, and ultimately, the Highland Community. We believe that each of us has the unique responsibility to make Highland a special place to learn, work, and live. Our values and beliefs are the foundation, but it is our behaviors and actions that make it happen. We believe that each of our students can learn and find successes each and every day. At Highland, we aim to be aligned to set of values and behaviors that contribute to the success of our students. It is up to each of us to uphold it and make it Onehappen.of our beliefs is that learning never stops in the pursuit of greatness.
In Think Again, Grant describes the research in having an open mind and a willingness to “think again.” This book challenged me in many ways. Specifically, Grant encourages us to think like scientists: “Thinking like a scientist involves more than just reacting with an open mind. It means being actively open-minded. It requires searching for reasons we might be wrong –not for reasons we must be right – and revising our views based on what we learn.” Grant’s podcast WorkLife is another must-listen!
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In Think Again, Grant emphasizes the importance of psychological safety: “…rethinking is more likely to happen in a learning culture (vs. a performance culture).…the foundation of a learning culture is psychological safety. In performance cultures, the emphasis on results often undermines psychological safety; we also censor ourselves in the presence of experts who seem to know all the answers –especially if we lack confidence in our own expertise.”
Psychologically safe environments foster a climate of respect, trust, and openness in which people can raise concerns and suggestions without fear of reprisal. At HMS, we want students to feel respected and trusted, and that school is a place they are able to truly be themselves. We want students to be willing to speak or volunteer without fear or embarrassment. Our teachers, then, treat all students with respect and create an environment where all students are known and heard. But psychologically safety does not just apply to students: our teachers and staff must feel that safety as well. They trust and respect grade-level teammates and building staff and in turn, are able to speak openly and honestly without fear of reprisal.
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ohio association of elementary school administrators • oaesa.org through the work of our amazing school counselor, students are given food to bring home each Friday. We also have a clothes’ closet where we provide clothing items that students or families may need. Last, we believe that by creating a safe environment and empowering students at Highland, we have a great place to live, learn, and work. Many of the ways have been described above, but one additional way we create an emotional safe environment is by creating environments that are “psychologically safe.” This phrase was originally coined by Dr. Amy Edmondson of Harvard Business School (author of another wonderful book, The Fearless Organization).
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As stated above, we believe that each of our students can learn and find successes each and every day. At Highland, we aim to be aligned to set of values and behaviors that contribute to the success of our students. It is up to each of us to uphold it and make it happen.
Matt Bradley has been the principal of Highland Middle School in Morrow County since 2015. He currently serves on the OAESA Board of Directors as the Middle Level representative. You can contact Matt via email at matt_b@hlsd.us and via Twitter @MrBradleyHMS.
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One way to address this inequity is by providing a strong civics curriculum to students throughout their educational career. Taking the uncertainty out of basic civic activities during the school years, allows for an easier transition into a civically engaged adult.
BY MATINA BLISS
Mock elections have proven to be successful in increasing the voter turnout rates in younger populations. A 2009 study on civics education in Vermont found that 96 % of students who participated in at least one mock election reported planning to vote in upcoming presidential elections, compared with 78 % of students who did not participate. The numbers are similar for state elections: More than 90% of students who participated in at least one mock election reported planning to vote in a state election, compared with 70% of students who did not participate in mock elections.
KVO exists to promote the citizen engagement of Ohio youth through a free, nonpartisan voter and civics education program for students grades 3-12. KVO offers completely free programs to schools and educators, including mock elections.
The KVO Mock Elections are interactive, exciting, and provide a wealth of knowledge around informed voting. KVO recognizes that many teachers are over-worked and are often unable to bring additional activities and subjects to their classroom that fall outside subject standards and requirements. With this in mind, participating in KVO mock elections is simple and requires little to no extra work for teachers. KVO staff customize all the ballots, create voter IDs for students, provides all the curriculum and information necessary for mock election prep, and provides participating schools with “Future Ohio Voter” stickers.
Programs like Kids Voting Ohio (KVO) create voter habits and voting engagement that are necessary here in Ohio. Nationwide studies show that schools have failed to prepare students to vote as adults, particularly black and brown students. Activities like mock elections and voter registration drives, create and build voting habits, inform future voters, and prepares students to be active and engaged citizens in our democracy. With the barriers to voting in all parts of the country, providing students with these critical resources can also equip their parents to participate.
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Voter registration drives are also critical for those students 18 and older. Unfortunately, voter registration among 18-19 year olds is on the decline in Ohio. According to a 2020 study done by Tufts University CIRCLE, voter registration lagged in 2020 in comparison to 2016. There was a 18% drop in voter registration among 18-19 age group. Additionally, according to a 2014 Pew Research Survey, 62% of unregistered voters and 61% of registered voters have never been asked to register to vote.
For democracy to thrive, informed and active young voters across all races, ethnicities, and ages are needed. However, in Ohio, we see the biggest turnout numbers in the white population over the age of 50. Younger voters, and in particular people of color in the 18–29 age group, have the lowest voter turnout rate with many unregistered to vote.
Civic education empowers students to be well-informed and active citizens, regardless of their age, race, or socioeconomic status. Unlike many other states, a civics course is not required to graduate in Ohio. Although the Ohio Social Studies Model Curriculum includes civics learning standards from 3rd grade through 8th grade, and again in American Government, these requirements do not provide a pathway to informed voter engagement. How can we expect young people to be engaged in our democratic processes if they are never provided the tools and resources necessary to participate?
When students are given the opportunity to explore civic participation like voting, becoming educated about your country, joining or supporting a political party, or volunteering, it breaks down the barriers of fear and intimidation.
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According to the American Bar Association, people with disabilities have been less likely than the general population to vote in past elections. KVO works with Disability Rights Ohio (DRO) to ensure students with disabilities have equal access to voter registration and receive information on their voting rights. Kids Voting Ohio has resources specifically for voters with disabilities to ensure they have access to accurate voting and election information and know their rights and what laws protect them when it comes to voting.
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KVO is committed to creating lifelong voting habits in children by providing students with critical voter education, government function education, and all the resources necessary for informed civic engagement. With student events and experiences brought to the schools, KVO can help to create a pathway for informed civic engagement. As a nonprofit organization, schools and educators have access to the free, yet robust, KVO resources that engage students with a social studies standards-aligned curriculum. Together, KVO and school districts can encourage and empower students to participate in their civic responsibilities as United States citizens. Matina Bliss is the program director for Kids Voting Ohio, a free nonpartisan voter and civics education program for Ohio students grades 3-12. Kids Voting Ohio offers completely free programs to schools and educators including mock elections, social studies standards-aligned curriculum, student scholarships, teacher training sessions, opportunities for student events and experiences, and resources for educators, students, and community members. For more information, visit www. kidsvotingohio.org.
The primary purpose of the KVO Voter Registration Drive is to address the low voter registration rates and voter turnout of Ohio’s youngest voters by registering high school students over 18 across the state. Going to the schools directly to register voters while providing them with clear voting information and instruction, reduces barriers to voting, increases their likelihood of participating in future elections and emphasizes the importance of this critical civic duty. While registration is just the first step to voting, it is necessary to increase voter turnout rates in Ohio.
BY PAUL G. YOUNG, PH.D. and Justice for an intervention plan can eradicate injustices for all students
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During my time of reflection, my thoughts centered on one particular student, Adam. He was a third grader, small for his age, with a filthy mouth. His vocabulary–somewhat limited during language arts class–was filled with more four-letter words than anyone else on the playground. He was a bully, and other kids bullied him. He was perpetually in trouble. He came from an impoverished, single-parent home. He had few, if any, friends. Most kids purposefully tried to stay away from him. He was constantly seeking attention in any way he could get it. His academic progress was stalled by daily behavioral issues.
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Our team suspected that he was malnourished, sleep deprived, and experiencing trauma at home. Today, knowing the research findings about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), we would have identified the potential for a very high score. His attention-seeking behaviors were interfering with his opportunity to freely learn, and his personal conduct was also violating the freedoms of the other kids in his class.
As I reflected, I wondered if as a third grader he could have fully understood the scope of the injustices he was experiencing in his life at that time. He was poor. His father was nowhere to be found.
My staff and I had discussed Adam’s case during Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) meetings for several years. None of the interventions we had implemented seemed to be effective or result in desired change. Then one morning, Adam’s third grade teacher proposed a unique management/supervision plan. It eventually became known throughout our school as the “Adam Plan.”
It was those final few words - indivisible, with liberty and justice for all - that had become a fog in my memory. After I reassured myself of what they were, I started reflecting on them and wondering whether, as the leader of my school community, if I had actually fulfilled that pledge to my country by treating all of my students in ways that today, 20 years later, they would affirm and acknowledge that my staff and I worked hard to address injustices and violations of their freedoms.
She had drafted an adult supervision proposal for Adam in which all staff members were to be accountable for his whereabouts from the time he stepped on the playground for morning line-up until he was dismissed in the afternoon. He was instructed to report to the morning duty teacher, whoever that was. Each duty teacher was notified that they were to be on the lookout for him. Adam was to become the “shadow” of that adult. He was not allowed to be further than earshot away. Once the morning bell rang, the duty teacher passed him off to the next adult, and that adult to the next and so forth. Adam’s teacher had prepared a schedule and identified the staff members that Adam would interact with under direct supervision. Adam’s desk was always placed within close proximity to the teacher. He was never to be allowed in the boys’ restroom with others. He was to use the restroom alone, but if necessary, the teacher would select a responsible and trusted student to go with him who Adam would not intimidate. It took some convincing to get all of the adults involved to agree to the plan. I gave it my full endorsement. I recognized that it might appear to be punitive for Adam, but the return on investment of everyone’s time could also provide a respite for other kids.
Iwoke up from a nightmarish dream recently. I saw myself as a principal, ready to lead the Pledge of Allegiance during the morning announcements, but suddenly unable to remember the words. When I awoke from the dream, I grabbed my phone on my bedstand to Google the pledge, reassuring myself of the words and their meaning. As a principal for nearly 20 years, I supervised the daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance more than 3,500 times. My staff, students, and I had it memorized. Many days, the recitation became so routine that no one thought much about it. That is, until you can’t recall the words!
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
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Recommended Reading Dearborn, G. & Sturgeon, S. (2019) Yeah, But What About This Kid? Tier 3 Behavior Interventions That Work. Portsmouth, NH: Stenhouse Publishers. Fisher, D. & Frey, N. (2016). Show & Tell: A Video Column / Two Times Ten Conversations. Education Leadership, Volume 74, Number 1, ASCD. Maxwell, J. (2021). Leading in Tough Times: Overcome Even the Greatest Challenges with Courage and Confidence. New York: Hachette Book Group, Inc. Mendler, A. (2001). Connecting with Students. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Paul G. Young, Ph.D., is retired from professional service as a teacher, Lancaster elementary school principal, afterschool program director, and an adjunct professor at Ohio University-Lancaster. He served as president of the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), and as President & CEO of the National AfterSchool Association (NAA). He is the author of numerous books and articles for principals, teachers, aspiring teachers, and afterschool professionals. He is a frequent presenter at OAESA, NAESP, Ohio Music Education Association and Ohio Afterschool Network conferences. He can be reached at paulyoungohio@gmail.com and on Twitter at @paulyoungohio.
Our intervention might have appeared harsh to some, but it worked.
The Motivation for Sharing This Story During my tenure as a principal, I struggled with what was then called “leveling the playing field.” My school was identified as a Title I school. We received extra funding that provided access to learning opportunities commonly found in more affluent school communities. I worked to provide fairness and equity for the disadvantaged without trying to impose on the freedom and rights of others. Perhaps like you, I felt that every child deserved a right to learn in the least restrictive environment (LRE). But I struggled most with those situations where one child’s disruptive behavior interfered with others’ opportunities to teach and learn. Most of my students were obedient. As in any population, there always were, and always will be, a few outliers who challenge every principle we value. Adam was one of those kids. But we were intentional about creating a better learning environment for him (and his classmates), one in which he would experience a sense of belonging and value.
I also discovered during my principalships that when all of the adults (not just some) knew how to supervise and manage students effectively, our challenging kids were less likely to get into situations where they would become disruptive. Bullying at school can be reduced by intentionally increasing effective adult supervision. While a principal, and as a teacher, I’d often get furious when things became disruptive. Somewhere in my tenure I learned to become curious, rather than furious, and start reflecting and analyzing why things happened as they did. What I discovered was that most kids–and adults–performed in undesirable ways when they did not know or understand what my expectations were. I had to teach! My staff wanted consistency, and I expected it. My staff performed better when they knew I would be inspecting what I expected. Summary Times are tough. Every generation feels that. People love to complain about current conditions and dream of better times gone by. But if you learn to tackle the situations at hand, teach your expectations, and do what your gut tells you is best for every child, you will make steady progress, fulfilling the meaning of justice and liberty for all. No one can expect more.
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We agreed to try the intervention plan for a couple weeks. Adam’s teacher explained her expectations to the young boy and his mother. She was supportive of anything we might try. Within two weeks, the name-calling and foul language (especially on the playground) had stopped. Adam had lost his “freedom” to threaten other kids when they were out of sight of the playground supervisors. Likewise, other kids could no longer tattle and blame things–some of which were not Adam’s fault–on him. Adam’s attitude improved. He seemed to like the plan because, as we discovered, he liked getting the one-on-one positive attention adults were giving him. We didn’t know it at the time, but we were implementing a form of what Education Leadership (EL) would later describe as a “2 x 10 Conversation.” Our intervention plan was an attempt to regain the trust of a very challenging student. He was encouraged to talk with every adult who was assigned to supervise him (as well as the other kids on the playground and elsewhere). He soon grew to enjoy and respond appropriately to that attention. Those informal conversations, at first, were initiated by the adult(s). Soon, Adam would start talking on his own. Each day, his sense of trust grew stronger. We were able to direct his thinking to focus on the competencies of social emotional learning (SEL) – (1) self-awareness, (2) selfmanagement, (3) social-awareness, (4) relationshipbuilding, and (5) responsible decision-making. His anger and any resistance to our plan dissipated. His attitude improved. So did his grades. Complaints from the parents of other students in his class also came to a halt.
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We were intentionally trying to create opportunities for success, not only for Adam, but his classmates. Creating structures within an inclusive environment where he had little wiggle room eventually increased his sense of belonging and value. I share our story with the hope that the intervention might help your team, and other children, in whatever way you might modify it fit your unique setting.
Afterschool programs are essential for Ohio kids, families, and equity
Schools must engage with them
Decades of research stand behind afterschool programs. Studies show kids who attend them make gains in math and reading, and improve their school attendance, work habits, grades, and classroom behavior. They are less likely to repeat a grade or use drugs, and more likely to graduate.
Now more than ever, kids need the academic enrichment and creative learning opportunities that afterschool programs offer. However, more than 814,000 Ohio youth are waiting for an available spot in an afterschool program. The gaps are greatest among low-income, African-American, and Hispanic families.
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Fortunately, we have a tremendous opportunity through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to fund afterschool programs that our kids and families rely on. The plan gives Ohio’s state and school district leaders decision-making power over more than $4 billion to help students recover. This means there’s potential to ensure access to afterschool for every child who wants to enroll.
Now, while we continue to monitor the coronavirus variants as the school year progresses, afterschool programs will continue to be critical partners for schools and parents. The pandemic has highlighted the essential services provided by afterschool programs. Today’s students need a more robust, equitable learning environment that empowers them to realize their full potential. Afterschool is a key partner in building a stronger, more fair, and inclusive support system that kids and families need to thrive—particularly as the pandemic has left many families struggling and made inequities worse. As valuable as afterschool programs are, they have been historically underfunded in Ohio. Right now, 3 out of 4 programs across the country are at risk of losing staff or closing their doors completely, despite the ever-growing demand for them.
When COVID-19 closed schools across Ohio in March 2020, afterschool programs didn’t miss a beat. They expanded their hours and services to provide safe space and remote learning support for students and to support schools’ virtual and hybrid educational models. Afterschool programs distributed meals, made home visits, and connected parents to health care, employment, and food assistance resources.
Afterschool is extremely popular among families nationwide. Parents value afterschool, believe their kids benefit from it, and want public funding for programs to expand opportunities for kids in underserved neighborhoods. A recent survey found 87% of Ohio parents favor
The Federal ARP funds are designed for school districts to partner with community based organizations to support our youth and families in dynamic, diverse ways we have only imagined. Local districts need support from community organizations like existing 21st Century Community Learning Centers programs, local libraries, museums, science centers, and parks and recreation to help provide fun, engaging, hands-on activities for Ohio’s youth. These community organizations can also increase workforce capacity and provide positive adult mentoring for students. Existing afterschool programs and 21st century community learning centers throughout Ohio have relied on these relationships for years to provide robust summer and afterschool programs. You can locate a program in your district by using the Find a Program data map on our website., oanohio.org.
“Decades of research stand behind afterschool programs. Studies show kids who attend them make gains in math and reading, and improve their school attendance, work habits, grades, and classroom behavior. They are less likely to repeat a grade or use drugs, and more likely to graduate.
Rural families also face barriers to summer and afterschool program participation. With more than 1 in 3 rural parents reporting that cost was an important factor in their decision not to enroll their child in a summer program and 1 in 5 rural parents say that summer programs were not available in their community. We know afterschool works, but youth from rural families with low incomes and families of color are more likely to miss out on afterschool due to cost, access, and lack of available programs.
Without more state and local investments, many of Ohio’s afterschool programs won’t survive. With the American Rescue Plan, we have the opportunity to forge a new future where every child is cared for, included, educated, and inspired.
public funding of afterschool and summer learning opportunities, and 71% say afterschool programs help parents keep their jobs or work more hours.
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We urge our legislators and district leaders to ask kids what their local program means to them, and use resources from the American Rescue Plan to address the unmet demand for afterschool programs so Ohio’s children can thrive.
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The summer program at South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools, Greenview campus is an absolutely amazing and successful model that leverages school and community partnerships. This program demonstrates the partnership between school districts and community based organizations to utilize federal funds to provide structured academic enrichment for students throughout the summer. The program utilizes district teachers, student services staff, and administrators along with several community organizations that come to the Greenview Campus to provide high quality, evidence based enrichment. Partners include, but are not limited to, Making a Difference Consulting (a mental and behavioral health provider), D.A.N.C.E. Therapy©, The Phe’be Foundation (financial literacy), art, physical education, French class, and archeology. Transportation and meals are also included.
As Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Stratetic Partnerships Melissa Thompson states: “Our Superintendent, Dr. Linda N. Reid and our Board of Education believe in the importance of school-community partnerships. Therefore, including our partners in the planning and implementation of our summer program was simply an extension of the services and support they provide to our students, families and staff throughout the school year, including during remote learning in the pandemic. We are grateful for their commitment and partnership.”
The pandemic taught us that we need more places and opportunities for young people to learn, more educators, and more resources.
• Use as often as weekly with multiple forms for each measure and seasonal benchmarks • Assess the critical building blocks of reading and math, including Oral Reading Fluency (ORF), Phoneme Segmentation, Nonsense Words, Quantity Comparison, Addition, Subtraction, and more. Star CBM Reading and Star CBM Math include one-minute measure that can be administered online, remotely, or in print.
• Screen for characteristics of dyslexia with rapid automatic naming
Moving ahead, we must build on the innovations and lessons of the pandemic, especially the critical role community organizations, like afterschool programs such as the South Euclid-Lyndhurst City Schools played in supporting students and families.
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Michele Ritchlin has been working in the afterschool profession since 2008. In October 2020 she was named the executive director of the Ohio Afterschool Network. Contact her via Twitter @ohioafterschool.
the 6-second secret. Corwin Press.
BY JULIE WILLOUGHBY, PH.D.
Students with disabilities need educators who strive for equity by providing necessary academic and social/emotional supports.
15 positive behavioral strategies to increase academic success. Corwin Press. Khalsa, S. (2007). Teaching Discipline & Self-Respect. Corwin Press. Levenson, N. and Cleveland, C. (2019). 10 best practices for improving special education. Retrieved April 6, 2022 from https://dmj.dmgroupk12.com/ Podesta,articles/improving-special-educationC.(2001).Self-esteemand
After reviewing our second book, 15 Positive Behavior Strategies to Increase Academic Success (Johns, 2015), staff walked away with golden nuggets such as the following: Encourage students to make statements that connect their success to their efforts and reinforce those statements. Plan out how you will intersperse difficult work with easy work. Add student learning choices. Be an active listener: Ask, how can I help you? Tell me what you’re having trouble with? Let’s review the directions together.
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Teachers reading this book are provided with strategies, lessons and activity sheets that could be used throughout their career.
The Urbana City Schools District Leadership Team formed a Students with Disabilities Subcommittee to find ways to provide these supports. This subcommittee has initiated many positive changes including bringing co-teaching professional development to the district and asking district staff to find ways to move to a more inclusive setting for our students with disabilities. The subcommittee studied ways to increase student motivation and engagement and sought ways to find ways to increase our students’ self-efficacy. Students with high self-efficacy believe that they can learn and are motivated to do the work necessary to achieve goals. The subcommittee is now completing multiple book studies on topics related self-efficacy.
Dr. Julie Willoughby is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Urbana City Schools. She has twenty-six years of experience in PreK-12 Education, including eleven year experience as an elementary principal and four years as curriculum director. You can contact Dr. Willoughby julie.willoughby@ urbanacityschools.org and via Twitter @JulieWilloughb1. Johns,References:B.(2015).
The first book we read, Self-Esteem and the 6-Second Secret (Podesta, 2001), focused on the importance of giving positive attention. Spoiler alert, the 6-second secret is to spend more time giving compliments than giving complaints. Podesta (2001) provides specific examples of how we can make this change.
Our last book, Teaching Discipline & Self-Respect (Khalsa, 2007), to be discussed at an upcoming subcommittee meeting, is a great resource for new teachers and for teachers who are looking for ways to improve their classroom environment. Khalsa (2007) provides multiple examples of how we can strengthen our relationship with students by being empathetic, even with the toughest of students.
As our Students with Disabilities Subcommittee wraps up this school year, our next likely discussion will be how to share what we have learned to the rest of the staff. The dispersion of what we have learned from our study (see the references below) has the potential to increase our students’ self-efficacy and in turn provide justice and equity to our students with disabilities.
JUSTICE, EQUITY FOR OUR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
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CDC has determined that EXHALE strategies, based on the best available evidence, can improve asthma control and reduce health care costs. The EXHALE strategies include Education on asthma self-management, X-tinguishing smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke, Home visits for trigger reduction and asthma self-management education, Achievement of guidelinesbased medical management, Linkages and coordination of care across settings, and Environmental policies or best practices to reduce asthma triggers from indoor, outdoor, or occupational sources. ODHAP utilizes these strategies to provide resources and support to people with asthma and their caregivers across the state. A comprehensive approach to increasing asthma support ensures that efforts and resources are focused on improving learning and health. ODHAP partnered with the engineers of School Asthma Management Program (SAMPROTM) to promote the free online toolkit, developed by the Summit Stakeholder Workforce. SAMPROTM is a central resource to assist students with asthma and their families with consistent management of their conditions at school.
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One in two children with asthma report school absences due to asthma each year. These asthma-related absences influence academic achievement, leading to decreased levels of reading proficiency and increased risk of learning disabilities. Improving health and school-related outcomes for children with asthma requires the use of school-based partnerships that focus on integrated care coordination amongst families, clinicians, and school nurses.
As of 2014, asthma is one of the top 20 reasons for emergency department (ED) visits in the U.S., accounting for approximately 1.7 million visits every year1. Of the 10 U.S. cities that had the highest rate of asthma-related ED visits, four were in Ohio: Dayton, Cleveland, Akron, and Columbus1. While emergency care may be necessary due to an asthma attack, effective asthma management can help reduce asthma-related ED visit rates and hospitalization rates.
The Ohio Department of Health Asthma Program and the School-based Asthma Management Program (SAMPROTM)
Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children and one of the leading causes of school absenteeism. Asthma symptoms can include wheezing, coughing at night or early in the morning, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, resulting in fatigue and restrictions in performing daily activities.
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Asthma is a major public health concern in the United States.
The ODH Asthma Program (ODHAP) focuses on leveraging partnerships and policies to expand EXHALE strategies created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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• A slide set to learn how to approach the SAMPRO TM program and support the creation of a Circle of Support in hospitals, clinics, and schools.
SAMPROTM advocates four components to integrate schools, and specifically school nurses, within the asthma care team. These components are:
The SAMPROTM toolkit includes:
1. Creating a Circle of Support among the families, clinicians, and schools nurses centered around the child with asthma.
4. A comprehensive Environmental Asthma Plan to assess and remediate asthma triggers at home and in school.
• Additional resources to support effective school-based asthma management. This toolkit is intended for school nurses, education administrators, clinicians, and healthcare administrators who are interested in implementing SAMPROTM at their school or organization.
There are often significant barriers to comprehensive asthma management, including a lack of communication among families, clinicians, and school nurses. This results in:
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• Students exposed to asthma triggers at school.
Sources 1. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Asthma Capitals Report, 2019. 2. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/asthma/index.htm
• School nurses who are unaware of the asthma management plan developed by the health care provider.
Users are encouraged to complete the free registration process to download all available SAMPROTM materials included in the toolkit. The included tools will provide information for implementation of SAMPRO™ into local communities.
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3. A comprehensive Asthma Education Plan for school personnel.
• Information to help use and transmit Asthma Emergency Treatment Plans and Asthma Action Plans.
• Tools for engaging clinicians, school nurses, and families to establish the Circle of Support, and how to foster good communication between these groups.
• Tools for school nurses to provide asthma education to school personnel.
2. The creation and transmission of Asthma Management Plans to schools. This includes an Asthma Emergency Treatment Plan for emergency management of asthma symptoms and an individualized Asthma Action Plan for each child with asthma. A standardized Asthma Action Plan is available.
• Students without access to asthma medications, including rescue medications, in school.
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One of the facets of our mission is to passionately advocate for our members. In order to live this mission, the OAESA Executive Committee—Kesh Boodheshwar, President; Carrie Sanchez, President-Elect; Abbey Bolton, Past President; and Katie Nowak, NAESP Representative—along with NAESP Zone 3 Representative April Knight, joined OAESA Executive Director Dr. Becky Hornberger, OAESA Associate Executive Director Mark Jones, and OAESA Advocacy Specialist Barbara Shaner to attend the NAESP National Leaders Conference March 1-3 in Washington, DC. Nearly 200 elementary and middle-level administrators from across the country gathered in the nation’s capital to undergo leadership training and advocate for legislative and funding priorities on behalf of Ohio principals.
“Having an opportunity to speak to our legislators about the current state of education through the lens of the principalship was monumental and a once-in-a-lifetime event,” OAESA Past President Abbey Bolton said. The team at OAESA also had the opportunity to hear and get a selfie with US Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona. “His words resonated with the 350 administrators from around the country,” Bolton said. “In that moment, we felt united, refreshed, and ready to fight for education—in our Capitol, in our State and in our Schools!”
Want to learn more about how you can get involved on the OAESA Advocacy Service Team? Email info@oaesa.org to learn how you can get involved with this group!
The OAESA team worked collaboratively with the administrators from OASSA: “The collaboration amongst the Ohio teams to advocate for the needs of school leaders was second to none. Ohio has a profoundly strong team,” OAESA President-Elect Carrie Sanchez said. Overall, the team left feeling positive about the experience. “What a great experience to visit our Congressmen and their staffs on Capitol Hill. It was a good reminder that they really need to be able to put a local face with the issues they are voting on in Washington,” OAESA Advocacy Specialist Barbara Shaner said. “More than one legislative aide commented that they appreciated hearing from educators on the front lines.”
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The foregoing are not trick questions. Rather, they are those that best-selling author Baruti K. Kafele poses and on which he suggests you deeply reflect as a teacher of Black students.
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UNTHINK BEFORE BED:
ABOUT THE BOOK: How do you ensure that no student is invisible in your classroom? How do you make the distinction between equity as the vehicle versus equity as the goal for each of your students? What measures do you take to ensure that you are growing as a culturally relevant practitioner? Can your students, particularly your Black students, articulate, beyond emotional reactions, the injustices that surround them?
The questions that Kafele asks in this book will help enhance your own understanding of race, systemic racism, and racial justice and guide you in developing strategies and lessons that speak to Black students in ways that truly support their achievement.
A CHILDREN’S BOOK ON MINDFULNESS
As a principal, Dr. Andy Jacks was driven to find the answers to these questions. The result is Discipline Win, an insightful and timely book based firmly in twenty-first-century educational realities. Winning in discipline is more than just dealing with misconduct and Discipline Win is full of ideas and practical suggestions that will actually make a difference to achieve the behavior balance we all want in schools.
A BOUT THE BOOK: Your school is defined by how you support your most struggling students! Why did we become school leaders and teachers? To educate, uplift, and inspire all students. So when things go wrong, why do schools seem to use exclusion as a first reaction, especially for kids that need to be in class the most? What can schools do instead to improve student behavior and help everyone involved feel supported along the way?
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Critical Questions for Improving Opportunities and Outcomes for Black Students BY Principal Baruti Kafele (Principal EL)
A BOUT THE BOOK: Unthink Before Bed is the perfect bedtime book with over forty, beautifully colored illustrations and a whimsical rhyme reminiscent of Dr. Seuss. Follow the bedtime adventure of a young boy and his dog as they learn how to prepare their mind for bedtime. Written and illustrated by a veteran educator of thirty years and a father of four. This is Kelly Croy’s second book. Unthink Before Bed teaches children (and adults) how to slow down, build a routine, get to bed, and fall asleep. Woven into every stanza and illustration are the ten, secret lessons of mindfulness. Reduce anxiety, worry, and stress. Fall asleep happily. Get a peaceful night’s rest.
DISCIPLINE WIN BY Dr. Andy Jacks
WORDS AND PICTURES BY Kelly Croy, Port Clinton City Schools
CALL FOR ARTICLES Submit your article for the fall issue of the Principal Navigator magazine. Articles are due July 15 Please contact navigator@oaesa.org for more information on this opportunity!
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OAESA 2022 Secretary of the Year Award: Joyce Paradise, Fishcreek Elementary, Stow-Munrow Falls City Schools
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Hull Prairie Intermediate, Perrysburg Exempted Village Schools - Principal Scott Best Sherwood Elementary School, Forest Hills Schools - Principal Dan Hamilton Summit Elementary School, Forest Hills Schools - Principal Michele Sulfsted Vincent Elementary School, Clearview Local Schools - Principal Lynne Stark Award Nominations for the 2022-2023 school year will open in the fall.
TEAM UP! OAESA is now accepting teams for the 21-22 Ohio Instructional Leadership Academy. Get teamprincipal/teacheryourleadertogetherandemail info@oaesa.org by Oct. 1 about this grant-fundedevidence-based,opportunity.
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If you’re looking for more professional development during the summer, check out NAESP’s National Conference for administrators of grades pre-K through 8, July 15-17 in Louisville, KY. #NAESP22 2022 Ohio Principal of the Year: Vicki Hudepohl, Fairborn Primary School, Fairborn City Schools
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OAESA 2022 Outstanding Central Office Adminstrator Award: Ericka Thompson, District Coach, Forest Hills Schools
OAESA 2022 D. Richard Murray Award: Dr. Julie Davis, former Executive Director of OAESA and SAIL for Education Hall of Fame School Winners: Fairborn Primary School, Fairborn City Schools - Principal Vicki Hudepohl
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