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OpportunityOrganizationTopicsAudienceSupport TypeDates & TimeDescriptionLinksPoint of Contact
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Back to School Planning: Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians, and CaregiversCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Re-openingFamiliesResourcen/aThese checklists are intended to help parents, guardians, and caregivers, plan and prepare for the upcoming school year. They address planning for in-person instruction, planning for virtual instruction, and they include resources on navigating stress and uncertainty. CDC checklists:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/parent-checklist.html 		Contact at https://wwwn.cdc.gov/dcs/contactus/form.
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Digital Mental Wellness Course for Middle and High School Students in DCChildren’s National Hospital, EverFI, Inc.Mental wellnessMental health care professionals at schools, middle and high school teachersTrainingTraining for teachers,
Course for students in grades 8-10, offered throughout the year		Children’s National Hospital announced its partnership with EverFI, Inc., a leading education technology innovator to launch a free interactive mental wellness digital course for middle and high school students enrolled in DC public and public charter schools. The course, titled Mental Wellness Basics, offers educators proven and effective learning tools to promote meaningful conversations that can lead to lifelong health and wellness. The course is designed to equip students in grades 8-10 with the knowledge and necessary skills to build, maintain, and promote positive mental health in themselves and in their peers.Overview: https://childrensnational.org/News%20and%20Events/Childrens%20Newsroom/2020/Mental%20Wellness%20Digital%20Course%20for%20Local%20StudentsTeagan Seeley,
tseeley@everfi.com
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Council for Exceptional Children WebinarsCouncil for Exceptional Children (CEC)Special education, HLPsSpecial education POCs, school leadersTrainingThroughout the year,
About 1 hour per session		This year's webinars from CEC are focused on the High-Leverage Practices (HLPs), the essential strategies special education teachers need to support all of their students. Past CEC webinar recordings are available, and they cover a variety of topics like executive functioning, helping new special educators thrive in the classroom for adminstrators, and math interventions for calculation and word problems.Webinar offerings - live and recorded: https://www.cec.sped.org/Professional-Development/Webinars Jennifer Bullock, jenniferb@cec.sped.org
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High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) Institute 2.0DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB)Implementing HLP #16: explicit instructionSpecial education leaders from HLP InstituteTrainingOctober - December
10 hours in total		DC PCSB in partnership with the CEC is exploring a virtual follow-up series in which participants will learn how to implement, identify, and coach on HLP #16: explicit instruction, a critical high-leverage practice. Teams of 1-2 participants from 10 schools will: attend a webinar on how to use the online data-collection tool, record videos of teachers implementing the HLP of focus, review videos submitted by other participating schools, and attend a virtual workshop on how to use data to improve implementation of the HLP.TBAHannah Cousino,
hcousino@dcpcsb.org
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DC PCSB's Special Education Professional Learning Community (SPED PLC)DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB)Special educationSPED POCsMeetingTBAFounded in SY 2018-19, DC PCSB’s Special Education PLC seeks to develop the special education leadership of PK3-12 DC public charter schools through best practice sharing, collaboration, and discussion focused on instruction, program management, and accountability. The PLC has grown to 87 members, including 45 LEAs that represent 87% of the special education PK-12 population in the sector. The PLC will meet at least quarterly, and the meeting topics will respond directly to members’ expressed needs or trends in data.TBAHannah Cousino,
hcousino@dcpcsb.org
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DC PCSB's English Learner Professional Learning Community (EL PLC)DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB)English learnersEL POCsMeetingTBAFounded in SY 2016-17, DC PCSB’s EL PLC seeks to develop the EL leadership of PK-12 DC public charter schools through best practice sharing, collaboration, and discussion focused on EL instruction, program management, and accountability. As of SY 2019-20, the EL PLC is comprised of 50 members, including 32 LEAs that enroll 82% of the EL PK-12 population. The PLC will meet at least quarterly, and the meeting topics will respond directly to members’ expressed needs or trends in data.TBAHannah Cousino,
hcousino@dcpcsb.org
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Support with DC Health and OSSE Guidance for Re-Opening DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB)Re-openingSchool leadersResourcen/aDC PCSB has contracted with Sharon Bostic and Diana Bruce to support schools with thinking through their reopening plans following OSSE and DC Health’s guidance. n/aIf you are interested in meeting with Sharon or Diana, reach out to Audrey Williams at awilliams@dcpcsb.org.
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SY 2020-21 Co-op EventsDC Special Education Cooperative (SPED Co-op)Special eduationSPED Co-op members onlyTrainingThroughout the year,
~1 hour per session		The SPED Co-op has begun to release its scheduling for SY 2020-21. All events are virtual and free for members unless otherwise noted. Registration information is linked in the event and available on its calendar. If there is no link, registration hasn’t yet opened. Events will be added and updated throughout the year.Calendar:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dw4nRUKApu5iBdbfMNFwE6Z6-cDnfLMPKRsBiv6IAsE/edit 		Julie Camerata,
jcamerata@specialedcoop.org
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RTI ManualDC Special Education Cooperative (SPED Co-op)RTISPED Co-op members onlyResourceTBATBATBAJulie Camerata,
jcamerata@specialedcoop.org
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Ongoing Special Education Re-Entry and Recovery Support and ResourcesDC Special Education Cooperative (SPED Co-op), Lauren Baum P.C.Special eduationSPED POCs, school leadersResourceOngoingThe SPED Co-op has created concrete resources to integrate SPED planning into overall school’s planning. Julie presented on these resources and strategies at a DME call on July 8 (see links).

The Co-op is also offering free consultation, specifically around Tier 1 behavioral supports. 		Re-entry resources - guidance and worksheets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pfzbjJGhpzxSg55-sSy2f3HxWxQQjvOH

FAPE Worksheet
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aOMrOFS9-iUguo8JZsor5yhebqh7KBEGphvxKN12eSU/edit

Compensatory services guidance: https://docs.google.com/document/d/169Qqo_vlzApWiqLgUD78kHt6i4V27F7q5awJFs4h_-8/edit

Presentation from DME call on July 8: https://dcpcsb.egnyte.com/dl/aPlmHaz2mG 		Julie Camerata,
jcamerata@specialedcoop.org

Lauren Baum,
l.baum@laurenebaumlaw.com
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The Science of Behavior: Changes in Environments Create Changes in BehaviorDC Special Education Cooperative (SPED Co-op), OSSEBehaviorK-12 teachers, administrators, and support staffTrainingAugust 11,
10-11:30am		Behavior is not only about students exhibiting challenges; it involves everyone in the learning environment. OSSE, in partnership with the Co-op, will offer a refresher on the primary principles of behavior. It will particularly focus on the need to recognize that changes in environments create changes in behavior. As a result, staff and students' return to schools following distance learning will demand a reset of behavioral norms and routines.Registration: https://octo.quickbase.com/db/bj339wddu?a=API_GenAddRecordForm&_fid_15=1151&z=bj72 Jessica Dulay,
jessica.dulay@dc.gov
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Questions to Consider in Planning for Reopening from SBOEDC State Board of Education (SBOE)Re-openingSchool leadersResourcen/aThis document compiles and synthesizes considerations for reopening DC public schools, and it cites input from a wide range of educational stakeholders, organizations, and agencies. It also includes feedback from public testimony which constituents submitted during the State Board’s June 17 Public Meeting. Report:
https://sboe.dc.gov/release/state-board-education-provides-items-consideration-reopening-schools 		sboe@dc.gov
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Weekly DME COVID-19 School Leaders CallDeputy Mayor for Education (DME)Health, safety, re-openingSchool leadersMeetingTuesdays in August, 11-12pmNow on a weekly basis, the DME convenes leadership from OSSE, DC Health, DCPS, DC PCSB, and LEAs to discuss the District's response to the pandemic and share updates about school re-opening, health, and safety. There are opportunties for school leaders to ask agency representatives questions. Link to notes:
https://dcpcsb.egnyte.com/dl/c8ukqkCWSh 		Rebecca Lee,
rebecca.lee@dc.gov
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Charter School Communications ToolkitEd ForwardCommunicationsSchool leaders and family-facing staffResourcen/aEd Forward created a toolkit that includes a suite of materials to communicate to schools' families and staff. Using this toolkit is optional and is meant to serve as a starting point and save school teams valuable time. Toolkit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rvys81GeN-yh81FMCGrUBawcESNUVbr08n5qgIOExp4/edit Maura Marino,
maura@edforwarddc.org
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Preparing for School Reopening
with Equity At The Core		Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA)School re-opening, equity, special educationSchool leaders, families, staff working with students with disabilitiesResourcen/aOn this site, you’ll find resources, tools, sample plans, and case studies organized by nine key challenges, including creating safe structures and routines, prioritizing high-quality learning, social-emotional learning, and support for trauma. EALA believs that each challenge is an opportunity to reopen with a stronger foundation—one with equity at its core.Website:
https://www.equityatthecore.org/the-nine-challenge-questions 		Contact at https://www.educatingalllearners.org/contact-us
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Reimagining Schools through Reopening - Summer LearningInstruction Partners, Ed Forward, OSSERe-openingChief academic officersTraining5 sessions throughout the summer,
1 hour per session		Instruction Partners is offering reopening and recovery instructional planning support to a cohort of interested school leaders in DC for the 2020-21 school year. The series “Reimagining Schools through Reopening” is divided into two parts: five summer sessions open to all DC school leaders, and an invite-only access to an ongoing monthly professional learning community (PLC) during the school year to reconnect on learning and assess national learning trends anchored in leading through the pandemic.Overview: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ObsKJWC5uiMeeGZMeBe7KcvyXzSveST2/view

Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yl6v2WrPbvW0z-mxmsATuZQFHlX9djgHAwC7Bzwpw6E/edit?usp=sharing

Register here by July 10: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reimagining-schools-through-reopening-instructional-planning-support-tickets-110981093438 		Valery Dragon, valery.dragon@instructionpartners.org

Annette Thacker-Bartlett, annette.thacker@dc.gov
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Reimagining Schools through Reopening - Monthly PLCInstruction Partners, Ed Forward, OSSERe-openingChief academic officersTraining8 sessions throughout the year,
1.5 hours per session		Instruction Partners is offering reopening and recovery instructional planning support to a cohort of interested school leaders in DC for the 2020-21 school year. The series “Reimagining Schools through Reopening” is divided into two parts: five summer sessions open to all DC school leaders, and an invite-only access to an ongoing monthly professional learning community (PLC) during the school year to reconnect on learning and assess national learning trends anchored in leading through the pandemic.Overview: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ObsKJWC5uiMeeGZMeBe7KcvyXzSveST2/view

Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yl6v2WrPbvW0z-mxmsATuZQFHlX9djgHAwC7Bzwpw6E/edit?usp=sharing 		Valery Dragon, valery.dragon@instructionpartners.org

Annette Thacker-Bartlett, annette.thacker@dc.gov
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National Charter School Institute Resource Hub for Re-Opening PlanningNational Charter School Institute (NCSI)Re-openingSchool leadersResourceN/A - can request indivdual or cohort supportNCSI, in partnership with local charter operations experts, has created a resource hub containing guidance and vetted school district and charter school re-opening plans for you to use as models. NCSI is in the process of creating model policies based on DC guidance for DC public charter schools to consider, which will be made available on or before July 6. Finally, NCSI are offering interested schools one-on-one support and collective support for cohorts of school leaders. Resource Hub: https://dcpcsb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4b9716440343d09109f4ac6aa&id=0d04736717&e=4ae2bafe99

June 18 meeting notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mUZRf0hCLHTadF-Wm-rKKoaGoWsFcfeQ/view 		Request for Consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzpRFWJ4_fdCnhkdMTB4zco3Fv1ryTe0CgiiYw2w1W0-dyAQ/viewform
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OSSE TAL Fall 2020 PD CatalogOffice of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)Math, STEM, ELA, dual language, EL, student support, SPED, school culture and climatePrimarily teachers of various subjects and grades, instructional coachesTrainingThroughout the fall, 1-2 hours per sessionOSSE's Division of Teaching and Learning (TAL) offers a robust professional development series, hosted through virtual platforms. The series includes a diverse range of content topics, with a common theme of preparing educators to meet the needs of students this fall, whether that be inside the walls of a classroom, through distance learning, or a blended learning model.TAL PD Bulletin:
https://osse.dc.gov/publication/osse-teaching-and-learning-pd-bulletin

OSSE Training Registration Dashboard: https://octo.quickbase.com/db/bj339wdcr

Fall 2020 PD Catalog:
https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/publication/attachments/OSSE%20TAL%20Fall%202020%20PD%20Catalog.pdf 		TAL contacts can be found at https://osse.dc.gov/page/teaching-and-learning-professional-development-opportunities
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OSSE School-Based Professional Learning Partnership ApplicationOffice of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)Math, STEM, ELA, dual language, EL, student support, SPED, school culture and climateSchool-based leadersTrainingThroughout the year,
Up to 5 full days		Research shows that ongoing job-embedded professional learning has the greatest impact on improving student outcomes. In order to support the District’s school communities in building professional learning systems, OSSE's TAL invites school-based leaders to apply for a year-long professional learning experience of up to five full days on a particular focal area.

If selected, school-based leaders will:
- Work with TAL to schedule sessions for the year;
- Ensure staff participate in each session and complete survey evaluations;
- Help collect observational data on the implementation of learning objectives; and
- Oversee staff applying new practices between professional learning sessions, with support from TAL.		Register here by June 19: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHsY8GuDcujtsmvf3fItlDgIx8BRLQ7PpafRfdCqXd7Pz7Ow/formResponseJenye Fletcher, jenye.fletcher@dc.gov
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OSSE Non-TAL Trainings and MeetingsOffice of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)eSchoolPLUS, TOTE, SLED, SEDS, Enrollment Audit and Child Count App, new POCS (SPED, data managers, etc.)Various POCs (especially new ones) that work with OSSE's data systemsTrainingThroughout the year,
1-2 hours per session		In addition to TAL's offerings, other OSSE deparments, including K12, DAR, DOT, operations, and CIO, offer trainings and meetings to acclimate points of contact to OSSE's monitoring and data systems and foster on-going discussion (e.g. monthly LEA Data meetings). OSSE Training Registration Dashboard: https://octo.quickbase.com/db/bj339wdcr Shenee Akinmolayan,
shenee.akinmolayan@dc.gov
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Special Education Re-Entry Training Series (TBA)Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)Special educationSpecial education POCS and school leadersTrainingTBATAL is receiving a funding source and is reviewing proposals for re-entry work specific to special education. The training would provide a framework for schools to use, then participants would report on efficacy and share lessons learned.TBATBA
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Linking Assessment and Learning Loss (TBA)Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)TBATBATrainingTBATAL is exploring offering another training series that would help schools gauge where students are and how to plan for instruction and monitor accordingly.TBATBA
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OSSE COVID-19 Related Guidance DocumentsOffice of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)Administration, grants, and licensure; continuous education; special education; English learners; students experiencing homelessness; meals; data, assessments, and accountability; postsecondary; childcare providers; familiesSchool leaders, teachers, staffResourcen/aOSSE has compiled all of its guidance documents pertaining to COVID-19 as it relates to" administration, grants, and licensure; continuous education; special education; English learners; students experiencing homelessness; meals; data, assessments, and accountability; postsecondary; and childcare providers.COVID-19 guidance: https://osse.dc.gov/page/covid-19-related-osse-guidance-documents POCs are listed within each guidance document
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Weekly OSSE School Reopening Health and Safety CallsOffice of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)Health and safetySchool leaders, school health points of contactMeetingMondays, 1-2pmOSSE, in partnership with DC Health, Public Charter School Board (PCSB), DC Public Schools (DCPS), and the Office of Deputy Mayor for Education is hosting a series of technical assistance calls for LEAs and school leaders on the implementation of healthand safety guidance during the reopening period.Registration:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3921550465566073358 		Marie Williams, hannahmarie.williams@dc.gov
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Youth Mental Health First AidOffice of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)Mental health, trauma-informed care, students in crisisFamilies, school staff, students, neighbors, health and human services workersTrainingTBAYouth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.TBDTBD
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Supporting Students with Diverse Learning Needs at HomeThe New Teachers Project (TNTP)Special educationStaff working with students with disabilities and English learners, school leadersResourcen/aThis guide explains what the US Department of Education requires and provides recommendations and resources to ensure online learning environments meet all students' needs, including English learners, students with disabilities, and students with learning and thinking differences.Toolkit: https://tntp.org/covid-19-school-response-toolkit/view/supporting-students-with-diverse-learning-needs-at-home Contact at https://tntp.org/
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Supporting English Language Learners during School ClosuresThe New Teachers Project (TNTP)English learnersStaff working with English learners, school leadersResourcen/aThis guide provides recommendations and tools you can use to help students continue developing their language and literacy skills. to ensure online learning environments meet the needs of multilingual learners and English learners.Toolkit:
https://tntp.org/assets/covid-19-toolkit-resources/ELL_and_ELD_At-Home_Learning_Support-TNTP.pdf 		Contact at https://tntp.org/
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Special Education Resource Hub: What Families & Students Need to Know this YearOSSESpecial educationFamilies Resourcen/aFacing a school year like none other, it has never been more critical to help ensure families of students with disabilities feel equipped and empowered to support their child, in partnership with their child’s school. The Special Education Resources Hub provides answers to common questions on parents’ minds, connects families to additional resources, helps families determine who to go to for more support, includes translations into multiple languages, and was created in partnership with key stakeholders like families.Hub: https://osse.dc.gov/node/1493476
Flyer: https://dcpcsb.egnyte.com/dl/dY5qAQV4KE/
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