The Educational Service Center (ESC) of Cuyahoga County Exploring and Developing New Programs and Services: Partnerships for Innovation

Welcome and Introductions Presenters: Russ Bennett, Director of Leadership Services Russ.bennett@esc-cc.org Paula Kucinic, Director of Professional Development/Instructional Technology Paula.kucinic@esc-cc.org

Presentation Purpose and Goals We will- Share the mission and goals of the ESC of Cuyahoga County Share Innovative Programs and Services Create a dialogue with YOU to share programs and services you provide for your districts Walk Away with 1-2 Ideas

Mission The Mission of the Educational Service Center (ESC) of Cuyahoga County is to serve the needs of the students and educational community by: Supporting, collaborating and partnering with local, regional, state and national agencies and Providing quality leadership, products, programs and professional services

Our Philosophy and Purpose

About Us Leadership & Cabinet Governance Employment/Human Capital 1,000+ Employees 90+ Onsite 3,000+ Substitutes

Where are we? 1 of 52 OH ESCs Largest ESC in OH Independence Ohio *15 miles from Cleveland 44 Aligned Districts 2 Career Tech 5 counties 150+ schools and districts served throughout Ohio

Our 44 Aligned Districts

Core Services Personnel Programs Services Professional Learning 65,000+ served annually 2,000 + professional learning opportunities 200+ days embedded in districts

Innovative Facilities State of the Art Building and Conference Center 6 Flexible State of the Art Conference Rooms 12 Additional Meeting Rooms 60,000 Square Feet/3 Floors

Onsite Partners Educational Partnerships AmeriCore Educator Quality Greater Cleveland School Superintendents Association (GCSSA) Ohio Department of Education Area Coordinators Ohio Schools Council State Support Team – Region 3

Campus Connections Ashland University Cleveland State College and University Partnerships Ashland University Cleveland State Kent State University Ohio State University Youngstown State

Onsite Business Partners Business Model Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Ameriprise Financial USI Insurance

Innovative National Partnerships National Partnerships Consortiums with districts are created to provide a cost effective program model as well to develop collaborations and relationship among districts ASCD FOCUS 3 – Tim Kight International Center for Leadership in Education-Daggett Schlechty Center

Innovative Partnerships – ASCD Midwest Products Programs Services

Innovative Professional Development and Service Model Next Step: The Disrupting Poverty in Ohio Network: Building Leadership Capacity, Supporting Collaboration and Extended Professional Development ESC of Cuyahoga County 6 Districts (Bedford, North Olmsted, Orange, Painesville Township, Waterloo Local & Wickllife) ASCD The Ohio State University The Ohio Department of Education

Innovative National Partnerships Focus 3 – Tim Kight

Innovative National Partnerships International Center for Leadership Digital Leadership Network Schlechty Center 6 District Consortium District Leadership Principal Leadership Teacher Leadership

Innovative Local Partnerships CONNECT ITC Information Technology Center

Innovative Local Partnerships First Ring Collaborative – 17 Superintendents of school districts that surround the City of Cleveland: Bedford, Berea, Brooklyn, Cleveland Heights-University Heights, Cleveland Metropolitan, Cuyahoga Heights, East Cleveland, Euclid, Fairview Park, Garfield Heights, Lakewood, Maple Heights, Parma, Richmond Heights, Shaker Heights, South Euclid-Lyndhurst & Warrensville Heights Mission – Improve the education of First Ring students by leveraging the collective capacity of the First Ring Superintendents. First Ring Leadership Academy CMSD Cleveland Clinic Literacy Cooperative Networks Curriculum and Instruction Public Relations/Communications Pupil Services Safety and Security

Innovative Local Partnerships Cuyahoga County Social Service Partnership Northern Ohio Regional Technology Training Hub -NORT²H Northeast Regional Technology Network Maker Space Series

Innovative Educational Centers/Programs Help Me Grow (HMG) Positive Education Program (PEP) Achievement Centers for Children Rose-Mary Center

Educational Centers/Programs Special Education Programs 70 Plus Districts Served Serving the Most Educational Challenging Students 4000 Infants/Toddlers Served Annually 2000 Preschool/High School Served Annually Provide support and evaluation of Programs and Services (ex. Step up to Quality)

Innovative Educational Programs/Models Ohio Online Program Kids Uncomplicated Math Teachers Circle Project Aware Portage County Preschool Program

Innovative Learning - Networks Network – Providing opportunities for professionals to research, discuss and share best practices and resources. 30+ Networks Grass Roots Collaborative - Cross Districts / Counties / Regions Examples: EMIS North Coast Business Advisory Network Math and Literacy TALK Network PLC’s – Superintendent/Principals Counselors

Innovative Services Audit (Technology/EMIS/Equity/Curriculum) Public Relations Service Substitute Service Psychologists Hearing Officers (Expulsion Appeals) Strategic Planning Fiscal Services / Human Capital

Innovative Services – COMING SOON! Climate Survey Training EMIS Academy Equity Audits Instructional Coaches Levy/Fiscal Assistance

Transformative Educational Models Cutting – Edge – Leading for Tomorrow! Research and Policy Based Innovation Lab Network (ILN) Council of Chief State School Officers – CCSSO ESSA Knowlegeworks Competency Based Education (CBE)

How Do We Lead Innovation?

Time to Share What innovative partnerships, programs or services do you provide to your districts and schools?

THANK YOU! Presenters: Russ Bennett, Director of Leadership Services Russ.bennett@esc-cc.org Paula Kucinic, Director of Professional Development/Instructional Technology Paula.kucinic@esc-cc.org www.esc-cc.og