1045 Dearbaugh Avenue, Suite 2 Wapakoneta, OH 45895 419-738-3422 Twitter @auglaizeesc www.facebook.com/auglaizecountyesc/ Providing expert educational mentorship, innovative support services, and dynamic customer relationships. May June 2017 Issue 70 ESC Graduation The Auglaize County ESC 2017 graduation was held on Friday, May 19 at the Wapakoneta High School Performing Arts Center. Shawn Brown, Superintendent, opened the ceremony with welcoming remarks to the graduates and their family and friends, district superintendents, principals, special education directors, Auglaize County ESC Board members and faculty. Amy Becher, ESC Director of Special Education, shared welcoming comments to everyone in attendance, along with gratitude to the staff at Wapakoneta High School for the use of the Performing Arts Center; Eric Brenner, ESC Technology Director; teachers and faculty; and families of the graduates. The Wapakoneta High School Symphonic Choir performed Just Another Hour and The Awakening. Special recognition went out to Megan Grumblis, a 2017 graduate who will continue into the ESC Transition Program. Quinten Vandemark, a 2011 graduate of Auglaize County ESC, was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Quinten is an inspirational role model to his peers and has shown great success in his post-graduate life. Our 2017 graduates are (from left): Madison Ann Luck from New Knoxville, Austin Jerome Stephens from Saint Marys, David Alan Thieman from New Bremen, Logan Cole Stechman from Wapakoneta, Lorenzo Miguel Conchu Aganon from Minster, and Jonathon Tyler Lucia from Wapakoneta. Congratulations to our 2017 graduates!
Auglaize County Educational Service Center Prom On May 8, five of our ESC classes went to prom, which was hosted by Indian Lake and held at the Indian Lake High School. The theme for prom was Meet Me in Wonderland. Students enjoyed dancing, talking to their friends, and lunch. One of our students, JT Lucia, was crowned prom king. Schools from the SST6 region that have students in grades high school through transition were invited. Thank you, Indian Lake, for the wonderful event and memories! Page 2
Auglaize County Educational Service Center Curriculum Department Updates By Kelli Tebbe & Tommy Renfro, Curriculum Department Franklin B. Walter Winners for 2016-2017: Hardin County winners (left to right): Nicholas Bame, Hardin Northern Local; Wayne Geissinger, Ridgemont Local; Elizabeth Milks, Ada Exempted Village (county winner); and Sarah Rish, Kenton City Schools. Auglaize County winners (left to right): Derek Jay, St. Marys City (county Winner); Jake Blitch, New Knoxville Local; Cassidy Hughes, Wapakoneta City; Caden Spencer, Waynesfield-Goshen Local; Jenny Trzaska, Minster Local; Alexa Paulus, New Bremen Local. Congratulations to all recipients! Auglaize/Mercer County Drug Symposium: Dr. Gill, along with several local partners, held a drug symposium at Wright State Lake Campus on April 8, 2017. The symposium was a collaborative effort to bring awareness on the drug epidemic in our community. Participants were given updates on current trends from local law enforcement and health care/mental health professionals. Kelli Tebbe from our ESC spoke and shared how the schools in Auglaize County are working to combat this epidemic. Waynesfield-Goshen Teachers in Kahoots: The teachers at Waynesfield-Goshen schools participated in gifted professional development to discuss some of the differences between creative, high ability, and gifted learners. Did you know High ability students enjoy the company of same age peers while gifted students prefer intellectual peers regardless of age? Creative thinkers enjoy playing with new concepts while gifted learners tend to know concept without much effort? Ideas may seem jumbled for creative thinkers while high ability learners comprehend at high levels? When it comes to information, high ability learners absorb it, gifted learners manipulate it, and creative thinkers improvise? This, and much more, was discussed with the teachers using the online tool Kahoot.It! Page 3
May June 2017 Professional Development Opportunities Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI): Full (8-hour) Training June 21, 2017 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost $89 payable by check or P.O. made payable to Auglaize County E.S.C. Bring your lunch, snacks, & drinks. Wear closed-toe shoes & comfortable clothes. Limited to 25 registrants. Register by contacting: Donna Ankerman at dankerman@auglaizeesc.org or 419-738-3422 #1133. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention-Refresher (CPI-R): 3-hour Refresher Training 3 training opportunities: June 22: 8:30-11:30 a.m. June 22: 12:30-3:30 p.m. August 3: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost $49 payable by check or P.O. made payable to Auglaize County E.S.C. Limited to 25 registrants. Must have received full training in 2016, 2015, or 2014 to be eligible for Refresher. Register by contacting: Donna Ankerman at dankerman@auglaizeesc.org or 419-738-3422 #1133. EQ Educator Certification July 19 20, 2017 Columbus, Ohio Classroom teachers, counselors, and volunteers learn to facilitate social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons. Participants walk away with a clear process for SEL instruction, an understanding of Six Seconds model and approach, plus resources & curriculum for 4-8 months of teaching. While most educators see the value in social-emotional learning, most schools do not have a systematic, comprehensive, developmental approach to these essential skills. This intensive 2-day certification equips educators to be more effective in teaching SEL. Questions? Please contact Kelli Tebbe, EQ Practioner and Curriculum Director at ktebbe@auglaizeesc.org. June 7 School-Wide Positive Behavior & Support (NEW Team Training) June 16 Post-Secondary Transition: How OTs & PTs Can Help Register for all SST6 trainings on STARS.* For more information, check out their website at www.sst6.org and view the Professional Development Calendar or call 419-738-9224. Page 4
Auglaize County Educational Service Center 2017 Summer School Options Available for purchase thru June 29, 2017 with approval from student s school guidance counselor Call or stop by the office for a form. Form can be faxed or emailed upon request. Credit Recovery Classes: No Teacher Regular Credit Classes: Teacher Required ELA (English) K-8 ELA (English) 9-12 Math K-8 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Integ Math 1-3 Science K-8 Physical Science Biology Earth & Space Sci. Chemistry Social Studies K-8 Am. History World History Am. Government Economics Geography PE 4-HS Health 4-HS All credit recovery courses can be assigned a teacher, per district request. Consumer Math Probability and Statistics HS General Art HS Music Appreciation Personal Finance Human Behaviors Sociology Psychology Biology 2 Spanish 1-4 German 1-4 American Sign Language 1-4 French 1-3 ACE Academy: 419-738-4572 Page 6