9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Eastern
February 5-6, 2025
Marriott Northwest Columbus 5605 Blazer Parkway, Columbus, OH 43017
REGISTRATION FEES: Subscription Member: $250 Non-Member: $325
HOTEL RATE: $130 per night; includes breakfast and Wi-Fi
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Tuesday, February 4
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. OHSAI Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 5
8:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Community of Learners
The Community of Learners model is intended to facilitate meaningful and intentional networking, sharing and learning among and between peers working in a common field.
Data
Cindy Fetters, Ironton-Lawrence County CAO; Sharon Fisher, Warren Co Community Services
- Chapter 7 of Storytelling with Data “Lessons in Storytelling”
Kristen Kerr, Community Action of Wayne/Medina; Amy Esser, Mercer County Head Start
- Current Federal and State Landscape
- Mental Health and Program Staff
- Monitoring Discussions
- Recentering on JOY
Jeanine Bensman, Council on Rural Services; Angie Kisor-Bridges, Ironton-Lawrence County CAO; Cristi Jackson, Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action
- Prenatal Services, Standards and Resources
Bethany Lapp, Child Focus Inc; Michele Delph, CAC of Erie, Huron & Richland Counties; Dr. Therese Hunt, Butler County ESC; Christine Balusik, Ross County CAC
- Making Data Meaningful--using data to create individualized learning opportunities (i.e., small groups)—please bring teacher data examples to share
- Using the strategies of reflective supervision to build a strong building culture
- Building Belonging with Heather Nusbaum, STG International
Nicole Shetterly, Toledo Public Schools; Aaron McFann, Ironton-Lawrence County CAO; Amy Hawley, Council on Rural Services
- Tax prep and Financial literacy
- ERSEA Income Calculation—Darla Smith, Council on Rural Services
Judy Koogler and Dan Schwanitz, Council on Rural Services
- Monitoring Discussions
- Updated Performance standards
Alice Marie Ohlin and Linda Fox, Akron Summit CAA; Brenda Bissett, Coshocton County Head Start; Angie Stephenson, Mercer County Head Start
- Monitoring review and updated performance Standards
- ASQ online discussion/questions
- Culture of Safety—Carla Aronhalt, STG International
Carla Rodriguez, Lorain County CAA; Julie Mickley, Knox County Head Start
- Workforce Recruitment and Retention
- Compensation and Pay Equity
- Technology Integration in HR Processes
Becky Glasure, HARCATUS Head Start; Jeanette Taylor; Jeannette Jarrett; Theresa Wynn, West Ohio CAP
- Community Partnerships Collaborations
- Communication
Heather Ratcliff, Ohio Heartland; Janaye Stump, CAO of Scioto Co.
- OBI policies and procedures, updates
- Agency paperwork and policies--bring a copy of the documents, policies and/or tracking/timelines you use
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Networking Luncheon in the Atrium
1:00pm to 1:15pm Affiliate Elections
Director Parent
Staff Friend
1:15pm to 1:30pm District Elections
Northwest Southwest
Southeast Northeast
1:30pm to 4:30pm Breakout Sessions/Community of Learners
Disabilities Community of Learners – Special Education Updates
Alice Marie Ohlin, Community Action Akron-Summit; Dr. Therese Hunt and Cristina Evans, Butler County ESC
- Referrals--How are they going?
- OHIO PROMISE Update with Dr. Wendy Grove; Senior Advisor for Research, Evaluation, and Impact with Ohio DCY
- Updated Performance Standards—10% enrollment, waivers
- Program updates, chats and questions
Lynne Storar, MVCDC; Bethany Wenzel, Warren Co Community Services; Marie Vermeulen, LEADS Head Start
- Coaching with CLASS
Cindy Fetters, Ironton-Lawrence County CAO; Sharon Fisher, Warren Co Community Services
- PIR Section C
- 30% Housing Income Calculator
0.3 CEUs/SUBMITTED for 3 OA hours
Peg Tazewell, Knox County Head Start
Beginning with an exploration of Eric Berne’s Ego States (Parent, Child, Adult) as articulated within Transactional Analysis (TA), this session will consider how awareness of ego states within interactions/transactions may strengthen leadership skills. Participants will learn how to identify their own and team members ego states with a goal of leveraging the adult ego state to facilitate open communication, problem solving and collaboration within your team.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify Eric Berne’s three ego states within Transactional Analysis
- Assess individual patterns of communication within ego states
- Define complementary, crosses and ulterior transactions and how they impact communication and problem solving
0.3 CEUs/SUBMITTED for 3 OA hours
Lindsay Green, Behavioral Health & Wellness Coordinator--Miami University's Ohio School Wellness Initiative
In this interactive session, participants will learn how to empower parents and adult caregivers to
strengthen children’s resilience through the power of storytelling. We’ll explore the "Do You Know?" Scale, which highlights 20 key questions that, when understood by children, are linked to greater well-being in adulthood. Participants will also gain insights into three types of family narratives: ascending, descending, and oscillating. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with tools to help families build stronger connections that will nurture the emotional health and resilience of children.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the role of storytelling in fostering resilience and emotional well-being in children, with a focus on the connection between family narratives and long-term outcomes.
- Learn how to use the Do You Know? Scale to strengthen family connections and enhance children’s emotional health.
- Examine the three types of family narratives: ascending, descending, and oscillating; and develop strategies for effectively sharing this.
0.3 CEUs
Alysha Currie & Sheila Goertemoeller, Drug and Poison Information Center--Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
This presentation is a comprehensive review of marijuana including a description of the various alkaloids in the marijuana plant with a focus on the difference between THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). The toxicity of THC exposures and treatment for THC overdose will also be discussed as well as the differences in ingestion of edible THC versus inhaling THC. A review of current Poison Center data on THC exposures and trends will be shared as well as discussion of harm reduction strategies to prevent accidental exposure to THC products.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the role of the Poison Information Center
- Define cannabinoids and Identify issues of THS edibles toxicity
- Identify components of THC Edibles epidemiology and harm reduction strategies
Thursday, February 6
8:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions
Regional Office—Updates and Director Dialogue
Maria Cervera and Martha Burns, Region V Office of Head Start
Our regional leaders will bring the latest updates and engage in discussion on pressing issues such as Grants Management, the Enrollment Initiative, Changes in Scope, Child Incident Reporting as well as monitoring and the implementation of the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Framework for Effective Practice: Exploring the Pillars
0.3 CEUs/SUBMITTED for 3 OA hours
Heather Nusbaum, STG International
Deepen your understanding to support curriculum implementation and use screening and ongoing child assessments that intentionally represent and center children's and families' authentic identities— race, ethnicity, culture, ability, language, and gender. Collaborate via reflective dialogues targeting strategies that promote programs’ knowledge and use of the revised Framework for Effective Practice.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the principles of equity-focused mindset in the revised Framework for Effective Practice (FEP).
- Use the FEP to help programs implement curriculum and conduct screening and ongoing assessments that are strength-based and culturally and linguistically responsive.
0.3 CEUs/APPROVED for 3 OA hours
Carla Aronhalt, STG International
At times staff feel unprepared to have sensitive discussions with families. Using Motivational Interviewing (MI) strategies and principles can help staff feel more confident when addressing tough issues. Staff who practice MI techniques may also find that it enhances their relationships with families—opening up a deeper dialogue. Supervisors, directors and consultants have also used these strategies to form more positive and effective relationships with their colleagues. In this session, participants will explore factors that make it difficult for families to engage in EHS/HS while gaining strategies that will improve their ability to develop more positive relationships with families through conversations that facilitate growth. Participants will learn Motivational Interviewing principles that will support the development of meaningful conversation to support ongoing parent engagement.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn the processes, spirit and strategies of Motivational Interviewing.
- Understand the benefits of perspective taking, building partnerships and exploring change alongside parents when having difficult conversations.
- Use the OARS strategy when having a conversation with a family.
0.3 CEUs
Morgen Morrissette, Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney--Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
This course is designed to educate and train Head Start stakeholders on the basics of immigration patterns in Ohio and immigration law. As part of the training, attendees will be given a broad overview of immigration law including different immigration statuses, paths to legal status, determining an individuals’ immigration status and the basics of navigating the US immigration bureaucracy. The training will also address educator’s rights when interacting with immigration enforcement and ways to support families in knowing their rights.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify types of immigration status
- Identify keys to navigating the US immigration system
- Articulate the rights of educators and individuals in interacting with immigration enforcement
12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch and General Session
Office of Head Start and Regional Office Updates Martha Burns and Maria Cervera
State Advocacy UpdatesBrittany Boulton, Vice President for Groundwork Ohio
OHSAI Updates and Induction of 2025 OHSAI BoardJulie Stone, Executive Director for OHSAI
For more information about CEUs and OHSAI’s Professional Development policies and practices, CLICK HERE
These sessions are approved for IACET CEUs. IACET CEUs may count toward Ohio Approved credit
Sessions submitted or approved for Ohio Approved hours will require participants OPIN # to be requested and your participation will be recorded in the Ohio Professional Registry after the session is completed.
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Group Code - OHSAI February Training Feb 2025
Cutoff date for these rates is Wednesday, January 22, 2025
5605 Blazer Pkwy
Columbus, OH 43017
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