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ESC Summer Learning Institute 2025

Unlocking the Power of Knowledge: The Key to Deeper Learning for All


Join us on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Grandview Heights Middle School for a dynamic day of professional learning at the Summer Learning Institute 2025! This year’s theme, "Unlocking the Power of Knowledge: The Key to Deeper Learning for All," will inspire educators to explore innovative strategies that foster deeper understanding and engagement for every learner.

For just $60*, attendees will gain access to expert-led sessions, collaborative discussions, and valuable resources—all while enjoying a provided lunch. The steps to register are provided below. 

*An early bird discount of $50 is available thru April 15th! 

Day-At-A-Glance
Here is the plan for Summer Literacy Institute 2025 (SLI25). Registration begins at 7:30 with coffee and a light breakfast served. While waiting for Dr. Christopher Emdin to kick off SLI25 with an inspiring keynote at 8:30, network by visiting our Partnership Fair. Two self-selected breakout sessions round out the morning. At 12:15, lunch is provided by Apple Spice. Finally, Kara Vandas leads our afternoon keynote from 1:15-2:15 on Learner Agency with one more self-selected breakout rounding out the day of learning. All sessions will be finished by 3:30. 

For content questions, please contact Rachel at Rachel.Daniels@escco.org. For purchase order questions, please contact Sam at Samantha.Finkel@escco.org.

Check out our breakout session options below by toggling "schedule" in the Next Steps-Schedule-Search bar.

Review the lunch options listed below so you are prepared to make your selection when registering.

Sandwich Options–All sandwiches are served with chips and a cookie:

Granny Apple Turkey | Honey Wheat Tangy sliced green apples, Havarti cheese, lettuce, and our famous apple cider vinaigrette dressing on top of our oven roasted turkey breast.

Trio Classic | 13-Grain A trio of thinly sliced meats including cured ham, roasted turkey, lean roast beef, with lettuce, Swiss cheese, and our signature sauce.

Vegetarian (V) | 13-Grain Mushrooms, cucumbers, vine-ripened tomatoes, sprouts, roasted red peppers, and avocados on lettuce with cheddar cheese and pesto mayonnaise. 

Grilled Chicken Club| 13-Grain Grilled chicken, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, green leaf lettuce, and our signature sauce. 


Salad Options–All salads are served with bread and cinnamon butter and a variety of dressings :

Strawberry Grilled Chicken 

Vidalia Grilled chicken breast, strawberries, and feta cheese make this a sweet and savory favorite.

Classic Cobb 

Grilled chicken with bacon, hard boiled egg, and bleu cheese crumbles on fresh salad greens.

Chef Salad 

Oven-roasted turkey, cured ham, and hard boiled egg with jack & cheddar cheese on crisp salad greens.

Apple Walnut | Poppy Seed 

Fresh apples, candied walnuts, crumbled bacon, and mozzarella cheese on a crisp bed of salad greens

Super Food | Raspberry Vinaigrette 

A super antioxidant mix of kale, baby spinach, and red cabbage, topped with dried cranberries, raspberries, almonds, and feta cheese.



Registration Process
Note: Due to Google and Apple’s App Store policies, tickets must be purchased through the Sched website and cannot be purchased through the Sched mobile app. Once registration is complete, you can use the mobile app to create and edit your conference schedule.

Step 1
At the end of these registration directions, you will find a "Reserve Tickets" button on the right side of this page. Click on that button. On the next screen, select your ticket, and you will be directed "to continue with ticket purchase, "Sign up or Log in."

If you do not have an existing Sched account, you will click on "Sign up" to create a free Sched account. If your school is a Google Workspace district, it is as easy as clicking “Sign in with Google.” Otherwise, you can create a Sched account with your work email address and a password.

Step 2
Once you are signed into Sched, you will be prompted to purchase your registration “ticket.” Because of how Sched works, individuals must have their own Sched account and register for the conference themselves.

Payment Details
Credit Cards
Credit Cards are processed by Stripe. This includes a non-refundable processing fee.

Purchase Orders
Purchase orders should be made payable to ESC of Central Ohio, 2080 Citygate Drive, Columbus OH 43219. We ask that the creator of the Purchase Order send a copy to Sam at Samantha.Finkel@escco.org before distributing the PO number to your attendees for registration.

Refunds and Cancellations
Cancellations received up to ten (10) business days prior to the date of the conference will receive a full refund, minus any credit card processing fees if applicable. Cancellations received less than 10 business days prior to the event will have an additional $50 administrative fee, on top of any credit card processing fees. Individuals who register and are "no shows" will pay the full registration.
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Tuesday, June 10
 

10:00am EDT

Readers Read. Writers Write. Mathers Math!
Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
“I am not a reading person” is not something we typically hear people say, yet it is pretty standard to hear, “I am NOT a math person!” Historically, education focused on literacy and mathematics was reserved for the elite. Basic computation skills without deep thinking were all the laboring class would need. A singular, lackluster version of mathematics void of exploration and wonder is what the masses inherited. Unfortunately, this perception lingers, so we must re-brand mathematics by changing our language and shifting our beliefs about who is wired to do math. By debunking myths of mathematics being a subject reserved for an elite group with “the math gene,” teachers are encouraged to set high expectations for all students. It is time to celebrate that we are all Mathers! 
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Peart

Deborah Peart

CEO, My Mathematical Mind
I founded My Mathematical Mind to support parents, teachers, and leaders with the challenge of developing in their students positive math identities. In my more than 30 years of teaching elementary age students, I have seen the effects of math shame, where students are called out... Read More →
Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
  K-5, Mathematics

10:00am EDT

Teaching from Strength: Funds of Knowledge as the Foundation of Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy
Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
The students that come to our classroom bring their languages, cultures, and experiences. The present and the future are multilingual and multicultural. Through the lens of culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogy, Stella will share instructional practices that promote a learning environment where students' funds of knowledge are at the heart of teaching.  Some of the instructional practices we will explore include:
1. Using relevant literature that connects to students' life in authentic ways.
2. Using writing as an opportunity to compose stories from our lives.
3. Centering conferring as a crucial pedagogy in reading/writing workshops.
4. Using art and multimodal texts as tools to sustain students' funds of knowledge.

Speakers
avatar for Stella Villalba

Stella Villalba

EL Lead Teacher, Dublin City Schools
Stella Villalba is currently a Teacher Leader and a Staff Developer . She coaches and mentors educators to be ready for a Global Education that is rooted in multilingualism, biliteracy and culturally & community sustaining pedagogy. 
Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
  K-5, EL

10:00am EDT

The Power of Read Alouds in Grades 2-6
Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
As a reading community, it is during whole-class instruction that we come together, learn
together, talk together and grow together. This community time is critical to our readers’ growth. We share how we use this research-based routine, strategies for choosing books for read aoud and ways we plan intentionally. When our Read Aloud time is intentionally planned, our readers thrive.
Speakers
avatar for Franki Sibberson

Franki Sibberson

Educator/Consultant, Franki Sibberson, LLC
Franki Sibberson is a long-time classroom teacher, having taught elementary students in Dublin, Ohio for over 30 years. She is a thought leader in literacy, with specific focus on literacy workshop, student agency, readers in grades 3-6, and digital literacy. Franki is past president... Read More →
Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
  K-5, General

11:15am EDT

Books are Windows and Mirrors
Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Speakers
T

TBD

Librarian, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
  K-5, General

11:15am EDT

Foundational Literacy
Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Amy Urban

Amy Urban

Foundational Literacy Specialist, ESC of Central Ohio
Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
  K-5, Literacy

11:15am EDT

Read. Write. Math.: Leveraging Literacy for Mathematical Understanding
Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Word problems have a bad reputation and can cause anxiety for many students and adults. The Cognitively Guided Instruction framework is grounded in word problems and supports using contexts to conceptualize mathematical ideas. Let’s explore this framework and how to use stories students can relate to and comprehend so they can solve problems and make connections through discourse. Students need to leverage the reading strategies they've already learned so the reading doesn't get in the way of the "mathing." Participants will connect the literacy strategies that students know and the skills they need to be successful problem solvers. 
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Peart

Deborah Peart

CEO, My Mathematical Mind
I founded My Mathematical Mind to support parents, teachers, and leaders with the challenge of developing in their students positive math identities. In my more than 30 years of teaching elementary age students, I have seen the effects of math shame, where students are called out... Read More →
Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
  K-5, Mathematics

2:30pm EDT

Let’s Share Stories NOT Problems!
Tuesday June 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Word problems have a bad reputation and can cause anxiety for many students and adults. Visual representations can be used to make sense of stories and confidently tackle story problems. This session focuses on the math problem types correlating with bar models (tape diagrams) as a sense-making tool. Participants will solve problems together, modeling with cubes, drawing bar diagrams, and sharing anticipated strategies. Participants will compare anticipated strategies with student work samples using a template designed to include sense-making before solving. Together, we will explore a framework for using contexts to deepen conceptual understanding, strategies for building confidence in solving word problems, and visual representations to help students mathematize stories and their world. 
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Peart

Deborah Peart

CEO, My Mathematical Mind
I founded My Mathematical Mind to support parents, teachers, and leaders with the challenge of developing in their students positive math identities. In my more than 30 years of teaching elementary age students, I have seen the effects of math shame, where students are called out... Read More →
Tuesday June 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
  K-5, Mathematics

2:30pm EDT

Oral Language: The Foundation for Knowledge Building
Tuesday June 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Oral language is the foundation for building knowledge. Too often, our students are entering school with underdeveloped oral language. This session will uncover the stages of Oral Language and provide teachers with safety nets to increase a child's level of communication, including his/her vocabulary. Learn some ways to lift and shift a child's language and communication, ultimately having an impact on his/her background knowledge and reading development.
Speakers
avatar for Terri Crawford

Terri Crawford

Urban Literacy Specialist, ReadOhio Coach, State Support Team, Region 11
Terri Crawford retired from the South-Western City School district after 34 years in 2024.  There she served as a general education teacher in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade.  She also served for several years as a Literacy Coach in various intermediate schools and elementary... Read More →
Tuesday June 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
  K-5, General
 
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