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P-12 Conferences
2007 Summit
The Ohio State University P-12 Project, The P-16 Initiative, and Action for Children hosted the Summit on Educational and Economic Synthesis in Central Ohio on May 22, 2007. More than 70 central Ohio community and educational leaders met for a working summit to:
- Identify and discuss regional trends, data availability, and data needs in various sectors of Greater Columbus and Central Ohio
- Lay the groundwork for a cross-sector, user-friendly, data-driven understanding of the patterns that are shaping the transitions within our region in order to enhance educational and economic capacity, including math, science, and technology.
>>Summit materials (agenda, handouts, and presentations)
2006 Conference/Webcast
Section 504 and Education of Children with Disabilities in Elementary and Secondary School Settings
On April 5, 2006, the P-12 Project hosted a conference and live webcast for K-12 current and preservice educators and college/university faculty, addressing Section 504 and the education of children with disabilities. The conference was presented by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights through the collaborative support of Ohio State’s ADA Coordinator and the Office of Academic Affairs. Conference resources:
- IDEA, LRE, and Inclusion: What Are the Obligations of Teachers and Schools?
- Frequently Asked Questions about Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities
- Student Placement in Elementary and Secondary Schools and Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
2005 Miniconference
Perceptions, Expectations, and Aspirations: Issues of Equity and Diversity in the Urban Context
The P-12 Project partnered with Columbus Public Schools to host a mini-conference for CPS Professional Development Day, April 27, 2005. The mini-conference had several workshops and presentations, each one focused on equity and diversity in urban schools. Presenters highlighted issues such as student assessment and achievement, teacher perceptions, parent involvement, school climate, conflict resolution, and technology literacy. The conference provided an exciting and unique opportunity to create dialogue between teachers and professors through collaborative presentations and a hands-on environment. All participants received a “toolkit” that contained resources and materials from each conference session.
>>Agenda with links to resources (PDF, 50 KB)
ASPIRE Postsecondary Access Service Initiative
During the 2006-2007 school year, The Ohio State University Honors and Scholars Program partnered with the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Economic Access and The P-12 Project to mentor six high ability low income sophomores from the Hamilton Local School District. Depending on the success of the inaugural year, we hope to identify additional low income high ability sophomores in subsequent years and will seek to work closely with each cohort until graduation.
Objective
The stated mission of the Hamilton Local School District Continuous Improvement Plan is “improving achievement through total accountability and high expectations.” The objective of the ASPIRE postsecondary access service initiative supports this mission by seeking to increase the graduation and college participation rates of students who reside in the southern crescent of Franklin County. This initiative uses an innovative student-centered approach to help students:
- Become confident and excited about furthering their education
- Gain knowledge about the college enrollment process
- Successfully complete their college entrance examinations during their junior year
- Effectively market themselves and their abilities during the college admission process
- Learn how to seek external funding to offset the costs of college enrollment
- Successfully transition into a postsecondary institution
Strategies for Implementation
- Current Ohio State University Honors & Scholars students work hands on with students through on-site high school visitations and through electronic communication. At least one OSU student will be assigned to each member of the cohort.
- In addition to the components outlined in the objective, Hamilton Local students will learn the importance of completing a college preparatory curriculum, receive assistance preparing for their college entrance examinations, and have the opportunity to participate in a college tour to postsecondary institutions within the region.
- In effort to increase the impact of this initiative beyond the target population, the identified cohort will be expected to operate under an each-one-teach-one philosophy. After each on-site session and formal electronic chat session, students will be asked to teach at least three of their peers what they learned.
