Welcome to The Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative Leading

Welcome to The Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative Leading Educational Excellence!

OVEC Mission The Mission of the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) is to provide professional learning, advocacy, and services that support, lead and inspire. 1

The History of OVEC was established in 1976 under Kentucky's Interlocal Cooperation Act. � OVEC was initially located in Shelbyville, Kentucky before moving to the University of Louisville's main campus in 1978. � In 1988, OVEC moved from U of L to a commercial office building in Louisville. � In early 1993, OVEC purchased its first facility in La. Grange, KY. � In March 1998, OVEC returned to Shelbyville, after building a 12, 000 square foot facility on five acres. OVEC currently employs about 208 full and part-time employees. 2

OVEC Leadership Mr. Tony Harvey 1976 – 1981 Dr. Thomas Jeffries 1981 – 1984 Dr. Linda Hargan 1984 – 1988 Dr. John A. Rosati 1989 – 2004 Dr. Leon Mooneyhan 2004 - Present Dr. Leon Mooneyhan 3

OVEC Board Members 2015 – 2016 � � � � Ms. Kelley Ransdell, Superintendent - Anchorage Independent Schools Mr. Keith Davis , Superintendent - Bullitt County Schools Mr. Bill Hogan, Superintendent - Carroll County Schools Dr. Buddy Berry, Superintendent - Eminence Independent Schools Ms. Chrissy Jones, Superintendent – (Vice-Chair) Franklin County Schools Mr. Travis Huber, Superintendent - Gallatin County Schools Dr. Ron Livingood, Superintendent - Grant County Schools Mr. Tim Abrams, Superintendent - Henry County Schools Mr. Rick Mc. Hargue, Interim Superintendent - Oldham County Schools Dr. Robert Stafford, Superintendent - Owen County Schools Dr. James Neihof, Superintendent – (Chair) Shelby County Schools Mr. Charles Adams, Superintendent - Spencer County Schools Mr. Steve Miracle, Superintendent - Trimble County Schools Other representatives that attend board meetings include: � � � � Ms. Sabrina Olds, Office of Education Accountability Dr. Ann Larsen, University of Louisville Mr. David Cook, Kentucky Department of Education Mr. Tom Shelton, Kentucky Association of School Superintendents Ms. Hope Mc. Laughlin, Kentucky School Boards Association Mr. Jimmy Adams, Education Professional Standards Board Mr. Mike Barren, Kentucky High School Athletics Association Mr. Wayne Young, Kentucky Association of School Administrators 4

OVEC Districts � Anchorage Independent (Jefferson County) � Bullitt County � Carroll County � Eminence Independent (Henry County) � Franklin County � Gallatin County � Grant County � Henry County � Oldham County � Owen County � Shelby County � Spencer County � Trimble County 5

OVEC Programs District Support Services “kid-FRIENDLy” RTT- District Exceptional Children Services Content Network Groups Regional Role Group Networks Grants Development Head Start/Early Head Start Other Support Services Bidding School Nutrition Services Financial Services Facility Services University of Louisville Partnership Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Partnership Project Based Learning 6

District Support Services OVEC assists member districts by meeting their individual needs to improve student academic achievement. Work with Priority Districts and Focus Schools Analysis of Regional Assessment Data Provide School/Classroom feedback and Support Providing Leadership/Support to districts regarding implementation of KCAS through Highly Effective Teaching and Learning Oversee the work of the regional Leadership Networks Provide Educator Recruitment Fairs Training and support in Science and Social Studies Networks Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment – (many other areas) Support PEBC Thinking Strategies Work Provide leadership/support to districts on PGES/PPGES/OPGES Assessment training – Summative and Formative Provide or “broker” Professional Learning Partner with TEACH KY on recruitment of teachers Math Academies and support Provide training and support for implementing effective instructional interventions (including RTI and differentiated instructional practice). Support work of P-16 Council Initiatives. “Personalized Learning” focus for professional development including PBL, CBE and Standards Based Grading and Reporting Provide training and support for District Instructional Leadership Teams and other PLC’s Content Literacy Strategies Summer Leadership Institute Partner with U of L on other initiatives not listed above (see also http: //www. ovec. org/uofl_partnership. cfm ) Work with Uof. L on recruitment, screening and placement of Alternative Certified Teachers Support Instructional Technology/Use of Digital Tools Support for Personalized Learning Provide support for development of student ILP’s (Guidance Counselors) Monthly Reports to OVEC Board and Regional Network Groups Provide support for districts in the “Kid. Friendly Project” (RTT-District) Adaptive Schools Training Cognitive Coaching SHAPE (School Health and Physical Education Network) Partnership with KDE Co-Teaching for Field Placements Support technical staff 7

Read to Achieve Literacy Resource Specialist provides direct assistance to primary-level struggling readers in Eminence Independent. 9

“kid-FRIENDLy” Race to the Top – District Grant (Kids Focused, Responsible, Imaginative, Engaged and Determined to Learn) The project involves 30 schools in 6 OVEC districts: Carroll, Henry, Owen, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble. Our vision is to enable at every level of the educational system to shift from teacher-led instruction to competency-based, kid-friendly learning. We will not only eliminate the “when will I ever use this” mentality but purposefully and systematically lead students in our high-poverty, rural and small-town schools from Pre-K to career and college readiness. It features the following four key pillars: § Students as Leaders. A schoolhouse culture of leadership will support students in building daily habits of goal-setting, teamwork, critical thinking, communication, creativity, and problem solving. § Competency-based Teaching. This pillar will support schools as they shift from focusing on course completion to mastery of standards. Students will be able to move fluidly from standard to standard rather than grade to grade. § Leaders Developing Leadership. This pillar provides § Personalized Learning for All Students. Strategies support to administrators in leading change, improving teacher performance, and making databased decisions. include online and off-campus work environments, flipped classrooms, student teaming, and emphasis on students’ learning needs, preferences, and responsibility. 10

Exceptional Children Services Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Positive Behavioral Supports Compliance and Monitoring Systems Lending Library Network Meetings Literacy Strategies Mathematics Strategies 11

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Data Analysis Differentiated Instructional Strategies Alternate Assessment & Curriculum Co-Teaching (Service Delivery for students with IEPs) Culturally Responsive Instructional Practices Response to Intervention (Rt. I) Individual Education Programs (IEPs) Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) Professional Growth and Effectiveness System (PGES) College Career Readiness Personalized Learning Competency Based Education Standards Based Grading/Reporting Project Based Learning Thinking Strategies 12

Positive Behavioral Supports School-wide Behavior & Discipline support Teacher and Classroom Consultation Collaboration with Ky. CID and ABRI Climate and Culture support Classroom Management Behavior Intervention Program 13

Lending Library Assistive Technology & Equipment Adaptive & Therapeutic Equipment Books, Materials, Videos, DVDs: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment Behavior & Discipline & Management Special Education Issues Teacher Mentoring Math Content Strategies Highly Effective/Teaching and Learning Literacy Strategies Leadership (school and district) 14

OVEC Network Groups OVEC facilitates ongoing regional network groups for sharing information and discussing common issues and concerns including: • Instructional Supervisors (including PD coordinators, DAC’s, OVSO) • Principals (OVOP) • Guidance Counselors • Alternative School Directors • Teachers of specific content areas • Special Education Directors • School Psychologists • Disability-Specific Teachers • Speech/Language Pathologists • Transition Facilitators • Occupational and Physical Therapists • Teachers of the Blind/Visually Impaired • Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing • School Nutrition Directors • Finance Officers • Instructional Coaches (OVICN) • Preschool Cadre • Personnel Directors • Leadership Content Networks v. Science v. Social Studies v. Instructional Support Leadership Network • Gifted & Talented Program Directors • Instructional Technology • Information Technology • Read to Achieve Teachers 15

Grants Development OVEC develops grant proposals that serve multiple school districts to fund a wide variety of projects that benefit member districts. The OVEC Grant Writing Team: Researches grant opportunities for OVEC and member districts Conducts needs assessments of member districts for grant proposals Researches key academic and programmatic areas for use in grant proposals Develops grant applications and budgets with input from staff , districts, and partners Offers technical assistance to districts in writing their own successful grant applications 16

Head Start / Early Head Start is a federally funded, comprehensive school readiness program serving three and four year old children for Head Start and 6 weeks to three years old for Early Head Start, from income eligible families in Bullitt, Eminence, Gallatin, Henry, Owen, Shelby, and Spencer Counties. Head Start involves parents and the community in programs focused in three areas: §Child Development §Family and Community Partnerships §Program Governance Ten percent of Head Start’s enrollment is reserved for children professionally diagnosed as disabled, who receive comprehensive services to meet their special needs. 17

Head Start / Early Head Start Education A Center based or Full Day Full Year option program with individualized instruction is provided. This helps the child develop socially, intellectually, physically and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. Parents are encouraged to become an integral part of the child’s learning process. Additionally, a Home-Based option in Shelby County is available to expecting mothers and families with infants and toddlers up to age 3 who do not need the childcare services offered by the Full Day Full Year option, but would like to benefit from the education, health, and family services that Early Head Start has to offer. Health A comprehensive health program is provided to promote preventive health services and early intervention. Families are introduced to a network system that links them to ongoing health care. Head Start health services include: Medical, Vision, and Dental Exams Speech/Language, Hearing and Development Screening Nutritional and Growth Assessments Mental Health Services 18

Head Start / Early Head Start Family Services Head Start provides counseling, referrals, and assistance to families in becoming aware of community resources available that may benefit their family. Head Start’s Social Service staff help promote independence, personal growth and self-sufficiency in families. Parents are an essential part of the Head Start program. They may become active participants in classroom and group activities in program planning and the decision-making process. Parents have opportunities to learn, grow and become more effective parents. Disabilities Services Disabled children and their families receive the full range of Head Start developmental services. In addition, Head Start staff members work closely with community agencies to provide services which meet the special needs of the disabled child. Services for children identified include outreach and recruitment, screening, professional diagnosis, development and implementation of IEP. Transition services into and out of Head Start are also provided. 19

School Nutrition Services Nutrition Analyst assists 12 OVEC districts in complying with federal and state regulations and the analysis of products, recipes and menus for all participating districts Assistance and guidance given in the areas of state and federal legislation Ongoing extensive product testing conducted by the OVEC School Nutrition Services Committee to evaluate the quality, nutritional value and acceptance of new and presently utilized products Annual workshop and food show held for School Nutrition Services personnel at the start of the school year in addition to monthly collaborative meetings with all School Nutrition Directors Districts receive allergy and carbohydrate count information for their programs Ongoing menu, recipe and product analysis through the USDA approved Nutrikids program Maintenance and publication of nutritional value of foods and beverages used in accordance with 702 KAR 6: 090 20

OVEC Finance OVEC operates through the membership fees of participating districts as well as through federal, state, local, and foundation funding, with an annual budget of $11. 25 million. The 13 superintendents of member districts serve on the Board of Directors, the policy-making body of the cooperative. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for overseeing the finances of the agency. Mark Elmore Chief Financial Officer 21

i. LEAD Academy OVEC partners with five of its member districts – Carroll, Gallatin, Henry, Owen, and Trimble Counties – to operate Kentucky’s first regional high school. i. LEAD is a Career Academy preparing students from these five counties for the OVEC region’s highest wage, highest demand STEM careers. Student-Designed Education - Students design their schedule and choose how, what, when, and where they will learn. Competency-Based –Students learn in a combination of online and teacher-led courses and advance when they master standards in a course. Jump Start on College - Students meet Kentucky's College-Ready benchmarks and enroll in community college full-time. They can graduate with an Associate's Degree and high school diploma. Work-Based Learning - Four years of progressive work-based learning experiences help i. LEAD students develop skills to succeed in every workplace. Global Competitiveness - Academic preparation, work experience and college degree attainment contributes to a highly-skilled workforce pipeline to drive regional job growth and retention. Maker Space – i. LEAD students create, design, build, and bring lessons to life with hands-on activities and Project Based Learning. 22

General Fund Revenues/Expenses General Fund Revenue: 2013 -2014 Federal, State & Local Indirect 18% 5% 11% Interest 65% Membership Fees Bid Fees 1% Other Income General Fund Expenses: 2013 -2014 24% 2% 47% 23% Salaries Fringe Benefits Operational Expenses Esccrow Reserve 4% 23

OVEC Continues To Support OVEC continually provides support to member districts with an end goal of enhancing college/career readiness for ALL students! 24