Preparing and Supporting Educators

ALL Ohio provides free, research-based professional learning and resources that help educators improve teaching and student learning. Grounded in the science of reading, learning science, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), the project translates research into practical strategies educators can use in classrooms across all subject areas.

Educators can access self-paced online learning modules, professional learning communities, workshops, and district partnerships that strengthen instruction, build leadership capacity, and improve literacy and learning outcomes for all students. Many learning opportunities also provide OhioChild Care Resource & Referral Association (OCCRRA) approved professional development credit hours, and educators can apply to participate in the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Accredited Literacy Learning Program, earning recognized credentials while expanding their expertise in evidence-based literacy instruction.

For more information about literacy resources, contact Lindsey Roush, EdD at roushly@ucmail.uc.edu.

For more information about math and UDL resources, contact Rachel Evans at evans2rm@ucmail.uc.edu.

The BRICK (Building Robust Intervention Specialist Content Knowledge) project provides high-quality instructional materials in the area of mathematics to build the content knowledge of intervention specialists and others (e.g., upper elementary classroom teachers), enabling them to make
math content more accessible to students with disabilities and learning challenges. In additional to online learning modules in mathematics, BRICK provides resources in the areas of science and Universal Design for Learning, as well as easy-to-use tools and materials for teachers and families.

For more information about BRICK, contact Rachel Evans at evans2rm@ucmail.uc.edu.

The P20 Literacy Collaborative is a statewide partnership dedicated to improving literacy by strengthening the connection between teacher preparation programs and classroom practice. It brings together universities, school districts, professional associations, and state partners to ensure future teachers are prepared to provide high-quality, evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the science of reading.

Through collaboration and shared learning, the initiative helps improve teacher preparation programs, strengthens literacy instruction in schools, and builds lasting partnerships that support better reading outcomes for students across Ohio.

For more information, contact Lindsey Roush, EdD at roushly@ucmail.uc.edu.

OPEPP supports local education agency partners in deploying paraeducator services to meet a broader range of student needs. OPEPP provides no-cost professional learning and practical resources, and fosters collaborative partnerships. The project works to strengthen the knowledge, confidence, and effectiveness of paraeducators while helping districts build systems that
better support these essential members of the education workforce. Many learning opportunities also provide Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association (OCCRRA) approved professional learning credit hours.

For more information, contact Renee Mattson, PhD at mattsorr@ucmail.uc.edu.

Creating High-Impact Agents of Change for the Next Generation of Early Educators (CHANGE) is a collaborative initiative that helps community colleges strengthen early childhood education programs. Faculty work together to redesign coursework so future educators are better prepared to support young children with disabilities using evidence-based practices.

By providing high-quality instructional materials, professional development, and stronger pathways to four-year degree programs, CHANGE helps prepare the next generation of early childhood educators to create inclusive learning environments where all children thrive.

For more information, contact Laura Sebastian, MAT, MEd at sebastlm@ucmail.uc.edu.