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The Jefferson County Educational Service Center led a culturally responsive practices training session with Harrison Hills City Schools' district team recently. Amber Fomenko, JCESC director of special education, and Ron Sismondo, JCESC director of curriculum and professional development, were facilitators of the program that includes four courses: Program introduction, cultural responsiveness, socio-political awareness and academic achievement. Officials completed the second course, which introduces the importance of understanding the social and political topics that shape the lives of students, families and communities. Educators consider how to use these topics in their classrooms in ways that are genuine to their students and provide opportunities for students to enact change in their communities, it was noted. Training has been provided to Indian Creek, Toronto and Harrison with Buckeye Local slated for next year. Interested districts may contact Fomenko or Sismondo at JCESC at (740) 283-3347.