Recently, Empower Schools hosted an event to showcase RAZ-32 as an example of a multi-sector collaborative. Dr. Katie Jenner, and our very own Pat Haney and Jo Ann McCown spoke. The schedule included tours of the school sites to showcase their pathway opportunities. Additionally, this event provided the audience with an opportunity to learn about the RAZ-32 Medical Assistant Apprenticeship, which launches in June.
Our ECESC team would like to congratualte Shenandoah High School for being awarded the Distinguished School Award at Title Con. We are proud to be your partner!
Happy Birthday to our Secondary Instructional Specialist, Paula Ficus. Paula leads our work-based learning efforts and secondary professional development, providing guidance and support to ECI educators. Have a great day, Paula!
Season 2 of the ECESC Forge Your Future Podcast has brought you six engaging episodes. This week, we invite you to take advantage of a midseason catch-up. Check out the episodes you have missed!
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/oOjT9
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ECESCTV
This week, MagicSchool AI will be hosting an informational webinar on Thursday, Apr. 17, when you can learn about the platform, see it in action, and learn how our ESCI partnership offers you an incredible discount and access to PD!
Register: https://forms.gle/C8UTgpBrcWDJDYKeA
Join us for a Virtual Coffee Chat on Apr. 22 to discover cost-saving opportunities available through your Educational Service Center membership, including cooperative vendor contracts, vendor discounts, and Amazon Business Accounts. Register: https://shorturl.at/5uJm8
My Future Monday
Individuals who know their RIASEC codes are better equipped to select a career path. “Enterprising” people are persuaders who like to work with data and people. They are often leaders. Take a look at the TOP ENTERPRISING JOBS in East Central Indiana.
Are you looking for ways to increase learning to improve student outcomes? Do you want to learn ways to impact learning in ALL subjects for ALL students? Register for INcompass Learning’s Reading/Writing Across the Subjects. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/nqm8ckr
The IU East School of Edu is accepting students for the 2025-26 NLPS Pathway—Tomorrow’s Teachers Today. T3 students earn up to 12 credits, which count directly toward a BS in Elem or Sec Edu. Please contact jwilde@iu.edu or tyklein@iu.edu for more info. Classes begin 8/25.
Congratulations to our member districts that were recently awarded the 2025-2026 Behavior Grant! Find out more about the grant here: https://shorturl.at/Anjkw
Our first member districts are signing up for Building Resilient Students & Schools. Through onsite consultation & training, schools will utilize research-based practices to plan behavior supports to maximize student engagement and learning. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/l1aGS
Cohort 2 of our New and Beginning Teacher program wrapped up today. This group had a great year learning and supporting each other—what a fantastic group of young educators! We look forward to learning, collaborating, and supporting a new group (Cohort 3) this fall!
What happens when you take an optimistic approach to teaching, learning, and resources? An upward spiral! Dr. Greg Roach, Superintendent of Daleville Community Schools, joins Pat and Lindsey on the podcast to share how chasing new opportunities leads to increased partnerships and successes.
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/Vhzwd YouTube: https://shorturl.at/TmoRc
TIE-INs (Teacher Industry Experiences in Indiana) are designed to help teachers learn about industries in their regions to prepare students for success. There are THREE ways to be involved. Are you an interested teacher? Learn more: https://keepindianalearning.org/events/tie-in/
Join us for a FREE two-day training that will provide K-12 educators the opportunity to complete their Agilities© Coach Certification. Learn about The DeBruce Foundation’s resources and be introduced to strategies to help you be successful in meeting IN’s Employability Skills Standards and the INCareer Coaching Framework. Learn more: https://debruce.org/event/indiana-agilities-coach-training-april-15-16-2025/
Eastern Indiana Works and East Central Educational Service Center collaborate on CareerBoost - Learn. Work. Earn. Succeed, offering youth apprenticeships in East Central Indiana. Learn more about Career Boost here: https://www.easternindianaworks.org/careerboost
It’s National Assistant Principals Week!
Join East Central ESC in celebrating the dedicated assistant principals who support students, staff, and school communities every day. Your leadership, commitment, and care make a lasting impact. Thank you for all you do!
My Future Monday-Individuals who know their RIASEC codes are better equipped to select a career path. “Social” individuals are helpers who like to work w/people. Take a look at the TOP SOCIAL JOBS in ECI. Learn more about our FYF opportunities here: https://shorturl.at/O6tow
As a reminder, ECESC has a Technology Rental Program available to schools. Choose from a variety of engaging options, from Marty coding robots and VR headsets to Lego Edu. sets and more! Learn more here: https://www.ecesc.k12.in.us/page/rental-services
Join regional industry partners, education professionals, EIW, and ECESC to discover how you can foster entry-level talent through focused work-based learning strategies. Gain insights into the new high school diploma requirements and visit our RIASEC rooms to learn about the Forge Your Future experience. https://shorturl.at/zaxrI
