We are celebrating another ECESC work anniversary this month! ECESC Instructional Specialist/RIASEC Coordinator Taylor Philhower is celebrating her one-year work anniversary today. Taylor engages students and educators in our Forge Your Future activities, ensuring that career-connected learning is within reach of all ECI students. Join us in congratulating Taylor!
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Instructional Specialist Paula Fiscus is celebrating her one-year work anniversary with us today! Paula provides strong support for professional learning in middle school and high school. She is also instrumental in supporting work-based learning and youth apprenticeship opportunities for ECI students. Join us in congratulating Paula!
ECESC congratulates Dr. Kyle Barrentine. During this week’s Joy Jam conference at Eastern Hancock Schools. Dr. Barrentine received the 2025 Candice Dodson Award for his leadership in the area of educational technology. Congratulations, Dr. Barrentine!
Over the past two days, Eastern Hancock Schools hosted Joy Jam, a professional learning conference for Indiana educators. ECESC staff were honored to participate in and support this impactful event, which emphasized the importance of joy in teaching and learning. Attendees left energized and inspired to begin the new school year with renewed purpose.
As we conclude our celebration posts from our Annual Meeting, we recognize our eight member districts who were recently awarded IDOE’s Digital Learning Grant for 2025-26. Great opportunity for East Central Indiana Students!
ECESC was proud to facilitate and support a deep dive into the Next Generation Science Standards with Muncie Community Schools this week. It was a powerful day of collaboration and learning, led by new ECESC Science Consultant, Jeremy Cook.
Whether you're a new teacher, a professional transitioning to teaching, or a teacher with a few years of experience, our team of successful educators can provide support throughout the school year through our New & Beginning Teacher program. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/qQeMd
Instructional Specialist Jo Ann McCowan is celebrating her four-year work anniversary with ECESC today! Through her work with RAZ-32 and many other programs, Jo Ann is making a huge impact on East Central Indiana students and communities. Join us in congratulating Jo Ann!
It starts tomorrow! We’re ready for two unforgettable days packed with learning, laughter, and connection — Joy Jam is here! We can't wait to see you at Eastern Hancock Schools!
During our 2025 Annual Governing Board Meeting, we highlighted our member districts that demonstrated significant engagement during the 2024-25 school year. New Castle, South Madison, and Liberty Perry were recognized as our Professional Learning Partners of the Year, having engaged in the most professional learning events hosted by ECESC and ESCI during the 2024-25 school year. We thank these districts for growing their capacity with us!
Three of our amazing ECESC staff members are celebrating work anniversaries! Join us in congratulating Sarah, Taylor, and Lora. Their work impacts students, schools, and educators across East Central Indiana!
Teaching is a tough profession! Allow our team of experienced and successful educators support you! Whether you are a first year teacher, have transitioned to teaching, or have a few years under your belt we want to support you!
Join us for a one-day Find Your Grind workshop designed to equip middle and high school educators with skills to effectively implement the Find Your Grind Curriculum. Participants will learn about FYG's innovative lifestyle-first approach to career planning and explore best practice integration by engaging in interactive activities, discussions, and practical exercises that bring the curriculum to life. Learn more: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6nf8nce
We are thrilled to announce that we have tripled our Cooperative Purchasing support over the last four fiscal quarters. We are grateful for the engagement of our member districts and strive to bring cost savings and operational efficiencies to our districts!
Have a fun, safe holiday!
As we continue sharing our 2025 Annual Meeting celebrations, we highlight what engagement looked like by the numbers. Check it out! ⬇️
During our 2025 Annual Governing Board Meeting, we highlighted our member districts that demonstrated significant engagement with ECESC during the 2024-25 school year, including our 2025 Love Math Challenge winners. Congrats, BRV, Cowan, and Elwood!
What are your plans for offering career-connected learning during the 2025-26 school year? Did you know that when students explore opportunities aligned with their interests, they find it more impactful? Join Lindsey and Taylor during Joy Jam as they share information about our Forge Your Future offerings. See you there!
As we continue to celebrate the impact of our 2024-25 service to our member districts, we highlight the work of the districts that are part of the IN Literacy Cadre. We are proud to support these schools and join them in celebrating the success they are seeing. Check it out! ⬇️
