
Join us for a FREE Think Tank event focused on creating effective mental health support systems within your district on March 13. Our partners from Cartwheel will lead the discussion on exploring strategies for fostering a collaborative, whole-school approach. This is an in-person event at ECESC, and lunch will be provided. https://lnkd.in/eXQEiGeD


March is Middle-Level Education Month!
We proudly celebrate the dedication of middle-level educators across ECI. These passionate professionals shape young minds during the transformative years of early adolescence. We thank them for their commitment to middle-grade students!


Happy #ReadAcrossAmerica Day! ECESC proudly supports the development of students’ literacy skills through our work with schools in the Indiana Literacy Cadre. The results show that state reading scores are improving.
To celebrate, spend some time relaxing and reading today!


Week one of the First In Math challenge is in the books and ECESC schools are crushing it! It is not too late to start playing and any district can rise to the top. The Challenge runs until March 31. Need help getting started, contact lwilson@eastcentralesc.com.


Happy Women’s History Month. This month, we honor the incredible women—past & present—who have shaped education. From providing trailblazing instruction to inspiring students, women continue to redefine success. Join us in recognizing their contributions!


INcompassing Education is offering two more FREE online professional development opportunities next week through their INspired Learning Hub. Mark your calendar for March 3rd and 6th! Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/g3rAs
@incompassinged/
@McKinleyDianne



We love helping connect students to school activities and pathways based on their strengths and interests! Today, sixth graders visited our Forge Your Future Student Experience to identify their RIASEC codes and explore their school’s programming options.



Regional administrators joined Mark Booth today at ECESC to learn more about the ins and outs of IEPs and 504s. We proudly support educators who serve exceptional learners!


The ESCs of IN are combining efforts to connect school nurses across our regions. Join us at your service center or virtually for this FREE meeting designed to provide the latest updates from IDOE, share best practices, & build networks of school nurses. https://shorturl.at/13hVr


Leading in the case conference process and understanding IEP development are vital to providing special education services that are aligned with students' needs. ECESC is proudly offering PAR training on March 4 to give staff members an overview of special education while teaching them to work within the case conference process as a leader and problem-solver. Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fue8wxt


ECESC was honored to host the New Castle Community School Corporation’s Building Better Futures event today. This event highlighted the incredible future-ready opportunities provided to Trojan students! We are grateful for our partnership with NCCSC and the New Castle community.





Join us for a FREE Think Tank event focused on creating effective mental health support systems within your district on March 13. Our partners from Cartwheel will lead the discussion on exploring strategies for fostering a collaborative, whole-school approach. This is an in-person event at ECESC, and lunch will be provided. https://learn.cartwheelcare.org/east-central-esc-luncheon


Have you checked out INcompassing Education’s INspired Learning Hub? ECESC members have FREE access to these online PD opportunities! Check out these upcoming sessions and learn more here: https://shorturl.at/g3rAs
@incompassinged/
@McKinleyDianne



In case you missed it, nearly 20 ECI educators attended our Forge Your Future Educator Experience last week. Check out the engagement!
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Our February Director’s Update hit inboxes last week. In case you missed it, you can view it here: https://conta.cc/4k80PUO
If you are not on our email list, click the button at the top of the update to join!


Our Regional Career Coaches visited Tri-High this week as Jr./Sr. participated in Career Discovery meetings featuring 14 industry partners. Career Coach Mrs. Fredenburg organized this event to meet the Career Coaching Framework standards & increase student opportunities!




Over the past two days, we’ve welcomed ECI educators from all grade levels to our Forge Your Future Educator Experience to clearly understand the importance of aligning students’ strengths and interests with career exploration. We’re looking forward to welcoming their students!





February is Career and Technical Education Month!
At ECESC, we empower students through Career Boost youth apprenticeships, Forge Your Future career exploration experiences, rural collaboratives, and collaboration with career centers throughout our region.
Let’s celebrate the power of CTE in shaping the future workforce! #CTEMonth


Leading in the case conference process and understanding IEP development are vital to providing special education services that are aligned with students' needs. ECESC is proudly offering PAR training on March 4. Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fue8wxt


Last week, Taylor and Lindsey spent the day with teachers at Alexandria-Monroe Jr/Sr High School, diving into the world of RIASEC. Identifying students' strengths and interests helps them think about their futures and heightens engagement!



