East Central Educational Service Center

Join us for a full-day Magic School AI Regional training on Sept. 11! Ignite your team’s AI journey -- send a group to this regional event, where they’ll explore targeted MagicSchool topics. Discounted registration is available for members! Register: https://shorturl.at/KtidL

HBD to our Instructional Program Coordinator, Lora Wilson! In addition to organizing many of our PD opportunities impacting instructional practices across our area, she has been vital to launching our Building Resilient Students and Schools program. We appreciate you, Lora!

-Attention Community Partners-
Sponsorship opportunities are available for Forge Your Future! Get your branding in front of thousands of students/educators, and help us showcase the careers students can aspire to in ECI! Thanks to our inaugural sponsors, Primex Plastics, Reid Health, and Sugar Creek!
https://youtu.be/-5py0h8583Y

Did you know ECESC is offering Consulting and Support Packages for the 2025-26 SY? Consider taking advantage of Literacy Support (K-3; 4-8), AI Implementation, Student Behavior Coaching, and Support, and more!

https://www.ecesc.k12.in.us/o/ecesc/page/educator-experiences-page

CPI training prepares staff to prevent and de-escalate medium to high-risk behavior using both restrictive and non-restrictive methods. This training is good for both initial certification and renewal.

Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/e68mfvu

ECESC offers year-long support for new and beginning teachers, led by our team of experienced and successful educators. This support package consists of two in-person sessions, short asynchronous learning opportunities, a monthly Zoom meeting. Let us help you ensure the success of those new to the profession! Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/qQeMd

We are excited to announce that Amber Lear has joined the ECESC team as our new Member Engagement Specialist. In this role, Amber will support schools by helping them maximize their service center membership with a focus on cooperative purchasing and procurement.
Join us in welcoming Amber!

Join us for an ILEARN Checkpoint workshop where you will be guided through effectively analyzing data, making data-driven decisions, using AI to create practice questions, identifying Tier 2 instructional needs, and collaborating on best practices.
https://shorturl.at/HE9Wj

Our August Director’s Update hit inboxes on Monday. If you missed it, you can view it here: https://conta.cc/4lxsQob


If you are not on our email list, click the button at the top of the update to join!

Indiana is on a pathway to increasing literacy success. One area of focus is teacher knowledge and application. Join us on 9/24 as Melissa Gill shares 5205 Praxis tips & strategies during our FREE ESCI event. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/k3mvte4

Upcoming Affinity Group Info
Consider joining one of our upcoming Affinity Groups on Sept. 9 to share ideas & make connections.

Counselors, 9-10:00 am
Register: https://shorturl.at/DuaZ0

Media Specialists, 10-11:00 am
Register: https://shorturl.at/IyVsw

We are excited to share that one of our districts has an Indiana Teacher of the Year finalist! Congratulations, Kasey Brubaker, Union County College Corner Joint School District. We are proud to support you in your work!

Details can be found here: https://shorturl.at/ncY2c

Join us 9/22 for a day of learning about Special Ed Law (IDEA, ADA, Section 504), Compliance, Systemic Frameworks, and Student Achievement Frameworks. This workshop will be led by Mark Booth CEO/Founder of GSEA. Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zw69spp

As National Truancy Month continues, we want to highlight the importance of providing mentors for at-risk students, especially those who are homeless. Mentors are critical in connecting with families to ensure that supports are provided that promote student success. Both school staff and members of community partner organizations make great mentors. Identify mentors for your students in need today!

Did you know we offer Coaching, Consulting, & Support Packages? Consider taking advantage of Literacy Support (K-3; 4-8), AI Implementation, Student Behavior Coaching, and Support, and more!
View details here: https://www.ecesc.k12.in.us/o/ecesc/page/educator-experiences-page

The College Board will host an AP Roundtable at Sunnyside on Sept. 23. This event brings together curriculum leaders, educators, counselors, and administrators from across central IN for a day of insightful discussions and networking. Learn more/register https://shorturl.at/3TPq5

The Education Service Centers of Indiana are welcoming all school nurses and health aides to join us for a virtual fall meet-up. See the agenda and register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ta8z38y

Be ready to effectively use your 1st round of ILEARN data. Join us for an ILEARN Checkpoint workshop where you will be guided through analyzing data, making data-driven decisions, and using AI to create practice questions, determining Tier 2 instruction. https://shorturl.at/HE9Wj

ECESC offers year-long support for new and beginning teachers, led by our team of experienced and successful educators. This support package consists of two in-person sessions, short asynchronous learning opportunities, and a monthly Zoom meeting. Let us help you ensure the success of those new to the profession! Learn more here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bhc9udq

Many of our member districts have signed on for our Building Resilient Students and Schools program, which aims to develop a common understanding of the impact that childhood trauma can have on students in the classroom. It prepares schools to implement research-based practices in planning behavior supports across all tiers, with the assistance of a trainer, to maximize student engagement and learning opportunities.

“This was a needed refresher. It was extremely meaningful and appropriate for meeting the emotional needs of our students.”
~Blue River Valley Educator

Learn More Here: https://shorturl.at/D9qMA