East Central Educational Service Center

Episode 5 of our Forge Your Future Podcast is now available! In this episode, Greensburg Community Schools Superintendent Tom Hunter & Curriculum Director Tammy Williams share about the many opportunities available to students in their district, including how their partnership with our service center helps to provide access to these amazing opportunities! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DRuxM20syKvnMHPOmuEJT?si=YDMCViEbRJqOxytKG6JugA or Youtube: https://youtu.be/tceSHyBBo9c?si=SrVL3vNW6t4gWtPq

We wish the amazing educators and support staff in our member districts a wonderful holiday weekend. We are thankful for you!

Why do students remember everything on TV but forget what you say? Daniel Willingham will reveal the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in creating lasting learning experiences. Quick strategies for implementation! Register: https://shorturl.at/o1cpl

Episode 4 of our Forge Your Future Podcast is now available! In this episode, Randolph Central Superintendent Rolland Abraham shares the impact of dual credit, P-Tech, CTE, RAZ-32, and industry certification opportunities on the school redesign process and how these programs benefit the students, school, and community. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7LC0YfQiThKRkvf8u3jEWj?si=j9rxlvYvS0--3CDNNsp8yg or Youtube: https://youtu.be/eULCghFW8EI?si=JLnlTNuVMp3oLJoC https://x.com/randolphcentral

Attention PreK - Become a mental health ally and learn the principles of mental health, such as standard terms, definitions, and warning signs, to best support and promote mental health and wellness among your team and families. Register here: https://shorturl.at/qLcAt

We are shouting congratulations to the Principals and Assistant Principal of the Year from IASP’s District 6. We are proud to support them in their work! Find the full list of honorees here: https://iasp.org/2024/06/10/2024-district-principals-assistant-principals-of-the-year/

We celebrated and wrapped up National Apprenticeship Week at ECESC yesterday by hosting educators and industry partners for a Lunch and Learn. Speakers shared the importance and benefits of paying it forward with Youth Apprenticeships!

Area preschool teachers and directors are visiting Sunnyside today, growing professionally with Spark Learning Lab. This session focused on how to use narration to promote prosocial behaviors.

Yesterday, we hosted an incredible Forge Your Future Educator Experience session. It's a pleasure to introduce educators to this career education opportunity for their students. Interested in learning more? Visit our website! https://www.ecesc.k12.in.us/page/forge-your-future

Today is Substitute Educators Day. Thank you to all area substitute teachers for your service in our schools. Your efforts to keep students engaged and learning are recognized and appreciated!

Our November Director’s Update hit inboxes this week. In case you missed it, you can view it here: https://conta.cc/3CEUZco. If you are not on our email list, click the button at the top of the update to join!

Today, we celebrate the heart of our schools—our Education Support Professionals. Your dedication keeps schools running smoothly. Thank you for all you do to support students and staff!

Episode 3 of our Forge Your Future Podcast is now available! In this episode, Dr. Matthew Hicks, superintendent of @Northeastern Wayne Schools, shares the importance of creating an environment where every member is inspired to grow. Listen as he highlights how his district’s work with ECESC is helping his schools reach their goals and the radical growth that is occurring. Listen here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AI9o6YRnp0pRLRrHNuehv Youtube: https://youtu.be/c4CA7FX-Iu4?si=i8qFISuH953L_63V

This is National Apprenticeship Week! East Central Indiana schools understand the importance of offering work-based learning opportunities to their students and the positive impact they have on the student, school, and community!

Need some weekend listening? We recommend checking out our NEW Forge Your Future Podcast! These conversations lift up the great work happening in East Central Indiana schools. https://shorturl.at/JddP3

Attn: PreK Teachers/Directors Become a mental health ally and learn the principles of mental health, such as standard terms/definitions & warning signs to best support and promote mental health and wellness among your team and families. Register here: https://shorturl.at/cntnJ

ECESC and Dr. Charity Flores hosted teams of educators to begin the planning process for identifying new curricular materials. District groups developed feedback structures to aid in selecting the best-fit curriculum. Teams will meet in Dec. & Jan. to plan for implementation.

Join us for this full-day interactive professional learning session focused on helping teachers increase reading/writing opportunities across the subjects. Participants will collaborate/share/try highlighted strategies. Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5preqwg

Episode 2 of our Forge Your Future Podcast is now available on Spotify & YouTube. Aaron Black, former superintendent of Randolph Eastern School Corporation, shares how individualizing the learning experience benefits “All Kids, All the Time.” During this episode, Mr. Black reflects on adjusting the typical school structure to provide career-connect experiences that benefit students and their community! https://shorturl.at/JddP3

Attn Pre-K Teachers - “Using Narration to Identify & Promote Prosocial Behavior” will be held 11. 22. Employ narration of behavior as a proactive and preventative or responsive strategy to reduce behaviors that challenge us in the learning environment. https://shorturl.at/rFgOM