Earlier this week, members of our team joined Ascend Indiana, state leaders, including Indiana’s Assistant Secretary of Education, Paul Ketchum, and educators from across the state at the Student-Led Business Exchange. This event highlighted the many ways students can engage in work-based learning within their own schools, guided by the expertise of local businesses. With Student-Led Businesses, the possibilities are endless! Learn more about student-led businesses here: https://ascendindiana.com/student-led-businesses/
@AscendIndiana #workbasedlearning #StudentLedBusiness #SLBexchange
@AscendIndiana #workbasedlearning #StudentLedBusiness #SLBexchange

To bring professional learning opportunities closer to districts in the southern part of our region, we are offering several sessions at Shelbyville Central’s district administration building, including our MTSS Series focused on behavior, English language arts, & math, and two AI sessions.
Learn More: MTSS Series: https://shorturl.at/F29nX
Learn More: AI AM Session: https://shorturl.at/lhmqB AI PM Session: https://shorturl.at/LSeoH
Learn More: MTSS Series: https://shorturl.at/F29nX
Learn More: AI AM Session: https://shorturl.at/lhmqB AI PM Session: https://shorturl.at/LSeoH


We're bringing the universe directly to students! Today, 17 educators spent the day with Dave Sell learning how to use our Digitalis Portable Planetarium units. From caring for and operating the equipment to exploring resources that enhance the experience, participants gained the knowledge they need to bring immersive astronomy learning directly to their students. Now, students across our region can explore the night sky without leaving school!


Professional learning designed to support every member of the school team! Today, several of our team members provided professional learning for both certified and classified staff in Fayette County Schools. Sarah led a session on adolescent literacy, Lindsey’s group explored how to understand and use generative AI, and Lora shared practical verbal de-escalation techniques.
We appreciate the opportunity to bring relevant, practical learning directly to our member districts and support educators and school staff. Thank you, Fayette County Schools, for welcoming our team!
We appreciate the opportunity to bring relevant, practical learning directly to our member districts and support educators and school staff. Thank you, Fayette County Schools, for welcoming our team!



Bring the wonders of space directly to your students with our Portable Planetarium. This immersive learning experience brings the universe to life right at your school.
https://www.ecesc.k12.in.us/o/ecesc/page/star-lab-portable-planetarium
https://www.ecesc.k12.in.us/o/ecesc/page/star-lab-portable-planetarium

A Career Coach is needed in the Shelbyville area to work directly with students in grades 6–12, helping them explore careers, build workplace skills, and connect their interests and strengths to future opportunities. If you’re passionate about working with young people and helping students prepare for what comes next, apply today!
https://www.indeed.com/job/career-coach-d2dc17ec8ef0714f
https://www.indeed.com/job/career-coach-d2dc17ec8ef0714f

INCAP Connectors & Industry Talent Association Leads met on Friday to share updates, strengthen communication, and collaborate on best practices. The INCAP team is creating new opportunities for Indiana high schoolers, helping prepare them and our state for a stronger future. Questions about INCAP? Our Paula Fiscus can help!

Bring innovative, hands-on learning into your classroom with our STEM rentals!
From engaging equipment to interactive experiences, our rentals give you new ways to spark curiosity & bring STEM learning to life. Explore our offerings: https://shorturl.at/4EOG8
From engaging equipment to interactive experiences, our rentals give you new ways to spark curiosity & bring STEM learning to life. Explore our offerings: https://shorturl.at/4EOG8

Today’s Leadership Luncheon provided an opportunity for meaningful conversation around special education funding and leadership. Thank you, Frenalytics, for facilitating the discussion and bringing leaders together to share perspectives and explore solutions.

Bring career-connected learning directly to your school with our revamped Forge Your Future offerings! Our mobile trailers and customizable pop-up experiences make it easy to give students hands-on opportunities to explore careers, discover their interests, and connect learning to their futures at your school or event! https://shorturl.at/Ytq7o

Today was a day full of career-connected learning! We hosted our career coaches, work-based learning coordinators, counselors, and administrators for multiple workshops related to improving students' future readiness.
Meanwhile, Taylor delivered a RIASEC workshop for staff at Frankton-Lapel Community Schools.
On-site at Sunnyside or on the road at your district, our team is ready to serve you!
Meanwhile, Taylor delivered a RIASEC workshop for staff at Frankton-Lapel Community Schools.
On-site at Sunnyside or on the road at your district, our team is ready to serve you!




Join us for an Introduction to the 6 Types of Working Genius, designed for leadership teams of 3+. Discover your team’s natural strengths, identify potential gaps, reduce frustration, and work together with greater clarity and alignment! Register: https://shorturl.at/6rb0R

Happy National IT Professionals Day to the EDTECH professionals working in K-12 schools across our region. Your expertise and behind-the-scenes work help create reliable, secure, and innovative environments for students/staff! We’re proud to support your work through our Monthly Tech Collaborative, which gives you a space to connect & collaborate.
Thank you for all you do to support your schools, staff, and students!
Thank you for all you do to support your schools, staff, and students!

Registration Ends Friday - Don’t miss it!
Join us for a four-week hybrid course designed to help educators and admin build knowledge & confidence to apply AI meaningfully and responsibly in their work. The cohort combines flexible asynchronous learning with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and put learning into action through two virtual sessions and one in-person working session. https://shorturl.at/Q7QwB
Join us for a four-week hybrid course designed to help educators and admin build knowledge & confidence to apply AI meaningfully and responsibly in their work. The cohort combines flexible asynchronous learning with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and put learning into action through two virtual sessions and one in-person working session. https://shorturl.at/Q7QwB

Reminder: We have one more virtual Affinity Group opportunity happening this month. Sign on and connect with others in your role. There’s power in numbers!
Preschool: TOMORROW, Sept. 15 - https://shorturl.at/8C2oc
Preschool: TOMORROW, Sept. 15 - https://shorturl.at/8C2oc

Today, we celebrate an East Central Indiana legend, Marvin Kuhn, our dedicated planetarium presenter!
Marvin retired in 2011 after 43 years as a science educator, but his passion for astronomy and inspiring students never stopped. Since ECESC acquired its first portable planetarium in 1988, Marvin has helped tens of thousands of students across our region explore the wonders of the universe.
He continues to bring immersive planetarium experiences directly to our schools today.
Thank you, Marvin, for decades of service to the students and educators of East Central Indiana!
Marvin retired in 2011 after 43 years as a science educator, but his passion for astronomy and inspiring students never stopped. Since ECESC acquired its first portable planetarium in 1988, Marvin has helped tens of thousands of students across our region explore the wonders of the universe.
He continues to bring immersive planetarium experiences directly to our schools today.
Thank you, Marvin, for decades of service to the students and educators of East Central Indiana!

Have you heard about the Student Data Privacy Alliance? This statewide partnership simplifies and standardizes the process for creating agreements between school districts and vendors. This alliance aims to save districts time and money and enhance student data protection. This valuable resource is free for all ESC members! Learn more: https://shorturl.at/AZVxO

Today, we join our schools and communities in commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
As educators, we carry an important responsibility to help students understand the events that have shaped our nation, while ensuring the lessons of courage, service, compassion, and unity continue to be passed from one generation to the next.
We remember those whose lives were lost, honor the heroes who responded, and recognize all who continue to serve and strengthen our communities.
As educators, we carry an important responsibility to help students understand the events that have shaped our nation, while ensuring the lessons of courage, service, compassion, and unity continue to be passed from one generation to the next.
We remember those whose lives were lost, honor the heroes who responded, and recognize all who continue to serve and strengthen our communities.

We had a great time kicking off the first of four Portable Planetarium trainings!
Educators from across our region learned how to confidently use the planetarium equipment while also benefiting from the wealth of knowledge and experience Dave Sell brings to the training.
One training down, three more to go this semester! We’re excited to see educators put these tools to work creating engaging learning experiences for students across our region.
Educators from across our region learned how to confidently use the planetarium equipment while also benefiting from the wealth of knowledge and experience Dave Sell brings to the training.
One training down, three more to go this semester! We’re excited to see educators put these tools to work creating engaging learning experiences for students across our region.



Understanding the “why” behind student behavior can change how educators respond. Our Building Resilient Students and Schools Training connects brain science with practical strategies to help educators address the impact of trauma and stress through an MTSS framework.
Practical strategies for every tier
Members: $150 or member credit | Non-Members: $200
Learn more and register: https://shorturl.at/Xq7RU
Practical strategies for every tier
Members: $150 or member credit | Non-Members: $200
Learn more and register: https://shorturl.at/Xq7RU

