East Central Educational Service Center

Verbal Intervention Training prepares staff to respond to & prevent low-risk crisis behavior w/non-restrictive intervention. Participants learn verbal interventions that effectively de-escalate challenging behavior. Register here for our 8/27 event! https://shorturl.at/UFMzb

Our team had a great day helping the Flat Rock-Hawcreek Jets reach new heights with MagicSchool AI! There was no shortage of "aha!" moments as educators explored ways AI can streamline planning, personalize learning, and free up more time for what matters most - students!

This just in…
ECPA will host a webinar on August 13 at 10 am to share how Indigo’s marketplace platform can deliver BIG SAVINGS for districts. Register today!
https://ciesc-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/0dMDYYL9Q9SGzORg94Fo5g#/registration

Are you ready to strengthen your students' Career Literacy skills? Join us for a FREE, two-day, in-person training presented by The DeBruce Foundation and gain hands-on experience with resources aligned to IN's PCC & Employability Skills Standards and Career Coaching Framework.

Ideal for Career Coaches, Counselors, CTE & PCC Teachers
Dates: August 18-19
Register today: https://debruce.org/event/indiana-agilities-coach-training-august-18-19/

Attention Technology Leaders!
Mark your calendar for 8/20 for our Technology Leaders Monthly Collaborative, sponsored by Managed Methods. Make connections, share insights, and build capacity! Those interested should contact Ben Burris at bburris@eastcentralesc.com.

It's #INInternDay!

Today we're celebrating the talented interns who help move our work forward. Alongside the Indiana Institute for Workforce Excellence and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, we're recognizing the dedication, creativity, and passion our interns bring to ECESC.

Thank you, Emily Lightfield (IU East, 2026-27) and Ava Gillock (New Castle HS) & Makaela Buchanan (IU East), our 2025-26 interns. We appreciate you!

Join us in wishing our Associate RIASEC Coordinator, Laura Hamm, a Happy Work Anniversary!

Thank you, Laura, for your passion for expanding career-connected learning opportunities for students. Through your leadership, schools are helping students explore their interests and prepare for their future!

Congrats! We’re proud to have you on our team!

Join our Fall MTSS Series to gain practical strategies for implementing a strengths-based MTSS framework that supports academic and behavioral success.
Perfect for K–12 educators, administrators, and district teams.

Register: https://shorturl.at/4a9cH

Join our Fall MTSS Professional Learning Series to gain practical strategies for implementing a strengths-based MTSS framework that supports academic and behavioral success. Learn how to leverage data, strategic scheduling, and targeted interventions to improve outcomes for every learner.

Perfect for K–12 educators, administrators, and district teams.

Register: https://shorturl.at/4a9cH

Strengthen safety in your school with Crisis Prevention Training.
Learn strategies to prevent and de-escalate challenging behaviors while meeting certification/renewal requirements.

Two fall sessions available:
7/29: https://shorturl.at/Oyy04
8/12: https://shorturl.at/OChZL

The Forge Your Future Mobile Experience got a facelift this summer! Thanks to a generous RAPID grant from the Ball Brothers Foundation, vibrant and meaningful RIASEC content is now permanently displayed. Contact Ashley Mann amann@eastcentralesc.com to schedule a mobile visit!

Happy Work Anniversary, Taylor! Thank you for your dedication to expanding career-connected learning opportunities for students across ECI. Through your leadership, students are building the skills they need for success beyond the classroom. Thank you for the impact you make!

Happy Work Anniversary to our Secondary Instructional Specialist, Paula Fiscus! Paula, we thank you for your dedication to supporting educators and creating meaningful learning opportunities for ECI students.

Congratulations, and thank you for all you do!

Today's Technology Collaborative featured great conversations about school security and district operations with technology leaders from across the region. Thank you to Lance Brand and Brian Degen for an excellent presentation on Abnormal AI and the future of email security, and to Jon Cross and Van Ausdall & Farrar, Inc. for providing lunch and sharing valuable insights with the group.

Special thank you to New Castle CSC, for offering their facilities when Sunnyside became unavailable. We appreciate everyone's partnership in making the day a success!

What an incredible two days at Joy Jam, connecting w/educators at our exhibitor booth and during sessions where several of our team members delivered presentations designed to inspire, equip, and support schools. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of this amazing event! Thank you, Eastern Hancock Schools!

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Professional Learning Member Districts of the Year:
🥇 South Madison CSC
🥈 New Castle CSC
🥉 Fayette County SC
Thank you for your commitment to educator growth. We look forward to partnering staff from all of our member districts in 2026–27!

During our Annual Meeting, we recognized districts for their engagement during the 25-26 school year. Fayette County, Greensburg, Monroe Central, and Delcom were recognized for their engagement in Cooperative Purchasing. Looking for opportunities to save in 26-27. Contact us!

We have some talented East Central Indiana students.
Last month, during our Annual Meeting, Maci Goodpaster, a junior at Wapahani HS, provided morning entertainment for our attendees. What a voice!

Thank you, Maci and Liberty Perry Schols, for sharing your talent with us!