Join us for a one-day Find Your Grind workshop designed to equip middle and high school educators with skills to effectively implement the Find Your Grind Curriculum. Participants will learn about FYG's innovative lifestyle-first approach to career planning and explore best practice integration by engaging in interactive activities, discussions, and practical exercises to bring the curriculum to life. Learn more: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6nf8nce https://shorturl.at/S7Qin
The Rising 30 program, presented by Purdue University, continues Conexus Indiana's commitment to strengthening and promoting Indiana's vital manufacturing and logistics ecosystem. These honorees represent exceptional talent under the age of 30 who are already reshaping Indiana's largest industry sector and will lead it into the next era of innovation. GREAT example of Career Boost at work!
Are you registered for the PIVOT Summer of Learning Conference? Our own Paula Fiscus. will be there, presenting strategies for secondary educators centered on using AI to teach student writing. Register here: https://www.pivotconference.org/
Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice secures the freedoms we enjoy each day, and we extend our deepest gratitude to the families of the fallen and to all who have served.
Have you wondered what’s going on at Sunnyside? ECESC is inviting members of the community and local businesses to register for a tour of our Forge Your Future experience scheduled for June 6. Want us to to hold a spot for you? https://shorturl.at/4EPAB
The 2025 PIVOT Summer of Learning Conference will be held on June 4. ECESC’s Dr. Lora Wilson will be there hosting a session on trauma-informed relationship building. Plan to attend her session. Register here: https://www.pivotconference.org/
We recently wrapped up Season 2 of our Forge Your Future Podcast. In this special recap episode, listen as Pat and Lindsey reflect on Season 2 AND reveal the theme for Season 3.
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/My8VF
YouTube: https://shorturl.at/CSbQS
The IU East School of Ed. is accepting new students for the 2025-2026 Tomorrow’s Teachers Today (T3). T3 students earn up to 12 credits for the four courses IU East offers within the NLPS pathway, counting directly toward a BS in Elem or Secondary Ed.
Please contact jwilde@iu.edu or tyklein@iu.edu for more information. Classes begin August 25.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Training prepares school staff to prevent and de-escalate medium to high-risk behavior using both restrictive and non-restrictive methods. ECESC is proud to offer this training in July! This session is good for both initial certification and renewal. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/n8xdcx4
Are you registered for the PIVOT Summer of Learning Conference? Our own Lindsey and Taylor will be there, presenting information about our Forge Your Future initiatives! Register here: https://www.pivotconference.org/
Our May Director’s Update hit inboxes this week. In case you missed it, you can view it here: https://conta.cc/3FdeJVV
If you are not on our email list, click the button at the top of the update to join!
ECESC thanks Brown and Brown, our 2025 Annual Meeting Event Sponsor. We partner with Brown & Brown through the ECI School Trust and appreciate their commitment to providing cost savings and exceptional school support. Learn more about Brown and Brown: https://shorturl.at/FQYEO
Are you going to Joy Jam?
Get ready for two unforgettable days packed with learning, laughter, and connection — all designed for educators. Whether you're recharging for the next school year or seeking new inspiration, Joy Jam 2025 promises to leave you energized and uplifted.
Let's make professional learning joyful again. We can't wait to see you there!
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Our Forge Your Future Team participated in Wes-Del’s STEM day today. They hosted two tables, one with mechanical Legos and one with Learning Time VR headsets, engaging nearly 70 4th graders. This is engagement!
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training prepares school staff to prevent and de-escalate high-risk behavior. ECESC is proud to offer this training in July! This session is good for both initial certification and renewal. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/n8xdcx4
Each year, ECESC holds our annual Governing Board meeting to review the impact of our work and plan for the upcoming school year. This convening ensures the voice of every member district is heard! This year’s event, scheduled for June 11, is sponsored by Brown and Brown!
Superintendents, are you registered? The link was emailed to you!
Important Announcement: ECESC was recently featured in a national article that highlighted organizations and institutions that are working to expand middle school career-connected learning for students from all backgrounds. Give it a read! https://shorturl.at/h9MfG
Join us for a one-day Find Your Grind workshop designed to equip middle and high school educators with skills to effectively implement the Find Your Grind Curriculum. Participants will learn about FYG's innovative lifestyle-first approach to career planning and explore best practices for integration by engaging in interactive activities, discussions, and practical exercises to bring the curriculum to life. Learn more: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6nf8nce
Happy birthday to Sarah Heppner, one of our ECESC Training Support Specialists. Sarah collaboratively oversees Literacy Cadre Support for many of our participating schools, and these schools are showing great gains. Happy birthday, Sarah!
As #TeacherAppreciationWeek continues, we want to share how ECESC is turning APPRECIATION into ACTION by pursuing funding opportunities. Be it through grants, cooperative purchasing, or free opportunities for educators and support staff, we are working for you!
