Yesterday, Cindy McKinney (Region 8 Service Center) and our own Paula Fiscus presented at the Early College Summit, sharing strategies for managing high-quality Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences and highlighting the impact of the WBL Alliance, a statewide network that supports and connects WBL coordinators across Indiana.
Their session showcased the power of collaboration to expand career-connected learning opportunities and strengthen student pathways to future success.
Their session showcased the power of collaboration to expand career-connected learning opportunities and strengthen student pathways to future success.
Up next in our Annual Governing Board Meeting sponsor recognition is Church Church Hittle + Antrim (CCHA Law). We thank them for agreeing to serve as a 2026 Table Sponsor.
CCHA Law is a full-service law firm with a nationally recognized education law practice. The firm serves K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and educational organizations, providing legal guidance, training, and resources to help schools navigate complex issues while supporting students, educators, and communities.
Thank you, CCHA Law, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://www.cchalaw.com/
CCHA Law is a full-service law firm with a nationally recognized education law practice. The firm serves K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and educational organizations, providing legal guidance, training, and resources to help schools navigate complex issues while supporting students, educators, and communities.
Thank you, CCHA Law, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://www.cchalaw.com/
Yesterday, Amber, Pat, and Kelly Taylor from CIESC represented the ECPA and shared the benefits of cooperative contracts at the MAZI Boot Camp conference. Cooperative contracts allow districts to save both time and resources, keeping more dollars focused on supporting students!
Our Annual Governing Board Meeting is a week away, and we’re celebrating the partners who have committed to sponsoring this year's convening! Thank you, Pathful, for agreeing to serve as a 2026 Table Sponsor.
Pathful provides a comprehensive college- and career-readiness platform that helps schools support career exploration, work-based learning, and graduation-pathway requirements. Through Jobready360 and Pathful CRD, districts can streamline WBL tracking, diploma seal management, and career-connected learning while providing students with engaging, real-world learning experiences.
Thank you, Pathful, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://pathful.com/
Pathful provides a comprehensive college- and career-readiness platform that helps schools support career exploration, work-based learning, and graduation-pathway requirements. Through Jobready360 and Pathful CRD, districts can streamline WBL tracking, diploma seal management, and career-connected learning while providing students with engaging, real-world learning experiences.
Thank you, Pathful, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://pathful.com/
Today, Lindsey presented information about our Developing Dynamic Teams program at SIEC, introducing participants from member schools to the Six Types of Working Genius model. We’re proud to have Lindsey helping educational leaders strengthen their teams and leadership capacity!
Our Annual Governing Board Meeting is just a week away, and we’re celebrating the partners who have committed to sponsoring this year's convening! Thank you, Brown & Brown, for agreeing to serve as a 2026 Table Sponsor.
Brown & Brown brings insurance, risk management, and employee benefits expertise together to help organizations navigate risk with confidence and clarity. For schools, Brown & Brown develops customized benefits solutions that support employee well-being while aligning with district budget goals, helping maximize value without compromising quality.
Thank you, Brown & Brown, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://www.bbrown.com/
Brown & Brown brings insurance, risk management, and employee benefits expertise together to help organizations navigate risk with confidence and clarity. For schools, Brown & Brown develops customized benefits solutions that support employee well-being while aligning with district budget goals, helping maximize value without compromising quality.
Thank you, Brown & Brown, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://www.bbrown.com/
Join us for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Training and gain the skills needed to prevent, de-escalate, and safely respond to challenging behaviors. This full-day training helps ensure your building is prepared and compliant with HEA 1285. https://shorturl.at/Nn71f
Our Annual Governing Board Meeting is just a week away, and we’re celebrating the partners who have committed to sponsoring this year's convening! Thank you, MAZI Education, for agreeing to serve as a 2026 Table sponsor.
MAZI Education supports schools and organizations with all things school finance. Through consulting, training, and staffing support, MAZI helps educational leaders navigate complex financial challenges while maximizing resources to support students and schools.
Thank you, MAZI Education, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://mazieducation.com/
MAZI Education supports schools and organizations with all things school finance. Through consulting, training, and staffing support, MAZI helps educational leaders navigate complex financial challenges while maximizing resources to support students and schools.
Thank you, MAZI Education, for your support of ECESC and the school districts we serve. Learn more here: https://mazieducation.com/
Preschool Educators - Join us for this virtual Preschool Curriculum Fair from 1-3:00 pm on June 17. Learn more and register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/t4v2fg2
Our Annual Governing Board Meeting is a week away, and we’re celebrating our partners who have committed to sponsoring this year's convening! Thank you, Business Furniture, for agreeing to serve as a 2026 Table Sponsor.
Business Furniture is made up of a group of passionate problem-solvers redefining how learning happens through the power of space by designing environments that support both educator energy and student growth. They believe space isn't just where learning happens; it's how learning happens. Learn more about Business Furniture Edu here: https://businessfurniture.net/
Hats off to the Class of 2026!
Congratulations to the graduates across East Central Indiana as you celebrate this exciting milestone and prepare for your next adventure. Your future is bright!
Congratulations to the graduates across East Central Indiana as you celebrate this exciting milestone and prepare for your next adventure. Your future is bright!
Our Annual Governing Board Meeting is less than a month away, and we’re celebrating our partners who have committed to sponsoring this year's convening! Thank you, Garmann Miller, for agreeing to serve as a 2026 Annual Meeting Event Sponsor.
Garmann Miller is a multi-service design and planning solutions firm for architecture and engineering needs. We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Garmann Miller here: https://creategm.com/
Garmann Miller is a multi-service design and planning solutions firm for architecture and engineering needs. We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Garmann Miller here: https://creategm.com/
Our Annual Governing Board Meeting is less than a month away, and we’re celebrating our partners who have committed to sponsoring this year's convening! Thank you, Citizens Bank, for agreeing to serve as a 2026 Annual Meeting Event Sponsor.
Since 1931, Citizens Bank has been part of our community, helping families buy homes, save, invest, and put their kids through college!
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Citizens Bank here: https://www.mycsbin.com/
Since 1931, Citizens Bank has been part of our community, helping families buy homes, save, invest, and put their kids through college!
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Citizens Bank here: https://www.mycsbin.com/
Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice helped secure the freedoms we enjoy each day.
We also extend our gratitude to the many East Central Indiana educators who have and continue to serve.
We also extend our gratitude to the many East Central Indiana educators who have and continue to serve.
Meet Sarah Heppner!
Sarah Heppner serves as ECESC’s Training Support Specialist for the Literacy Cadre, helping ensure students receive the foundational literacy skills needed for lifelong success. With 39 years in education, Sarah brings extensive experience as a teacher, instructional coach, high-ability coordinator, and Title I coordinator. Her work focuses on supporting elementary reading coaches and strengthening literacy instruction to improve outcomes for young learners.
Sarah supports districts in:
• Science of Reading Support
• Elementary Reading Coach Development
• Foundational Literacy Instruction
• Literacy-Focused Professional Learning
• Reading Intervention & Support Strategies
• Student-Centered Literacy Systems
Sarah Heppner serves as ECESC’s Training Support Specialist for the Literacy Cadre, helping ensure students receive the foundational literacy skills needed for lifelong success. With 39 years in education, Sarah brings extensive experience as a teacher, instructional coach, high-ability coordinator, and Title I coordinator. Her work focuses on supporting elementary reading coaches and strengthening literacy instruction to improve outcomes for young learners.
Sarah supports districts in:
• Science of Reading Support
• Elementary Reading Coach Development
• Foundational Literacy Instruction
• Literacy-Focused Professional Learning
• Reading Intervention & Support Strategies
• Student-Centered Literacy Systems
Last week, we wrapped up our MTSS series with Days 2 & 3, which focused on planning for instructional precision in both English Language Arts and math.
District teams are already looking ahead and building strong strategies to support student success in the 2026–27 school year.
District teams are already looking ahead and building strong strategies to support student success in the 2026–27 school year.
Today, Daleville 6th-grade students participated in our Forge Your Future Student Experience, engaging in hands-on, career-connected learning activities to explore interests, strengths, and future pathways.
We were excited to welcome members of the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County staff, who visited to see this innovative learning experience in action and to learn about its impact on students across our region.
We were excited to welcome members of the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County staff, who visited to see this innovative learning experience in action and to learn about its impact on students across our region.
Meet Lori Ward!
Lori Ward serves as ECESC’s Training Support Specialist for the Literacy Cadre, supporting literacy coaches and educators in implementing the Science of Reading. With 29 years in education, Lori brings extensive experience as a teacher, literacy coach, and reading interventionist, along with deep expertise as a K–3 literacy specialist. Her work helps schools strengthen foundational literacy instruction and support student reading success at the earliest levels.
Lori supports districts in:
• Science of Reading Implementation
• Literacy Coach Support
• K–3 Literacy Instruction
• Reading Intervention Strategies
• Early Literacy Professional Learning
• Foundational Reading Skill Development
Lori Ward serves as ECESC’s Training Support Specialist for the Literacy Cadre, supporting literacy coaches and educators in implementing the Science of Reading. With 29 years in education, Lori brings extensive experience as a teacher, literacy coach, and reading interventionist, along with deep expertise as a K–3 literacy specialist. Her work helps schools strengthen foundational literacy instruction and support student reading success at the earliest levels.
Lori supports districts in:
• Science of Reading Implementation
• Literacy Coach Support
• K–3 Literacy Instruction
• Reading Intervention Strategies
• Early Literacy Professional Learning
• Foundational Reading Skill Development
Reminder: Our May STEM Affinity Group will meet virtually on May 26. Register here: https://shorturl.at/CTBTv
Meet Ashley Mann!
Ashley serves as an ECESC Regional Career Coach and Mobile Experience Lead, supporting career awareness initiatives and creating engaging student experiences both on and off-site. With 15 years of experience in informal and experiential education, Ashley brings a unique background in museum education and public media, helping learners connect with hands-on, meaningful learning opportunities. Her expertise in engaging audiences of all ages helps make career-connected learning accessible, interactive, and impactful.
Ashley supports districts in:
• Mobile & Off-Site Student Experiences
• Experiential Learning Opportunities
• Hands-On Learning Design
• Career-Connected Learning Support
• Technology Rentals
Ashley serves as an ECESC Regional Career Coach and Mobile Experience Lead, supporting career awareness initiatives and creating engaging student experiences both on and off-site. With 15 years of experience in informal and experiential education, Ashley brings a unique background in museum education and public media, helping learners connect with hands-on, meaningful learning opportunities. Her expertise in engaging audiences of all ages helps make career-connected learning accessible, interactive, and impactful.
Ashley supports districts in:
• Mobile & Off-Site Student Experiences
• Experiential Learning Opportunities
• Hands-On Learning Design
• Career-Connected Learning Support
• Technology Rentals
