
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!


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.



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


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


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.



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


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


Did you know that productive internships provide students with meaningful project work? Businesses that accept interns can accomplish this by creating thoughtful job descriptions for their participants, ensuring their experience is rooted in the organization's real work.


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


🇺🇸 Today, we honor our veterans! 🇺🇸
At ECESC, we are grateful for the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our country’s veterans. Their service has helped protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. Thank you to all within our ECESC community and beyond who have served!


ECESC and EIW invite school and business partners to a Lunch and Learn on 11. 22 during National Apprenticeship Week to learn more about youth apprenticeships. Partners will network and learn about the benefits of youth apprenticeships. Register: https://shorturl.at/KWNA5


ECESC is excited to launch our Forge Your Future Podcast on Spotify & YouTube. Listen as Dr. Philhower, superintendent of Eastern Hancock Schools, a small rural district in east central Indiana, shares how his district is led through the promise of Joy, Connection, Growth, and Success. During this episode, Dr. Philhower highlights the work his district is doing surrounding work-based learning and a unique opportunity offered by their district that promotes career exploration based on interest while involving the community! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KD4uMNlx7DHFc4yeZbS5U?si=1Z07daFMRDSrZIF73rHfqQ


Today is National STEM Day. Did you know our Forge Your Future Student and Mobile Experiences engage students in STEM-based activities? Learn more here: https://www.ecesc.k12.in.us/page/forge-your-future


We are excited to share that we will host TWO sessions of our Forge Your Future Educator Experience on Nov. 19 (K-8) & 21 (6-12). Visit Sunnyside to explore our RIASEC rooms and learn about fostering quality career exploration! Learn more: https://shorturl.at/kFqnY
