Yesterday, we visited Randolph Eastern's Courting the Cosmos experience. Kevin Honeycutt led students in this immersive STEM experience. Jr/Sr High students built the Moon Village and then served as Moon Mentors for the elementary students for an out-of-this-world experience!
Our September Director’s Update hit inboxes this week. In case you missed it, you can view it here: https://conta.cc/4dZDiBQ
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Team members from ECESC and Eastern Indiana Works attended the National Youth Apprenticeship Summit this week to collaborate with leaders from across the country to build a strong foundation for youth apprenticeships across our region and state.
ECESC hosted a team from Wes-Del Schools today for a nonviolent crisis intervention refresher session. Reviewing these strategies is an important part of the school safety process.
The Education Service Centers of Indiana are excited to be launching a new opportunity to transform classrooms. The Building Thinking Classrooms Network will connect educators across the state who want to implement the practices outlined in Peter Liljedahl’s book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics. Four virtual sessions will be offered during the 2024-25 school year to allow implementers to connect and learn from each other. Additional opportunities to meet up are coming soon. Learn more about this free network and register: https://escindiana.org/building-thinking-classroom-network/
ECESC has designed a student experience based on RIASEC that will inspire learners to consider how their personal strengths, interests, and values can align with future career paths. If you are interested in learning more, email tphilhower@eastcentralesc.com.
Junior Achievement launched its first JA Inspire Event in East Central Indiana today at Sunnyside Education Center. This career exploration event for 8th and 9th graders allowed students to connect with local employers and see possibilities for thriving futures.
ECESC will kick off our School Safety Specialist Affinity Group with a free in-person event this Friday to connect East Central Indiana School Safety Specialists. Dr. Matthew Hicks will share his experience from the 2018 Noblesville West Middle School shooting and his advocacy for school safety policy at the state and national level. Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/vwqmxv2
The support provided to new (year 1)/beginning teachers (years 2-5) is essential to their success and longevity in the profession. ECESC is proud to launch the second cohort of a program designed to provide this support. Sessions will launch this month and continue into next semester with in-person training and virtual support. Four sessions will provide differentiated support for elementary and secondary educators. Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6t8wnxa
ECESC kicked off our 24-25 Executive Board sessions today. We thank our Executive Board members for their support and leadership!
Dr. Matthew Hicks, Northeastern Wayne
Dr. Kyle Barrentine, Shenandoah
Dr. Matthew Shoemaker, New Castle
Mr. Tom Hunter, Greensburg
Dr. George Philhower, Eastern Hancock
Mr. Aaron Black, Liberty-Perry
Mr. Jeremy Duncan, Fayette County
Selecting a new curriculum requires intentional planning and implementation. We're proud to offer this workshop to guide the selection process and offer suggestions for implementation. Participants will design their roadmap to select and implement a new curriculum with fidelity.
The event is two half-days, 11/12 & 1/ 14, with a Zoom in December. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mqbf5bv
Talk about taking the show on the road!
Our team visited East Elem in South Madison Comm. School Corp. to do STEM activities with 5th/6th graders using our mobile experience. Students and teachers enjoyed having new learning opportunities brought to their door!
Teachers from our member districts are visiting Sunnyside today to hear Bill Reed from INCompassing Education share information regarding the ILEARN Math Assessment, including comparing ILEARN checkpoints, 2025 ILEARN, and IAS.
Join us for a day of learning about Special Ed. Law (IDEA, ADA, Section 504), Special Ed. Compliance (Federal Indicators), IEP Frameworks, Systemic Frameworks, and Student Achievement Frameworks on Sept. 25, 9am-3pm. Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5x8r5ye
Last week, Jim and Lindsey were out creating another VR tour, this time at Hitachi Astemo in Greenfield. We’re so excited to introduce students to the amazing jobs in our region!
Last week, several of our member districts were recognized during IDOE’s Excellence in Education Award Ceremony. Congratulations!
Excellence in College Readiness:
Randolph Central School Corporation $250,000
Excellence in Student Pathways:
Community School Corporation of Eastern Hancock County $250,000
Excellence in Early Literacy:
Grissom Elementary, Muncie Community Schools $105,000
Collaborative Educator Excellence:
Jason Hawley, Randolph Eastern
Interested in designing effective and sustainable PLCs that produce results? We have a PD opportunity for you! Find out more here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8pz9fsr/lp/fbaec003-91f3-4b92-9f88-505bb2fa1a92
In case you missed it…
ECESC will be hosting SEVERAL upcoming workshops focused on topics like literacy, career exploration, school safety, and more. Take a look at what we have coming up! https://www.ecesc.k12.in.us/events?filter=20706
Our second round of educators from our member districts previewed our Forge Your Future Student Experience last night to fully understand the impact this type of career exploration can have.
Cooperative Purchasing Lunch and Learn - Sept. 27
Join us to explore the many cost-saving opportunities provided through ECESC and connect with new cost-saving opportunities! This is a free event, and lunch will be provided. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6nj5tm7
