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
Congratulations to New Castle Middle School Assistant Principal Stephen Sullivan for being named IASP District 6 Assistant Principal of the Year!
Our Forge Your Future Team traveled to Wes-Del Community Schools yesterday for their annual STEM Day. Third graders used Marty robots to practice coding, and fourth graders used VR headsets to learn about STEM in college and careers. Thanks for having us, Wes-Del!
Today, regional Tech Directors gathered at Western Wayne for a meeting focused on tech topics impacting schools. The session included presentations from IOT and Forte.
Thank you to Forte for sponsoring lunch and to Lincoln Golden Eagle Industries for providing the meal!
Thank you to Forte for sponsoring lunch and to Lincoln Golden Eagle Industries for providing the meal!
Today’s AI Ed Symposium featured an inspiring keynote from Jeremy Hill, Richmond Tech Leader & Magic School Teacher of the Year, alongside the Richmond HSTech Team. Together, they shared the powerful role students/educators can play in shaping innovative learning.
Yesterday, we hosted the Daleville Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, where students provided valuable feedback and perspective to support the development of the district’s Portrait of a Graduate. This opportunity highlights the importance of student voice in this work!
Meet Liz Ferris!
Liz serves as one of our amazing Regional Career Coaches, leading career awareness initiatives and supporting districts in implementing the Indiana Career Coaching Framework. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education access and student success, Liz is passionate about helping students and families navigate pathways from K–12 education through postsecondary opportunities and careers.
Liz supports districts in:
Indiana Career Coaching Framework Implementation
Postsecondary & Career Readiness
Forge Your Future Student Experience
Career Awareness & Exploration
Liz serves as one of our amazing Regional Career Coaches, leading career awareness initiatives and supporting districts in implementing the Indiana Career Coaching Framework. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education access and student success, Liz is passionate about helping students and families navigate pathways from K–12 education through postsecondary opportunities and careers.
Liz supports districts in:
Indiana Career Coaching Framework Implementation
Postsecondary & Career Readiness
Forge Your Future Student Experience
Career Awareness & Exploration
Happy birthday to Sarah Heppner, one of our ECESC Training Support Specialists. Sarah plays a key role in supporting literacy across many of our partner schools, resulting in significant growth! We appreciate all she does for schools across our region. Happy birthday, Sarah!
