East Central Educational Service Center

Join us for an informative session with Steve Baker, who will share the latest updates on Indiana's new accountability model. Bring a team of educators to explore practices that help your district capture every possible point. Register here: https://shorturl.at/ZRLEY

This Labor Day, we celebrate the people whose hard work makes a difference in our schools. We’re especially grateful for the dedicated educators across our region who give their time and talents to serving students, and for our ECESC team, whose commitment to supporting area schools helps strengthen education throughout East Central Indiana.

Thank you for the work you do and the difference you make. Happy Labor Day!

Mark your calendars for our Sept. 10 and 15 virtual Affinity Groups. Register using the links below.

9/10 Principals: https://shorturl.at/h38em
9/15 Preschool: https://shorturl.at/OGNYD

Attention Technology Leaders!
Mark your calendar for our 9/17 Tech Leaders Monthly Collaborative, sponsored by Gaggle. Share insights & build capacity alongside tech leaders from across our region. Interested? Contact Ben Burris at bburris@eastcentralesc.com.

Our year-long Mentor Teacher Training strengthens mentor practice, supports new teacher retention, and keeps student learning at the center.
Invest in your mentor teachers. Strengthen your new teachers. Support student success. Sessions start 10/27.

https://shorturl.at/I1wxB

AI is changing education. Is your district prepared to lead through it?
Join us for a yearlong AI Leadership Collaborative designed specifically for district and school administrators.

Through three in-person workshops and three virtual collaboration sessions, leaders will work alongside peers to explore AI strategy, policy development, ethics, and responsible implementation. Join the collaborative and lead what comes next. https://shorturl.at/FjwsD

Pat and Lindsey connected with college and career readiness leaders at the Indiana Youth Institute's fantastic Innovation Challenge. The Design Thinking workshop brought fresh ideas and solutions from educators and organizations statewide. It was a great day of collaboration!

Strengthen your school's safety and preparedness with CPI Training.

Learn strategies to prevent and de-escalate challenging behaviors using both restrictive and non-restrictive methods while meeting certification and renewal requirements.

9/16, 9:00 am - 03:00 pm

Mark your calendars for our Sept. 8 virtual Affinity Groups! Register and find all of our Affinity Group & Community of Practice opportunities here: https://www.ecesc.k12.in.us/page/educator-groups

Planning to bring the Digital Planetarium to your students this year? Returning facilitators must complete a refresher training before reserving or operating a unit for the 26–27 school year to cover care and transportation procedures and troubleshooting tips, so you’re ready to bring an out-of-this-world learning experience back to your students.

Reserve your spot on Sept. 21. https://shorturl.at/7GAx3

Join us on 9/10 for AI for IN Educators. We’re offering two sessions to meet you where you are, build confidence, and enhance implementation. Join us for one or both sessions!
AM Session- 9-11 AM | PM Session- 12:30-3 PM

https://shorturl.at/ElERf | https://shorturl.at/T5xWB

Mark your calendars for our September virtual Affinity Groups! Register and find all of our Affinity Group & Community of Practice opportunities here: https://www.ecesc.k12.in.us/page/educator-groups

Today, we welcomed our 1st student group of the year to our RIASEC Rooms, as Selma Middle School 7th graders explored their interests/ strengths and connected them to future career possibilities. We’re excited for another year of offering career-connected learning opportunities!

Are you interested in bringing the Digital Planetarium to your students this year? Sign up for this required training and learn the ins and outs of bringing this out-of-this-world learning experience to your students.

Reserve your spot on 9/9. https://shorturl.at/8uHg5

Strengthen your school's safety and preparedness with CPI Training.

Learn strategies to prevent and de-escalate challenging behaviors using both restrictive and non-restrictive methods while meeting certification and renewal requirements.

9/16, 9:00 am - 03:00 pm

Mark your calendars for our Sept. 10 and 15 virtual Affinity Groups. Register using the links below.

9/10 Principals: https://shorturl.at/h38em
9/15 Preschool: https://shorturl.at/OGNYD

Today, we hosted our Natural Gas Consortium members for an in-person session featuring market updates from Maverick Energy. Working together allows districts to navigate volatile energy markets, protect local budgets, & secure energy strategies. Thanks to all who joined us! 

Our year-long Mentor Teacher Training strengthens mentor practice, supports new teacher retention, and keeps student learning at the center.
Invest in your mentor teachers. Strengthen your new teachers. Support student success.

Sessions start 9/15. https://shorturl.at/I1wxB

Join our Fall MTSS Professional Learning Series to gain practical strategies for implementing a strengths-based MTSS framework that supports academic and behavioral success. Learn how to leverage data, strategic scheduling, and targeted interventions to improve outcomes for every learner.

Perfect for K–12 educators, administrators, and district teams.
Register: https://shorturl.at/4a9cH