East Central Educational Service Center

Today, we celebrate Education Support Professionals Day and recognize that these dedicated professionals are the backbone of our schools. Thank you for your service!

We are proud to announce that Lindsey Lovern has been named Director of Strategy and Innovation at East Central Educational Service Center.

Lindsey’s leadership, insight, and vision continue to strengthen our work as we support member districts and schools through innovative and collaborative solutions. Please join us in congratulating Lindsey on this well-deserved recognition of her outstanding contributions to ECESC and the educators we serve!

Taylor and Lindsey spent time with educators across the state and nation last week at the Indiana Youth Institute’s Kids Count Conference and the AMLE Annual Conference. They shared information about the impact of career-connected learning. Bonus: They had a celebrity sighting!

New Forge Your Future Podcast Episode!

This week, Lindsey and Pat sit down with Rob Stonerock and Sam Pfaff, English and U.S. History teachers at Eastern Hancock High School, to share how they built an innovative co-taught, mastery-based class that’s redefining student learning.

Tune in to hear how this creative collaboration came to life, and how it’s making an impact after a full year in action!

Listen Now: https://youtu.be/ybP2xPDwdJA
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/HpHeN

Registration is open for the AI Summit!
Join colleagues to explore how AI is transforming learning. These summits have been held across four other states, and we're thrilled to bring this opportunity to IN!

12/8 (Upland)
12/2210 (Franklin)

Register now: https://lnkd.in/gUT7iTeM

This Veterans Day, we proudly celebrate our region’s newly named Purple Star Designated Schools! These schools have demonstrated a commitment to supporting military students and families through intentional programs, resources, and community partnerships. Congratulations!

Today, we honor and thank all who have served our country.

This Veterans Day, we proudly recognize the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our nation’s veterans, including those within our schools. Thank you for protecting our freedoms and modeling leadership for students.

Join us for our first Student Support Series session with Mark Booth, focused on behavior management! Learn strategies for classroom management, restorative practices, CPI de-escalation & more! Register for just this session or for the entire series! https://shorturl.at/lG0bn

Indiana is on a path to increasing literacy success! One key area of focus is teacher knowledge and application. Join Melissa Gill on 11/18 as she shares some tips & strategies during this FREE ESCI state event. Don't forget to bring your favorite snack! https://shorturl.at/Rdk3R

Ignite your team’s AI journey by sending a group to a regional event where they’ll explore MagicSchool topics and collaborate with colleagues. With two facilitators, there will be beginner and advanced sessions. Join Lindsey & Paula. Sign up today! https://shorturl.at/IuKI5

Join us to explore how AI is transforming learning by attending one of our AI Summits. These summits have been held in other states, and we're thrilled to bring this opportunity to educators in Indiana!
12/8-Upland
12/10-Franklin
Register: https://forms.gle/aWw34ossH1oGbjdn6

All school leaders benefit from intentional mentoring and support. Our Principal Mentorship Program is designed to ensure every principal has the opportunity to grow and thrive in their role through strategically paired mentorships. Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/rsH01

Congratulations to the RAZ-32 alliance, which recently delivered presentations to the Randolph County Commissioners and Council Members, resulting in an additional $240,000 to expand student-facing services.
This generous award reflects RAZ-32’s compelling vision for impact, and the community’s growing recognition of innovative support strategies for students. Thank you to ECESC Instructional Specialist and RAZ-32 Director, Jo Ann McCowan, for supporting this important work.
Learn more about RAZ-32 and their community impact here: raz32.com (http://raz32.com/)
Read the full news story here: https://shorturl.at/Kv6nZ
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Randolph Central School Corporation
Randolph Eastern School Corporation
Monroe Central School Corporation

Can’t Miss Event: Transforming Readiness: Indiana’s New Graduation Diploma & Seals

Join us on Dec. 3 to explore how Indiana’s new Graduation Diploma and Seals requirements are shaping college, career, and military readiness.
Participants will:

🎓Learn how schools align Seals with Credentials of Value and Work-Based Learning
🎓See real implementation examples
🎓Discuss communication and tracking strategies

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead with purpose!
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zdn23ba

Today, Paula spent the day with our friends at @Region8ESC, supporting districts with data-driven instructional planning based on the ILEARN checkpoints. It was a great day of collaboration and sharing strategies to strengthen student learning!

Empower your classroom with trauma-informed, behavior management strategies! Learn how to support student success through understanding trauma, stress, and neuroplasticity. Build trust, manage behavior, apply restorative practices, and master safe de-escalation and crucial conversations.

This Behavior Management Training, the first in our Student Support Series, equips educators with practical strategies and individualized approaches to help students make positive choices and thrive in school.
Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/f1qpp

Congratulations to the following ECESC member districts who recently received the 2025 STEM Integration Grant! These funds will promote student growth in critical thinking, problem-solving, and STEM-based skills. Remember, we are here to support your efforts!

Did you know you can save when you register for our complete lineup of sessions in our Student Support Series, including Behavior Management, Building Resilient Students and Schools, and Communication is Key. Learn More here:
https://shorturl.at/XdbPj