East Central Educational Service Center

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

Happy Birthday to our own Lora Wilson. Lora’s dedication to bringing high-quality professional learning opportunities to educators in our region is positively impacting our schools.

Have a great day, Lora, and thank you for all you do!

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 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

Happy Work Anniversary to our Member Engagement Specialist, Amber Lear!

Amber plays an important role in connecting our member districts with the programs, services, and resources, helping them maximize both their investment and engagement with us.

Thank you, Amber, for building strong relationships with our members and ensuring they get the most from our partnership. We appreciate all you do!

Today, tech leaders from across our region came together for our Tech Collaborative Meeting to share ideas, discuss challenges, and learn from one another. These connections help our districts stay informed, solve problems together, and strengthen the technology systems that support students and educators every day.

A special thank you to ManagedMethods for sponsoring today’s meeting and supporting our regional technology leaders!

Student behavior impacts classroom culture, instruction, and academic success. Our NEW virtual Student Behavior Community of Practice gives educators and school leaders a place to connect, share what’s working, and learn how others are supporting challenging behaviors in their buildings and classrooms.

Our first session will take place on Sept 2. Join us! https://shorturl.at/lqKB1

Career coaches from across the state and beyond have earned their Agilities certification through The DeBruce Foundation. All career coaches working with ECESC receive this training, equipping them with tools to help students identify their strengths, explore career possibilities, and prepare for what comes next.

Last year, K–12 grant activities reached 39,854 students. With new coaches trained and ready to go, we’re excited to build on that impact and create even more career-connected opportunities for students in 2026–27!

Indiana law governs the teacher evaluation process, and on Sept. 9, we’re offering a training session to help administrators unpack their roles as primary or secondary evaluators. Register here: https://shorturl.at/LlUZs


*Member Credits can be used for registration!

Did you know in IN, 3/10 new teachers leave the profession in the first 5 years? Our New & Beginning Teachers program provides teachers in their 1st few years of practice w/the support they need to promote longevity/classroom effectiveness. Register: https://shorturl.at/gXnRx