Join our Forge Your Future Team at Joy Jam as they present hands-on activities that show how RIASEC can be embedded into everyday instruction. Attendees will walk away with ready-to-use resources to help students explore careers with purpose. Register: https://shorturl.at/lFVYy
about 1 month ago, ECESC Communications
Our own Lora Wilson will be at Joy Jam, presenting a session that guides educators and community partners through a collaborative framework to support children transitioning from preschool to kindergarten, emphasizing a community-wide system of support. https://shorturl.at/lFVYy
about 1 month ago, ECESC Communications
Strengthen school safety through Crisis Prevention Training. This training prepares staff to prevent and de-escalate medium- to high-risk behaviors using both restrictive/non-restrictive methods. Meets requirements for initial certification and renewal. https://shorturl.at/Oyy04
about 1 month ago, ECESC Communications
Education is a team sport, but educators often feel overwhelmed & isolated. Join Pat & Lindsey at Joy Jam for a session that combines Patrick Lencioni’s The Ideal Team Player & 6 Types of Working Genius models to help you build an energized dream team! https://shorturl.at/lFVYy
about 1 month ago, ECESC Communications
Attention Technology Leaders! Mark your calendar for our 7/16 Tech Leaders Collaborative, sponsored by Van Ausdall & Farrar. Make connections and build capacity alongside tech leadership from across our region. Interested? Contact Ben Burris, bburris@eastcentralesc.com.
about 1 month ago, ECESC Communications
Congrats, Jane Haudek, on your retirement after an incredible 40-year career in education, from preschool to postsecondary! Your commitment to supporting students & schools is appreciated. Thank you for 4 decades of leadership & service. We wish you the best!
about 2 months ago, ECESC Communications
Tech Leaders: Mark your calendar for our 7/16 Technology Leaders Monthly Collaborative, sponsored by Van Ausdall & Farrar. Make connections, share insights & build capacity alongside tech leadership from across our region. Interested? Contact Ben at bburris@eastcentralesc.com.
about 2 months ago, ECESC Communications
Special shout-out to Golden Eagle Industries at Lincoln HS for creating the personalized district gifts presented to members at our Annual Meeting. We are proud to partner with student-run enterprises in our region, and GEI exceeded our expectations with their incredible work!
about 2 months ago, ECESC Communications
We're excited to welcome three new members! These organizations were approved for membership at our June Board meeting, and we look forward to supporting them through collaboration, professional learning, and shared services!
Welcome to the ECESC family!
about 2 months ago, ECESC Communications
Last week, education leaders from across the country, including our own Jo Ann McCowan, along with leadership from four of our member districts, Monroe Central, Randolph Eastern, Randolph Central, and Eastern Hancock, gathered in Chicago as part of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and XQ Future of High School Network to explore innovative approaches to student learning and success.
Through Jo Ann’s leadership, we're proud to help advance the RAZ-32 initiative across our region. Through her efforts, East Central Indiana schools are engaged in important conversations about innovative pathways, competency-based learning, and how to ensure students can demonstrate their knowledge and skills in meaningful ways.
Stories like those highlighted by the Carnegie Foundation reinforce the value of challenging traditional models and creating new opportunities for students to thrive after graduation.
School leaders from across the state recently gathered for Student Data Privacy & Registry 2.0 Training. During the event, the SDPC Indiana Alliance was launched, onboarding more than 40 districts to Registry 2.0 and expanding access to valuable privacy resources and support. The SDPC Indiana Alliance is a free benefit available to all Indiana ESC member districts, helping schools strengthen data privacy practices while simplifying compliance efforts.
We were proud to have Ben Burris in attendance alongside several East Central Indiana member districts, representing our region in this important work.
Thank you to CIESC for hosting and to Darlene Kennedy and Jenna Cooper for their leadership in launching this exciting new initiative. *Photo Credit: Darlene Kennedy
about 2 months ago, ECESC Communications
Attention: ECECS Member District Tech Leaders
Mark your calendar for our 26-27 monthly Tech Leaders Collaborative sessions, hosted by these generous sponsors. We look forward to the industry insights and opportunities these partnerships will bring to our growing group.
about 2 months ago, ECESC Communications
Career Coaching Grant data is in, and in 2025-2026, 39,854 students were served through K-12 grant activities managed by ECESC. That’s something to celebrate!
about 2 months ago, ECESC Communications
Join us in wishing Sarah Heppner a Happy Work Anniversary! As a Training Support Specialist, Sarah works alongside school teams to help educators implement effective reading practices & support student achievement. Thank you, Sarah, for the work you do. We appreciate you!
about 2 months ago, ECESC Communications
Celebrating the day of freedom! #Juneteenth
2 months ago, ECESC Communications
Our 2025-26 school year celebrations continue with recognition of the impact of our Cooperative Purchasing programs. With more than 53 vendor partnerships available and more on the horizon, we’re expecting EVEN MORE growth in sales next year!
2 months ago, ECESC Communications
Up next in our 2025-26 school year celebrations, we’re recognizing the success of our Professional Development opportunities! With nearly 3,000 educators served through our offerings, we’re expanding our impact and supporting educators in an increasing number of ways!
2 months ago, ECESC Communications
RAZ-32 continues to expand career pathway opportunities for students, thanks to the collaboration among participating districts, community partners & employers. Check out this case study recently released by Empowered Schools
Summer time is the perfect time to celebrate successes from the 2025-26 school year, starting with our Student Experiences!
Nearly 7,500 students explored their strengths and interests through our Forge Your Future student experiences, and participation in work-based learning and apprenticeships is steadily rising, giving students valuable insights into their future pathways!
2 months ago, ECESC Communications
Cooperative purchasing is saving schools money. Check out the June ECPA newsletter! https://shorturl.at/ls3cr
