Earlier this week, participants in the WBL Spark Series gathered in New Castle to learn about student-led enterprises and proven strategies for tracking WBL experiences. Thank you to New Castle HS for hosting and ImBlaze for sharing their platform. It was a great day of learning!
Yesterday, our Forge Your Future team visited Frazee and Eastview Elementary Schools in Fayette County to talk with fifth graders about how their strengths and interests can shape future careers. The excitement and engagement we saw make us even more proud of this work!
Today, we celebrate Substitute Teachers Day and extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated educators who step in to keep learning going every day!
Last week, Lora visited three districts as part of our Building Resilient Students and Schools support program. These groups participated in targeted discussions and planning. Check out what participants had to say about the program through our post-session survey.
Today, we celebrate Education Support Professionals Day and recognize that these dedicated professionals are the backbone of our schools. Thank you for your service!
Attention Educators: Join us on December 12 to learn how students can engage in career-connected learning and learn more about themselves by visiting our RIASEC rooms. We are offering our Forge Your Future Educator Experience one more time in 2025. Leave with ideas for incorporating RIASEC themes in your classroom. Register: https://shorturl.at/CTbID
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!
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
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
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.
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
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
https://shorturl.at/Kv6nZ
Randolph Central School Corporation
Randolph Eastern School Corporation
Monroe Central School Corporation
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
https://shorturl.at/Kv6nZ
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
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
The newest FYF Podcast episode celebrates the ❤️ of teaching! Three educators share their love for students and their passion for education, which makes Selma Elem. a special place to learn.
Tune In:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/FzKV77H3_f0
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/2LcJ9
