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!
Welcome to the ECESC family!
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.
We appreciate Jo Ann's commitment to helping schools think differently, innovate boldly, and prepare students for success in college, careers, and life.
https://www.carnegiefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FINAL_FHS-Innovation_Reimagining-Learning-in-the-Classroom-2.pdf
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.
We appreciate Jo Ann's commitment to helping schools think differently, innovate boldly, and prepare students for success in college, careers, and life.
https://www.carnegiefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FINAL_FHS-Innovation_Reimagining-Learning-in-the-Classroom-2.pdf
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
Celebrating the day of freedom! #Juneteenth
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!
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!
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
Shout-out to our own Jo Ann McCowan, whose dedication helps connect students with meaningful experiences that prepare them for the future. https://www.empowerschools.org/resource/casestudyraz32
Shout-out to our own Jo Ann McCowan, whose dedication helps connect students with meaningful experiences that prepare them for the future. https://www.empowerschools.org/resource/casestudyraz32
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!
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!
Cooperative purchasing is saving schools money. Check out the June ECPA newsletter! https://shorturl.at/ls3cr
YES!! Join us in congratulating our Executive Director, Patrick Haney, on being named the inaugural Visionary Leader of the Year by the STARTedUP Foundation, a reflection of his commitment to creating innovative opportunities that help students!
Congratulations to the student finalists and educators recognized at the STARTedUP Summit. Their creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking demonstrate what is possible when students are empowered to turn ideas into action.
Innovation, leadership, and student success go hand in hand!
Congratulations to the student finalists and educators recognized at the STARTedUP Summit. Their creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking demonstrate what is possible when students are empowered to turn ideas into action.
Innovation, leadership, and student success go hand in hand!
Dozens of Indiana schools are already registered for the Student Data Privacy & Registry 2.0 Training on June 22.
This training will help school leaders stay informed on evolving student data privacy requirements and Registry 2.0 updates. It's not too late to register! Registrations are being accepted through the end of the day on Tuesday.
This new consortium is free to all ESC members, and this training opportunity will be hosted at CIESC.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_8eAbCZ3paPsRrwYvnZ2Q01OquN2Kjohktl190RC1aN_WGw/viewform
This training will help school leaders stay informed on evolving student data privacy requirements and Registry 2.0 updates. It's not too late to register! Registrations are being accepted through the end of the day on Tuesday.
This new consortium is free to all ESC members, and this training opportunity will be hosted at CIESC.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_8eAbCZ3paPsRrwYvnZ2Q01OquN2Kjohktl190RC1aN_WGw/viewform
Join us in wishing Lori Ward a Happy Work Anniversary!
In her role as Training Support Specialist, Lori works with educators across the region to support literacy initiatives & strengthen teaching & learning.
Thank you, Lori, for your dedication to your work. We appreciate you!
In her role as Training Support Specialist, Lori works with educators across the region to support literacy initiatives & strengthen teaching & learning.
Thank you, Lori, for your dedication to your work. We appreciate you!
Today, ECESC welcomed educational leaders from across the region for our Annual Meeting, a time to reflect on impact, celebrate accomplishments, and look ahead to future opportunities.
The morning included Executive and Governing Board meetings, networking, and an engaging ROI and Impact Panel featuring district leaders who shared how ECESC programs and services are making a difference in their schools and communities.
One of the most powerful takeaways came from Aaron Black, Superintendent of Liberty-Perry Community Schools, who encouraged attendees to fully leverage the partnership ECESC provides: “Your takeaway today should be to collaborate with the ECESC team. If you have a need or idea for service, reach out to them.”
Thank you to our member districts and partners for your continued trust and collaboration. Together, we are creating opportunities and delivering impact for students, educators, and communities across East Central Indiana.
The morning included Executive and Governing Board meetings, networking, and an engaging ROI and Impact Panel featuring district leaders who shared how ECESC programs and services are making a difference in their schools and communities.
One of the most powerful takeaways came from Aaron Black, Superintendent of Liberty-Perry Community Schools, who encouraged attendees to fully leverage the partnership ECESC provides: “Your takeaway today should be to collaborate with the ECESC team. If you have a need or idea for service, reach out to them.”
Thank you to our member districts and partners for your continued trust and collaboration. Together, we are creating opportunities and delivering impact for students, educators, and communities across East Central Indiana.
Our Annual Governing Board Meeting is tomorrow, and we would like to extend our thanks once again to Garmann Miller for serving as an Event Sponsor.
Garmann Miller is a multi-service design and planning solutions firm for architecture and engineering needs.
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Garmann Miller here: https://creategm.com/
Garmann Miller is a multi-service design and planning solutions firm for architecture and engineering needs.
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Garmann Miller here: https://creategm.com/
Our Annual Governing Board Meeting is tomorrow, and we would like to extend our thanks once again to Garmann Miller for serving as an Event Sponsor.
Garmann Miller is a multi-service design and planning solutions firm for architecture and engineering needs.
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Garmann Miller here: https://creategm.com/
Garmann Miller is a multi-service design and planning solutions firm for architecture and engineering needs.
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Garmann Miller here: https://creategm.com/
Our Annual Governing Board Meeting is tomorrow, and we would like to extend our thanks once again to Citizens Bank for serving as an Event Sponsor.
Since 1931, Citizens Bank has been part of our community, helping families buy homes, save, invest, and put their kids through college!
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Citizens Bank here: https://www.mycsbin.com/
Since 1931, Citizens Bank has been part of our community, helping families buy homes, save, invest, and put their kids through college!
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Citizens Bank here: https://www.mycsbin.com/
Our Annual Governing Board Meeting is tomorrow, and we would like to extend our thanks once again to Citizens Bank for serving as an Event Sponsor.
Since 1931, Citizens Bank has been part of our community, helping families buy homes, save, invest, and put their kids through college!
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Citizens Bank here: https://www.mycsbin.com/
Since 1931, Citizens Bank has been part of our community, helping families buy homes, save, invest, and put their kids through college!
We’re grateful for their continued partnership and for their commitment to schools across our region. Learn more about Citizens Bank here: https://www.mycsbin.com/
