Today kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week.
We proudly turn our appreciation into action by providing critical professional development opportunities for area educators. ECESC has hosted over 2,500 educators for PD and events this year, and we look forward to what is to come this summer and in the 2025-26 school year. #TeacherAppreciationWeek
This week, on April 30, schools nationwide celebrated #NationalApprenticeshipWeek. Apprenticeships provide students with real-world experience in high-paying, high-demand jobs. Did you know that EIW and ECESC collaborate on CareerBoost - Learn. Work. Earn. Succeed, offering youth apprenticeships in East Central Indiana. Learn more:https://shorturl.at/qSKuV #NAWDay2025
Several of our ECESC staff members will be presenting at PIVOT! Are you registered to attend on June 4? Find out more and register here: https://www.pivotconference.org/
Today is School Lunch Hero Day! ECESC recognizes the vital work of our school food service departments. We offer the Indiana School Food Co-Op, which aims to help schools save money and time while providing valuable support for those who feed our students every day.
ECESC hosted an American Heart Association CPR/AED Certification Training for educators this week. This certification is a licensure requirement and safety measure for schools. If you need to renew your certification, look for our next class in the fall!
Join Lead Learners for a session that will help you feel more confident in using the classroom library as a resource to help readers grow in all five pillars of the Science of Reading. Learn more and register here:
https://shorturl.at/60PIS
ECESC's Paula Fiscus and Jordan Steiner from Eastern Indiana Works provided updates/celebrations regarding the CareerBoost Youth Apprenticeship program with Ascend Indiana and fellow Accelerator II grantees at today’s planning retreat. Apprenticeships make a long-lasting impact!
Today is National School Principals’ Day. We appreciate the hardworking principals who service the schools in our ECESC districts. Thank you for serving your district and your community!
In the final episode of Season 2, Pat and Lindsey learn about Muncie Community Schools from CEO Dr. Chuck Reynolds. Dr. Reynolds describes his journey in educational leadership and how a desire to impact the futures of more students led him to a career in administration.
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/2VvxY
YouTube: https://youtu.be/F4JU5Igm720
Have you heard of our Building Resilient Students & Schools program? Through onsite consultation & training, this program enables schools to implement research-based practices in planning behavior supports, maximizing student engagement/learning. https://shorturl.at/D9qMA
ECESC hosted the IASP Region 6 meeting today at Sunnyside. Principals from area schools collaborated on the effective application of Artificial Intelligence in their leadership practices and in supporting students and teachers.
@INprincipals
Join Lead Learners for a session that will help you feel more confident in using the classroom library as a resource to help readers grow in all five pillars of the Science of Reading. Learn more and register here: https://shorturl.at/60PIS
Are you seeking ways to enhance learning and improve student outcomes? Do you want to learn to support learning in all subjects for all students? Register for INcompass Learning’s Reading/Writing Across the Subjects. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/nqm8ckr
Our own Lora Wilson spent her Saturday presenting at the Early Childhood Professional’s Summit, “Getting your early learners to SO(a)R," in Muncie. Lora shared a brief overview of the Science of Reading and strategies for establishing a solid foundation for reading success.
ECESC welcomed regional industry partners, education professionals, and EIW to Sunnyside today to discuss how, collectively, we can foster entry-level talent through focused work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities tied to the high school diploma requirements. Exciting times ahead for ECI students!
Happy birthday to Regional Career Coach, Liz Ferris! Liz is dedicated to supporting career-connected learning opportunities for ECI students, and we are thrilled to have her as a part of our team. Have a great day, Liz!
The Indiana Literacy Cadre supports schools across the state in implementing evidence-based literacy practices aligned with the Science of Reading. The Cadre aims to improve reading instruction and outcomes. ECESC has supported over 50 schools who have participated in the cadre.
The East Central Indiana Superintendent Study Council met at ECESC this morning. Superintendents and district leaders gathered to discuss financial forecasting in light of new legislation. This discussion was led by financial consultants from Stifel Public Finance. The East Central Indiana School Trust consortium also met at ECESC today for their quarterly meeting. Through collaborative learning, cost savings, and operational efficiencies, ECESC strives to be a valuable resource and networking hub for all member districts.
FYF Podcast Episode 7 Now Available
There’s something for everyone at Shelbyville Central! Listen as Supt. Dr. Matt Vance and High School Principal Amy Dawson share the amazing opportunities they offer.
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/dzEti
YouTube: https://youtu.be/dlaJibfIavk
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day to all ECI drivers. You play a critical role in the success of Indiana’s students and we appreciate you!
ECESC offers ongoing school bus driver training for districts. Contact Larry Williams for more information. lwilliams@ecesc.k12.in.us
