Dear Members, 

As the school year moves forward, the team at ECESC is continuing to plan for the 25-26 school year and beyond. With this month’s update, I am excited to remind you of the impactful services and initiatives that are part of our ongoing commitment to educational excellence and workforce readiness in East Central Indiana. We invite all members to reach out to discuss these programs and any other needs as you reflect on your district and building goals.

We are also looking forward to connecting with our member districts at Summer of Learning conferences. The visual below provides a preview of some of the sessions that our staff will be leading at each of these events.

If you haven’t registered for these events yet, be sure to do so soon. We hope to see you there!


Sincerely,

Pat Haney

Executive Director

Upcoming Events
 

Cooperative Purchasing Virtual Coffee Chat (April 22)


Join us for a Virtual Coffee Chat on April 22 at 10 a.m. This event, hosted in collaboration with the West Central Educational Service Center and our Indiana ESC partners, is a fantastic opportunity for superintendents and business/finance professionals to discover significant cost-saving opportunities available through your Educational Service Center membership.


During this session, we will delve into essential topics, including:

  • Cooperative Vendor Contracts: Learn how to leverage existing contracts for maximum savings.
  • Vendor Discounts: Explore exclusive discounts available to our members.
  • Amazon Business Accounts: Gain new insights on your Amazon Business accounts. 



Join us to connect with fellow professionals from across the state and uncover new ways to maximize savings and efficiencies through cooperative purchasing.  Register Here 
 

Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship Lunch and Learn (April 25) - Free Event


Join regional industry partners, education professionals, EIW, and ECESC to discover how you can foster entry-level talent through focused work-based learning strategies. Gain insights into the new high school diploma requirements and visit our RIASEC rooms to learn about the Forge Your Future experience. Register Here
 


2025 JA Inspire Event Returning to Sunnyside (Sept. 25)


Again this year, ECESC will host a JA Inspire event at Sunnyside on September 25th. Targeted at 8th and 9th grade students, JA Inspire is more than a career fair. It brings together the business community and local schools to help launch students into their futures: high school, college, and careers beyond. Space is limited, so don’t wait to register your students. Learn more and register here.
 


Save the Date - ECESC Annual Governing Board Meeting (June 11)


ECESC's Annual Governing Board Meeting is scheduled for June 11 at 9:30 a.m. It is our hope to have each of our member districts in attendance to celebrate the 24-25 school year and look forward to new opportunities in 25-26. As voting Governing Board members, superintendents are invited, along with members of their leadership teams. We hope you can save the date and join us! Registration information and event details will be emailed.

 
 

Did You Know?
 

Eastern Indiana Works and East Central Educational Service Center collaborate on CareerBoost - Learn. Work. Earn. Succeed, offering youth apprenticeships in East Central Indiana. Learn more about Career Boost here.

 
 

ECESC News
 

First in Math Challenge - We have a winner!


Congratulations to Cowan Community Schools, which has been announced as the winner of the ESC challenge after solving a whopping 8,286 math problems. East Central Indiana showcased its love for math by solving an astounding 179,436 math problems combined—a truly remarkable achievement!
 

Building Resilient Students and Schools Program Launched


Our first member districts are signing on for our Building Resilient Students and Schools program. Through onsite consultation and training, this program allows schools to utilize research-based practices to plan behavior supports to maximize student engagement and learning opportunities. Learn more here. 
 

Magic School AI


Are you considering MagicSchool, or curious about this amazing platform for educators and students? An informational webinar will be presented on Thursday, April 17. In the webinar, you will learn about the platform, see it in action, and learn how our ESCI partnership offers you an incredible discount and access to PD! Learn more here. 
 

ECESC Technology Rentals Available to Districts


As a reminder,  ECESC has a Technology Rental Program available to member districts. Choose from various engaging options, from Marty coding robots and VR headsets to Lego Edu. sets and more! Learn more here.

 

Professional Development Opportunities

First Aid and CPR Training (May 1)

Is it time to renew your license? Join us for First Aid and CPR Training to certify and support your license renewal. This is a hybrid course. Participate in the online portion of your schedule and then attend the one-hour skills training. See the flyer for more information. Learn more and register here.

 

Rethinking Classroom Libraries (May 13)
 

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.

 

Reading and Writing Across the Subjects (May 20)

Are you looking for ways to increase learning to improve student outcomes? Do you want to learn ways to help with learning in ALL subjects for ALL students? Register for INcompass Learning’s Reading/Writing Across the Subjects. Register Here
 

Reminder - INspired Learning Hub Sessions Continue

The INspired Learning Hub offers weekly, live, virtual professional learning sessions led by experienced facilitators. Each session is one hour long and covers essential topics to support the growth and success of all educators. Sessions are held weekly, 5:00 - 6:00 EST, allowing staff to join when it’s most convenient. Each session will be available to watch later, so your educators can catch up or revisit their learning anytime.

Please refer to our flyer for full session descriptions, dates/times, and facilitators.
 
 

School Spotlight

Professional Development Opportunities Happening this Summer in ECESC Districts

 

Summer of Learning-Pivot Conference 


Date: June 4

Location: Pendleton Heights High School 

Click here for more information and to register.

 

Summer of Learning: Tech EnRiched


Date: June 12

Location: Richmond High School and the Civic Hall Performing Arts Center 

Registration Opening Soon
 

Summer of Learning: Joy Jam


Dates: July 15-16

Location: Eastern Hancock High School

Click here for more information and to register.

 

Franklin County Community Schools Behavioral LeadershipThree-Day Conference 


Dates: July 23-25 

Location: Brookville Elementary School

Click here for more information and to register.

 

Thought Partner Spotlight
 

IU East School of Education Accepting New Students for 2025-26 NLPS Pathway - Tomorrow’s Teachers Today (T3)


T3 is taught by IU East faculty. Each week, students work independently or with their T3 classmates through their Canvas classroom’s lectures, readings, activities, and assignments. T3 instructors will have a Zoom classroom from 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM on Thursday and Friday. Students are required to attend only one of these Zoom sessions each week. Each T3 class is paired with a classroom experience within the school district so students can observe and practice what they are learning, providing an immersive career exploratory experience for the student.


T3 students earn up to 12 college credits for the four education courses IU East offers within the NLPS pathway, counting directly toward a BS in Elementary or Secondary Education.


Please contact Jerry Wilde jwilde@iu.edu or Tyler Klein tyklein@iu.edu for more information. IU East classes begin August 25.
 
 

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