East Central Educational Service Center

Join Newsela for a free, live webinar at 3 p.m. April 30. This webinar is designed to showcase how Newsela supports building literacy skills through language comprehension and background knowledge. During the hour, educators will dive into the comprehension strand of Scarborough’s Rope and learn applicable strategies to build background knowledge and vocabulary skills to read complex texts. RSVP for the webinar using this link: https://adolescentliteracywebinar.splashthat.com/ Our ESC has a partnership in place with Newsela, which means that member schools can purchase any Newsela products at a previously negotiated discount. We love supporting educators!

ECESC is seeking educators for its Learning Journeys Task Force! If you are interested in assisting in the creation of learning journeys for the Forge Your Future Sunnyside Experience, then you will want to be part of this task force. The Forge Your Future experience will allow students in East Central Indiana to explore their strengths, interests, and values through the lens of the RIASEC framework, and make connections to future career opportunities. As part of the task force, you will help design these learning opportunities for students - and be compensated for your time! Visit https://www.ecesc.k12.in.us/page/riasec for more information and to access the application.

Many things are happening at ECESC! Click the link below to read the full newsletter to see how we can support you. Here's to another month of service, support, and collaboration. https://conta.cc/4bNlhGf

Stop what you are doing on this World Read Aloud Day and read with a child. It'll be the best part of your day!

We are here to support you, and we love supporting educators! We are part of your network, so reach out to us via email for any needs or inquiries. Connect with our team at http://tinyurl.com/ecesc-staff.

3E schools gathered in Randolph County to experience some of the work members schools have been doing through this grant partnership. The first stop was Randolph Eastern's Workforce Wednesday where students spend the day working on community projects that develop future-ready skills. We saw students working in Tinkercad, writing grants, and practicing sportscasting (just to name a few). Then, schools got a sneak peek of Vision Corner in Union City's downtown. The first floor will be workspace for the student-run screen printing business and TV station Kiss-TV. Upstairs will be Ivy tech classrooms and healthcare labs sponsored by Reid Health. We finished our day at Randolph Central to see its future-ready student initiatives with a tour of the P-TECH classrooms, précision machining lab, and welding lab.

Explore the hub of opportunities! Opportunity 4 to engage with ECESC is visiting our website. Discover resources, events, and supports across our region and state. Your journey starts here: www.ecesc.k12.in.us.

Dive into STEM and expand your network with the Indiana STEM Ecosystem! ECESC led the way by expanding our network and joining service centers across the state to support you in STEM initiatives. Become a member of your regional STEM Ecosystem to connect with STEM enthusiasts and amplify your impact in education. Complete this Google Form to join: https://forms.gle/tE2iAaB29NqHJEtz6.

ECESC Networking Tip 2: Attend a workshop to expand your knowledge and engage with other educators in our region. ECESC offers a variety of professional development to meet educators' need. Find a complete listing of our workshops at http://tinyurl.com/ecesc-events.

A great way to build your network with ECESC is to join us for a virtual affinity group meeting. Connect with like-minded educators who share your passion! Find a complete listing of our affinity groups on our website at https://www.ecesc.k12.in.us/page/affinity-groups.

Expand Your Network in 2024 with ECESC! Connect, Collaborate, and Grow with us. Check out our graphic below for 5 Ways to Engage with the Service Center. Stay tuned this week for 5 days of tips on how to engage and grow with our Service Center. Let's build a stronger educational network together!

Elevate Your Written Expression Instruction with Jamey Peavler! Join us for workshops tailored to primary and intermediate educators. Attendees will explore the continuum of composition skills, from oral language sentence generation to essay-level writing, and connecting written responses to comprehension and content area instruction. Expand the science of reading into all of your literacy instruction. Register soon; seats are limited. Primary: http://tinyurl.com/peavler-feb23. Intermediate: http://tinyurl.com/peavler-feb28. We love supporting educators!

It's a great day for learning at ECESC in our new location at Sunnyside. Bill Reed with INcompassing Education is sharing Digital SAT resources with educators from across the region today. We love supporting educators!

ECESC team members Pat Haney and Lindsey Lovern shared about our relocation to Sunnyside and our work in career exploration and coaching at the New Castle-Henry County Chamber of Commerce luncheon today. Community partnerships like these help support our work with schools.

Dive into the World of Desmos Classroom with Andy Malbouef! Elevate your math teaching skills and make learning engaging with Desmos! Secure your spot before it's too late. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching toolkit! Register at https://tinyurl.com/desmos-feb7.

Gear up, Educators! February is just around the corner, and ECESC has a treasure trove of learning opportunities waiting for you. Explore all we have to offer at www.ecesc.k12.in.us. Discover a variety of topics to enhance your teaching skills and empower your learning!

Don't miss this workshop on small-group instruction with the Lead Learners – experienced teachers bringing real-world insights to today's classrooms! Register at http://tinyurl.com/lead-feb7. We love supporting educators!

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. It’s not only on the news; it’s in every classroom. Unlock the Power of AI in Education! Join our upcoming workshop, "AI 101," tailored for both K-8 educators and high school teachers. This in-person session sponsored by NexTech will include catered lunch and substitute reimbursement. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and empower your students with the knowledge of AI. 🌟

We are settling in to our new location thank you to Wyatt Brewster, New Castle student and local business owner. Wyatt oversaw the ECESC event center move to our new location, Sunnyside Education Center in New Castle. We are looking forward to serving you in New Castle!

Social Studies Teachers - We are less than a week from this workshop with Thinking Nation. Don't miss this opportunity geared just for you and your classroom. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ss-jan18. We love supporting educators!