East Central Educational Service Center

Today, we celebrate the heart of our schools—our Education Support Professionals. Your dedication keeps schools running smoothly. Thank you for all you do to support students and staff!

Episode 3 of our Forge Your Future Podcast is now available! In this episode, Dr. Matthew Hicks, superintendent of @Northeastern Wayne Schools, shares the importance of creating an environment where every member is inspired to grow. Listen as he highlights how his district’s work with ECESC is helping his schools reach their goals and the radical growth that is occurring. Listen here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AI9o6YRnp0pRLRrHNuehv Youtube: https://youtu.be/c4CA7FX-Iu4?si=i8qFISuH953L_63V

This is National Apprenticeship Week! East Central Indiana schools understand the importance of offering work-based learning opportunities to their students and the positive impact they have on the student, school, and community!

Need some weekend listening? We recommend checking out our NEW Forge Your Future Podcast! These conversations lift up the great work happening in East Central Indiana schools. https://shorturl.at/JddP3

Attn: PreK Teachers/Directors Become a mental health ally and learn the principles of mental health, such as standard terms/definitions & warning signs to best support and promote mental health and wellness among your team and families. Register here: https://shorturl.at/cntnJ

ECESC and Dr. Charity Flores hosted teams of educators to begin the planning process for identifying new curricular materials. District groups developed feedback structures to aid in selecting the best-fit curriculum. Teams will meet in Dec. & Jan. to plan for implementation.

Join us for this full-day interactive professional learning session focused on helping teachers increase reading/writing opportunities across the subjects. Participants will collaborate/share/try highlighted strategies. Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5preqwg

Episode 2 of our Forge Your Future Podcast is now available on Spotify & YouTube. Aaron Black, former superintendent of Randolph Eastern School Corporation, shares how individualizing the learning experience benefits “All Kids, All the Time.” During this episode, Mr. Black reflects on adjusting the typical school structure to provide career-connect experiences that benefit students and their community! https://shorturl.at/JddP3

Attn Pre-K Teachers - “Using Narration to Identify & Promote Prosocial Behavior” will be held 11. 22. Employ narration of behavior as a proactive and preventative or responsive strategy to reduce behaviors that challenge us in the learning environment. https://shorturl.at/rFgOM

Why do students remember everything on TV but forget what you say? Daniel Willingham will reveal the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in creating lasting learning experiences. Quick strategies for implementation! Register: https://shorturl.at/o1cpl

Did you know that productive internships provide students with meaningful project work? Businesses that accept interns can accomplish this by creating thoughtful job descriptions for their participants, ensuring their experience is rooted in the organization's real work.

🇺🇸 Today, we honor our veterans! 🇺🇸 At ECESC, we are grateful for the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our country’s veterans. Their service has helped protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. Thank you to all within our ECESC community and beyond who have served!

ECESC and EIW invite school and business partners to a Lunch and Learn on 11. 22 during National Apprenticeship Week to learn more about youth apprenticeships. Partners will network and learn about the benefits of youth apprenticeships. Register: https://shorturl.at/KWNA5

ECESC is excited to launch our Forge Your Future Podcast on Spotify & YouTube. Listen as Dr. Philhower, superintendent of Eastern Hancock Schools, a small rural district in east central Indiana, shares how his district is led through the promise of Joy, Connection, Growth, and Success. During this episode, Dr. Philhower highlights the work his district is doing surrounding work-based learning and a unique opportunity offered by their district that promotes career exploration based on interest while involving the community! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KD4uMNlx7DHFc4yeZbS5U?si=1Z07daFMRDSrZIF73rHfqQ

We are excited to share that we will host TWO sessions of our Forge Your Future Educator Experience on Nov. 19 (K-8) & 21 (6-12). Visit Sunnyside to explore our RIASEC rooms and learn about fostering quality career exploration! Learn more: https://shorturl.at/kFqnY

Today is National STEM Day. Did you know our Forge Your Future Student and Mobile Experiences engage students in STEM-based activities? Learn more here: https://www.ecesc.k12.in.us/page/forge-your-future

We are excited to share that IDOE has announced 39 recipients of the 24-25 Digital Learning Parent & Family Support Grant, and FIVE ECESC schools are included. This grant allows schools to design a plan to support families with topics related to educational technology & blended/virtual learning environments. Congratulations to Daleville, Liberty Perry, New Castle, South Madison, and Yorktown Schools! Find the complete list of recipients here: https://shorturl.at/CF0Cw

Career Awareness is the second step of the Career-Connected Learning Continuum. Our Forge Your Future Student Experience allows students to explore many types of careers, including high-wage, high-demand opportunities. https://shorturl.at/zqK0jhttps://shorturl.at/zqK0j

Why do students remember everything on TV but forget everything you say? In this session, Daniel Willingham will reveal the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in building knowledge and creating lasting learning experiences. Walk away with quick strategies for classroom application for any grade level. Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/yhdhn57

Attn Pre-K Teachers - “Using Narration to Identify & Promote Prosocial Behavior” will be held 11. 22. Employ narration of behavior as a proactive and preventative or responsive strategy to reduce behaviors that challenge us in the learning environment. https://shorturl.at/rFgOM