Educational Service Center of Central Ohio

💻 ICYMI: We had a blast at this year's Letsgo-OH Summer Symposium! Attendees heard from Keynote Speaker, Jordyn Zimmerman an educator and disability advocate, and participated in Apple workshops and tutorials. Thanks to everyone who attended and helped make this year's Symposium incredible!

🏫 Do you have experience and a proven track record in education and administration? Then Marion City Schools wants you to apply to be their Superintendent. Help their district thrive and apply today: https://bit.ly/3VYqO6Z

🌎 Registration is OPEN for our second annual Multicultural CommUNITY Fair on October 8! This FREE event aims to connect community resources, organizations and school districts for the benefit of multicultural individuals and diverse student populations in OH. Register:

Multicultural CommUNITY Resource Fair ESC of Central Ohio's 2nd Annual Multicultural CommUNITY Resource Fair! This year's theme is Expanding Our Global Reach.

🎡 ATTENTION FAMILIES! Join OCALI and the Ohio State Fair for Sensory Friendly Day on July 25, 2024 at 10a.m. Experience the fun with sensory accommodations, ensuring a welcoming environment for all. Mark your calendars for an inclusive day of excitement and joy! https://www.ocali.org/project/OhioStateFairSensory-FriendlyMorning

✴️ Looking for a flexible job where you can make a difference? Join us on July 25 to learn how you can become a sub with the ESC!

🏫 Choose your workdays & locations across 25+ school districts and 200+ buildings, exploring different educational settings from preschool to high school. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PU5sBM

✅ Impressive Speaker Lineup ✅ Day of Inspiration, Learning & Collaboration ✅ Opportunity to Reconnect with the Joy of Teaching

✳️ Join Partnerships for Authentic Learning and Leadership on July 23 & 24 for the Summer Institute for Authentic Learning & Leadership. bit.ly/3uyq9OY

🚨Hiring Alert🚨 Do you enjoy working with children and making a difference? Then become a substitute with the ESC to help support students, educators & schools across Central Ohio! Join us on July 25 for open interviews. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3PU5sBM

🇺🇸 Wishing everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July! All ESC offices are closed in observance of the holiday.

🙋 Ready for a rewarding career in education? We’re hiring! Join us on July 11 or 23 for open interviews. We’re hiring Intervention Specialists, Speech Language Pathologists and Teacher Assistants. Sign up for an interview slot and help shape the future of education: https://bit.ly/3VMkQVs

🍎Learn more about the success of this year's Careers2Classrooms Educator Workforce Bootcamp! https://bit.ly/4bCDUM0

Columbus Chamber and ESCCO Unite for Second Annual Careers 2 Classrooms Educator Workforce Boot Camp! 🎉

𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙖𝙥𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮

The Columbus Region’s education and business sectors grew closer this summer through our collaborative initiative of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s second Careers 2 Classrooms Educator Workforce Boot Camp. We are honored to have partnered with the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio(ESCCO) to provide this immersive experience to 48 teachers and administrators from 17 school districts. This initiative was made possible through the generous support of AT&T, Columbia Gas of Ohio, and the Ingram White Castle Foundation, facilitated by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Together, our goal was to increase local students’ access to information about rewarding career pathways that don’t require four-year degrees. Thank you to everyone involved in expanding our children’s horizons!

💡 Read more: https://columbus.org/columbus-chamber-and-escco-unite-for-second-annual-careers-2-classrooms-educator-workforce-boot-camp/

🧘‍♀️ Prioritize Wellness! Join us on July 31 for the ESC of Central Ohio's 2nd Annual Mental Health Resource Fair! Discover, connect, and grow with over 40 mental health providers and community partners. Enjoy a day filled with professional learning sessions, yoga, therapy animals, massages, and more. Don't miss out on this FREE event! Register now: bit.ly/3wuLcTl

🍎 Marion City Schools is searching for a dedicated and experienced Superintendent. The Board of Education is looking for someone with a proven track record in education and administration to help their district excel. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3VYqO6Z

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month is coming to a close but it’s important to stay educated and keep the celebratory momentum going all year round! Check out these LGBTQ+ movie, TV and book recs from our Brand & Marketing Specialist, Eileen Asher, and a few of our other staff members:

Staying Proud Year-Round: LGBTQ+ Stories to Listen, Read, and Watch

📢 Calling all Intervention Specialists, Speech Language Pathologists and Teacher Assistants! We're hiring for roles across Central Ohio. Ready to make a positive impact in students' lives? Sign up for an interview slot on July 11 or 23: https://bit.ly/3VMkQVs

🌟 We're grateful to have Amy on our team!

🌟 Year two of the Careers2Classrooms Educator Workforce Boot Camp is officially in the books!

👷‍♀️ This year’s Boot Camp connected 15 businesses across 8 industries with 48 passionate educators from 13 school districts—all working together to bridge the gap between education and industry.

👨‍⚕️ We can't wait to see how these new skills and knowledge will shape the future of education!

Special thanks to our partners: Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Thanks to our sponsors:
AT&T
COSI - Center of Science and Industry
Ignite Industrial Professionals
NiSource
Thanks to our higher ed sponsor: Ashland University
Thank you to our business partners:
Andelyn Biosciences
CGI
EASE Logistics
Engineered Profiles, LLC
FST Logistics
G & J Pepsi Co
Labcorp
Ohio Contractors Association
OhioHealth
Shelly & Sands
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
TRC
Worthington Steel

Licking Heights Local Schools, Olentangy Schools, Westerville City Schools, Southwestern City Schools, Worthington Schools, Canal Wi******er High School/Middle School, Groveport Madison Schools, Bexley City School District, Dublin City Schools, Columbus City Schools, Marysville Schools, Buckeye Valley Local School District, Northridge Local Schools

Deaf/Blind Awareness Week is here! Did you know deaf-blindness varies widely? Learn more about deaf/blind individuals and their unique experiences at OCALI’s Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness. Links to the facts below can be found here: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/documents/files/facts-about-deaf-blind-people/open #:~:text=General%20Information&text=The%20term%20%E2%80%9Cdeaf%2Dblind%E2%80%9D,both%20hearing%20and%20vision%20loss.&text=Deaf%2Dblind%20people%20vary%20widely,and%20hearing%20loss%20they%20experience.&text=People%20can%20become%20deaf%2Dblind,%2C%20injury%2C%20and%20family%20genetics.

*️⃣ It's Deafblind Awareness Week! Learn about the school experience for deaf and HoH students as well as the services we offer in this blog: https://bit.ly/47YAa5T

Be sure to follow along throughout the week as we share info. from OCALI's Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness!

Through Their Eyes: Deaf Students Reflect on the High School Experience

✴️ ICYMI: We were honored to have Emily Francis join us for this year’s EL Summer Institute. Attendees learned about what inspired her to become an EL teacher and participated in activities centered around her book “If You Only Knew: Letters from an Immigrant Teacher”. In need of EL support? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3pcB4HJ

Mrs. Francis' ESL Class

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⭐ Today, we celebrate Juneteenth! Learn more about the historic holiday by downloading our digital guide and check out local Juneteenth celebrations in this blog from the ESC’s Equity Committee: https://bit.ly/3KHUu1Y

🔹 ESC offices are closed today in observance of the holiday.

Celebrating Juneteenth

📚 Thanks to everyone who joined us at our Summer Literacy Institute! The day was filled with insightful conversations featuring incredible speakers and opportunities to create connections by sharing experiences, challenges and solutions. Together, we are making a difference in the world of literacy!
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👷‍♀️ That’s a wrap on year two of connecting with our Educator Workforce Boot Camp, in partnership with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce! Special thanks to all of the businesses, sponsors and educators who made this year's Boot Camp incredible. Your commitment and enthusiasm are the driving forces behind the success of this initiative. Make sure to tuned for a full recap of this year’s Boot Camp!

😎 Summer is here—time for fun, sleeping in, and...learning loss? Don't worry, parents and students, we've got you covered! Our Communications Intern, Anthony Jiang, shares tips and tricks to help keep your learning on track this summer! Read here:

Beat the Summer Slump: Keep Your Child's Learning on Track!

📐 There's still time to register for this great session! Join us on June 17 to gain valuable insights and ready-to-implement resources for enhancing your students' math fluency. The session will feature John SanGiovanni, best selling author and nationally recognized leader in mathematics education. Register: https://bit.ly/4a5Jkhw

🐶 Rocky, the Genoa Township Therapy dog, stopped by to visit with students in our Ventures Academy Program last month! Learn more about the Ventures Program: https://bit.ly/3xNl0Ug

✳️ Join Partnerships for Authentic Learning and Leadership on July 23 & 24 for inspiration, learning & collaboration. The Summer Institute for Authentic Learning & Leadership will help you reimagine education, reconnect with the joy of teaching & empower students to change the world: https://bit.ly/3VkLaaa