November 1, 2023 – Southern Ohio ESC applied for and has received the High Performing ESC designation from the Ohio Department of Education. A High Performing ESC has generated total cost savings of at least 5% for its client school districts for primary services secured from the ESC instead of another source. Southern Ohio ESC far exceeded this 5% benchmark, with a total savings of 15.11% in 2023.

“Ohio’s educational service centers provide exceptional cost savings to their school districts in addition to all of the other services and support they offer,” says Craig Burford, Executive Director of the Ohio ESC Association (OESCA). “Over the past seven years, Ohio ESCs have averaged 36% savings to districts per year, for a total of nearly $587.6 million in savings statewide for primary services since 2016.”

The Ohio Department of Education evaluated each application based on the total percentage of cost savings the ESC generated for its client districts calculated based on the price charged to the client by the ESC for a primary service.

Ohio’s Educational Service Centers (ESCs) provide schools and school districts with professional development, technology, support, planning, and administrative services that help improve student learning, enhance the quality of instruction, expand access to resources, and maximize operating/fiscal efficiencies. The Ohio ESC Association (OESCA) supports, educates, and advocates for Ohio’s ESCs. www.oesca.org

The Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC) in Wilmington, Ohio, proudly serves public school districts in Adams, Clinton, Fayette, and Highland Counties. Find out more about Southern Ohio ESC, our services, events, professional development offerings, and more on our website at www.southernohioesc.org.

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We are thrilled to share that all Special Education Departments in our region have received a perfect rating, making us the only region out of 16 to earn this distinction! 👏🏆

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Kim K. Adams and Taylor Reed will present a Canva professional learning series for all interested in learning how and improving their skills in Canva.

101 and Advanced sessions are being offered! You may elect to join one, all, or whatever your schedule will allow. The sessions will be recorded in person and shared in the SOESC Technology Reference Folder for all team members to access.

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Mealtime Tips

Enjoy a meal together with your family. It is a great way to connect and share. Here are some mealtime ideas to try:

• Turn off the TV and ask the family to place their phones in a “parking spot” away from the table.
• Have everyone share what they did during the day. Ask what made you laugh or what you did for fun?
• Try new foods at home. Kids need many chances to taste a new foods to “get used to them.”
• Have adults and older kids talk about the color, feel, and flavor of foods. It will make them sound more appealing to younger kids who may be picky.
• On nice days, try a change of scenery. For example, go to a nearby park for a picnic.

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