Ohio ESC Association

New professional development opportunity! OESCA members can now access bravEd’s June & Sept. PD series at 80% off. This exclusive discount is made possible through a new strategic partnership between OESCA and bravEd.

Thanks to our partnership, OESCA members can receive an 80% discount on all bravEd series. Simply enter the code OESCASUPPORT at check out to take advantage of this special rate!

Just released: A new guide to Parental Rights in Special Education is now available from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. This resource helps families understand their rights and the processes that support students with disabilities.

Read the guide here: https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FTopics%2FSpecial-Education%2FA-Guide-to-Parent-Rights-in-Special-Education/1/0100019662cced59-320546b7-f82a-4a7d-8b8d-840832d217ab-000000/UxGZyV-PMBBdbHfiuG-oEExZChenxHLYLlWBh_e8rHU=402

We are so grateful to our spring conference platinum sponsor, MagicSchool.ai Your generosity and support played a vital role in creating a meaningful experience for all attendees. Thank you for helping make OESCA's spring conference a success!

We are so grateful to our spring conference program sponsor, National Math Stars. Your generosity and support played a vital role in creating a meaningful experience for all attendees. Thank you for helping make OESCA's spring conference a success!

Thank you to all the incredible exhibitors who joined us at OESCA's Spring Conference, May 12-13, 2025! Attendees truly valued the insights and opportunities you brought to the table, and your contributions elevated the experience for everyone involved.

Save the Date for the 2025 OESCA Fall Conference: "Connecting Classrooms, Careers, and Communities for Lifelong Success” on September 8-9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

Learn more about the event and register on the OESCA website here: https://oesca.connectedcommunity.org/events/conferences/fall-conference

We hope to see you there!

All of Ohio’s 51 Educational Service Centers have been officially recognized as high-performing, delivering exceptional value to school districts across the state. In fiscal year 2024, these ESCs saved their districts over $100 million through innovative solutions and dedicated service.

Congratulations to all on this accomplishment!

We are so grateful to our spring conference bronze sponsor and exhibitor, PowerSchool . Your generosity and support played a vital role in creating a meaningful experience for all attendees. Thank you for helping make OESCA's spring conference a success!

Contact Chad Sabo, [email protected], or visit https://www.powerschool.com/ to learn more.

We are so grateful to our spring conference networking and booth break sponsor, Dedicated School Staffing. Your generosity and support played a vital role in creating a meaningful experience for all attendees. Thank you for helping make OESCA's spring conference a success! Contact Krishna McCollins, [email protected] to learn more.

Chronic absenteeism is more than just a statistic; it’s a barrier to success for millions of students. Ohio's ESCs are taking the lead, breaking down these barriers with holistic, community-driven solutions that reimagine student support. By partnering with families, schools, and local organizations, Ohio ESCs are proving that collaboration is the key to boosting attendance and unlocking potential.

Learn more at https://www.oesca.org/blogs/craig-burford/2025/05/29/breaking-barriers-to-boost-attendance-in-ohio-scho?CommunityKey=e25c3e7b-d192-458d-bbfc-018fe042b4c4

Big changes are coming to Ohio schools with Senate Bill 158—are you ready?

Join us t𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟓, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟑:𝟑𝟎–𝟒:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 for a free webinar with Ken Christian, Ohio native and school leader at a fully phone-free high school. He’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and how your school can stay ahead of the curve.

RSVP on the OESCA site here: https://www.oesca.org/upcoming-events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=05a4ee29-5cf4-4d5a-bb5b-01971dbfcf40&Home=%2fupcoming-events%2fcalendar