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Congratulations to Eli Injic, the 2025 Geauga County Spelling Bee Champion! Eli, an eighth grader from St. Mary School in Chardon, showcased his spelling skills and earned first place in this year's competition.
Congratulations to Eli Injic, the 2025 Geauga County Spelling Bee Champion! Eli, an eighth grader from St. Mary School in Chardon, showcased his spelling skills and earned first place in this year's competition.
The 2025 Geauga County Spelling Bee took place on February 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM, with students from various public, private, and parochial schools stepping up to the challenge.
The 2025 Geauga County Spelling Bee took place on February 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM, with students from various public, private, and parochial schools stepping up to the challenge.
The 2025 Geauga County Spelling Bee took place on February 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM, with students from various public, private, and parochial schools stepping up to the challenge.
The 2025 Geauga County Spelling Bee took place on February 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM, with students from various public, private, and parochial schools stepping up to the challenge.Each participant demonstrated exceptional spelling skills. Great job to all!
Circle time is a time for young minds to connect, learn, and grow together through stories, songs, and shared experiences
Circle time is a time for young minds to connect, learn, and grow together through stories, songs, and shared experiences
Every day is an adventure in learning, creativity, and friendship at preschool!
Every day is an adventure in learning, creativity, and friendship at preschool!
Thank you, Dr. Heath, for hosting the Emotional Poverty Introduction Workshop at the Mentor Paradigm!
Thank you, Dr. Heath, for hosting the Emotional Poverty Introduction Workshop at the Mentor Paradigm!
On February 7th Dr. Lonny Rivera lead an engaging session on Emotional Poverty at the Mentor Paradigm! A powerful training focused on understanding and supporting emotional well-being.
On February 7th Dr. Lonny Rivera lead an engaging session on Emotional Poverty at the Mentor Paradigm! A powerful training focused on understanding and supporting emotional well-being.
Congratulations to Sebastian Gil, the 2025 Lake County Spelling Bee Champion! Sebastian, a seventh grader from Memorial Middle School in Mentor Public Schools, showcased his spelling skills and earned the top spot in this year's competition.
Congratulations to Sebastian Gil, the 2025 Lake County Spelling Bee Champion! Sebastian, a seventh grader from Memorial Middle School in Mentor Public Schools, showcased his spelling skills and earned the top spot in this year's competition.
The 2025 Lake County Spelling Bee took place on February 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM, with students from various public, private, and parochial schools stepping up to the challenge.
The 2025 Lake County Spelling Bee took place on February 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM, with students from various public, private, and parochial schools stepping up to the challenge.Each participant demonstrated exceptional spelling skills. Great job to all!
The 2025 Lake County Spelling Bee took place on February 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM, with students from various public, private, and parochial schools stepping up to the challenge.
The 2025 Lake County Spelling Bee took place on February 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM, with students from various public, private, and parochial schools stepping up to the challenge.Each participant demonstrated exceptional spelling skills. Great job to all!
ESCWR and State Support Team Region 4 Team Members
ESCWR and State Support Team Region 4 Team Members

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The ESC of the Western Reserve is committed to providing innovative programming and quality services to support and promote student achievement in all aspects of our educational communities within our region and state.

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The ESC of the Western Reserve will be recognized as a premier education service center that provides personalized services to inspire and support students growth and staff development to educational communities in our region and state.
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Madison School District Advances in Superintendent Search

Madison Schools, with support from the ESC of the Western Reserve, is advancing its search for a new superintendent to succeed Angela Smith, who will retire after the 2024-25 school year. The position has attracted strong interest statewide.

The school board has reviewed applicants, selecting candidates with superintendent or central office experience and strong community engagement skills. First-round interviews conclude in February, with a final selection in March.

Board President Shawn Douglas reaffirmed the district’s commitment to excellence and praised ESCWR’s expertise in the hiring process. For more details, visit the News-Herald for the full article.

Educators unite to explore emotional poverty frameworks

The Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve recently hosted a workshop in Mentor, bringing together 111 educators from over a dozen Northeast Ohio schools. The event focused on frameworks to help students manage emotions, develop emotional competence, and build resilience. The training, based on the work of author Ruby K. Payne, explored strategies from her book Emotional Poverty, which provides techniques for student self-regulation to reduce school-related violence. The workshop will continue on April 4. For the full article, visit the News-Herald. 
2025 Geauga Spelling Bee Champion, Eli Injic

2025 Geauga County Spelling Bee Champion

Congratulations to Eli Injic, the 2025 Geauga County Spelling Bee Champion! Eli, an eighth grader from St Mary School in Chardon, showcased his spelling skills and earned first place in this year's competition.  He will now advance to the Tri-County Spelling Bee on February 28th at the ESC of the Western Reserve. 

This year's event featured 6 talented students from public, private, and parochial schools across Geauga County, making for an exciting and competitive spelling bee. Well done to all participants for their hard work and dedication!  
2025 Lake County Spelling Bee Winner, Sebastian Gil!

2025 Lake County Spelling Bee Champion

Congratulations to Sebastian Gil, the 2025 Lake County Spelling Bee Champion! Sebastian, a seventh grader from Memorial Middle School in Mentor Public Schools, showcased his spelling skills and earned the top spot in this year's competition.  He will now advance to the Tri-County Spelling Bee on February 28th at the ESC of the Western Reserve. 

This year's event featured eleven talented students from public, private, and parochial schools across Lake County, making for an exciting and competitive spelling bee. Well done to all participants for their hard work and dedication!  

January 2025 Job Training Program Newsletter

Take a moment to explore our January Job Training newsletter, written by our talented teachers and students. It’s packed with updates, insights, and highlights from our job training program! A special shoutout to our newest employer partner, D Is for Delicious, for welcoming our students and supporting their hands-on learning experience.

Celebrating 5 Years of Excellence at the ESCWR!

This year marks the 5th anniversary of the ESCWR, and we couldn’t be more proud of the impact we’ve made in our schools and communities! Over the past five years, we have remained committed to supporting students, educators, and districts through innovative programs, exceptional services, and strong partnerships.

Thank you to our dedicated staff, partner districts, and community members for your continued support and collaboration. Together, we have grown, adapted, and made a lasting difference in education. We look forward to many more years of excellence, innovation, and student success!

ESCWR's 5th Anniversary!

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Related Arts Network

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Canva 101 for Schools

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