West Central Indiana
Educational Service Center
Excellence through Collaboration
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January 13, 2026
Advanced Classroom Management
Jim Kestner will present his nationally recognized program in a high-energy session dedicated to helping experienced teachers address a wide range of classroom management issues. Teachers who attend will find strategies that lead students to make good choices, replacing controlling behaviors with strategies that lead students to monitor and take responsibility for their own behavior. Specifically, the session will address the following:
* What teachers should know about teaching Generation Z
* Developing character-based discipline
* Addressing common challenging behaviors
* Difference between controlling behaviors and building good decision-making skills * Consistency
* Developing and implementing effective classroom policies
* Establishing a character-building classroom environment
* Teaching self-respect, self-discipline, and responsibility
* Self-esteem vs. self-respect
* Grading systems that encourage student effort and engagement
* Assessing student behavior
* Parent and administrator involvement
Audience: K-12 Educators, Instructional Coaches
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You asked.
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We listened.
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Check out the variety of Virtual workshops scheduled this year!
Steve Baker presenting informative instruction concerning the School Accountability Rule for 2026
Thank you Kevin Dill for teaching strategies to prevent and eliminate chronic disruptive behaviors.
WCIESC organizes and hosts workshops for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel. Most workshops take place at our facility, but we also work with you to provide training regionally and on site.
NETWORKING MEETINGS
Regular participation in professional networking offers opportunities for growth, learning, and meaningful connections. A robust network can provide access to mentors who offer valuable advice, share experiences, and guide you through career challenges. These relationships can be instrumental in navigating your professional journey. Our networking groups include Superintendent Study Council, Elementary and Secondary Principals and Building Administrators, Curriculum Directors, Counselors, Technology Directors, High Ability Coordinators, Title I Directors, and Special Education Network, Media/Library Specialists,
Our Partnerships page is designed to introduce the partnerships, provide a brief description of their services, and connect you to the partner’s website for additional information. ESC of I member school districts are afforded special discount pricing for the partner services.
January 15, 2026
Please respond by January 9, 2026
Time Management for Educators:
Strategies for Balance and Productivity
VIRTUAL Workshop
Presented by Tim McRoberts
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
This Half-day workshop is designed to provide participants with information and meaningful activities and dialogue to help them become more efficient professionally and personally.
In the demanding world of education, effective time management is essential to maintaining balance, reducing stress, and maximizing productivity. This engaging and practical presentation is designed specifically for educators who juggle lesson planning, grading, meetings, and student engagement—often all at once.
Participants will explore proven strategies to prioritize tasks, streamline daily responsibilities, and make room for both professional growth and personal well-being. A central focus of the session is the Eisenhower Time Matrix, a powerful tool that helps educators distinguish between what’s urgent and important, enabling them to make more intentional decisions about how to spend their time.
Through real-life scenarios, interactive discussions, and actionable tips, this presentation equips educators with the skills to:
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Identify time-wasters and energy-drainers
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Set realistic goals and boundaries
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Prioritize tasks using the four quadrants of the Eisenhower Matrix
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Create sustainable routines that support long-term success
Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned professional, this session will empower you with the tools to take control of your time and bring greater focus, purpose, and satisfaction to your workday.
Audience: K-12 Educators, Instructional Coaches, Building leaders and Administrators
December 8, 2025
AM Session 9:00 am -11:30am
PM Session 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Using ILEARN Checkpoint Data with the IDOE Assessment Team
Description
Join the Indiana Department of Education Assessment Team for an engaging, in-person professional development session focused on making the most of your ILEARN Checkpoint data. This interactive event will guide educators through a deep dive into Checkpoint 1 results, offering hands-on support in accessing, interpreting, and applying student data to drive meaningful instruction. Participants will explore the ILEARN Checkpoint system and theory of action, learn how to navigate Cambium’s Centralized Reporting System (CRS), and engage in content-specific breakout sessions for Math and ELA. With expert guidance from IDOE Assessment Content Specialists, attendees will analyze real student data, collaborate on grouping strategies, and plan next steps using the Instructional and Assessment Frameworks. Whether you’re new to ILEARN Checkpoints or returning from last year’s pilot, this session will equip you with the tools and insights needed to turn data into action.
Agenda
The session will be split in two parts, both led by members of the IDOE Assessment Team:
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A whole group portion
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A breakout session: one group focused on utilizing ELA data and the other on using Math data
Special Instructions
This session is designed to truly dive into your data. Bring your ILEARN Checkpoint data and a charged device!
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*Meet the local educational needs of member school corporations by identifying those needs with support from school staff.
*Enhance educational opportunities for students by collaboration of resources to help establish programs, resource materials and serve the educational needs of students.
*Provide for a more efficient use of member schools’ time, materials and financial resources to enhance the quality and quantity of service and educational offerings.
*Allow for every school corporation equity of opportunity between member school corporations.
*Function as a facilitator for the Department of Education for the delivery of programs to schools in West Central Indiana.
The Purpose of a Service Center
Next Executive
Board Meeting
December 17, 2025
