​INFOBASE ONLINE RESOURCES

WCIESC has partnered with Infobase to provide special savings to ESC members only!  Infobase (Learn 360) offers Streaming Video, Research Datebases, Middle/High School eBook Subscription, Teacher Resources- The Mailbox, School & District.  See the attached flyer for more detailed information.  Contact Jared McGinley for more information JMcGinley@Infobase.com 800-322-8755 ext 4261

Contact:  Debbi Christy

​

NEWSELA

You don’t have to choose between engaging content and delivering standards-aligned instruction. Every teacher should have accessible, standards-aligned content that excites at their fingertips so they can focus on what matters - inspiring a love of learning for life. Newsela partnered with West Central ESC to offer members a discount for services see Launch kit for more information.  Contact:  Debbi Christy

​

FRONTLINE TECHNOLOGIES
The Center provides a discounted rate for Frontline products.  Save time reporting on absence trends -Reduce paperwork and manual data entry, Ensure there’s a qualified substitute when needed, Stay compliant with labor law. This is an internet-based program that utilizes you existing substitute pool.
Contact: Debbi Christy

​​​

​ESSA CONSORTIUM

All schools are eligible to apply for Title IIA grant funding via an application process and some of the WCIESC districts have chosen to consort a portion of their ESSA funds so that teachers, counselors, paraprofessionals, and administrators are eligible to attend the ESSA supported sessions at no cost, while the non-consortium schools will pay the member registration fees for the sessions. Additionally, we will provide, at the school’s request, planning for a specific Workshop/Training for that school district. The district may pay for a portion of the actual cost of the workshop; the planning by the WCIESC will be done at no cost to the district. 

 

WCIESC serves as the facilitator/administrative unit for the regional ESSA Consortium.  This consortium focuses on the needs of the individual school corporations to demonstrate improvement in categories required by the ESSA Act. The ESSA Consortium is open to any West Central ESC member corporation; however, it is optional to join this Consortium. 

 

This year the designated ESSA Representatives will meet in the Spring to decide on specific types of workshops that the Consortium member Schools would like to have. 

 
Contact: Rusty King

​

​PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The WCIESC strives to assure superiority in teaching, learning, and educational leadership through region-based staff development programs.  The Center provides in-service staff development trainings for all school personnel, planning and technical assistance, resource material, and a communication link with the IDOE, local school corporation staff development contacts, and state and national staff development groups.
Contact: Rusty King

​

​

LOAN RELIEF BENEFIT TOOL

Providing student loan benefits since 2011, Fiducius enables employers to achieve recruiting, retention and productivity goals, while empowering employees to achieve financial wellness. Our proprietary student loan financial planning approach combines expert Advisors and advanced technology to deliver a complete range of voluntary and sponsored solutions, including loan restructuring, contribution and disability insurance. WCIESC membership provides discounts for services.  Contact:  Debbi Christy

​

​