News / HighlightsGreene ESC's Innovation in Education GrantThe Greene ESC's staff-supported grant recognizes unique and imaginative projects of Greene County teachers. CARF Accredits Mental Health ServicesGreene ESC Mental Health Services has been awarded the highest level of accreditation possible. ESC Awarded $330,000 Mental Health GrantAnya Senetra is the architect of Stakeholders to Partners, a grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Greene ESC's Innovation in Education GrantThe Greene ESC's staff-supported grant recognizes unique and imaginative projects of Greene County teachers. ESC Awarded $330,000 Mental Health GrantAnya Senetra is the architect of Stakeholders to Partners, a grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education. ESC Plans for 2010-2011 Professional DevelopmentESC Professional Development Coordinator Donna Shoup shares her committee's plans for the coming school year. Personnel/Special Ed Make Summer PlansMary Lou Shafer gives us an inside look at some of the work that needs to be done this summer at the ESC. Top Students Salute Significant TeachersLaura Dailey, selected by Benjamin Lorenzetti, was among the winners as Greene County's top scholars selected their most significant teachers for the HLP Excellence Awards. Gifted Students Have Busy YearLaura Dailey highlights the year in Gifted Education. INC Students Participate In Track and FieldESC Occupational Therapist Jan Ashton assists one of her students at Beavercreek's Very Special Track & Field Invitational on May 7th. Family and Civic Engagement Plans Focus on ImprovementRon Anderson explains what districts need to do to meet the H.B. 1 Family & Civic Engagement Plan June 30th deadline. Preschool Program Spans GenerationsThe award-winning intergenerational Friends Preschool Program celebrates with the Red Hat Society. LC Students SUCCEED in Fund Raiser for LeukemiaAmy Eakins, Kevin Harleman, and Jeff Conrad are helping students experience the self reward that comes from giving. Credit Flex to Add Options for StudentsLaura Daily explains how Flexible Credit will allow students to earn more credit toward graduation. Tools for Co-Teaching Partners-UpdateParticipants - please check HERE for updated information on the February 11th Workshop. ESC Speech Therapists with SuperpowersESC Speech and Language Pathologist Rebecca Montgomery demonstrates Superflex, a new strategy that helps students with social language skills. Therapist Resource Page Up and RunningThanks to Bill Lautar and Mindy Severtson, ESC Therapists now have access to an exchange hub for newly discovered resources. Annual Spelling Bee Challenges StudentsBarb McDermott has announced that Elise Nicole Paietta, a 6th grader from St. Luke is the winner of the 2010 Greene County Spelling Bee. Academy Students Donate ToysStudents at the Academy of Xenia have donated toys to needy children for the fourth year in a row. Wounded ChildrenGreene ESC Mental Health Director Dr. Tim Callahan is co-author of a new book: Wounded Children, Healing Homes: How Traumatized Children Impact Adoptive and Foster Families. |