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MOESC November Network Meetings

Mansfield, OH (November 1, 2024) – The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) is excited to announce a series of upcoming events in November designed to support and enhance the skills of our educational professionals. The dates and times for each session are as follows: 

CPI Refresher Training: November 4, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

  • Client member cost $60, non-client member cost $75
  • Register here

Leader Network Meeting: November 7, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

  • Open to all principals, directors or educational leaders of client and non-client districts.
  • Free for client members, non-client members cost $25
  • Register here

Leader Network Meeting Agenda

9:30-9:40 AM -  Welcome

9:40-10:40 AM -  Legal Update: Discipline of students on IEPs and 504s

10:40-10:50 AM -  Break

10:50-11:15 AM -  Student Behavior Management Strategies for Leaders

11:15-11:30 AM -  Networking / Leader Roundtable

School Counselors Network: November 12, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

  • Free for client members, non-client members cost $25
  • Register here

CPI Initial Training: November 15, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

  • Client member cost $60, non-client member cost $75
  • Register here

Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Network: November 15, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM

  • Free for client members, non-client members cost $25
  • Register here

Special Education Directors & Coordinators Network: November 15, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM

  • Free for client members, non-client members cost $25
  • Combined CIA & SPED Network 
  • Register here

District Test Coordinators Network: November 15, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

  • Free for client members, non-client members cost $25
  • Register here

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center provides specialized academic and support services to 13 school districts and over 20,000 students in Crawford, Morrow and Richland Counties. Client districts receive services from curriculum, gifted and special education consultants, speech pathologists, psychologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists and physical therapists.

 

MOESC Receives Richland County Foundation Grant for SLP Mentoring Program

Mansfield, OH (October 25, 2024) – The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Richland County Foundation Grant for $30,000 from the Connections Fund for MOESC’s High School Speech-Language Pathology Mentoring Program. This innovative program addresses the growing shortage of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in educational settings by inspiring and preparing the next generation of professionals in this critical field.

“On behalf of the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Board of Governors and Administration, I would like to thank the Richland County Foundation and the Connections Fund Advisory Committee for supporting the High School Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Mentoring Program,” said MOESC Superintendent Kevin Kimmel. “We are excited to get into all the Richland County Schools and share information with our students about the rewarding career opportunities in the field of SLP. Our goal is for our students to be exposed to what an SLP does to help students to be successful in school. We have a very talented group of SLPs doing an amazing job in our districts, and we want them to serve as mentors and role models for the next generation of SLPs.”

The High School SLP Career Mentoring Program offers juniors and seniors 60 hours of immersive career preparation experiences including mentorship with in-district SLPs, curriculum aligned to SLP/Educational Aide Licensure and career pathway advising. The program focuses on students with an aptitude and interest in health sciences, offering them hands-on learning and professional development within Mid-Ohio ESC school districts.

With a projected 27% increase in educational SLP positions in Ohio by 2030 and nearly 40% of current SLPs planning to retire in the next 6-10 years, the demand for qualified professionals is rising. This program aims to close this gap by identifying and nurturing students’ potential, providing them with structured career preparation and mentorship.

The program will serve 10 high school juniors and seniors, offering career readiness skills and credentials while engaging a larger number of students in each Richland County High School in grades 9-10 in Lunch & Learn events about SLP careers. Elementary students benefit indirectly through informal interactions with high school mentees supervised by certified SLPs.

Jennifer Crum, Director of Student Services said, “The support from the Richland County Foundation allows Mid-Ohio ESC to firmly establish the initial phase of the SLP Development Program, with High School SLP Mentorship in Richland County. I am very excited to seamlessly support our community of students interested in the Mid-Ohio SLP career pipeline from High School to Grad School!”

The grant was developed to directly support the Business Advisory Council’s mission of connecting students with meaningful career pathways. Although framed as job shadowing, the program will offer students a paid internship experience. Participants will be compensated for their time, and work closely with an SLP to design and implement a project of real world significance that culminates in a final presentation. This structure mirrors the real world responsibilities of the professional environment. Amy Wood, Director of Grants & Special Projects who convenes the Business Advisory Council remarked, “By integrating career mentorship and an authentic project approach, embedded with industry recognized credentials, we expect to ensure students are prepared for acceptance into an undergraduate program in speech, a job in an educational setting or both.

Starting in January 2025, the program will feature one-on-one mentorship with practicing SLPs, 20 hours of job shadowing and regular coaching sessions. Participants will complete asynchronous online coursework aligned with SLP Aide Licensure and the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal. The program aims to inspire students toward speech-language pathology careers, addressing workforce shortages and enhancing school access to services while equipping students with valuable skills for their future.

The Richland County Foundation is one of the largest private sources of grant making in Richland County and administers over 430 charitable funds established by individuals, families, and businesses. The mission of the Richland County Foundation is to improve and enhance the quality of life in Richland County through strategic philanthropy and community leadership.

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center provides specialized academic and support services to 13 school districts and over 20,000 students in Crawford, Morrow and Richland Counties. Client districts receive services from curriculum, gifted and special education consultants, speech pathologists, psychologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists and physical therapists.

MOESC Superintendent Kimmel Receives Prestigious BASA Award

Mansfield, OH (October 17, 2024) – David Axner, Executive Director of Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA), presented Mid-Ohio ESC Superintendent Kevin D. Kimmel with the BASA Exemplary Leadership Award at MOESC’s Board of Governors meeting on October 16th. Superintendent Kimmel was also presented the award on October 1st at the BASA Awards Luncheon during the BASA Fall Conference. 

The BASA Exemplary Leadership Award is presented to an active member in each BASA region who has demonstrated outstanding educational leadership in making significant contributions to educational administration in a school district, educational service center, or educational institution. The candidate is required to have a minimum of three years of continuous service as an administrator or college instructor and to have been a BASA member for a minimum of three years.

“The award is much deserved and is another indication of the great work Superintendent Kimmel is doing at Mid-Ohio ESC,” MOESC Board President Doug Theaker said. “The Board is incredibly proud of Superintendent Kimmel’s accomplishments and what he is doing for MOESC.”

The Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA) is a private, not-for-profit organization that serves school superintendents and other administrators throughout the state of Ohio.

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center provides specialized academic and support services to 13 school districts and over 20,000 students in Crawford, Morrow and Richland Counties. Client districts receive services from curriculum, gifted and special education consultants, speech pathologists, psychologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists and physical therapists.
 

Galion City Schools Announces Treasurer Search

Mansfield, OH (October 16, 2024) – The Galion City School District Board of Education is seeking qualified applicants for the position of CFO/Treasurer due to the pending retirement of Charlene Parkinson who has successfully served the district for the past decade. The Board is seeking a candidate with a strong sense of vision and integrity, is a systems thinker, is self-directed, possesses strong financial analysis skill, is detail-oriented and is a strong communicator.The Mid-Ohio ESC is assisting the Board in its search. The new CFO/Treasurer would be expected to start on January 1, 2025, and will have an opportunity to work with Treasurer Parkinson through a transition period. 


Qualified applicants must possess the following qualifications and experiences: hold a valid State of Ohio Treasurer’s license or evidence one will be obtained, hold a Certified Public Investment Certification, previous School Treasurer experience preferred, experience in fiscal procedures and sound fiscal management procedures, experience in school finance, budget preparation, fiscal strategic planning and forecasting, and funds management and business operations, demonstrate organizational and leadership skills, knowledge of Ohio Revised Code as it relates to school treasurer and treasurer responsibilities, ability to skillfully provide financial leadership for the district, and demonstrate a high degree of moral character and professionalism that reflects positively on the district. 


Those interested in the position are encouraged to apply by completing an online application and submitting a cover letter emphasizing qualifications and experience, a copy of a current Ohio Treasurer Certification/License or evidence that a certificate/license will be obtained, resume, and letters of reference.

Questions about the position should be directed to:
              Kevin D. Kimmel, Mid-Ohio ESC Superintendent
              kimmel.kevin@moesc.net
              890 West Fourth Street
              Mansfield, Ohio 44906
              419-774-5520

Applications must be received by November 13, 2024. Employment will begin on January 1, 2025.

Kimmel expressed his enthusiasm to partner with the Galion City Schools Board of Education to find the best candidate to help lead the district. “As a client district of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, we are assisting the district with the search for their next Treasurer at no cost to the district.

Galion City Schools CFO/Treasurer Announcement

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center provides specialized academic and support services to 13 school districts and over 20,000 students in Crawford, Morrow and Richland Counties. Client districts receive services from curriculum, gifted and special education consultants, speech pathologists, psychologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists and physical therapists.
 

MOESC Paraprofessional & Intervention Specialist Training

Mansfield, OH (October 14, 2024) – On October 29, 2024, from 4:30-6:30 PM (dinner included), MOESC will launch a Paraprofessional and Intervention Specialist training series to foster a collaborative and effective system to address student behavioral needs. This event will focus on strengthening cooperation between classroom teachers and paraprofessionals/aides. Participants will have opportunities for networking, Q&A sessions, focused-topic discussions and learning mental health and wellness strategies. The series will be led by MOESC’s Behavior Support Team and is intended for classroom teachers and the aides and paraprofessionals who work alongside them.

Mid-Ohio ESC continues to support Paraprofessionals and Intervention Specialists by providing Professional Networking and ongoing development of the knowledge and skills needed to appropriately work with students and collaborate in supporting Tier 1 practices.

Interested participants can register here. The cost for members of client districts is $50 while non-client participants will pay $75.

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center provides specialized academic and support services to 13 school districts and over 20,000 students in Crawford, Morrow and Richland Counties. Client districts receive services from curriculum, gifted and special education consultants, speech pathologists, psychologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists and physical therapists.

MOESC Hosting College Credit Plus and Financial Aid Night

Mansfield, OH (October 10, 2024) – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is pleased to host its annual College Credit Plus (CCP) and Financial Aid Night on November 18th, 2024, from 6 to 7 pm at Mid-Ohio ESC, 890 W. 4th Street, Mansfield.

This is open to all students and families for students in grades 6-11 for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents and students will learn how students may take college classes at no cost.

Families will learn more about the College Credit Plus program from area colleges and universities. Additionally, students will learn about the Accuplacer assessment that will be required for placement into college classes.

There will be a financial aid meeting taking place for seniors and parents in a separate room from 6:00-7:00 pm. Parents will have the opportunity to begin the FAFSA process.
There is no registration for this event. For more information, please email Dr. Alyson Baker at abaker@hillsdalelocalschools.org.

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center provides specialized academic and support services to 13 school districts and over 20,000 students in Crawford, Morrow, and Richland Counties. Client districts receive services from curriculum, gifted and special education consultants, speech pathologists, psychologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists and physical therapists.