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Mansfield, OH (November 11, 2025) – The Mid-Ohio ESC Business Advisory Council, in partnership with the Crawford Success Center, North Central State College and Crawford County school districts, invites eligible junior or senior students who attend all six Crawford County schools to a TurboCert Open House at the Crawford Success Center at 9:30 a.m. on November 21, 2025.

During the open house, students will be divided into rotating groups and will see demonstrations and hear information about all programs. Students will also have the opportunity to tour the Crawford Success Center, meet instructors, learn about credentials and ask questions. 

Students can express their interest in enrolling in the next semester at the event. Program Coordinator Kevin Fourman will then work with school counselors to enroll students in the upcoming semester, which will begin Friday, January 9, 2026. 

Taking place at the Crawford Success Center, the TurboCert program offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials in 5G Readiness, Phlebotomy, Robotics in Advanced Manufacturing and Drone Operations and Safety. TurboCert is a dynamic, fast-paced initiative that equips high school students with industry-recognized credentials in high-demand fields. The program offers 16 intensive Fridays of hands-on training, designed to fast-track students into meaningful careers or further education. Students from across Crawford County benefit from real-world experience, certifications and curriculum that aligns directly with the skills employers need today.

Contact Kevin Fourman, TurboCert Program Coordinator (Crawford County), at fourman.kevin@moesc.net for more information. 

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Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center provides specialized academic and support services, including professional development, 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.

Mansfield, OH (November 6, 2025) – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (ESC) will host a Statewide SLP & School Psychology Think Tank, a collaborative event designed to address the critical shortage of school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and school psychologists across Ohio, on November 10 from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Organized in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce's State Regional Consultant Team for Speech-Language Pathology and School Psychology, the Think Tank brings together educational leaders, university partners and professional associations to identify innovative solutions for recruitment, retention and workforce development.

“The need for highly qualified SLPs and school psychologists in our districts is absolutely critical, and it directly impacts the comprehensive services we provide to districts and their students,” said Eric Turlo, Director of Student Services. “By convening leaders from across the state, we are taking a crucial step to move beyond simply identifying the problem and instead focusing on workable strategies that will help stabilize and hopefully grow this essential workforce for the future.”

The November 10 session marks the first in a three-part series scheduled throughout the 2025-26 school year. Participants include representatives from Ohio universities, Educational Service Centers, the Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board, the Ohio School Psychologists Association (OSPA) and the Ohio School Speech Pathology Educational Audiology Coalition (OSSPEAC).

“Hosting this event allows Mid-Ohio ESC to serve as a hub for meaningful collaboration,” said Johanna Gilland, Central OH Regional SLP Consultant and Mid-Ohio employee. “Together, we are developing practical strategies that support both the quality of comprehensive evaluations and the sustainability of Ohio’s school-based workforce.”

Kylie Dennison-Rebon, Central Ohio Regional School Psychology Consultant, shared her enthusiasm for the initiative: “This Think Tank reflects the power of statewide collaboration. Each of Ohio’s regional consultant teams contributed to the design and direction of this work, ensuring the collective expertise of both the speech-language pathology and school psychology fields is represented. We are thrilled to expand this effort to include school psychology. Ultimately, every conversation and solution developed through this work keeps student achievement and success at the forefront of what we do, reminding us that building and sustaining a strong workforce directly impacts the quality of support our students receive.”

The Think Tank aligns directly with the goals outlined in the FY26 Regional Consultant Scope of Work, supporting comprehensive and compliant evaluations by ensuring districts have access to a stable, highly qualified workforce. Future Think Tank sessions are scheduled for February 2, 2026 and April 7, 2026.

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center provides specialized academic and support services, including professional development, 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.

Mansfield, OH (November 4, 2025) – The Department of Student Services at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center has two professional development programs open for registration in November.

First, Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center will host Embracing Restorative Practices in Schools on November 11 and 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The client/member cost is $75 for two sessions and two books while the non-client/member cost is $90. Registration is required. 

What are Restorative Practices? 

Restorative Practices are proactive strategies that help build a positive school climate and reduce inappropriate behavior by strengthening relationships, repairing harm, and fostering accountability and empathy.

In Schools, Restorative Practices:

• Positively impact student behavior and enhance school climate 
• Foster a sense of belonging for all students 
• Help minimize harm through thoughtful intervention 
• Support student learning while building conflict-resolution and self-regulation skills 
• Uncover root causes of conflict to address deeper needs 
• Create space for meaningful dialogue, relationship repair, and solution-finding

Embracing Restorative Practices in Schools Flyer

MOESC will also offer a free Crafting Compliant PR-O1s training on three different dates:

• Nov 12, 2025 – 8 a.m.
• Nov 13, 2025 – 11:30 a.m. 
• Nov 17, 2025 – 3 p.m.

Dive into the details of writing clear, compliant Prior Written Notices (PR-01s). This webinar will provide a step-by-step guide to crafting these critical documents, ensuring all necessary components are included and legally sound. Learn how to write PR-01s that are easy to understand for families and stakeholders.

Register online to reserve your spot.

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.

Mansfield, OH (October 28, 2025) – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is dedicated to promoting professional development among area educators, administrators and other staff. Registration is currently open for our next round of network meetings in November to be held on the Mid-Ohio campus, 890 W. Fourth Street in Mansfield. During the scheduled network meetings, additional information about Ohio's Learning Standards, Extended Standards and practical challenges will be given. These meetings are designed to provide a combination of professional learning, ODE updates, networking and collaborative problem-solving. The dates and times for each session are as follows: 

● Principal Network: November 6, 2025; 9:30-11:30 AM

● School Counselors: November 11, 2025; 9 AM-10:30 AM 

● Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment: November 14, 2025; 8:30-1 PM 

● Special Education Coordinators: November 14, 2025; 8:30-1 PM

● Testing Coordinator: November 14, 2025; 1-2:30 PM 

● Technology Directors: December 9, 2025; 8:30-11 AM (new date)

Members of client districts can attend for free, while non-client participants will have a $25 fee. Registration is open now at http://www.moesc.net/register. For more information, contact Mark E. Burke, Jr. at burke.mark@moesc.net.

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center provides specialized academic and support services, including professional development, 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.

Mansfield, OH (October 22, 2025) – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center will host Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) training at Mid-Ohio ESC, 890 W. 4th Street, Mansfield. 

Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (New): This training is for anyone that has not been trained or wants a full refresher. This is a level 1 and 2 Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines, or CSTAG training from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be held on December 8, 2025.

This workshop will prepare you to use the CSTAG model with your school threat assessment team. CSTAG was developed by Dr. Dewey Cornell. The first part of the training, Level 1, covers the foundations of threat assessment and the basics of the CSTAG model. We begin with defining threat assessment and how it should be adapted for use in schools. In the second part of the training, Level 2, you will work with your teams to practice using the CSTAG model on a series of case exercises.

Register here.

Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (Refresher): This training is for anyone who has not had training in 3+ years or anyone who needs support. This is a half day training from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be held on December 15, 2025. This workshop is specifically for CSTAG team members who have completed the initial training. Dr. Cornell designed this workshop based on the input of many CSTAG trainers and teams. We will cover a variety of questions and problems that have come up in CSTAG practice. Some of this information will be a refresher for you, but there are key points in each module that should be helpful to improve your team functioning. We also have information intended to address controversies and misconceptions in the field. 

Register here.

Both trainings are offered to client/partner districts and to schools in our region at no cost to participants. 

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.

Mansfield, OH (October 16, 2025) – Following its October 15, 2025 Regular Board Meeting, the MOESC Board of Governors toured Abraxas, Mid-Ohio Adult Education Program and F.I.R.S.T. School. Mid-Ohio ESC provides the educational programming at the two private residential educational facilities (Abraxas and F.I.R.S.T. School) and serves as the fiscal agent for the Mid-Ohio Adult Education Program. Touring these sites gives board members an opportunity to see firsthand the impact of the services Mid-Ohio ESC provides and how its programs support learners of all ages across the region.

During their visit to Abraxas School of Ohio, the Board was able to observe teachers interacting with students. Principal Jolene Edwards said, "It's always nice to have our Board visit or get to inform them of the happenings here at Abraxas." Matt Porter, Program Manager for the Abraxas Facility was in the school and helped to answer some questions the board had. The board members were informed of the upgrades that have been made to the school over the last few years, which include office desks, teacher desks and chairs, new monitors for teachers, student tables and chairs, SmartBoards for every classroom and new student Chromebooks. Abraxas School of Ohio appreciates the support that the Board continuously provides. 

While visiting the Mid-Ohio Adult Education Program, the Board toured the facility and observed GED and WorkKeys class preparation in action. Program Director Andie Karpiak-Feasel provided a presentation highlighting how the program is funded, the wide range of services offered and the impact of community partnerships. She discussed how adults are prepared at New Beginnings with workplace readiness skills, how students are supported at the Crawford Success Center as they work toward their GED and how WorkKeys preparation works at Madison Adult Career Center and Pioneer Career & Technology Center for participants in the Adult Diploma Program. Additionally, the Mid-Ohio Adult Education Program offers WorkKeys preparation at Pioneer for students in the LPN program, ASVAB test preparation in collaboration with the Ohio Army National Guard and on-site ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Major Metals. The presentation concluded with a discussion of the program’s continued growth, achievements and the meaningful ways the Mid-Ohio Adult Education Program is helping adults across the region reach their educational and career goals.

“The continued support of the Mid Ohio School Board plays a critical role in the services and opportunities we are able to provide our students here at F.I.R.S.T. School,” said Principal Vanessa Wagner. During their visit, the board was able to learn about the structure of the programs, the impact grant money and their support has had on F.I.R.S.T. School’s ability to educate the students, as well as exposure to the different types of academic opportunities that are offered through the school. A few of the F.I.R.S.T. teachers were able to talk with the board about the structure of their classrooms, the technology used and how it is implemented throughout the curriculum, and the community partnerships the school and facility are a part of. “It was a pleasure being able to interact with all of the board members and to have them inside of the program. Having community members come into the school and experience the work being done is the best way to help build a strong bond,” she continued. 

Mid-Ohio ESC Board President Doug Theaker reflected on the tours: “I believe this was an educational opportunity for the Board of Governors to see the programming and training provided to students at F.I.R.S.T., Mid-Ohio Adult Education Program and Abraxas. It is extremely important for the Board of Governors to visit our programs to know where and how we are spending taxpayers’ money to support the education of all students.” 

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.