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Mansfield, OH (April 29, 2025) – As the end of the current school year approaches, individuals interested in substitute teaching can prepare for the upcoming school year now. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is looking for substitute teachers to work in a number of area school districts.

Substitute teachers play a vital role in the education of our children. When a substitute teacher can’t be found, schools will often ask full-time teachers to give up their planning hours in order to fill in. This has a negative effect on the teacher’s ability to plan their classes effectively, ultimately affecting students as well. Substitute teachers step in and lighten that load while ensuring that each student receives quality instruction while their formal teacher is away.

Districts continue to have the flexibility to use substitute teachers with an associate degree, Pre-Service Permit, high school diploma or GED. Each local Board of Education has the option to set the educational level for their substitute teachers by adopting a resolution. Interested substitutes should contact the district(s) that they are interested in working to find out what they will be requiring. 

To work within Mid-Ohio ESC’s client districts, candidates must submit a Mid-Ohio ESC Substitute Teachers application, and new Substitute Teachers must submit their application by scheduling an appointment. MOESC has waived the application fee for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidates must also have a current and valid BCI/FBI background check. Fingerprinting for a background check can be completed at the Mid-Ohio ESC office for a fee.

After applying to be a substitute with Mid-Ohio ESC, candidates must apply for a substitute teacher license through the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce unless they already hold a current teaching license or Pre-Service permit. This step must not be completed prior to the application process at Mid-Ohio ESC; otherwise, the license application will be declined.

Other important information, including a downloadable application, can be found at Mid-Ohio ESC’s website. Potential candidates with questions can call Mid-Ohio ESC at 419-774-5520 or email sub@moesc.net.

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 (April 17, 2025) — Area educators and educational administrators are invited to the Mid-Ohio Education Service Center's Fall Administrative Conference on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The conference will take place at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center, 890 W. 4th Street in Mansfield.

The featured keynote speakers, Jim Mahoney and Daryl Michel, will speak in the morning, followed by legal and legislative updates in the afternoon. In addition, breakout sessions will be held on topics such as leadership, student services, instructional coaching, gifted, and career and workforce development.

Other special guests include Paul Imhoff of Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA) and Nicole M. Donovsky of Bricker & Graydon. 

Agenda Topics Include:

• Legislative Update  
• Legal Updates
• Leadership Structures & Supports  
• Gifted Education 
• Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 
• College, Career and Workforce Development 

The conference is intended for superintendents, directors, central office administration, building administrators and school treasurers.

Members of client districts can attend for $100, and participants from non-client districts will need to pay $250. Registration opens May 1 and closes July 18; after that date, no refunds will be given. Registration includes breakfast, lunch and all learning sessions. 

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.

Columbus, OH (April 15, 2025) – On Monday, April 14, 2025, the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) recognized Ohio’s top students in each of the 88 counties statewide during the annual Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards Program held at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel.

Nominated by one of the 51 educational service centers (ESCs), eligible applicants are high school seniors that demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and community service as indicated by high school grades, test scores, school and community activities, and awards.

“In order to achieve this level of success, these students have demonstrated a commitment to excellence, resilience, and grit,” state OESCA Executive Director Craig Burford.

For nearly four decades, OESCA has recognized nearly over 2,600 scholars and student leaders during this event. “Ohio’s ESCs have over a century of service in providing technical assistance and support to Ohio’s schools and students, and during this event we get to see the impact of that work,” added Burford. “We look forward to our continued partnership with students and families, school district leadership, and state policymakers to ensure students have equal access to high quality educational opportunities and experiences regardless of where they live and attend school.”

The award program, named in honor of Ohio’s thirty-first State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Franklin B. Walter, was established by OESCA in 1989 to promote and recognize outstanding student leaders for their academic achievement and service to their schools and communities. One senior from each county in Ohio is eligible to receive this annual honor.

Isabella Stang (Bucyrus City Schools) was selected to represent Crawford County and MOESC at the awards program. 

Kevin D. Kimmel, MOESC Superintendent, said, “I would like to congratulate Isabella on this outstanding accomplishment and wish her the best of luck as she graduates from high school next month and moves on with her pursuits in college.

Ohio’s Educational Service Centers (ESCs) provide school districts with professional development, technology, support, planning, and administrative services that help improve student learning, enhance the quality of instruction, expand access to resources, and maximize operating/fiscal efficiencies. The Ohio ESC Association (OESCA) supports, educates and advocates for Ohio’s ESCs. www.oesca.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.

Mansfield, OH (April 10, 2025) – Artapolooza 2025 took place on April 4-9 at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, with over 3000 students exhibiting art. Eighteen local school districts participated in this year’s event including Abraxas School, Bucyrus City Schools, Clear Fork Valley Local Schools, Crestline Exempted Village Schools, Crestline St. Joseph School, Crestview Local Schools, Foundation Academy, Galion City Schools, GOAL Digital Academy, Highland Local Schools, Lexington Local Schools, Lucas Local Schools, Madison Local Schools, Mansfield City Schools, Mansfield Christian School, Mt. Gilead Local Schools, Northmor Local Schools and Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools. 

Addison Langston from Mansfield Senior High School took Best of Show with her large-scale, blue portrait. “Addison has a tremendous talent for capturing expression and feeling in her work,” stated Jennifer Pennell, Gifted Education Consultant and coordinator of this event.   

Crestview art teachers Destini Ohler and Erin Dendinger earned recognition for Best Display. 

Also rounding out the top awards for the high school division were Hannah Nolan, Mansfield City Schools- 1st place; Genevieve Smith, Galion City Schools- 2nd place; and Georgia Gantz, Highland Local Schools- 3rd place. 

Middle School awards include Madalyn R., Lexington Local Schools - 1st Place; Gavin Goldsmith, Galion City Schools - 2nd place; and Kayleen Jennings, GOAL Digital Academy - 3rd place. 

An award that had been given in the past was revived again for this year, The Rising Star Award. This award was given to Chloe Wetzel from Crestview High School, recognizing a student whose work shows exceptional talent and promise of a possible future career in art. The award consists of a selection of art supplies to encourage them to keep pursuing their dreams.  

In addition to these awards, we gave out 42 Budding Artist Award certificates to elementary students showing great potential as young artists, 43 Outstanding Artist Award certificates and 30 Honorable Mention medals. For a complete list of award recipients, go to Mid-Ohio ESC’s website at www.moesc.net. 

To encourage public art and elevate local artists, the Mansfield Public Art Commission has joined efforts with the Mansfield Richland County Public Library to design a new art gallery space for public exhibitions.  

This year's top award winners at Artapolooza were invited to exhibit their winning artwork at “The Mayor’s Show: Rising Artists of Mid-Ohio.” This gallery exhibition will be displayed in the second-floor lobby in the Mansfield Richland County Public Main Library from May 1–23. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 1 at 4:30 p.m. at the exhibit in the Main Library, located at 43 W. 3rd Street, Mansfield.

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 (April 8, 2025) – Once again, MOESC’s Business Advisory Council was recently awarded three stars in the 2025 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils. The Business Advisory Council’s honor demonstrates excellence in developing professional skills for the future, building partnerships, and coordinating experiences, which contribute to preparing students for success. 

Traci Oswald, the Senior HR Director at Ohio Mutual Insurance and Co-Chair of the Business Advisory Council, said, “Receiving this award is a significant honor for our Business Advisory Council. This recognition highlights the vital role our council plays in fostering strong partnerships between education and business, ensuring that local students are adequately prepared for their future careers. Such accolades motivate us to continue developing practical learning environments by integrating educational institutions with industry, with the ultimate objective of preparing students for future success.”

These awards recognize educators, business partners, staff, schools, businesses, educational service centers and communities that come together to create dynamic, career-focused learning environments for students. Three-star business advisory councils implement quality practices throughout the year to create a culture of career-focused opportunities for all students.

“The partnerships formed and the programs created through the Mid-Ohio ESC Business Advisory Council, under Amy Wood’s leadership, have brought tremendous value to Bucyrus City Schools,” Superintendent Bob Britton said. “Our students are gaining real exposure to in-demand careers and earning industry-recognized credentials that truly prepare them for life after graduation. These business connections have strengthened our programs and opened doors for students that wouldn’t have existed otherwise. We’re proud to be part of this collaborative effort that’s creating real impact in our community.”

Award recipients will be recognized at the third annual Business Advisory Council Townhall on July 21st at the Hilton Columbus-Easton. 

“I would like to thank Amy Wood for her efforts in leading the Mid-Ohio ESC Business Advisory Council and for earning this recognition. The BAC is committed to connecting education and business leaders with real-life opportunities that will help prepare students for their given career choice,” Kevin D. Kimmel, MOESC Superintendent.

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center’s Business Advisory Council proudly represents 17 school districts in Richland, Morrow and Crawford Counties. Those districts are Buckeye Central Local Schools, Bucyrus City Schools, Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools, Crestline Exempted Village Schools, Crestview Local Schools, GOAL Digital Academy, Highland Local Schools, Lexington Local Schools, Lucas Local Schools, Madison Local Schools, Mansfield City Schools, Mount Gilead Exempted Village Schools, Northmor Local Schools, Ontario Local Schools, Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools,Shelby City Schools and Wynford Local Schools.

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 (April 1, 2025) – This summer, Mid-Ohio ESC is offering a Summer School for students with autism entering preschool through fifth grade. The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays from June 2nd through June 27th. A second session may be offered if enrollment requires it. 

During this program, your student will participate in a variety of theme-based activities like a traditional summer program while also receiving a naturalistic application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). 

ABA treatment plans target the development of specific skills across areas, including socialization, play, adaptive behavior and language, with an emphasis on communication skills. Services will be provided using a tiered delivery model. 

A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will design and supervise treatment goals and oversee Registered

Behavior Technicians (RBT) in working directly with each student, in collaboration with an Intervention Specialist, Occupational Therapist and a Speech Language Pathologist to address academic and language IEP goals as needed for extended school year services. Every week will include themed activities, all while working towards each student's personalized set of goals.

Please register by Friday, May 2, 2025. The rate for client members and non-client members is to be determined. For more information, please contact Michaela Martin at martin.michaela@moesc.net or at 419-709-7011

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.