We have secured $53,760 in funding from Ohio's "Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program" to support teenage drivers in Lake, Geauga, and Portage counties. The program aims to alleviate financial burdens for families, particularly the cost of driving schools, and ensure that eligible teenage drivers receive expanded driver training. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that 35 school districts and government agencies will receive grants totaling $2,495,655 from the program, benefiting about 5,500 students in 43 counties. Our partnership with the Suburban Driving School will enable over 100 students from five high schools to benefit from reduced-cost driver training. The initiative is crucial due to statistics showing that traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in America. By providing access to driver training programs, we aim to equip teenage drivers with the skills and experience for safe road usage, contributing to safer communities. Interested parties can contact us for more information or inquiries regarding program eligibility at 440-350-2563. View the full article in the News Herald here.
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024
The ESC of the Western Reserve is hosting an Amplify Desmos Math event on May 29th at the Auburn Career Center in Concord, Ohio. Join us to learn how implementing a problem-based core math curriculum can spark student engagement, discourse, and learning in your K-12 math classrooms. We plan to have a phenomenal day of collaboration around mathematical thinking and best instructional practices modeled on the Desmos platform. As our guest, you will: • Meet and hear from math teaching and learning specialists Fawn Nguyen and Damon Smerchek• Learn from other Ohio educators who are using Desmos in their math classrooms• Mingle with other district leaders in Ohio• Enjoy complimentary breakfast snacks and lunch• Leave with practical strategies and resources to support student-centered learningPlease RSVP here or through the link in the event flyer. Be sure to share this event info with colleagues who may be interested. Thank you!
Posted Monday, April 15, 2024
The ESCWR offers employment for the Extended School Year programs during the summer at the Metzenbaum Center in Chesterland, and Broadmoor School in Mentor. For additional information and to apply, click here.
Posted Monday, April 8, 2024
Exciting news is blooming in our spring newsletter! Dive into our latest updates and news.
Posted Thursday, April 4, 2024
Registration for our Summer Sidekicks programs goes live on April 1, 2024! ESCWR Summer Sidekicks is a FREE summer learning program that provides grade 1-6 students with review and enrichment in June to prevent the summer slide. ESCWR Summer Sidekicks has fun weekly themes to keep students interested and engaged! The program is summer camp style and has stations that students rotate through. Stations consist of Mathematics, English Language Arts/Reading, Science, Arts, and Physical Recreation time to provide students with a well-balanced program. Reverse field trips and community partners are brought in to provide meaningful activities and lessons. For additional information, visit our webpage. Please share our fliers with students and families who might be interested. Thank you!Lake County Summer Sidekicks Program flierGeauga County Summer Sidekicks Program flier
Posted Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the recipients of the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program, which aims to expand career technical education access to an additional 10,345 students across Ohio. The funding, totaling more than $67.7 million for 56 schools, helps purchase up-to-date equipment to better prepare students for careers upon graduation. The grants will support various programs such as engineering, manufacturing, health sciences, and construction. This funding was included in the 2024-2025 state operating budget, along with $200 million for the Career Technical Construction Program. The second round of grants will open later this spring, and schools interested in applying can visit Workforce.Ohio.gov/CTEEquipment. Mentor Exempted Village and Riverside Local Schools are among the awardees. For additional information click here.
Posted Monday, March 4, 2024