Background Check Services
Our background check services are available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY by calling 440-350-2563 x 788; appointment hours are Monday -Thursday 9:15 AM to 1:15 PM. Everyone must stay in their vehicle and call 440-350-2563 x788 upon arrival. All visitors who wish to enter our building must wear a mask. Please continue to check our website for updates. Thank you! 
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Geauga County Drive-Thru Food Distribution
Wednesday's in July from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Geauga County Fairgrounds there will be a Drive-Thru Food Distribution. Please view this flyer for additional information. 
Licensure Renewal & Expiration Date Extension
The Ohio Department of Education is providing flexibility regarding the licensure renewal deadline. All licenses that were set to expire on July 1, 2020, have been extended to September 1, 2020. This extension allows educators additional time to complete their requirements for renewal. Visit the Ohio Department of Education's article for additional information.  
ESC of the Western Reserve's Logo ESC of the Western Reserve Mission, Vision and Goals for 2020-2022!
On Tuesday May 5, 2020 our staff met virtually with Superintendent Jennifer Felker to review the new ESC of the Western Reserve's Mission, Vision, and Goals for 2020 through 2022. Please view our new Mission, Vision, and Goals PowerPoint Presention!  
Student learning remotely. COVID-19 School Closure Resources
Follow this LINK to access school resources, program updates, and more!  
Preschool Registration Preschool Open Registation:
 Looking to enroll your child in a quality preschool, visit our Preschool page for more details on our programs and how to register. Preschool/Early Childhood 
Maylee Martin, winner of this years Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award Winner from Lake County Congratulations to Maylee Martin, this years Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award winner from Lake County!
Congratulations to Maylee Martin this years winner of the Lake County Franklin B. Waler All-Scholastic Award! Maylee attends Thomas W. Harvey High School in Painesville City!  
Kevin wegner winner of the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award from Geauga County! Congratulations to Kevin Wenger, this years Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award winner from Geauga County!
Congratulations to Kevin Wenger this years winner of the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award winner from Geauga County! Kevin attends West Geauga High School, from West Geauga local school districts.  
Julie Beynenson, Kenston teacher was awarded with the 2020 Innovative Teacher Award for Geauga County. 2020 Geauga County Innovative Teacher of the Year
Julie Beynenson, a teacher from the Kenston local school district, was awarded with the Innovative Teacher of the Year Award for Geauaga County. The award was presented to Julie at the All Boards Breakfast, on March 12th. Congratulations Julie !  
Jason Gardner from the Auburn Career Center, accepting the Innovative Teacher Award for Lake County. 2020 Lake County Innovative Teacher of the Year
Jason Gardner, a teacher from the Auburn Career Center, was awarded with the Innovative Teacher of the Year Award for Lake County. The award was presented to Jason at the All Boards Breakfast, on March 12th. Congratulations Jason!   
State Support Team 4 Logo Previous Walter Horn Award Celebrations
The State Support Team Region 4, created a video to revisit and celebrate previous Walter Horn Award Celebrations. To view their video, follow this link.  
Remote Learning Geauga County special education teacher takes her classroom digital
ESC of the Western Reserve's own Leslie Bucklew shares the story of her current strategies in teaching her students. Great work, Leslie!  
lunch box with sandwich Food and Meal Resources for Families
Due to the State of Ohio mandated school closure due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 impact, school cafeterias are closed. 
Below are resources for food and meals for families who need assistance in feeding their children during this time in Geauga and Lake Counties. Click here to view the document.
 
3-12-2020 superintendents meeting participants Superintendents meet with the General Health District about COVID19
On Thursday, March 12 the ESC of the Western Reserve held a meeting with Superintendents and other District Administrators of Geauga and Lake County school districts with the General Health District to discuss COVID 19.  
 
Parker Pacifico, winner of this year's Tri-County Spelling Bee! Parker Pacifico, winner of the annual Tri-County Spelling Bee
Cogratulations to Parker Pacifico, winner of this year's Tri-County Spelling Bee!  
The ESC of the Western Reserve purchases Hale Elementary from Riverside School District
The Riverside School District declared the sale of Hale Elementary to the Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve. 
Parker Pacifico Winner of the 37th Annual Geauga County Spelling Bee Parker Pacifico, winner of the 37th Geauga County Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Parker Pacifico, winner of this year's Geauga County Spelling Bee! 
Alicia Elyassi, winner of the 37th Annual Lake County Spelling Bee Alicia Elyassi, winner of the 37th Annual Lake County Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Alicia Elyassi, winner of this year's Lake County Spelling Bee! 
Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement
The parties in the Doe v. Ohio Department of Education Class Action have submitted a proposed settlement to the U.S. District Court for approval. The first step in the approval process in the class action settlement process is to provide notice to those affected students and to their parents. The proposed Class Action Notice can be viewed at this link.  
From right to left, Karen Spivey, Jennifer Felker, Geoff Kent Geauga and Lake ESC Opening Day a Success!
On August 9th the employees of both Geauga and Lake County ESCs came together for the beginning of the year kick off. 
Dr. Josh Englehart, John J. Weiss, Jennifer Felker Superintendent Dr. Josh Englehart Awarded the John Weiss Administrator of the Year Award for 2019
 The Lake County Educational Service Center is proud to announce that Superintendent Dr. Josh Englehart is the recipient of the John J. Weiss Administrator of the Year Award for 2019. Dr. Englehart received this award on Friday August 2, 2019 at the 2019 Leadership Symposium.  
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Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve

8221 Auburn Road, Concord Township, Ohio 44077
Phone: 440.350.2563
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