To receive this designation, an educational service center must show savings of at least 5% across five selected services. The comparison considers what districts would pay to provide those services themselves or purchase them from another provider.
ESCWR reported $2.45 million in savings for school districts, or 38.15%, across the five services included in its application. These savings are from fiscal year 2026 and were submitted for the fiscal year 2027 designation.
According to the Ohio ESC Association (OESCA), all 51 of Ohio’s educational service centers received the designation for the eleventh consecutive year. Together, they reported more than $107 million in annual savings across the services included in their applications.
OESCA Executive Director Craig Burford said the results show how educational service centers help districts access quality services at lower costs. These savings allow districts to use their resources for other educational priorities.
The Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA) also congratulated Ohio’s educational service centers. Executive Director Joan Wade recognized OESCA, ESCWR Superintendent Jennifer Felker, and staff across Ohio for their work to support schools and students.
ESCWR thanks its staff and district partners for their continued collaboration. Together, we help schools access services, support educators, and expand learning opportunities for students.
Read the full announcement from the Ohio ESC Association.