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Butler County Educational Service Center Partners in Shaping Lives We are a visionary, premier, inclusive organization that supports world-class learning through leadership and collaboration.

The Butler County Educational Service Center (BCESC) serves as the central educational and service resource for schools, government agencies, families, children and the community. We provide educational programs, staffing services, professional development, and multi-faceted family services from prenatal through high school that promote achievement and improve the quality of life for families and children. Terms of Use: bit.ly/3lJOLPD

School-based occupational and physical therapists: Managing a varied caseload across multiple buildings? Join us for pro...
10/16/2026

School-based occupational and physical therapists: Managing a varied caseload across multiple buildings? Join us for professional learning you can apply directly to the students you serve!

Butler County ESC invites you to “Digging Deep and Putting it All Together: Supporting Learners Using a Comprehensive Therapy Model,” presented by Anna Vander Haeghe, BScOT.

Explore how development and the nervous system influence behavior, communication, and functional skills. Then practice applying a comprehensive therapy framework to case examples and your own learners—including those with higher support needs.

• Tuesday, November 3, 2026
• 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Virtual
• $125 per person; free for BCESC affiliates

Build your clinical reasoning, explore strategies for interoception and co-regulation, and connect with colleagues through small-group practice.

Register now to take your next step in supporting student success:
https://trst.in/OPRjLo

10/15/2026

There's a lot happening in public education. But what does it all mean for our schools, students and communities?

That's why Butler County ESC created Just the Facts: a monthly briefing that celebrates great things happening in public schools across our region and helps families understand the issues affecting education.

This month's edition features positive local school stories and a short video explaining legislation that impacts our schools today.

Want Just the Facts in your inbox each month? Comment FACTS and we'll send you the subscription link. You can also subscribe through the link in our bio.

School counselors, join us for our next Counselors Roundtable on October 21!Our first gathering of the year brought toge...
10/15/2026

School counselors, join us for our next Counselors Roundtable on October 21!

Our first gathering of the year brought together 44 counselors from Butler, Warren, and Preble counties to connect, collaborate, and learn from Erin Wessendorf-Wortman of Ennis Britton about current and potential state and federal legislation impacting schools.

Now, we’re looking forward to getting the group back together!

Join us October 21 from 12–2 p.m. as Barbie Gregory from Miami University Regionals | Ohio Career Pathway Support Network shares ways schools can strengthen career-connected learning and connections among K–12 education, postsecondary opportunities, and our local workforce.

Come connect with fellow counselors and leave with knowledge and resources to support the important work you do for students and families.

RSVP: https://www.bcesc.org/apps/form/form.BUTCESC.vu4MQHX.ZX_

School communicators: Your to-do list is full. Let’s tackle it together!Join us Thursday, October 15, from 9–11 a.m. at ...
10/13/2026

School communicators: Your to-do list is full. Let’s tackle it together!

Join us Thursday, October 15, from 9–11 a.m. at Butler County ESC for a co-working session with fellow school communications professionals.

Bring your laptop, your questions, and a project you’d like to move forward. Whether you’re integrating Class Intercom, ParentSquare, or Apptegy, working through your WCAG compliance plan, or figuring out how to manage it all, this is time to share ideas, ask for guidance, and work alongside people who understand the job.

All school communicators are welcome. Come connect with colleagues and leave with practical next steps!

Reserve your spot: https://www.bcesc.org/apps/form/form.BUTCESC.vtJMq40.ls_

A new word. A problem solved. A friendship formed. Every milestone is worth celebrating.In BCESC’s Head Start classrooms...
10/13/2026

A new word. A problem solved. A friendship formed. Every milestone is worth celebrating.

In BCESC’s Head Start classrooms, children build the skills and confidence that help prepare them for kindergarten. During the 2025–26 program year, the percentage of preschoolers meeting or exceeding expectations grew from 46% to 79% in language and literacy, from 40% to 76% in math, and from 54% to 86% in social-emotional development.

Behind those results are curious children, dedicated educators, and families supporting learning every day.

This Head Start Awareness Month, celebrate their progress with us! Read more at bcesc.org.

National Head Start Association

Turning behavior data into meaningful action in the classroom!Our BCESC Behavior Coaches, Dave Bell and Christy Eichhold...
10/08/2026

Turning behavior data into meaningful action in the classroom!

Our BCESC Behavior Coaches, Dave Bell and Christy Eichhold, recently led the first session of Practical FBAs and BIPs: Data to Action in Real Classrooms, helping educators turn behavior data into practical strategies that better support students.

Through hands-on learning, collaboration, and coaching, participants explored how to identify behavior patterns, collect meaningful data, and develop Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) that lead to effective, realistic intervention plans.

In the second session, teams will take that work even further, using their data to develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) they can confidently put into practice.

We're proud to equip educators across our partnering school districts with tools that strengthen classrooms and help students thrive. It's another way we're partners in shaping lives!

Looking for practical professional learning opportunities that help your educators better support students? Explore the training and resources available on our Professional Learning page on our website at bcesc.org.

Strong starts happen through caring relationships, meaningful learning, and families who feel supported.October is Head ...
10/06/2026

Strong starts happen through caring relationships, meaningful learning, and families who feel supported.

October is Head Start Awareness Month! We’re celebrating the children, families, staff, and partners who make BCESC’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs such an important part of Butler and Preble counties.

During the 2025–26 program year, our programs served 748 children, including 657 preschoolers and 91 infants and toddlers. Each child brings their own strengths, curiosity, and possibilities—and our team is there to help them grow.

Learn how Head Start supports strong starts and stronger families at bcesc.org.

Ohio Head Start Association, Inc. National Head Start Association

10/05/2026

Meet our first **BCESC Beacon: Adam Doerger of Union Day Therapeutic School.**

Nominated by colleague Megan Hessling, Adam was recognized for the compassion, humor, reliability, and team-first mindset he brings to his work every day. Whether he is building meaningful relationships with students, stepping into challenging situations, supporting a colleague, or adapting his approach to help a student succeed, Adam demonstrates what it looks like to live the BCESC mission and core values through action.

The BCESC Beacon is a peer-nominated monthly recognition celebrating the people who make a meaningful difference for our students, families, colleagues, and communities.

Watch Adam’s surprise and see why his colleagues believe he represents what it means to be a BCESC Beacon.

**Congratulations, Adam!**

Read more about Adam and the BCESC Beacon on our website: [LINK]

Today, we’re celebrating the people who help keep BCESC shining!On Custodial Workers Day, we’re grateful for the dedicat...
10/02/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the people who help keep BCESC shining!

On Custodial Workers Day, we’re grateful for the dedicated custodial staff who work behind the scenes every day to make our buildings clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for the children, families, staff, and communities we serve.

While not all of our amazing custodial team members are pictured here, today’s shoutout is for every one of them! Your hard work, attention to detail, and willingness to step in wherever needed make a difference across our agency every day.

Being recognized as a Best Place to Work and Best Community Supporter in Butler County starts with our people. It’s our staff who make BCESC the best, and we’re proud to celebrate this incredible team today!

Thank you for all you do!

Building a more accessible digital experience starts with a plan—and a team.Last week, we kicked off the first of four s...
10/01/2026

Building a more accessible digital experience starts with a plan—and a team.

Last week, we kicked off the first of four sessions in our Digital Accessibility Collaborative, bringing school district teams together to prepare for WCAG 2.1 compliance. Participants explored the guidelines, what compliance means for their districts, and how to build an internal task force and identify next steps toward implementation.

The work continues on December 8, when we’ll welcome Betsy Fuller, Communications Director at Lakota Local School District, and focus on developing district implementation and staff training plans.

These sessions are free for school district teams preparing for the April 2027 or 2028 compliance deadlines, and there’s still time to join us for the remaining sessions!

Learn more and register: https://www.bcesc.org/apps/form/form.BUTCESC.vtMwN8Y.2vM_

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400 N Erie Boulevard
Hamilton, OH
45011

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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