Thank you to everyone who visited our Grand Lake Regional ESC yesterday! We had a busy morning hosting the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, West Region Career Pathways Support Network Advising and Mentoring Team, followed by our Grand Lake Regional Business Advisory Council Fall Quarterly Meeting. Special thanks to Katie Grothaus, Alyssa Bleijerveld, and Tom Jenkins for bringing the CPSN team to us for great table talks about BAC Engagement. Then, Katie and Alyssa joined our afternoon BAC Meeting to share the Career Connections Framework and how they can support our 2026–27 BAC Plan. Plus, we heard great resume and career event tips from business partners, suggestions we can share with our students!
📣 We need your input! The Grand Lake Regional ESC BAC is planning work sessions on work-based learning, industry-recognized credentials, and industry sector partnerships. Please scan the QR code in the photo or visit https://app.vivicon.eu/external-join (opens in new tab) and enter code FMX1 to vote for topics and times. Poll closes Monday, Oct. 26 at 4 PM, and your response will shape our next steps. Interested participating in these sessions or learning more about the Grand Lake Regional BAC? Email sandi.holdheide@glresc.org for more information!

Would you like to learn more about our Project SEARCH Transition Program?

Project SEARCH will be having an Open House for New Interns:

Date: Monday, December 7, 2026
Time: 6-7 PM
Where: Mercer Health, 800 West Main Street, Coldwater, OH 45828 *enter through the West Entrance

Please see the flyer for more details! 12.07.26 Project SEARCH Open House Flyer

Do you love working with children? Are you compassionate, dependable, patient, and passionate about helping children grow?

Our classroom at Fort Recovery Elementary School is built on strong relationships, individualized support, and celebrating the small victories that make a big difference

If you love working with kids and want a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to have you join our team.

For more details, check out our Employment Page on our website!

Join us for a NEW Online Book Study on "Scaffolding Complex Texts" by Mitchell Brookins. This book is "The Science of Reading" in practice.

In this book, author Mitchell Brookins provides a practical planning framework for designing and delivering instruction―instruction that helps readers understand how texts are built, identify key ideas, and comprehend more deeply.

Please see our flyer for more details and to register.

Registration is still open for these 3 Online Book Studies. All are asynchronous, and tasks/activities are assigned through Google Classroom.

October 30th-January 15th 📚 Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl explores practical teaching strategies that encourage students to think critically, collaborate, and take ownership of their learning. Discover ways to create engaging math classrooms where students think, problem-solve, and learn together! 🧠➗

November 2nd-January 29th 📚 Lead From Where You Are by Dr. Joe Sanfelippo encourages educators to recognize the impact they can make right where they are. Through practical ideas and inspiration, readers discover how small actions, strong relationships, and everyday leadership can make a big difference in their schools and communities.

November 2nd-January 29th 📚 Lead From Who You Are by Dr. Joe Sanfelippo explores how personal values, strengths, and authenticity shape effective leadership. Readers are encouraged to embrace who they are, build meaningful connections, and lead with purpose to make a lasting impact on others.