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Hamilton County Educational Service Center provides support to educational entities, non-profits, and other government agencies. In 1995, Am. Sub.
Our guiding mission is to help teachers and schools so that each child can learn more, do more, and be more. We provide support to educational entities, non-profits, and other government agencies in instruction, administration, personnel, and finance. Educational Service Centers (ESCs) have been making a difference in Ohio’s schools for over 100 years. ESCs were established in 1914 through an act of the Ohio General Assembly. The law created 88 “County School Districts” and charged them with the task of “elevating the state’s system of education to a proper standard.” This effort entailed county office staff members drafting courses of study for school systems, providing in-service training for teachers and assuring quality classroom instruction through supervision and evaluation. The role of the county offices of education evolved and expanded over the next several decades. In the 1930’s, they began assisting districts with fiscal and purchasing services; later in the 1960’s, their responsibilities expanded again as they began operating special education programs and increased professional development and technical assistance for schools. H.B. 117 changed the role of the “County School Districts” by redefining their responsibilities, and renaming them “Educational Service Centers” - a statutory name change intended to reflect the evolving nature of ESC programs and services. The law also encouraged county offices to merge into regional agencies. In June 2003, Am. H.B. 95 granted local school districts greater choice in selection of ESCs. Districts were granted the ability to sever their districts from the territory of an existing ESC and annex to the territory of another adjacent ESC. Granting districts greater choice in ESCs, and allowing the ESC’s funds to transfer with the districts, insures the ultimate accountability – customer satisfaction, supervision and evaluation. Educational Service Centers (ESCs) are local political subdivisions. ESCs are school districts under state law – 3311.055 Ohio Revised Code. ESCs are local education agencies or LEAs under federal law – 20 USCS §7801(17) (ESEA, IDEA, HEA, Perkins). ESCs are governed by publicly-elected boards of education. Keeping with the tradition of maintaining local control of public schools, ESCs operate under the oversight of a locally-elected Governing Board. The day-to-day operations of ESCs are conducted through ESC superintendents, treasurers, and other administrators. With a tradition of service excellence for more than a century, Hamilton County ESC has been here to help solve the challenges that cannot be overcome alone. Learn about our services and how we can help your district or organization at www.hcesc.org.
10/09/2026
Your pick: The most-clicked story in Wednesday's Education Spotlight explored how Ohio's educational service centers can help schools navigate tough budget times.
It's a topic close to home for us at Hamilton County ESC.
With more than 1,200 employees supporting schools and districts across our region, we see firsthand how collaboration, shared resources, and specialized services can help schools meet students' needs, even when budgets are tight.
At the heart of it all is our mission: To provide services and programs so that each child can learn more, do more, and be more.
Read the full story from WVXU's Conor Morris: https://hubs.la/Q04zDgzV0
Today, Southwest Ohio educators got to work building what’s next.
AI Council kicked off with big questions, new ideas, and plenty of collaboration. Want to be part of what comes next?
Join us for upcoming AI Councils + AI Design Labs. Attend Council, Design Lab, or both.
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10/07/2026
Dream big. Your next opportunity could be right here.
At Hamilton County ESC, our work takes many forms, but it all comes back to supporting students, educators, schools, and communities across our region.
Ready to see where you could make an impact? Explore our current openings and find your place at HCESC.
Apply today: https://hubs.la/Q04zhCyH0
10/06/2026
If you assess, counsel, or support students, what does the August 26, 2026, Dear Colleague Letter mean for your daily work?
Join school attorney Erin Wessendorf-Wortman, Esq., for a free, practical discussion of student privacy, parental notice and consent, and next steps using examples from school settings.
October 26 | 8:30-10:00 AM
Learn more and register: https://hubs.la/Q04zc0R30.
10/05/2026
Things that just make sense when you walk down the hallway at our Head Start Early Learning Program: self-portraits as unique as the little artists who created them.
Our Early Learning classrooms are places where children are encouraged to explore, create, express themselves, and discover what makes them them.
It’s all part of creating opportunities so each child can learn more, do more, and be more.
10/02/2026
Preparing future teachers takes more than textbooks.
This week’s most-clicked Education Spotlight story takes us inside a new teacher education studio at Miami University Hamilton, where future Pre-K–5 educators can practice with the same kinds of materials and resources they’ll eventually use in their own classrooms.
The goal? Give aspiring teachers opportunities to learn by doing before they step into the field.
Read the full story from WCPO. (Link in comments.)
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10/01/2026
127,927 meals and snacks. But the impact goes far beyond the number.
Nutritious meals are vital in early childhood education because it directly fuels rapid brain growth, cognitive function, and physical development, all of which are essential for learning and school readiness.
During the 2025–2026 school year, our Head Start and Early Learning Program served nearly 128,000 breakfasts, lunches, and snacks to children across our programs.
It’s one more way our Early Learning team supports the whole child, every day.
Occupational therapists, your next opportunity could start here. We’re hiring for full- and part-time positions. Explore the openings and learn about the $5,000 signing bonus at the link in the comments.
09/29/2026
The AI landscape is moving quickly, and we want Southwest Ohio educators helping to shape what comes next.
That's the purpose of the HCESC AI Council + AI Design Lab. We're inviting districts to bring a cross-functional team not simply to learn about AI but to start building what's next.
Examine what's emerging. Imagine what's possible. Build practical applications, workflows, and an AI-supported District Playbook alongside other Southwest Ohio educators.
➡️ Learn more and register: https://hubs.la/Q04ykwQs0
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