Butler County Educational Service Center

09/01/2026

September is Attendance Awareness Month!

Regular attendance helps students stay connected, build strong routines, and make the most of every opportunity to learn.

This year, Ohio’s attendance laws have changed. Schools must now contact families when a student has missed 5% of the school year’s required instructional hours for any reason.

We know families face illness, appointments, transportation challenges, and other barriers. These conversations are an opportunity for schools and families to work together early—before absences impact learning.

From supporting our own preschool and Head Start families to partnering with public school districts across our region, we’re proud to be partners in shaping lives, helping students be present, connected, and ready to learn.

Learn more: https://www.bcesc.org/apps/news/article/2225847

08/31/2026

Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 Educators Advanced Manufacturing Bootcamp!

Through partnerships with the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and Ashland University, the Butler County Educational Service Center is giving educators an opportunity to step outside the classroom and experience Butler County’s workforce firsthand.

Participants will:
• Tour five local manufacturing and business sites
• Learn directly from industry professionals
• Explore the skills and careers available to students
• Create a classroom-ready project
• Earn three graduate credits through Ashland University

The 10-week experience begins with a virtual kickoff on Tuesday, September 22. Participation costs just $150 and is limited to 60 educators.

Register by Friday, September 18, at bcesc.org/bootcamp.

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08/31/2026

FBAs get completed. BIPs get written. But what happens when behavior still doesn’t change?

Practical FBAs & BIPs: Data to Action in Real Classrooms is designed to help school teams bridge that gap.

This two-day, hands-on training will take teams through the process of understanding behavior, using manageable data to identify patterns and function, developing strong FBA hypotheses, and turning that information into practical, function-based BIPs.

This is not a sit-and-get training. Bring real student data, work alongside your team, and leave with tools and plans you can actually use.

📅 September 30: Building a strong, usable FBA
📅 October 28: Turning FBA data into a practical BIP
💰 $199 | Maximum of 50 participants
👥 Teams are encouraged to attend together.

Registration is open now: https://trst.in/BYZwb6

08/28/2026

Introducing Just the Facts — our new monthly briefing created for families and communities.

Public education can make headlines, but headlines don’t always tell the whole story. Just the Facts will help break down the issues affecting Ohio schools in quick, easy-to-understand videos while reminding you that your local school district is your best source for understanding what those issues mean in your community.

In our first episode, we’re looking at Ohio property taxes and House Bill 186 and the potential changes to E-Rate, the federal program that helps schools and libraries pay for internet and technology services.

And Just the Facts isn’t only about policy. Subscribe to our monthly email to get these updates along with positive stories from schools across our region—the student successes, great educators and everyday moments that deserve to be shared.

Watch Episode 1: https://youtu.be/FzAgWD2L4Jw?si=OD8hJFPoze7YHxdl

Get Just the Facts in your inbox: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/7KEhM01

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

Just the Facts: Celebrating our schools. Clarifying our future.

What do changes to Ohio property taxes mean for schools? And what c...

08/27/2026

Creativity, connection, and community partnership are helping transform learning spaces at the Butler County Juvenile Justice Center.

Through a meaningful partnership between our BCJJC Education Team and The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton , students recently helped bring an inspirational classroom painting project to life as part of the ongoing Trauma Informed Classroom Initiative.

Led by artist Mysta Bee, students played an active role in creating positive, uplifting spaces designed to inspire creativity, hope, and a sense of belonging.

It’s another example of what’s possible when community partners come together to create meaningful opportunities for young people—and another way we are partners in shaping lives.

Read more about the project and partnership on our website: https://www.bcesc.org/apps/news/article/2224969

08/26/2026

Occupational Therapists, we’re looking for you! 💛

The Butler County Educational Service Center is seeking licensed Occupational Therapists to join our team and make a meaningful difference for students across our partnering school districts.

At BCESC, you’ll work alongside dedicated educators and specialists who believe in helping every student access the support they need to learn, grow, and thrive. It’s meaningful work with a team committed to being partners in shaping lives.

Ready to join us? Visit bcesc.org/careers and select one of our Occupational Therapist job postings to apply.

08/26/2026

Every school year tells thousands of stories.

Students discovering new passions.

Teachers inspiring confidence.

Families cheering on every milestone.

Behind those stories is something powerful: partnership.

At Butler County ESC, we're honored to work alongside our partner school districts to provide specialized expertise, innovative services and collaborative solutions that help every district meet the unique needs of its students and staff while being responsible stewards of public resources.

Thank you to our partner districts for allowing us to be part of your journey.

Here's to another incredible school year—together.

08/25/2026

Welcome back to our incredible team of School Psychologists! 💛

Earlier this month, our School Psychologists came together to connect, collaborate, and prepare for another year of supporting students and families throughout our partnering school districts.

We’re proud to work alongside our school districtpartners to provide these important services and grateful for the expertise, compassion, and dedication our School Psychologists bring to their schools every day.

Want to be part of this team? We’re currently seeking a part-time School Psychologist! Qualified candidates can learn more and apply at bcesc.org/careers.

Here’s to another year of supporting students, strengthening schools, and partnering in shaping lives!

08/25/2026

Our teams are ready for another year of partnering in shaping lives! 💛

On Friday, our Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists came together to kick off the school year with time to connect, collaborate, and prepare for the students they’ll support across our partnering districts.

We’re grateful for these dedicated professionals and the expertise, care, and support they bring to students, families, and school teams every day.

Here’s to a great year ahead! 🎉

08/24/2026

We were proud to welcome Groundwork Ohio to our Preble County Head Start as part of their 2026 Roadshow! 💛

Opportunities like this allow our Head Start team to share the important work happening every day to support young children and their families—and to be part of broader conversations about strengthening early childhood opportunities across Ohio.

Thank you to Groundwork Ohio for spending time with our team and families and for highlighting this important work!

Read more about their visit below. 👇
https://www.groundworkohio.org/post/groundwork-ohio-roadshow-2026-miami-preble-counties?emci=825f28a0-ff9b-f111-9b33-000d3a11fa30&emdi=b4e94ee1-c09c-f111-9b33-000d3a11fa30&ceid=28967675