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Summit ESC Governing Board Approves Jeffrey M. Ferguson as Next Superintendent
The Summit Educational Service Center Governing Board has unanimously approved Jeffrey M. Ferguson as the organization’s next Superintendent, effective August 1, 2026.
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Congratulations to Presley Allendorf (Stow Munroe Falls High School) and Katelyn Sisley (Rootstown High School)
Please join us in congratulating Presley Allendorf of Stow-Munroe Falls High School and Katelyn Sisley of Rootstown High School on their recognition in the 37th annual Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards Program.
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North Canton Eagle Scout Brightens Playground for Students with Autism at Summit ESC’s Kids First/TOPS
Summit Educational Service Center (Summit ESC) proudly recognizes Eagle Scout Maddie Harris, a founding member of Troop 111 in North Canton, for completing an inspiring Eagle Scout project that is already making a difference at Summit ESC’s Kids First/TOPS.
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Dr. Kim Monachino & Scott Ross Join the Summit ESC Team
We are thrilled to have Kim and Scott on board and look forward to the impact their leadership will bring to our region!
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Personalized Solutions That Strengthen Schools and Save Districts Money
Summit Educational Service Center (ESC) is committed to providing personalized solutions that help Ohio’s school districts maximize resources, improve student outcomes, and operate more efficiently.
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Summit Preschool Consortium Earns Prestigious Gold Star Step Up to Quality Rating
Summit Educational Service Center (ESC) is proud to announce that all districts in the Summit Preschool Consortium have been awarded the Gold Star Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) rating from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth.
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County funding behavioral health and wellness coordinators in four school districts
County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation on Monday evening to grant $750,000 to fund the expansion of the Summit Educational Service Center’s (ESC) Behavioral Health and Wellness Coordinators to four school districts, Manchester Local, Mogadore Local, Stow-Munroe Falls City and Springfield Local.
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Steve Miller Honored with the 2024 OCTM Mathematics Leader Award
Summit Educational Service Center (ESC) is proud to announce that Steve Miller, a distinguished member of our team, has been honored with the prestigious Mathematics Leader Award by the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
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Celebrating New Leadership in Our Communities
Summit Educational Service Center (ESC) warmly welcomes a new cohort of superintendents, ushering in a promising era of educational leadership.
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Summit ESC Announces Andrea Patt as New Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Summit Educational Service Center (ESC) is delighted to announce the promotion of Andrea Patt to the position of Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
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A New Vision for Graduates: Summit ESC and Norton City Schools Unveil “The Panther Way”
Summit Educational Service Center (ESC) recently partnered with Norton City Schools to develop "The Panther Way" – a Portrait of a Graduate initiative that reimagines student success.
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Summit ESC Leads the Charge for Female Leadership in Education at OSBA Annual Convention
At the Ohio School Boards Association annual convention, Summit Educational Service Center (ESC) took center stage with its impactful presentation, "Preparing and Promoting Women in Leadership."
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Summit ESC Leadership Featured in Crain's Cleveland
We are delighted to share that Joe Iacano, Superintendent, and Corey Hoynacke, Curriculum Director at Summit Educational Service Center, were recently featured in a distinguished publication by Crain's Cleveland.
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Summit ESC receives High-Performing ESC Designation
Summit Educational Service Center has proudly earned the prestigious High-Performing ESC designation for the 2023 fiscal year from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
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Celebrating Outstanding Educators at 2023 Education Celebration
Summit ESC proudly unveils the distinguished winners from the 2023 Education Celebration, an esteemed annual event that spotlights extraordinary educators across Northeast Ohio dedicated to transforming students’ lives.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

Summit ESC Preschool Consortium Meeting (Directors)
This is a regularly scheduled business meeting of the Special Education and Curriculum Directors of Summit ESC Preschool Consortium member districts.

Oct

Professional Learning Community: Central Office Administrators
Are you a central office leader in a local school district? If you are - this PLC is for you!Join this network of professionals coming together to share best practices, to interact and engage in co...

Oct

Professional Learning Community: Smaller District Superintendents
Smaller district Superintendents (ADM = 1,000 students)A Group Just For You! (Share resources, struggles, questions and successes!)Superintendents of Ohio’s smaller school districts face unique cha...

Oct

SAGE

Oct

The Ennis Britton 2026 Special Education Roadshow
The Ennis Britton 2026 Special Education RoadshowThis October, Ennis Britton’s Special Education Team is launching its annual one-day professional development experience at four locations across Oh...

Oct

CPI Refresher Training
The Summit ESC will be holding a CPI Refresher training on Friday, October 16, 2026.CPI training, which stands for Crisis Prevention Institute's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training, eq...

Oct

Creative Problem Solving-Gifted

Oct

Unhealthy AI: When Chatbots Become Confidants
Recent research has uncovered harmful content -including suggestions of violence, self-harm, andsexual exploitation & grooming - appearing frequently in teen conversations with AI chatbots.Ther...

Oct

CPI Refresher Training
The Summit ESC will be holding a CPI Refresher training on Friday, October 23, 2026.CPI training, which stands for Crisis Prevention Institute's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training, eq...

Oct

Vertical Differentiation: Strategies That Stretch Student Thinking
How can we elevate learning for advanced students while keeping it meaningful and manageable in your classroom? In this session, you will explore practical, classroom-ready strategies from Vertical...

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