We are nearing the end of OT Month, so today we're celebrating the terrific OT's serving Troy, Covington, and Vandalia!
In occupational therapy, an 'occupation' for a student is everything they do in a day; from zipping up a coat for recess to opening a milk carton at lunch. Our OTs work tirelessly to build these 'Activities of Daily Living' (ADLs), to help our students build independence one small victory at a time.
Seeing a student master a skill they once struggled with is one of the best parts of any educators day! Thank you to these OT's for for empowering students to do it themselves!💪
In occupational therapy, an 'occupation' for a student is everything they do in a day; from zipping up a coat for recess to opening a milk carton at lunch. Our OTs work tirelessly to build these 'Activities of Daily Living' (ADLs), to help our students build independence one small victory at a time.
Seeing a student master a skill they once struggled with is one of the best parts of any educators day! Thank you to these OT's for for empowering students to do it themselves!💪
Thank you to everyone who joined us Wednesday morning for the Miami County Business Advisory Council (BAC) quarterly meeting. With over 100 businesses and community leaders engaged in our work this school year, it was a great morning to celebrate our wonderful partnerships!
Through the collaboration of the career connections team with our districts and businesses, students have engaged in meaningful career awareness and hands-on experiences that bring their futures into focus. Our vision is wide and momentum is strong. We are so proud of how far we have come in bridging the gap for our future workforce.
Thank you to everyone who was part of our final BAC meeting this year and thank you to Edison State Community College for hosting!
Through the collaboration of the career connections team with our districts and businesses, students have engaged in meaningful career awareness and hands-on experiences that bring their futures into focus. Our vision is wide and momentum is strong. We are so proud of how far we have come in bridging the gap for our future workforce.
Thank you to everyone who was part of our final BAC meeting this year and thank you to Edison State Community College for hosting!
"I have the whole planet in my hand!" 🌎
April 22nd is Earth Day, so Mrs. Stephan's class made hand-paintings of the earth and went outside to celebrate! Their theme this year centered around these students having the world at their fingertips. The class learned about how important it is to take care of our environment so we can enjoy the lovely outdoors for many years to come.
Happy (belated) Earth Day!🌱
April 22nd is Earth Day, so Mrs. Stephan's class made hand-paintings of the earth and went outside to celebrate! Their theme this year centered around these students having the world at their fingertips. The class learned about how important it is to take care of our environment so we can enjoy the lovely outdoors for many years to come.
Happy (belated) Earth Day!🌱
Today, April 22nd, is Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day! We want to take this chance to shout out and thank the amazing administrative assistants that make up the back-bone of our organization.
These team members are the unsung heroes of the Miami County ESC - We could not execute our mission and vision without their help. Join us in sending them a huge 'Thank you!' today ❤️
These team members are the unsung heroes of the Miami County ESC - We could not execute our mission and vision without their help. Join us in sending them a huge 'Thank you!' today ❤️
We think it's safe to say... Summer has arrived!🌻
Outdoor activities are back in full swing at the Miami County ESC - This week Mrs. Haught's class headed out to the playground to enjoy the sunshine. Here's some photos of our students looking EXTRA excited to be outside😀☀️
Outdoor activities are back in full swing at the Miami County ESC - This week Mrs. Haught's class headed out to the playground to enjoy the sunshine. Here's some photos of our students looking EXTRA excited to be outside😀☀️
We're now in the 3rd week of Occupational Therapy Month, this week we're spotlighting our incredible teams in Piqua, Milton-Union, and Newton!
Did you know that being "ready to learn" is more than just showing up to the classroom? It starts with having a regulated nervous system. Our OTs are pros at using sensory strategies such as heavy work, specialized seating, and calming visual schedules to help students find their focus for the day.
When a student has a regulated nervous system they feel confident and ready for the day. We're sending a huge shoutout to our OTs for helping every student find their "just right" state for school! ✏️
Did you know that being "ready to learn" is more than just showing up to the classroom? It starts with having a regulated nervous system. Our OTs are pros at using sensory strategies such as heavy work, specialized seating, and calming visual schedules to help students find their focus for the day.
When a student has a regulated nervous system they feel confident and ready for the day. We're sending a huge shoutout to our OTs for helping every student find their "just right" state for school! ✏️
🚛 Honk if you had a blast! 🚒🔊
What an incredible day at the CLC’s Touch-a-Truck event this week! From the roaring engines to the smiles on our student's faces, it’s safe to say it was a massive success.
Watching our students get behind the wheel of their favorite big rigs and emergency vehicles was something else! They had the chance to hop in the drivers seat of some SWEET rides, honk the horn, and holler on the loudspeaker, all while meeting their local heroes. The joy was contagious!
Events like this don’t happen without a village. We want to send a massive thank you and shout-out to the event organizer, Ayzia Love, and to those that volunteered their time and vehicles!❤️
What an incredible day at the CLC’s Touch-a-Truck event this week! From the roaring engines to the smiles on our student's faces, it’s safe to say it was a massive success.
Watching our students get behind the wheel of their favorite big rigs and emergency vehicles was something else! They had the chance to hop in the drivers seat of some SWEET rides, honk the horn, and holler on the loudspeaker, all while meeting their local heroes. The joy was contagious!
Events like this don’t happen without a village. We want to send a massive thank you and shout-out to the event organizer, Ayzia Love, and to those that volunteered their time and vehicles!❤️
🎂Kitchen activities are always great at raising energy levels and getting the whole class involved. This week, Mrs. Shcherbyna’s class baked a variety of delicious muffins.
Everyone enjoyed the process of making wildberry, chocolate chip, and banana nut treats together as the students felt proud of their baking success. We love seeing our students come together to produce a treat they can all enjoy!
Everyone enjoyed the process of making wildberry, chocolate chip, and banana nut treats together as the students felt proud of their baking success. We love seeing our students come together to produce a treat they can all enjoy!
📚'Worm' Weather has arrived!🌞
The preschoolers at Spring Creek were visited this week by one of our awesome SLP's, Kara Daniel! She gathered the students for a read-aloud session of the storybook 'Worm Weather'. To finish their activity, everyone gathered around the table to make a dirt-pudding special snack, yum!🪱
The preschoolers at Spring Creek were visited this week by one of our awesome SLP's, Kara Daniel! She gathered the students for a read-aloud session of the storybook 'Worm Weather'. To finish their activity, everyone gathered around the table to make a dirt-pudding special snack, yum!🪱
Presenting the Miami County ESC's 2026 Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Award winner, Carter Leiss!⭐
Every year, the Franklin B. Walter Award is given to one senior in each county to promote and recognize outstanding academic effort and achievement. Carter, a senior at Miami East, has shown consistent effort and a passion for his education.
Congratulations Carter, keep up the hard work and best of luck in your future endeavors!
More Easter fun from Mrs. Stephan's class - They went outside this week to enjoy the wonderful weather and an easter egg hunt! It was a great experience for everyone, especially when the Easter Bunny showed up to say hello! 🐰🌞
It’s Week 2 of #OTMonth, and today we’re heading over to Bethel and Tipp City!
From mastering pencil grips for handwriting to developing the core strength needed to sit up at a desk, our OTs are "motor" experts!
They help students coordinate their bodies so they can focus on what matters most: learning and playing.
Check out these photos of our amazing OTs in action with their students ✏️
From mastering pencil grips for handwriting to developing the core strength needed to sit up at a desk, our OTs are "motor" experts!
They help students coordinate their bodies so they can focus on what matters most: learning and playing.
Check out these photos of our amazing OTs in action with their students ✏️
🐰💐Mrs. Smith's class decided to ease back into things after their spring break, starting off with an Easter egg hunt! Mrs. Smith scattered eggs filled with little treats around the classroom and outdoor areas at Broadway Elementary. The class had a blast!
#MiamiCountyESC #HappyEaster 🐰❤️
#MiamiCountyESC #HappyEaster 🐰❤️
Every year, the month of April is recognized by the National Autistic Society as 'Autism Awareness Month'. Recently, the word Acceptance has taken the place of Awareness, to promote active inclusion, understanding, and support for autistic individuals.
While the entire month of April is recognized as Autism Month, Today, April 2nd, has been designated by the United Nations as World Autism Day to recognize the dignity and worth of all autistic people. 🦋 ♾️
While the entire month of April is recognized as Autism Month, Today, April 2nd, has been designated by the United Nations as World Autism Day to recognize the dignity and worth of all autistic people. 🦋 ♾️
The month of April is #OTMonth! We're celebrating the awesome Occupational Therapists who empower our students to learn and thrive. Follow along over the next couple weeks as we showcase the diverse ways OTs make a difference!
Today, the first Wednesday of April 2026 is National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Thank you so much to the Paraprofessionals on our team at the Miami County ESC who help make a positive impact on our students every day. We can not thank you enough!🎉
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month - This April is about strengthening families to prevent child maltreatment. This year's theme is 'Paint the town blue' by decorating your local business or residence with blue pinwheels, lights, or ribbons.
The blue pinwheel is a symbol of a healthy, happy childhood that all children deserve.
You can join in on the effort this month by wearing BLUE on Friday, April 10. 💙
The blue pinwheel is a symbol of a healthy, happy childhood that all children deserve.
You can join in on the effort this month by wearing BLUE on Friday, April 10. 💙
We've seen art projects from many of our ESC classrooms, this week we're showing off the work of our artists in Mr. Hahn's class!🎨 Thanks to @wecarearts for the supplies, his students were able to build miniature bird houses and paint them how they liked.
Art projects are great for practicing fine-motor skills and self-expression, big thank you to We Care Arts for sending the kits!
Art projects are great for practicing fine-motor skills and self-expression, big thank you to We Care Arts for sending the kits!
🦠Biology Takes the Cake!
Mr. Clark’s students are mastering the complexities of cellular biology through a hands-on tasty modeling project! Using cake as a base, the students modeled the cytoplasm with icing and the nucleus with candy pieces.
The class practiced identifying key differences between different types of cells, such as the rectangular cell wall of plant cells versus the rounded cell membrane of animal cells. This lesson was great for breaking down a complex subject and making it accessible and fun!👩🔬👨🔬
Mr. Clark’s students are mastering the complexities of cellular biology through a hands-on tasty modeling project! Using cake as a base, the students modeled the cytoplasm with icing and the nucleus with candy pieces.
The class practiced identifying key differences between different types of cells, such as the rectangular cell wall of plant cells versus the rounded cell membrane of animal cells. This lesson was great for breaking down a complex subject and making it accessible and fun!👩🔬👨🔬
🐈⬛❤️Miami County ESC Students Giving back:
Two of Mrs. Prenger’s students finished their week last Friday by volunteering to clean out the cat room at the Miami County Animal Shelter. These two worked so hard to fix up and give these cats a clean home. They were rewarded by the cats with snuggles afterward!
Two of Mrs. Prenger’s students finished their week last Friday by volunteering to clean out the cat room at the Miami County Animal Shelter. These two worked so hard to fix up and give these cats a clean home. They were rewarded by the cats with snuggles afterward!
