About SOESC
At the core of our mission, we proudly support schools and Adams, Clinton, Fayette, and Highland counties.
Together, we are transforming education and empowering excellence. Through dynamic partnerships and a steadfast commitment to our vision, we are making a lasting impact on the students and communities of Adams, Clinton, Fayette, and Highland counties.
We provide various services to our member districts through our three locations, including business operation and district support, customized professional development, instructional services, professional learning networks, related services, and social-emotional learning instruction.
2024 SOESC Brochure
Vision Statement
“Leading with Innovative Solutions for Student and Community Success.”
Mission Statement
"Together, we empower excellence by transforming education through dynamic partnerships for our students and community."
What is an Educational Service Center (ESC)?
Currently, there are 51 ESCs in Ohio. In 1968, the Clinton County Board of Education was selected as the fiscal agent for the Hopewell Special Educational Regional Resource Center territory. Today, the SOESC is recognized by the Ohio Department of Education as 1 of 16 regional fiscal agents for state support teamwork.
In 1997, the Clinton County Board of Education, the Fayette County Board of Education, and the Highland County Board of Education merged to form the Clinton-Fayette-Highland Educational Service District. Seven years later, Adams County/Ohio Valley Local Schools joined the ESC, and a year after, we changed our name to the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center.