Montgomery County Educational Service Center

What Montgomery County Educational Service Center does

Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC) is a public, state-mandated Educational Service Center headquartered in Montgomery County, Ohio, serving 16 public school districts and 140-plus educational entities across the Greater Dayton region with a staff of 600-plus employees. Its core offerings fall into four operational categories: student learning programs (Learning Center North, Learning Center West, Early Childhood Program, Future Self Center, and Remote Learning Center), specialized related services (occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, hearing, and vision), instructional and professional-development services, and career-readiness and workforce-connected programs including DriveSmart Ohio and RideSmart Ohio. MCESC also maintains the proprietary ELAvate Curriculum (formerly SELLA), a rebrand of its English Language Arts framework, and operates a district data dashboard for member entities.

MCESC's revenue mechanics are those of a public Ohio ESC: state foundation payments, local district service contracts for specialized services, and state/federal grant administration. Pricing is negotiated on a per-service or per-pupil basis with member districts, supplemented by pass-through grants. The organization is structurally advantaged by its statutory role as the region's Business Advisory Council (BAC) facilitator, a designation it has held and renewed at the 4-Star level for four consecutive years (2023–2026).

The commercial positioning is regionally collaborative rather than competitive. MCESC operates as a convening entity alongside Sinclair College, SOCHE, the Dayton Regional STEM Center, WOSC, Trust Ed, and the Montgomery County Business Advisory Council, leveraging partnerships to extend service capacity without proportional in-house hiring. This ecosystem orientation, combined with its statutory mandate, means MCESC's growth model is expansion of program and partnership surface across the Greater Dayton region rather than market-share capture.

Name

Montgomery County Educational Service Center

Legal name

Montgomery County Educational Service Center

Website

https://mcesc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Montgomery County Educational Service Center is a public government entity providing specialized educational services, professional development, and student learning programs to 16 public school districts and 140+ educational entities across Ohio's Greater Dayton region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remedial & Credit Recovery Learning Centers (EDANAHAK), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping Resources (State/NAEYC/Head Start) (EDACAJAN)

Keywords

• Educational services
• School district support
• Specialized student services
• Professional development
• Career readiness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Educational Services to School Districts: MCESC provides educational services to 16 public school districts in Montgomery County and over 140 educational entities. Services include specialized and related services, instructional services, career readiness, and professional development. Revenue is generated through service contracts with school districts funded by public education budgets.
2. Student Learning Programs: Five student learning programs (Learning Center North, Learning Center West, Early Childhood Program, Future Self Center, Remote Learning Center) provide individualized education to exceptional students, operating as integral parts of the educational service delivery model.
3. Background Check Services: BCI Background Check ($35) and FBI Background Check ($35) offered to districts and organizations requiring background screening services.
4. Job Description Services: Job description services provided to districts with current pricing listed for access to job descriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC) is a public educational service center providing specialized and related services, instructional services, career readiness programs, and professional development to 16 public school districts in Montgomery County and over 140 educational entities across the Greater Dayton region. The organization operates five student learning programs delivering individualized education to exceptional students and provides ancillary services including background checks, driver education, transportation, investigations, and job descriptions to support district operations.

Product overview

Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC) is a public educational service center serving 16 school districts in Montgomery County, Ohio, with 600+ employees. The organization operates five distinct Student Learning Programs (Learning Center North, Learning Center West, Early Childhood Program, Remote Learning Center, and Future Self Center) providing individualized education to exceptional students. Beyond direct student instruction, MCESC offers a comprehensive suite of services organized into divisions: Business Operations and District Support (Data Analysis, Background Checks, Van Driver Training, DriveSmart Ohio driver education, RideSmart Ohio transportation, Investigations, Job Descriptions); Career Readiness and STEM (Career Navigation, Counselor and Career Champions Academy, Montgomery County Faculty Fellows, Inside Dayton fellowship, Workforce and Business Advisory Council); Instructional Services (English Language Learning, Federal Grants Management, Gifted Education, Literacy Support, Math Support, ODE Initiatives); Integrated Support Services (Attendance Officers, ELIvate Curriculum, Prevention Programming, School and Family Facilitator, On-Site Support, Whole Child Solution); and Specialized and Related Services (OT/PT, Hearing Intervention, Vision Intervention, School Psychologists, Speech-Language Pathology). The center also provides professional development opportunities through partnerships with Western Ohio Service Collaborative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELAvate Curriculum (formerly SELLA): Evidence-based K-6 Writing Curriculum integrating Social Emotional Learning into academic content, created and developed by MCESC.
• DriveSmart Ohio
• RideSmart Ohio
• Business Advisory Council (BAC)

Products and services

• Learning Center North Provides individualized education to exceptional students with specialized programs and services.
• Learning Center West Provides individualized education to exceptional students with specialized programs and services.
• Early Childhood Program Provides individualized education and early childhood development services to exceptional students.
• Remote Learning Center Provides individualized remote education programs for exceptional students.
• Future Self Center Provides career-focused individualized education for exceptional students, including a two-week paid fellowship for high school students.
• DriveSmart Ohio Driver's education training program consisting of a 24-hour online self-paced class followed by four 2-hour behind-the-wheel lessons. Students receive a certificate to take the driving test at the BMV.
• RideSmart Ohio Student transportation program in partnership with Trust Ed that provides safe, consistent, and efficient transportation for students with diverse needs including special accommodations and attendance challenges.
• Data Analysis Leverages diverse data sources to identify trends and provide actionable insights for school administrators, educators, and stakeholders to inform policy and program decisions.
• HR Investigations Independent workplace investigations for school districts covering Title IX matters, Office of Professional Conduct concerns, employee misconduct, workplace harassment, discrimination complaints, and policy violations.
• Job Descriptions Provides up-to-date job description services to assist districts with recruitment and organizational efficiency.
• Background Checks Offers BCI and FBI background check services for school district employees and candidates.
• Van Driver Training Comprehensive van driver training for teachers and staff covering safety tips and hands-on experience.
• Career Navigation Integrates career awareness and exploration into K-8 curricula and guides students from high school to post-graduation using data to match aptitudes and interests with career paths.
• Counselor and Career Champions Academy Empowers designated educators within school districts to become catalysts for students' career exploration and preparation through professional development and industry engagement.
• Montgomery County Faculty Fellows Collaborative project utilizing state grant funds for graduate-level college coursework to increase College Credit Plus (CCP) credentialed teachers in high schools.
• District Reports Data Dashboard Interactive data dashboard providing district reports and visualizations for educational decision-making.
• ELAvate Curriculum (formerly SELLA) Evidence-based K-6 Writing Curriculum integrating Social Emotional Learning into academic content, created and developed by MCESC.
• English Language Learning Provides English learning students with equitable educational opportunities, including supervision, coordination, and TESOL/ESL services for ELLs across Montgomery County.
• Federal Grants Management Supports districts in maintaining accurate records, equitable distribution of resources, and compliance with federal regulations for educational grants and One Plan framework.
• Gifted Education Provides district gifted programming support, teacher professional development, enrichment services for diverse gifted learners, and family support for gifted children.
• Literacy Support Supports districts in developing and implementing literacy frameworks with professional development on Science of Reading and dyslexia, coaching on high-quality instructional materials, and dyslexia compliance.
• Math Support Supports districts in developing mathematical frameworks with professional development, coaching on instructional materials, and alternative math pathways including Algebra 2 Equivalent options.
• Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Initiatives Provides training, consultation, coaching, and systems planning for OTES/OPES 2.0, Regional Data Lead Support, Resident Educator Mentor Training, and High-Quality Instructional Materials.
• Occupational and Physical Therapy Helps students develop sensory-motor and adaptive skills required for learning and life success using developmentally appropriate strategies.
• Hearing Intervention Provides hearing intervention specialists and educational audiologists to help children with hearing impairments receive and understand spoken instructions.
• Vision Intervention Provides Teachers of the Visually Impaired and Orientation Mobility Specialists to enable children with visual impairments to access educational materials and navigate environments.
• School Psychologists Provides comprehensive school psychological services including IEP/ETR support, assessments, PBIS implementation, mental health consultation, and crisis intervention.
• Speech-Language Pathology Provides speech and language services to help students develop and enhance communication skills with staff and parent training.
• Inside Dayton Fellowship Two-week paid fellowship for high school students to work alongside professionals addressing real-world challenges and developing career connections.
• Prevention Programming Provides expertise, training, and direct student prevention programming including Hope Squad, QPR suicide prevention, substance abuse prevention, PAX Good Behavior Game, and crisis response.
• School and Family Facilitator Provides information and support to families of children with disabilities, building collaborative partnerships between families and schools.
• On-Site Support Partners with school districts to deliver responsive, collaborative solutions including direct student services, coaching, professional development, and integrated support.
• Whole Child Solution Provides targeted, high-impact support for complex student needs, focusing on the most challenging cases to enable teams to focus on teaching and learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 16 public school districts and over 140 educational entities across Greater Dayton region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Trust EdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Trust Ed for the RideSmart Ohio program, which provides safe, consistent, and efficient transportation for students with diverse needs. Trust Ed's advanced software enables a secure and user-friendly system for school staff transportation management.
• Dayton Area Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Advisory Council partnership for workforce development connecting education and industry to prepare students for success in the global economy.
• SOCHE (Southwest Ohio Council for Higher Education)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for connecting education and industry through the Business Advisory Council, facilitating career connected learning opportunities.
• Preschool PromisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization providing specialized early childhood education services, aligning with MCESC's mission and maintaining its own financial structure.
• Learn to Earn DaytoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization focused on educational outcomes and career readiness, collaborating with MCESC teams while maintaining independent operations.
• Shared Resource CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization providing shared resources to support educational services across the region.
• AIR CAMP USAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate partner providing specialized aviation and aerospace educational programs for students.
• SOITAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate partner supporting educational technology and innovation initiatives.
• Western Ohio Service Collaborative (WOSC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with WOSC to deliver professional learning to help districts meet goals focused on instruction, assessment, and improved student learning. Combined resources serve districts within the region and beyond.
• Dayton Regional STEM CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for STEM education initiatives providing Science Saturdays and other STEM outreach programs for students.
• DOStemmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for STEM education and career readiness programming for students across Montgomery County.
• Sinclair/Entrepreneurs CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Counselor and Career Champions Academy programming, providing site visits and industry engagement opportunities.
• Dayton Children's HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner site for Counselor and Career Champions Academy industry engagement and career exploration activities.
• Wright Patterson AFBmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for career connected learning and workforce development through the Wright Patterson AFB Pathway Model Companion initiative.
• WinsupplysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner for career exploration and workforce development activities through the Business Advisory Council.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hamilton County Educational Service Center: Ohio county-level Educational Service Center providing specialized services, professional development, and student programs to member districts in the Cincinnati region. Closely comparable in mandate, revenue model, and service portfolio to MCESC.
• Franklin County Educational Service Center: Ohio Educational Service Center serving districts in the Columbus region with specialized services, student programs, and professional development. Direct counterpart to MCESC operating in another major Ohio metro.
• Cuyahoga County Educational Service Center: Largest Ohio ESC serving the Cleveland area, providing specialized related services, career-tech, and curriculum support to districts. Comparable due to shared ESC mandate and overlapping service catalog.
• Summit County Educational Service Center: Northeast Ohio ESC delivering specialized instructional services, professional development, and student programs to member districts. Operates under the same Ohio ESC framework as MCESC.
• Western Ohio Service Collaborative (WOSC): Partner organization that delivers professional learning to districts across western Ohio and beyond. Comparable as a regional collaborative offering PD-adjacent services that overlap with MCESC's offerings.
• SOITA (Southwestern Ohio Instructional Technology Association): Affiliate partner of MCESC providing educational technology and innovation services to districts in the Greater Dayton region. Closely comparable in scale and customer overlap.
• Dayton Regional STEM Center: MCESC partner that delivers STEM Saturdays and STEM outreach to schools in Montgomery County. Comparable as a regionally focused STEM/career-readiness program aligned with MCESC's Career Readiness and STEM division.

Regional players

• State Support Team 10: Ohio Department of Education-aligned regional support team directed by MCESC's own Betsy Apolito, providing specialized support to districts in the same region. Highly relevant as it is operated from within MCESC's footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Ohio Education Association (OEA): Statewide education association providing professional development and advocacy to educators across Ohio. Comparable at the category level for PD and continuing education services MCESC delivers.
• Battelle for Kids: Ohio-based nonprofit providing leadership development, educator support, and career readiness services to districts nationwide. Adjacent to MCESC's career connected learning and educator PD offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mcesc
• Facebookfacebook.com/MCESCohio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/montgomery-county-educational-service-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcescohio
• Xx.com/mcesc

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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