ESC of Central Ohio

Located at 2080 Citygate Drive in Columbus, Ohio, the ESC of Central Ohio operates as an open, public educational service agency designed to support the broader regional educational infrastructure across the metropolitan area. Set within a vibrant, large-city environment, this organization functions differently from traditional charter or local school districts, operating without dedicated operational school buildings or a conventional K–12 student enrollment body. Instead, the agency's direct educational programming focuses on pre-kindergarten offerings, providing foundational early learning opportunities while delivering specialized administrative, technical, and instructional assistance to surrounding school systems.

Reflecting its specialized role as a regional resource hub, the center’s staffing structure is tailored around system support rather than traditional classroom instruction. The agency employs a workforce of just over 270 full-time equivalent personnel, composed of roughly 265 support staff members and five instructional aides. For parents, local educators, and educational researchers examining regional service models in Ohio, further information regarding the agency's collaborative initiatives, specialized services, and community outreach can be explored online at www.escco.org or by contacting their Columbus headquarters directly at (614) 445-3750.