Student Services
East Central ISD’s Student Services Department supports
the whole child by addressing academic, social, and emotional needs.
Our team partners with families, staff, and community organizations to ensure
that every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
East Central ISD is highlighting resources, events, and supports that promote student wellness, resiliency, and connection. Throughout May, families, students, and staff can explore tools and community partnerships focused on mental health and well-being.
Featured Event
EC AWARE Mental Health Resource Fair + ECISD Fine Arts Showcase
Join EC AWARE and ECISD Fine Arts for an evening celebrating creativity, wellness, and community connection. Families can explore mental health resources, student artwork and performances, interactive art opportunities, and local wellness organizations.
- Date: May 14, 2026
- Time: 5-7:30 p.m.
- Location: East Central High School
Supporting the Whole Student
At East Central ISD, student wellness extends beyond the classroom.
Through EC Cares and partnerships across the district and community, students and families have access to programs and resources that support academic success, mental wellness, and social-emotional growth.
- School Counselors
- Supporting students’ academic, career, and emotional growth.
- Supporting students’ academic, career, and emotional growth.
- Social Services
- Connecting families to essential resources such as food, housing, and clothing.
- Connecting families to essential resources such as food, housing, and clothing.
- Project AWARE
- Promoting student mental health through community partnerships and early intervention.
- Promoting student mental health through community partnerships and early intervention.
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Teaching students self-awareness, relationship skills, and resilience.
- Teaching students self-awareness, relationship skills, and resilience.
- Communities in Schools (CIS)
- Helping students overcome barriers through on-campus support.
Areas of Support
EC Cares
EC Cares connects students and families with resources that support education, health, and wellness--helping remove barriers and ensuring every student can succeed.
Handle with Care
Handle With Care notifies schools when a child has been exposed to trauma so staff can offer extra support. The goal is to lessen the impact of traumatic events on students.