Eastern Carver County Schools
We Are Exceptional Personalized Learning
Our students are given the power to shape their education, supported by high academic standards and guided by caring and knowledgeable staff. Personalized learning created learners who are motivated and excited about coming to school. Students have opportunities to develop passion projects where they can make connections between school and topics that they care about.
Happening at Eastern Carver
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Whether it's been teaching and supporting students in our schools and classrooms, keeping our buildings clean and maintained, or providing daily administrative support, this year's retirees have made a difference in the lives of children and families in the district every day.
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Thanks to a partnership with A Better Society, Bountiful Basket Food Shelf, and Carver County Public Health, ECCS families will have the opportunity to shop at multiple "pick and pack" events throughout the summer.
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On behalf of Special Education Work Coordinators, we would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to the local businesses that provided our students from Chanhassen High School, Chaska High School, Integrated Arts Academy, and the STAR program an opportunity to gain valuable work experience this school year.
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Eastern Carver County School District is excited to name Karen DeVet as the next Director of Finance and Operations and Khrisslyn Goodman as the Director of Research, Evaluation, and Assessment.
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Eastern Carver County School District is excited to name Givonna Koné as the next Director of Human Resources. She will start her role July 1, and follows Dr. Jim O’Connell, who is retiring from the district after more than 25 years of service.
Why Choose Eastern Carver County Schools ?
93%
of parents say the quality of education is excellent or good
635
high school credits earned while in middle school
1,000
elementary students work above grade level in reading or math
98%
of parents agree the overall school environment is positive
Personalized Learning Happens in the Classroom
Purposeful Learning
Purposeful Learning
Teachers in Eastern Carver County Schools not only lead instruction but also facilitate learning for each student. They teach by guiding students towards mastery of content and instilling 21st century skills.
Engagement with Learning Tools
Engagement with Learning Tools
With teachers as facilitators, students use a variety of educational tools and resources to maximize learning. Our goal is to prepare students for success beyond high school, wherever their aspirations take them.
Collaborative Environment
Collaborative Environment
We are redefining learning spaces with a variety of furniture, layouts and technology that facilitate collaboration, creativity, comfort, and safety.
Learner Voice & Choice
Learner Voice & Choice
Students have the freedom to design the way they showcase their learning based on individual styles, experiences, passions, and needs. Respected as capable co-designers, learner agency is cultivated throughout all learning.