Northern Indiana Educational Services Center

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Northern Indiana ESC

We are dedicated to making a positive difference for our members by delivering innovative services and fostering continuous growth that enhances the entire educational ecosystem.

Northern Indiana ESC

We are dedicated to making a positive difference for our members by delivering innovative services and fostering continuous growth that enhances the entire educational ecosystem.

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Northern Indiana Educational Services Center

Strengthening Our Schools, Together

As one of nine collaborative service centers across the state, we take great pride in our mission to empower our members with innovative practices, effective programs, and relevant resources built through strategic partnerships. By uniting these strengths, we cultivate a robust ecosystem of support that delivers the advanced expertise and collaborative solutions necessary for our schools to thrive.

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November 19, 2026

NWIESC Title IX Survival Guide: From Report to Resolution

Practical Training for School Leaders Navigating the Title IX Process

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November 19, 2026

NIESC Making Math Click: Tier 1 Strategies for Number Sense & Computation (Grade 3-8)

Join Jaime Ramsey for this full-day session to help you prepare students for the state assessment through strong core teaching rather than boring test-prep drills

November 18, 2026

November Paxton/Patterson Career Discovery Labs Training

Join us for a MEMBERS ONLY training for implementing Paxton/Patterson Career Discovery Lab modules!

November 16, 2026

NIESC Title IX Survival Guide: From Report to Resolution

Practical Training for School Leaders Navigating the Title IX Process

November 16, 2026

Writing with Impact: Strengthening Instruction for All Students (K-8)

November 12, 2026

Just Tell Them: Engaging & Motivating Students to Learn

Join Zach & Melissa live for a 3-part virtual session on engaging & motivating students with clear, explicit, and modeled instruction that supports ALL students in all grade levels.

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November 11, 2026

NIESC Beyond the Right Answer: Performance Assessment as Preparation for ILEARN ( Part 1)

Join us, along with Theresa Morris from MPASS Education, as we examine how performance assessments connect to the demands of ILEARN and learn how to incorporate them into already existing curriculum.

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November 10, 2026

NWIESC Beyond the Right Answer: Performance Assessment as Preparation for ILEARN ( Part 1)

Join us, along with Theresa Morris from MPASS Education, as we examine how performance assessments connect to the demands of ILEARN and learn how to incorporate them into already existing curriculum.

October 12, 2026

ESCI Social Studies Textbook Caravan

Grades K-12 Social Studies Textbook Caravan Virtual Asynchronous Webinar Series

June 1, 2026

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Core Beliefs

Our work is guided by four core beliefs that ensure every educator and student we serve has the tools they need to thrive.

Collaborate

Working together with openness, trust, and shared purpose, valuing diverse perspectives to achieve stronger outcomes than any of us could accomplish alone.

Innovate

Seeking new ideas, creative solutions, and embracing change as an opportunity to grow and improve.

Serve

Dedicating ourselves to meeting the needs of our members and communities with integrity, care, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.

Support

Providing guidance, resources, and encouragement to help our colleagues, partners, and members thrive, ensuring no one has to navigate challenges on their own.

Why It Matters

By focusing on these core beliefs, we are not just providing a service; we are building a stronger, more connected educational community. When we collaborate, we ensure that every district, regardless of size, has access to the highest quality resources and support.