Northwest Indiana Educational Services Center

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Northwest 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.

Northwest 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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Northwest 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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October 27, 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

October 14, 2026

NWIESC Fast Track: Secure Wired and Wireless for K-12 Campuses with Fortinet

Join us for this free, hands-on technical workshop form Fortinet!

October 13, 2026

NIESC Fast Track: Secure Wired and Wireless for K-12 Campuses with Fortinet

Join us for this free, hands-on technical workshop form Fortinet!

October 6, 2026

Focusing on Fluency 2.0: Making it Happen for ALL Learners (Grades 4-8) with Melissa Gill

Join Melissa Gill for a session focused on continuing to build our Fluency Toolboxes.

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September 30, 2026

NWIESC Teacher Evaluation Training for Primary and Secondary Evaluators

Join us for a training workshop for anyone using the RISE, ROSE Modified, o rother teacher evaluation tools.

September 30, 2026

NWIESC: Student Data Privacy & Registry 2.0 Training

Attention Tech Directors! Did you miss out on the June22nd Training at CIESC? There are still opportunities to attend a training.

September 29, 2026

NIESC: Student Data Privacy & Registry 2.0 Training

Attention Tech Directors! Did you miss out on the June 22nd Training at CIESC? There are still opportunities to attend a training.

September 24, 2026

September Paxton/Patterson Career Discovery Labs Training

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

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September 22, 2026

2026-2027 ILEARN Cadre

Our cadre is back for the ‘26–’27 school year to keep the momentum going. Join us for fresh insights, practical tools, and targeted strategies to tackle the 2026-2027 ILEARN cycle!

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.