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About CIESC

The Best Educational Experiences

Central Indiana Educational Service Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing free and at-cost educational programs throughout central Indiana and beyond. Last year we served over 314 schools and organizations to provide a better educational experience to over 234,322 children.

With our comprehensive services we allow organizations to function at the lowest possible cost while maintaining the highest possible quality. CIESC programs include a number of collaborative ventures with other organizations and non-profits to improve the learning process.

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Our Vision

CIESC strives to be a leader in transforming the PK-12 education system.

Our Mission

CIESC partners with districts, educators, and students to provide high quality, sustainable, and affordable services.

Our Values

  • Act with Integrity
  • Serve and Respect All
  • Support Authenticity
  • Focus on Quality
  • Innovate to Meet Needs

A Leading Service Provider for PK-12 Education

The Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing free and at-cost educational programs throughout central Indiana and beyond. Our mission is to partner with districts, educators, and students to provide high quality, sustainable, and affordable services that ultimately enhance academic achievement and operational efficiencies. 

Through our programs, partnerships, and collaborative ventures, we are working to transform the PK-12 education system.

From executive coaching and mentoring to non-certified staff professional learning to school climate audits, administrative supports offers key services schools need.

Member districts save time and money by utilizing our competitively procured contracts with top vendors—spend smarter!

Our program provides high-quality driver education—online, in-person, and instructor-led lessons behind the wheel—to Indiana students at an affordable price.

Indiana Online is the largest non-profit online course provider in the state, offering a wide variety of full-time, year-round, and summer courses online.

Keep Indiana Learning

Keep Indiana Learning transforms the educational landscape through engaging professional development, relevant resources, and expert networks.

Major Projects & Grants is the project management arm of CIESC. This dedicated team oversees major projects and grants focused on supporting education initiatives across the state of Indiana.

Bring your story to life with Media Services’ video services, save 50-70%  on school compliance training, or get access to PR consultants and resources.

Technology & Innovation department is the resource for all your school’s technology and innovation needs.

This program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for youth, particularly youth who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools.

CIESC also offers the following services through our Administration department:

Get help with HR needs, including discounted rates for substitute services and access to a job posting consortium.

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Explore CIESC’s portable planetarium system, available for loan with delivery to your location.

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Utilize CIESC’s state-of-the-art interactive meeting spaces and amenities whenever you need to!