Workshops
SCISC provides continuing education workshops and courses for educators to enhance their professional practices.
RISE Program
The Regional Institute for Scholastic Excellence is an alternative school program serving students from sixth grade to twelfth grade.
Educator Licensure
Navigating the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) with application procedures and professional development.
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South Cook Intermediate service center
New Licensure Applicants
Learn about teaching or administrator licensure or endorsements
McKinney-Vento
Learn more about eligibility status and supporting McKinney-Vento students
School ImprovementÂ
Learn how SCISC can support your district with School Improvement Planning
Employment Opportunities
See what job opportunities are available in the South Cook region
District DeadlinesÂ
Learn more about the deadlines and due dates required for each district
Teacher Institute
Learn about the requirements for hosting an institute day in your district
Resources for Professional Development
Learning For Educators
South Cook Intermediate Service Center (SCISC) provides educational leadership and professional development to the 66 public school districts and 5 special education cooperatives in South Cook County. The following are the major services provided for the districts, schools, and educators:
- Courses/Workshops
- Administrator Academy/PERA Training
- In-District Profesional Development
- Illinois Online Academy
- School Improvement Planning
- Educational Resources
- SEL Hub
- IL Empower
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Licensure Guidance & Assistance
In-State Licensure
Apply for a new license upon completion of an approved Illinois educator program
Out-of-State Licensure
Apply for a new license upon completion of an out of state/country educator program
Adding an Endorsement
Apply for a new endorsement on an existing Professional Educator License (PEL)
Leaders in educational support
Serving our schools
South Cook ISC has built a solid reputation as a leader in the educational arena, and the districts we serve rely on our expertise, knowledge, skills, professional guidance and support. Following are the major services provided by South Cook ISC for the districts, schools, educators, and students in South Cook Counties:
- Courses and Workshops
- Educator Licensure
- School Improvement Planning
- Regional Safe School Programs (RISE)
- Alternative Learning Programs (ALOP)
- McKinney-Vento
- Truancy Assistance
- SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)
We can help track upcoming deadlines
& latest district events
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