Southern Indiana Education Center

The SIEC empowers educators, students, and community leaders with professional learning and essential services to launch innovative programs and opportunities. An Indiana Educational Service Center, we bridge the gap between classrooms and the community, connecting students with real-world experiences and preparing them for success in high-demand careers. 

Join us in building a stronger Indiana – one empowered student, educator, and community partner at a time!

NEWS & EVENTS

What's NEW at SIEC?

SIEC is thrilled to announce we've joined forces with @AscendIndiana to launch a Youth Apprenticeship Program in our community!

This innovative program gives students real-world experience in growing fields within their communities, while they earn their diplomas.

This is a game-changer for Indiana's future workforce! Big thanks to @WaltonFamilyFdn for making this possible!

OUR INITIATIVES

Project Protégé

Launch your students' futures! The SIEC's Project Protege connects businesses and schools, empowering youth through apprenticeship programs. Invest in our community's potential.

New Teacher Cohort

Teachers, empower yourself for success! The SIEC New Teacher Cohort 9 offers a comprehensive two-year program designed to support and equip educators with 0-3 years of experience. 

K-12 Career Advisory Certification

Guide students on their career journey and help navigate their future. Become a certified K-12 Career Advisor and develop expertise in guiding students through career exploration and personal development. Make learning meaningful to each and every student!

Career Specialist Pedogogy Program

If you are working professional who aspires to share your knowledge and passion with high school students, the Career Specialist Permit is the path for you! The Career Specialist Permit is a renewable two-year permit that allows an individual to teach a specific content area.

"At the SIEC, we are excited about the work we do. Supporting our superintendents, designing and implementing professional development that is on-site and in keeping with the needs of our individual schools and teachers, growing our leadership; these are all things that we keep foremost in our thinking and planning every day.  We look to the future of our schools as well, so that we are prepared and ready to meet needs as they arise." 

Judy Bueckert, Executive Director