Executive Director Notes

With March comes spring break! I encourage you to enjoy some time away from your corporation to rest and recharge. Enjoy time with your family and friends. But also remember to take some time for yourself by reading a book, taking a nap, or whatever allows you to unwind and rejuvenate your mind and body. You are an extremely important member of your corporation so remember to take care of yourself!

-Don

Cooperative Purchasing

Spring Supply Orders
 
Are your teachers planning to place spring orders for classroom supplies soon? Be sure to remember the cooperative agreements we have in place to help your district spend their supply budgets wisely!  We have contracts with School Specialty, Amazon, Office Depot, Lakeshore Learning, School Health, and Really Good Stuff to name a few! Contact Lisa Abell to see how you can get started making those spring supply orders!

Food Service

Summer Food Service Program 2023
 
Interested in running a summer food program this year? Check out the information and resources below.

IDOE Contact for more information:     

Tina Skinner
tskinner@doe.in.gov

Technology Integration

Call for Presenters

Are you a teacher or administrator ready to share your experiences in the district, best practices, or effective digital tools in the classroom.  Consider presenting at the conference 

 
CLICK HERE to submit a proposal
SAVE THE DATE
 
South Shore 
Summer of Learning Conference
 
June 12-13th
Hammond, IN
 
Join over 800 educators & leaders for a 2-day conference
Summer Tech Cookout 2023
Pre-Registration
Bring your tech staff to the second annual cookout to celebrate your successes in another year of edtech support. Meet area school tech staff for a day of team building, fun games, friendly competition and a lot of laughs!

This day is fully sponsored by a small selection of partners and FREE for anyone on your team. 
Space is limited. Help us plan by pre-registering below.
June 15th, 2023 at Plymouth Schools
 
CLICK HERE to pre-register your team

Professional Learning

 
Check out the March 2023 Connect the Dots Newsletter!

Member Spotlight

 
Chip Pettit
Superintendent
 

Chip Pettit is the Superintendent at Duneland School Corporation. He is in the middle of his 4th year there. 

There have been a lot of things going on at Duneland this year with seven schools under construction. They have one new elementary school as well as six renovated elementary and middle schools. 

Chip has many future goals for Duneland. However, at the top of his list he would just like to inspire excellence, ignite curiosity, and unlock the potential for all students and staff. 

We asked Chip what he finds the most rewarding about his position. He shared, "I enjoy working with our leaders (directors, principals, assistant principals, deans, instructional coaches) to expand their influence in the spirit of student performance."

In his spare time, Chip enjoys spending time with family, golfing, and fishing.

 

Northwest Indiana Education Service Center
56535 Magnetic Drive
Mishawaka, IN 46545

219-926-5555 | nwiesc.k12.in.us

 

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