South Cook Intermediate Service Center

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 South Cook ISC territory encompasses 66 public school districts, representing 254 schools, and 5 special education cooperatives, 146,000 students and over 12,000 educators. Services include professional development workshops and courses for educators, the RISE Program (Regional Institute for Scholastic Excellence — alternative school for grades 6–12), educator licensure guidance, school improvement support, gifted education, technology support, and regulatory functions as directed by the Illinois State Board of Education. Also offering a Regional Safe Schools Program for students who are multiple suspension or expulsion eligible.