A Message from Dr. McCormick 6/23/17

Indiana Department of Education
Friday, June 23, 2017

 

Dear Educators:

We have provided information on numerous pieces of legislation which were recently passed by the Indiana General Assembly. Please follow the respective links for information on SEA 182, SEA 248, SEA 407, and SEA 409. We have also updated the information on HEA 1001 regarding Teacher Appreciation Grants. For more information on other pieces of legislation, click here

Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Please contact us if we can be of assistance. 

Sincerely,
Dr. Jennifer McCormick
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Indiana Department of Education

Dr. Jennifer McCormick

In the News
IDOE Working with Rochester School Corporation on Standardized Test Error
Indiana Department of Education Announces Distribution of Math and Science Partnership Program Grants

Assessment
The Office of Assessment notified Corporation Test Coordinators on Tuesday morning of a technical issue which prevented schools and parents from viewing Applied Skills images and requesting rescores for Grade 10 Math Applied Skills items. Pearson has since resolved the issue. The rescore window for Grade 10 Math has been extended to Monday, June 19 - Tuesday, July 11. No other grade levels or content areas were affected by this issue. 

Educators from across the state representing general education and special education gathered this week for standard setting to establish proficiency levels for ISTAR English Language Arts and Science. These recommendations will be presented to the State Board of Education in July.

A brief FAQ document defines key questions for the field related to the ILEARN transition. More information will be provided as it becomes available in the coming weeks. 

Copies of AP invoices must be received by the IDOE no later than June 30, 2017. All invoices should be sent electronically to AP@doe.in.gov. Paper invoices sent to the IDOE will not be processed. 

Anatomy and Physiology Standards
The Department has utilized a committee of educators, higher education representatives, business leaders, and parents to review and edit the Science: Anatomy & Physiology Standards. These revised standards reflect the ever-changing science content and underlying premise that science education should be an inquiry-based, hands-on experience. To view the standards, click here. For further information, please visit the Science and Computer Science Standards webpage
For additional information, please contact Jarred Corwin.  

Math 10 Standards
The Math 10 Standards are now posted on the IDOE's math webpage. Math 10 is a two-semester course designed to reinforce Algebra 1and 7th and 8th grade geometry skills needed for students to successfully complete high school maths courses beyond Algebra 1. Math 10 also reinforces what is needed for passing the state's graduation qualifying exam. Emphasis is on a variety of instructional methods designed to meet each student's needs and delivered through competency-based units with frequent pre- and post-assessment data analyzed to drive instructional design and delivery.

Indiana Teacher of the Year 
Last call! The 2018 Indiana Teacher of the Year (INTOY) application is now available until July 1, 2017. To learn more about the chance to recognize two district candidates and many other exciting changes, click here

Grants
The IDOE has created a technical assistance and FAQ document to explain the ESSA formula to allocate Title II, A funds. Questions may be sent to Nathan Williamson

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is pleased to announce the Notice of Funding Opportunity and the Intent to Apply for the 2018 Secured School Safety Grant Program. Please note changes have been made specifically to the period of performance and match sections. The deadline for letters of intent is July 7, 2017. Click here for details. 

Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College has launched a new organizational structure to better meet student and campus needs. Instead of campuses reporting to regional leadership, campuses will now serve as self-sustaining units with a chancellor in charge. To learn more, visit this link

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