A Message from Dr. McCormick 8/4/17

Indiana Department of Education
Friday, August 4, 2017

 

Dear Educators:

I am pleased to announce Dr. Kenneth Folks has joined our staff as the Chief of Governmental Affairs. Dr. Folks has nearly 40 years of education experience and was most recently the Superintendent of East Allen County Schools. 

I look forward to the school year ahead and working together to make Indiana schools better. As always, feel free to email me with any questions or concerns.

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

Dr. Jennifer McCormick

In the News
MGT Consulting Group Named Emergency Manager for Gary Community Schools
State Board of Education Meeting Held This Week 

Winter 2017 ISTEP+ Grade 10 Retest - Testing and Reporting Dates
The Office of Student Assessment has delineated the process used to determine ISTEP+ testing times. This memo also highlights specific Math and ELA testing times for the winter retest window. A complete timing table for Spring 2018 will be forthcoming. 

Legislative Updates
We have provided updated information on SEA 108 and new information on SEA 29. For additional information regarding the recently passed legislation from the Indiana General Assembly, click here

Fall Regional Meetings
Please share the Fall 2017 Teacher and Community Meetings schedule with the educators and parents in your district/school. Participants are welcome to attend a meeting at any location. Meeting participants include teaches, educators, community members, and other stakeholders. Attendees must register using the link provided. Information for the District 7 meeting will be communicated once the location has been finalized. Questions can be directed to Amanda Eller

Social Media
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Weekly Updates
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A message from Dr. McCormick will be sent every Friday.