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IN the Know
School Administrators Asked to Complete IDOE Communication Satisfaction Survey
Since taking office over a year and a half
ago, I have made improving Department communications a top priority. We have
worked to utilize various platforms to streamline the delivery of information
and respond to questions from the field. Please complete this
survey to help us evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts.
We appreciate your feedback!
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Survey Required by Indiana General Assembly
In order to report to
the Indiana General Assembly by January 1, 2019, regarding enrollment in
virtual education programs, all public school corporations and charter schools
need to complete the Virtual Education Program Survey. Schools
without virtual education programs to report, as described in the survey
introduction, will only need to complete the first section of the survey. The
survey response is due by October 1. Please direct any questions about this
survey here.
Additional I AM Resources Available Monday, October
1
The
Office of Student Assessment will release additional I AM resources on Monday,
October 1. The I AM Released Items Repository and the I AM Item Specifications
will be posted to the I AM Website
and the Indiana
Assessment Portal on October 1.
Additional
ILEARN Resources Available Monday, October 1
The
Office of Student Assessment will post additional resources to the ILEARN
website and the Indiana Assessment Portal on Monday, October 1.
Educators can access new and updated resources, including the
final test blueprints and range performance level descriptors for grades three
through eight, assorted guidance documents (e.g., scheduling and timing,
updated rescore request process), and an updated FAQ.
AIR’s
Test Information and Distribution Engine (TIDE) Available to CTCs Monday,
October 1
School
personnel officially designated as CTCs may access AIR’s Test Information and
Distribution Engine (TIDE) from the Indiana Assessment Portal
beginning Monday, October 1. CTCs may follow directions in the TIDE User Guide
to set up user accounts for permissioned school staff (e.g., STCs, TAs). School
personnel may access the Test
Administrator Certification Course once their TIDE accounts are created.
October Is National Bullying Prevention Month
The Indiana Department of Education has many resources to support local districts and schools in bullying awareness and prevention. Learn more here.
Committee Members Needed to Revise World Languages Academic Standards
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is developing a list of
professionals who would like to be considered as committee members for
revising the Indiana Academic Standards for world languages. Membership in this
committee will include two-to-three face-to-face or virtual meetings with IDOE.
Additionally, the committee will need to collaborate in order to accomplish the
task of revising the Indiana Academic Standards for World Languages. IDOE will
assist and guide the process. Please share this with your world language
leaders and educators. Educators who would like to commit to this process
should submit their information by completing the form at this link. This information will be submitted directly
to IDOE. If you have any questions, please contact Matt Walsh,
curriculum specialist at the Indiana Department of Education.
Free Cybersecurity Training and Phishing Campaign Opportunity
The Indiana Department of Education is offering free training to assist schools with raising staff awareness regarding cybersecurity risks and threats. Learn more here. Register your school here.
Nominees Sought for Technology Coordinator of the Year
Each year, the Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators (HECC)
organization honors one individual in K-12 education for demonstrating a
commitment to leadership with technology and learning for
students and staff. Learn more about the nomination process here.
Workforce and STEM Alliances
Central Office Administration Asked to Participate in STEM Survey
The
2018 Indiana STEM Inventory Survey seeks your valuable input on several key
issues. As a member of the Central Office team, your participation in this short
survey will provide real-time feedback as the Indiana Department of
Education refines and ensures we have the most comprehensive STEM program
possible. We ask that you please complete the survey no later than Friday, October 12. Thank you for your participation and input.
IDOE
STEM Acceleration Grant Opportunity
Instructions
are now available for Indiana school districts and charter schools seeking
funding support for STEM K-6 curriculum implementation and educator training.
Please read this memo for
additional information.
Become
a STEM-Certified School
STEM
education encompasses four academic disciplines - science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics - in an interdisciplinary and applied approach.
STEM guides our vision of ensuring all K-12 Indiana students graduate with
critical thinking skills. Indiana students must have access to a world-class
STEM education necessary to compete in an innovation-driven economy. STEM will
equip students with 21st century skills, preparing future generations of
Hoosiers to thrive in STEM-related businesses and industries.
The
Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has approved a STEM certification
process for schools that want to be recognized as STEM-certified. IDOE plans to
continue creating a STEM school network promoting a collaboration of best
practices to promote STEM education.
Please
click here
and go to "Becoming a STEM School" for more information. Applications
are due December 3.
Cyberbullying
Awareness
October
is National Bullying/Cyberbullying Prevention Month. See this
memo for resources and more information.
Middle School Integrating CS Workshop
Designed for middle school educators teaching across all
subjects, the Integrating Computer Science professional development workshop is
designed to equip teachers with the knowledge and instructional strategies to
integrate computer science into existing coursework. This is a FREE opportunity, and sub reimbursement is available. See this informational page for
dates, locations, and to sign-up! Contact Jake
Koressel with questions.
Counselors
for Computing
See this flyer for information about a free opportunity for middle and high school counselors. Attendees will receive information and resources to set students on a path toward stable, rewarding, and flexible computing careers.
September
14 Membership Count
The count date of the eligible pupils enrolled in each school
corporation and charter school was September 14, 2018. The Indiana
Department of Education (IDOE) will use the September average daily membership
(ADM) count to calculate Basic and Complexity Grant funding for the 2018-2019
school year. The clean-up phase began Thursday, September 27, and continues
through October 5. During clean-up, schools can continue to update
existing records and add new records only if the new record does not create a
conflict. All conflicts must be resolved during this phase. If you have
any questions concerning the count dates, please contact Amy Pattison or Melissa Ambre.
Curricular Material
Reimbursement
State law allows
school corporations, charter schools, and accredited nonpublic schools to seek
curricular material reimbursement. Schools may submit student-level data
and curricular material costs between October 1 and 31 in the STN Application
Center. IDOE will calculate the reimbursement amount for each school
corporation, charter school, and nonpublic school based on the number of eligible
students reported during the collection window. If you have questions regarding
the submission process, please email Sarah
Henry.
Common School Loan Applications
School corporations and career and technical
education schools may apply for a common school construction and/or technology
loan. The application window closes October 5. Petitions must be
received by the Office of School Finance by October 5 to be considered. Construction
and technology applications can be found in the Finance Community of the
Learning Connection under Files and Bookmarks > Common School Loan folder or
by emailing Melissa Ambre or Sarah Henry. Please scan and email completed applications here no
later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 5.
Guidance for Students Displaced by Disasters
For students and families that may be displaced due to natural disasters, such as Hurricane Florence, schools must be aware of McKinney-Vento eligibility for these students for immediate enrollment. Please see the attached memorandum for further information.
Eligibility for 1003 School Improvement Grant Funding
On September 24, 2018, schools received embargoed state and
federal grades. The federal grades and accountability determine Comprehensive
Support and Improvement (CSI) status, which determines eligibility for 1003
School Improvement Grant (SIG) funding for the 2018-2019 school year.
Information regarding opportunities for funding, which includes both a formula
planning grant and competitive implementation grant, and a list of CSI schools
can be found here.
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