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IN the Know
This week, Dr. McCormick released her 2019 legislative priorities. Also, Dr. McCormick shared departmental outcomes supporting Indiana's NextLevel agenda. Please take time to read this important information.
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On Thursday, the Indiana Department of Education announced Tamara Markey, a pre-engineering teacher at the McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology for the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, as the 2019 Teacher of the Year. Learn more about this amazing educator here.
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Dr. Jennifer McCormick led the recognition of Indiana's seven U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Schools. More than 100 guests attended the Statehouse celebration. Additional information is available here. |
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NEW! Share with Educators! New/Updated ILEARN Resources & Guidance
The
Office of Student Assessment released additional/updated ILEARN and I AM
resources on Monday, October 1.
New
ILEARN resources include final test blueprints, scheduling and time guidance,
rescore request guidance, range performance level descriptors (PLDs), and an
updated ILEARN FAQ. ILEARN resources are available through the ILEARN “For
Educators” page of the Office of Student Assessment website. The
TIDE User Guide, Test Administrator Certification Course Module, secure online
practice tests, and many other new resources are available on the Indiana
Assessment Portal.
New I
AM resources include I AM Item
Specifications and Released
Items Repository Scoring Guides. The I AM Released Items Repository
is available through the Indiana Assessment Portal. Contact the Office of Student Assessment here with any questions. Contact
AIR for assistance here.
IDOE Winter Pretest Workshops – Required for CTCs
The Indiana
Department of Education (IDOE) pretest workshop series continues through
October 15. This presentation provides CTCs program and policy updates and
information ahead of the ISTEP+ Grade 10 Retest and ILEARN Biology ECA winter windows.
The schedule includes both online and onsite sessions. Capacity
is limited and CTC attendance is documented. NOTE: CTCs whose schools will not administer either
winter assessment are not required to attend the IDOE Winter Pretest Workshop,
but are welcome to join and receive general program and policy updates.
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.
2018 Graduation Rate Audits
The Indiana Department of Education will be conducting an audit of the 2018
Graduation Rate this fall. Schools that have students with an incorrect cohort
status may request an audit of the data between October 10 and November
7. Schools should utilize the attached guidance when submitting their
graduation rate audit. Schools selected for a mandatory graduation rate audit
of the 2018 cohort were notified in late August. Please email all questions here.
Title I Methodology & Approved Plans
Business managers and Title I program administrators without
an approved Title I supplement-not-supplant methodology, which must be in place
by December 10, are encouraged to participate in a webinar on October 16 at 1:00 p.m. IDOE will review the requirements of the methodology and examples that have
already been approved. This webinar will be recorded for individuals not able
to attend the live version.
Dyslexia Awareness Month
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Did you know that as
many as 1 in 10 students may have dyslexia? The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is raising awareness about dyslexia and share information and strategies on how
educators can help students with dyslexia succeed. Please find useful information on dyslexia here. Check out the
IDOE Twitter page for additional tips and awareness information on dyslexia
throughout the month! Contact Joe Risch with any questions about dyslexia.
Spring Transfer Report
The Spring Transfer Report has been published on the IDOE's web site and is available here. This report is based on data reported to IDOE from Indiana schools in
the spring of the 2017-2018 school year. The information shows the enrollment
of students in Indiana school corporations relative to their corporation of
legal settlement.
2018 ISTEP+Results Released
IDOE has released 2018 ISTEP+ results. More information is available here.
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