An Update From the Indiana Department of Education for December 9, 2022

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A Message from Dr. Katie Jenner

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Towards the end of most calendar years, I usually take time to reflect on what went well and also how to continue growing and improving in the year ahead. This has been another year filled with listening, solution-finding, and working together to positively move the needle for students.  

As we have continued to focus on our shared education pillars and strategic priorities, here are just a few of the things that we got done through working TOGETHER…

  • Top of mind is the Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed (Indiana GPS) performance dashboard, which will launch publicly next week (1.5 years ahead of schedule!). This dashboard begins to re-envision how we strategically measure school and student performance. What will launch next week is only the beginning (first iteration!), as we seek to continuously improve this dashboard in the months and years to come. 
  • We established Indiana’s first Office of Kindergarten Readiness to work directly with FSSA to increase access and quality of early learning opportunities, thus ensuring the best possible start for Hoosier students. The Early Learning Advisory Committee (ELAC) was also revised to include a local superintendent, and they have already put out a series of recommendations to inform the state’s ongoing work in this important area. 
  • We continued our partnership with the National Center for Assessment to measure academic recovery following the pandemic...informing our ongoing work to best support all students, especially those who are still overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic, as well as those who were underperforming prior to the pandemic
  • We launched a collaborative effort to prioritize Indiana academic standards in alignment with the key skills and traits necessary for students to be successful after high school graduation. We also approved new K-12 Indiana Academic Standards in science and computer science, as well as academic standards for a new middle school civics course.
  • We expanded the state’s literacy (K-3) focus and initiatives to help more Hoosier students master the foundational reading skills that make all other learning possible. 
    • Secured the state’s largest-ever financial investment in literacy – a combined investment from the state and Lilly Endowment of up to $111 million, which is laser focused on helping schools deploy science of reading strategies. 
    • Provided an opportunity for schools to proactively administer Indiana’s IREAD-3 assessment to second graders. This includes the development of an “on track” indicator at 2nd grade, allowing earlier intervention and support opportunities. Almost 400 elementary schools opted-in!
    • Established a statewide goal of having 95 percent of Indiana’s students pass IREAD-3 by 2027.
  • We expanded the state’s STEM focus and initiatives to help prepare more Hoosier students with the STEM knowledge and skills they need to tackle tomorrow’s greatest challenges, both in life and in the workplace.
  • We launched Indiana Learns, a statewide enrichment program to connect eligible students and families with reading and math tutoring.
  • We expanded opportunities for students to engage in work-based learning opportunities and earn high-value credentials while still in high school through the Explore, Engage, Experience grant.
  • We built a framework to better support intentional skill development essential to success in today’s competitive workforce. These skills include collaboration, communication, and work ethic.
  • We expanded access to early college programming through the launch of the state’s Urban College Acceleration Network (UCAN).
  • We offered the Crossing the Finish Line initiative for the second consecutive summer to increase postsecondary completions (educational attainment). 
  • We strengthened Indiana’s ability to attract, prepare, and retain quality educators. 
  • Launched the first and second iteration of the statewide COVID-19 relief school spending dashboard (ESSER and GEER) to ensure funding is driving improvements and progress that positively impacts students.

With reflection on the current year also comes anticipation for the opportunities ahead in 2023. I look forward to sharing a preview of the new year in the coming weeks…which most certainly includes continuing to work together to get the most done for students! Let’s finish this semester strong, and as always, thank you for all that you do!

Office of Accountability

REMINDER: 2022-2023 Notice of Intent to Seek Performance Based Accreditation Submission Window

The submission window for non-public schools to submit a notice of intent to seek performance-based (state) accreditation will open on Monday, January 2, and end on Sunday, April 30. A notice of intent must be submitted prior to the school year for which accreditation would begin. This document serves as a notice of intent to seek state accreditation but does not constitute the final petition to be submitted. Once the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) receives this notice and verifies the applicant’s eligibility for accreditation, the applicant will be provided with a petition template, which must be completed and submitted to IDOE. A notice of intent may be found here. Contact IDOE's Office of Accountability with any questions. 

 

REMINDER: Non-Public Schools Interested in Applying for the National Blue Ribbon Award

Assessment percentiles that can be used to assist non-public schools in the application process for the 2023 Blue Ribbon awards are available in the IDOE School Accountability & Accreditation Moodle Community (Awards > Blue Ribbon), using enrollment key “AccountabilityCommunity.” The Blue Ribbon award application process for non-public schools is administered through the Council for American Private Education (CAPE), and the deadline for application is Friday, January 13. Contact IDOE's Office of Accountability with any questions.   

Office of Student Assessment

NEW: Apply for the ILEARN Computer Science Item Specifications Committee

IDOE is seeking educators to apply for the ILEARN Computer Science Item Specification Committee to advise on computer science item specifications for the ILEARN assessment with the updated Indiana Academic Standards for computer science. The committee will meet in-person in the Indianapolis area from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 28. Submit this JotForm to indicate interest by Friday, January 13. Contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment with any questions.

 

NEW: Apply for the ILEARN Science Item Acceptance Review Committee

IDOE is seeking applicants for the ILEARN Science Item Acceptance Review Committee, which will advise on assessment item alignment to the new Indiana Academic Standards for science. This committee will advise on whether new items can be included on ILEARN science assessments for grades four, six, and high school biology. The committee will meet virtually from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET from Tuesday, February 7, through Thursday, February 9. Science teachers, STEM teachers, special education teachers, curriculum leaders, instructional coaches, data coaches and building administrators serving students in grades four, six, and biology are invited to apply. Participants will receive a $480 honorarium or substitute pay for participation. Submit this JotForm to indicate interest by Friday, January 13. Contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment with any questions.

 

NEW: 2023-2024 Indiana Assessment Windows Now Available

The 2023-2024 Indiana Assessment Windows have been posted to IDOE’s Assessment webpage. Administrators should review and account for these dates when coordinating next year’s schedule. Please contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment with questions.

 

NEW: IREAD-3 Summer Retest 2023 Administration Adjustment

The assessment window for the IREAD-3 Summer Retest 2023 has been adjusted, and will now end on Friday, June 30. The summer window is now Monday, May 22, to Friday, June 30. View the updated 2022-2023 Assessment Windows on IDOE’s Assessment webpage. Administrators should review and account for this change when coordinating the summer schedule. Please contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment with questions.

 

NEW: Register for January PSAT Data Workshops

College Board invites Indiana educators to attend free, in-person workshops focused on the release of fall PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9 results.

Contact College Board with any questions regarding these workshop opportunities.

 

NEW: ILEARN Biology End-of-Course Assessment (ECA) Test Window Reminders

As schools conclude the ILEARN Biology ECA Fall 2022 assessment window, ensure that the following deadlines are communicated with appropriate staff:

  • The ILEARN Biology Fall 2022 paper-and-pencil test window closes today, Friday, December 9. 
  • Preliminary student results will begin populating in the Centralized Reporting System (CRS) on Wednesday, December 14. This is also the beginning of the Rescore Request Window. 
  • The ILEARN Biology Fall 2022 online test window closes next Friday, December 16. This is also the final day to return paper testing materials. 

View the ILEARN Milestones, IDOE’s ILEARN webpage, and the Indiana Assessment Portal for additional information. Contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment with any questions.

 

REMINDER: ISTEP+ Retest Portal and Online Reporting System (ORS) Will Retire on Saturday, December 31

The ISTEP+ Retest Portal and ORS will no longer be available after Saturday, December 31. Score results for ISTEP+ will continue to be available in ORS through December. ORS will migrate to the Centralized Reporting System (CRS) and will not contain ISTEP+ data on Sunday, January 1. Schools that require student score reports from ISTEP+ must download data prior to January to ensure that records are maintained. Reference page 46 of the ORS User Guide for instructions on retrieving students results and general guidance regarding system access or navigation. Contact the Indiana Assessment Help Desk for additional assistance.

Office of Educator Talent

REMINDER: Educator Recruitment and Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Indiana superintendents or human resources directors interested in the next opportunity to opt-in to the full Nimble ATS may complete this JotForm by Friday, January 27. This free upgrade for schools currently utilizing the job posting only feature is designed to significantly enhance local capabilities around educator recruitment. The initialization for new ATS users will take place in late February. Additional information about the statewide partnership with Nimble can be found here. Contact Rebecca Estes with any questions.

 

REMINDER: School Year 2022-2023 Teacher Appreciation Grant Allocations

School Year 2022-2023 Teacher Appreciation Grant (TAG) allocations can be found here. Recipients can anticipate distribution of funds on Friday, December 2. To collect accurate information about the use of TAG funds, please complete this quick questionnaire by Monday, January 16. Contact TAG@doe.in.gov with any questions. 

 

REMINDER: Nominations Open for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST)

PAEMST is the highest honor bestowed to educators by the U.S. government specifically for those teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to grades seven through 12. PAEMST was established by Congress in 1983 and the President may recognize up to 108 exemplary teachers each year. More information about the process can be found here. Nominations must be submitted by Monday, January 9. Contact Anne Marie Milligan with any questions.

Office of Information Technology

REMINDER: Important Data Reporting Change - Student Academic Record Collection to Replace Course Completion Collection 

These changes being implemented for reporting course enrollments and outcomes will impact all schools which report course level data to IDOE. These updates are occurring to improve the completeness of academic records for each student and to support metrics on Graduates Prepared to Succeed and to monitor progress on Graduation Pathways. The full memo is available here and the related frequently asked questions (FAQ) document is available here. Contact IDOE's Data Exchange Team with any questions.

 

REMINDER: IDOE Releases K-12 Enrollment and Public Corporation Transfer Report

This week, IDOE released data on K-12 enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year, as well as data on public corporation transfers during the 2022 spring and fall semesters. Statewide, enrollment in Indiana’s public and accredited non-public schools was stable at 1.12 million students. Enrollment and transfer data at the district and school level are posted here. Contact datarequests@doe.in.gov with any questions.

 

REMINDER: December Certification for Special Education Data

The count date for special education reporting was Thursday, December 1. Schools should ensure all students receiving special education services for which they are managing are reported without error via Data Exchange. Certification for special education is Tuesday, December 6, through Tuesday, December 13, at 4 p.m. ET. The last auto-validation for special education data was completed on Tuesday, November 29. Wednesday, November 30, through Monday, December 5, schools have the ability to run validations by selecting the "Re-run Rules" button on the December validation tab. Tuesday, December 6, through Tuesday, December 13, at noon ET, validation runs will need to be requested by selecting the "Data Correction Request" button on the December certification tab. Contact IDOE's Data Exchange Team with any questions.

 

REMINDER: Student Test Numbers (STN) and School Personnel Numbers (SPN) Transition to State Ed-ID Portal

IDOE is excited to announce Ed-ID, a new system for generating IDs for students and educators. Ed-ID will provide IDs to educators from early childhood settings through secondary settings. This new approach will allow more versatility for the generation and use of IDs across a variety of state agencies involved in student learning and will improve the management of these IDs through a centralized service. The transition will begin on Wednesday, December 14, with the new Ed-ID portal up and running shortly afterwards. IDOE expects the upgrade to take one week to 10 days and will communicate when the new Ed-ID portal is available for use. More information may be found in this memo. Contact link@doe.in.gov with any questions.

 

REMINDER: Data Exchange Upgrade Planned for 2024

Data Exchange (DEX) will be moving to Ed-Fi ODS/API for Suite 3 v6.0 (Data Standard for Suite 3 v4.0a) for the 2023-2024 school year. This upgrade includes the latest technical updates provided by Ed-Fi, including enhanced data standards and security advancements. There will be minimal changes to the Data Exchange portal user interface. Additional information regarding project timelines, deliverables, and vendor certification will be provided at a later date. Contact IDOE's Data Exchange Team with any questions.

Office of School Finance

NEW: December 2022 Tuition Support Payment Memo

On Thursday, December 15, the Office of School Finance will release an updated Form 54 Basic Grant Monthly Distribution report. Please read this memo. The Form 54 reflects updated funding estimates for State Tuition Support using actual counts for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Honors grants. Worksheets are currently available in the STN Finance Application Center. Contact IDOE’s Office of School Finance with any questions.

 

REMINDER: Form 9 Financial Data Reporting System

IDOE has modernized the Form 9 Financial Data system utilizing newer technologies. Please read this memo regarding the update. As a part of this upgrade, IDOE will release the new Form 9 system within the IDOE LINK Portal, which recognizes all local schools' Google G-Suite or Microsoft credentials. This increased security means that financial staff will no longer need an IDOE username/password for this site. Chief financial officers and business managers are encouraged to work with the local LINK security coordinator to make sure that the financial administrator LINK role is configured appropriately. Please note that most financial staff already have this role set, as it was used in conjunction with Data Certification for sign-off within the Data Exchange system. Upon login to LINK, a new tile entitled Form 9 Financial Data will be available on Wednesday, December 28. Contact IDOE’s Office of School Finance with any questions.

Office of Student Pathways and Opportunities

REMINDER: High Ability Program Grant Final Report 

The 2021-2022 (fiscal year 22) High Ability Program (HAP) Final Report is due Saturday, December 31. All schools that received FY22 high ability funds must complete this report via JotForm. Contact studentpathways_highability@doe.in.gov with any questions.

 

REMINDER: December McKinney-Vento Liaison Webinar

IDOE’s Student Pathways and Opportunities team will host the December McKinney-Vento Liaison webinar on Tuesday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to noon ET via Microsoft Teams. Please use this link to join. Contact Mckinneyventopoc@doe.in.gov with any questions.

 

REMINDER: December High Ability Network Webinar

IDOE’s Student Pathways and Opportunities team has partnered with the Education Service Centers of Indiana to host the December High Ability Network webinar, “Strategies for the Cluster Classroom,” with Dina Brulles on Wednesday, December 14, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. ET via Zoom. Please use this link to sign up. Contact Studentpathways_highability@doe.in.gov with any questions.

 

REMINDER: December Graduation Pathways Webinar

IDOE’s Student Pathways and Opportunities team will host the Graduation Pathways December webinar on Thursday, December 15, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET via Microsoft Teams. Please use this link to join. Contact DOEGradPathways@doe.in.gov with any questions.

Office of Student Support and Accessibility/Special Education

NEW: Facilitated Individual Education Program (FIEP) Now Available

Schools may now request FIEPs directly from IDOE for targeted support surrounding a need or issue. Review IDOE’s Office of Student Support and Accessibility webpage and the FIEP Process and Overview for additional information. Request an FIEP via this form. Contact IDOE’s Office of Student Support and Accessibility with any questions.

 

NEW: Assurances Survey for Indiana Alternate Assessment (I AM) Participation 1% Cap and Disproportionality Closes Monday, December 19

Please complete the 1% Cap on the Alternate Assessment Participation Survey 2022-2023 for I AM participation cap and disproportionality. The notification of disproportionality was sent directly to districts on Tuesday, December 6, for those identified. Contact IDOE’s Office of Special Education monitoring team with any questions.

 

NEW: Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Dashboard Feedback Survey

IDOE’s Office of Special Education recently released the Special Education RDA Dashboard within EdData. IDOE is requesting feedback from dashboard users on this new system. Contact IDOE’s Office of Special Education monitoring team with any questions.

 

REMINDER: Stakeholders Needed for Special Education Excess Cost (SEEC) Fund Approval Process 

IDOE is seeking superintendents, special education administrators, and school business officers/treasurers to participate in a stakeholder group to share feedback concerning changes that were made to the SEEC fund approval process in July. The group will discuss potential updates to the current processes as well as review allowable costs and a scoring rubric. Interested parties should complete this form by Friday, December 16. Participants will be selected and contacted in January with details for the initial meeting. Contact IDOE’s Office of Special Education with any questions. 

 

REMINDER: RDA Dashboard Office Hours

IDOE’s Office of Special Education will hold open office hours regarding the RDA dashboard throughout December. Select the appropriate link below to join the session:

Contact IDOE’s Office of Special Education with any questions. 

 

REMINDER: IDOE’s WIDA Standards Rollout Level III Session on Monday, December 12

Join IDOE’s Office of English Learning and Migrant Education from 3 to 5 p.m. ET on Monday, December 12, for a collaborative virtual session focused on Level III of the WIDA Standards Rollout Plan: Expanding Implementation. Participants will discuss and practice numerous implementation methods of the updated 2020 Edition WIDA Standards. EL and content educators and administrators are invited. No registration is required, and more information can be found on the Indiana English Learner PD Opportunities Calendar. Contact IDOE’s Office of English Learning and Migrant Education with any questions.

 

REMINDER: Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Part B Reimbursement Requests Due Thursday, December 15

The last day to submit FY 2021 611 and 619 Part B grant reimbursement requests is Thursday, December 15. Reimbursement requests will be honored for approved expenditures that occurred through Friday, September 30. Contact IDOE’s Office of Special Education Part B Grant team with any questions. 

Offices of Teaching and Learning, Digital Learning, and Kindergarten Readiness

NEW: New K-8 Computer Science Resources in the Indiana Learning Lab

Join IDOE in the Indiana Learning Lab today, Friday, December 9, from noon to 12:45 p.m. for New Additions to the K-9 Computer Science Frameworks. Join in #CelebratingProgress as Computer Science Education Week (CSEd Week) comes to a close. Hear about resource contributions from Indiana’s own K-8 computer science heroes and preview resources to support the implementation of computer science core practices and understanding of academic vocabulary. Contact IDOE’s Office of Teaching and Learning with any questions.

 

NEW: STEM & Literacy Cadre Cohort One Results and Cohort Two Recruitment

As we near the end of the semester, schools and educators participating in the first cohorts of the Indiana Literacy Cadre and Indiana STEM Cadre are seeing strong results with student learning. This includes: 

  • A kindergarten class at Rose Hamilton Elementary School has been mastering initial sound with many students scoring a perfect score on their Heggerty progress monitoring assessments. This is a direct result of a co-teaching style implemented in the school with the instructional coach. 
  • Stacy, an instructional coach for the Charter School of the Dunes, is leading Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) training with her K-2 teachers. Initially nervous about the new curriculum, the teachers have voiced their excitement for the support and are seeing progress in their classrooms.
  • A grade four teacher at Union City Community Jr/Sr High presented a lesson on glaciers and the deposition of materials to her class, leading to a great discussion on rocks and the rock cycle. The presentation generated a great deal of enthusiasm in the classroom about STEM and even led to one student wanting to share their prized rock collection.

Indiana schools are now invited to apply to join Cohort Two of the Indiana Literacy Cadre or Indiana STEM Cadre. Through these cadres, educators are equipped with the professional development, instructional coaches, and support to teach foundational reading and STEM skills successfully. Visit INLiteracy.org or INSTEM.org to learn more. Contact IDOE’s Office of Teaching and Learning with any questions.

 

REMINDER: Postsecondary Ready Investigative Mathematics Experience (PRIME) Math Cohort Five Interest Form Available

PRIME Math, a fourth year mathematics course that includes and reinforces the Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Statistics skills necessary for postsecondary success, is looking for schools that are interested in joining the fifth year of this course’s implementation. In order to offer this course, the instructor must receive free training provided by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) and IDOE. Additionally, the school and instructor must commit to teaching the PRIME Math curriculum with fidelity. Complete this JotForm to indicate interest in implementing the course or to learn more. Contact IDOE’s Office of Teaching and Learning with any questions.

 

REMINDER: December Professional Development (PD) with IDOE

There are new sessions scheduled for PD with IDOE in the month of December that will take a deeper look at the recent synchronous virtual learning research that was released to support high-quality virtual instruction specific to asynchronous and synchronous strategies. Sessions begin with Beyond Consuming: Interaction in Synchronous and Asynchronous Environments. View a full list of the December sessions for more details. To register for workshops, create a free Learning Lab account by visiting the LINK Portal or the Indiana Learning Lab website directly and use your school email to log in. Contact IDOE’s Office of Digital Learning with any questions.

 

REMINDER: Public Comment for Indiana Academic Standards for Fine Arts Closes Friday, December 16

The Indiana Academic Standards for Fine Arts are available for public comment now through Friday, December 16. Click here to access links to the public comment forms for specific grade levels, grade bands, and content areas. IDOE invites all stakeholders to share their feedback during this time. Contact IDOE’s Office of Teaching and Learning with any questions.

Office of Title Grants and Support

NEW: Indiana Charter School Facilities Incentive Grant (CFIG) Cohort 3 Applications Now Available

Applications for Cohort 3 of CFIG funding are now available on the Charter School website under the CFIG drop down. Applications are due Friday, February 3. Contact charterprograms@doe.in.gov with any questions. 

 

NEW: Charter School Program (CSP) Quality Counts Grant Cohort 6 Timeline

The CSP Cohort 6 timeline is being revised as reviewing delays have recently occurred. Be sure to check Charter Weekly Updates for further updates to CSP and CFIG. Contact Lacey Bohlen with questions.  

 

REMINDER: Return to In-Person Instruction Plans

Return to in-person instruction plan reviews are due no later than Saturday, December 24. Any changes must be posted on school websites and if a new URL is used, it must be submitted to your federal grants specialist. Contact TitleI@doe.in.gov with any questions.

 

REMINDER: Title Con 2023 Hotel Reservations

Title Con 2023: Drafting a Blueprint for the Unknown will be held Tuesday, April 11, to Wednesday, April 12, in Plainfield. Hotel reservations are available at the Embassy Suites-Plainfield. The information used to reserve a room in the hotel block has been updated. If booking a reservation online, please use the room block code: CESDOE. If booking a reservation via a phone call, please state that the reservation is for the conference with the Indiana Department of Education (not IDOE). The room block is limited, so attendees requiring a room should book soon. Contact titlei@doe.in.gov with any questions.

 

REMINDER: Title Con 2023 - Call for Proposals

The Title grants and support team is excited to announce the return of Title Con, Tuesday, April 11, to Wednesday, April 12, in Plainfield. Title Con 2023 will bring together hundreds of Indiana educators and school officials from across the state to collectively learn and build stronger federal programs for student growth and achievement. The Title Con team is looking for dynamic presentations on topics related to Title grants and federal funding that align with the theme of “Drafting a Blueprint for the Unknown.” Please review the call for proposal form for more information. All submissions are due by Friday, December 16. Contact Brittany Kronmiller with any questions.

News From Our Partners

NEW FROM THE INLEARNING PARTNERSHIP: 2022 In Review - Essential Relationships

IDOE’s INLearning Partnership has collaborated for the December event 2022 In Review: Essential Relationships from Tuesday, December 13, through Thursday, December 15, to explore and reflect on essential educational relationships throughout this year. Three days of events will be hosted on the Keep Indiana Learning YouTube channel. Contact Lena Darnay from Keep Indiana Learning with any questions. 

 

NEW FROM THE COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (CSTA): Register Now for CSPDWeek 2023

Educators may now submit initial applications for Indiana CSPDWeek 2023 from the National Computer Science Teachers Association, the Indiana CSTA Chapter, Nextech, and IDOE. CSPDWeek 2023 will be held from Monday, June 26, to Friday, June 30, where hundreds of Indiana K-12 teachers will come together to learn, network, create community, and continue learning on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington. More information can be found here. Contact CSTA Indiana with any questions. 

 

NEW FROM NEXTECH: Recruitment Strategies for Equitable Computer Science Classrooms Webinar

While Indiana has made excellent progress in the growth of computer science learning opportunities for PK-12 students, expanding access and broadening participation are key next steps. On Wednesday, December 14, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. ET, Nextech will present powerful student recruitment strategies curated from Indiana's secondary computer science teachers, state advocates for computer science education, and other national models. Participants will interact to gain knowledge on how to overcome obstacles to reach underrepresented student groups. Click here to register. Contact Nextech with any questions.

 

NEW FROM KNOTTODAY: Educator's Guide to Protecting Students 

kNot Today is an Indianapolis-based non-profit organization that generates awareness and initiates prevention strategies to end the sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking of children. School personnel play a key role in the identification and reporting of child abuse and statistics show that one in 10 children will be sexually abused before turning 18 years old. The Educator’s Guide to Protecting Students is intended to be an easy-to-use, free resource to help educators spot red flags, make a report, handle disclosure of abuse, and build a crisis response team at their school. Contact kNot Today with any questions.


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