Aspiring Special Education Leadership Institute (ASELI) Applications Now Open
The Indiana Council of Administrators of Special Education (ICASE) developed ASELI, a one-year leadership development program that prepares educators for special education leadership roles in order to improve outcomes for all students. ASELI is currently accepting applications for cohort 4. ASELI consists of teachers, school psychologists and counselors, and principals from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds who aspire to be special education administrators and are committed to a career in special education leadership. ASELI is not available for currently-licensed special education directors. Contact ICASE or IDOE’s Office of Special Education with any questions.
Professional Development Opportunity for Early Learning Teachers and Administrators
IDOE invites educators to participate in an early literacy cohort led by renowned authors and researchers Kathy Collins and Matt Glover. Collins and Glover will lead onsite workshops discussing reading and writing from Monday, June 19, through Thursday, June 22, with additional learning opportunities offered throughout the school year. Registration is limited and closes Friday, May 5. Additional information and instructions for registration can be found here. Please contact IDOE’s Office of Kindergarten Readiness with any questions.
ASSET Cohort 2 Application Now Open
ASSET is an approved alternative licensure program through IDOE and the Indiana State Board of Education that falls under the Transition to Teaching umbrella, but does not award an initial teaching license. This program is for currently licensed Indiana educators to be able to add a special education teaching credential. Successful completion of the ASSET program, coupled with passing the appropriate licensing exams, will enable educators to add either the Mild and/or Intense Interventions endorsement to their existing license. Visit the ASSET webpage and select the application link to begin enrollment. Contact Director Dr. Jay Arthur with any questions.
Register for Get Your Teach On Summer Teacher & Leader Conferences
IDOE in partnership with Get Your Teach On is offering four free conferences at locations throughout Indiana this summer! Conferences will take place at the following locations:
- Monday, July 10, through Tuesday, July 11 - Jasper High School in Jasper
- Thursday, July 13, through Friday, July 14 - Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis
- Monday, July 17, through Tuesday, July 18 - Southside Middle School in Muncie
- Thursday, July 20, through Friday, July 21 - Washington High School in South Bend
This year, the professional development experiences for teachers and administrators will occur at the same time and location. Educators will attend a Two-Day Teacher Experience from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Leaders will attend a One-Day Administrator Experience from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first day of the conference. All locations have a maximum capacity of 500 educators and 250 administrators. Register before they fill up! Please contact IDOE’s Office of Student Support and Accessibility with questions.
Adolescent Literacy Series in the Indiana Learning Lab
IDOE continues to host the Indiana Adolescent Literacy Series in the Indiana Learning Lab to discuss topics geared toward cultivating strong adolescent literacy skills in schools. Matching Titles to Readers with TeachingBooks is now available as an on-demand workshop, courtesy of the Indiana State Library. Find books for every student using text complexity data. Use TeachingBooks resources, such as author videos and recordings, book trailers, audio excerpts, and Google previews, to engage students. Educators can use book guides, activities, and multi-leveled lessons to scaffold instruction and differentiate lessons for diverse learning styles. Learn more about previous and upcoming sessions here. Contact IDOE’s Literacy Center with any questions.
WIDA ACCESS Initial Results Release
WIDA ACCESS results for English learners (ELs) are now available in WIDA AMS. Printed reports arrive in corporations on Monday, May 15. Individual Student Reports can be shared with students and families right away. Reporting resources for educators and parents are available on the WIDA website. Contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment with any questions.
IREAD-3 Spring 2023 Results Now Available
Results from the IREAD-3 Spring 2023 test administration are finalized within the Centralized Reporting System (CRS). Educators may use the IREAD-3 Sample Individual Student Report (ISR) for grade two or three students when communicating results with students and families. The Indiana Interpretive Guide for Statewide Assessments provides additional information on how to interpret data in ISRs. Reference I-READ 3 Results and Pass Percentage Calculations guidance for more information. Pass percentages (and other aggregated data) will be released publicly following the summer retesting window. Contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment with any questions.
IREAD-3 Remediation Support Resources
IDOE developed remediation guidance to support next steps following IREAD-3 assessment results. This guidance provides information regarding scoring and results, remediation efforts, and how educators can help grade two and three students obtain foundational reading skills using valuable assessment data. Refer to IDOE’s IREAD-3 webpage and the Process and Considerations for Issuing a Good Cause Exemption for additional post-testing support. Contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment with any questions.
WIDA Standards Implementation Workshop on Thursday, May 11
Join IDOE for a virtual workshop focused on implementing the WIDA Standards, 2020 Edition, on Thursday, May 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. ET. This session is part of level III of the Indiana WIDA Standards Rollout and is intended for both English learner (EL) and content-area educators with any level of WIDA Standards knowledge. Educators will test actionable approaches to enhancing language and content instruction using the WIDA Standards. Registration is not required, and access to the meeting can be found on the Indiana English Learner PD Opportunities Calendar. Participants are encouraged to bring a colleague and a favorite lesson plan. Contact IDOE’s Office of English Learning and Migrant Education with any questions.
2023 Summer of Learning Conferences
IDOE’s Summer of Learning Conferences offer educators opportunities to connect with technology-enhanced pedagogy related to supporting specialized populations, the science of reading, integrated STEM, designing virtual and blended learning experiences, community connection and support, and more. Twelve conference host sites were selected through the Summer of Learning grant process. View the conference list and registration instructions for each on IDOE’s Digital Learning and Professional Development webpage. Contact IDOE’s Office of Digital Learning with any questions.
K-12 Indiana Academic Standards Updates
Pursuant to Indiana Code (IC) 20-31-3-1(c-d), IDOE engaged in a comprehensive process to streamline and prioritize the Indiana Academic Standards for English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies for kindergarten through grade 12. This process included convening stakeholder committees and facilitating an extended public comment period to identify essential standards at each grade level and ensure vertical articulation. IDOE will present prioritized standards for adoption by the State Board of Education (SBOE) at their meeting on Wednesday, June 7. IDOE will post the final, updated standards to the Indiana Academics Standards webpage following the SBOE meeting. Details regarding standards-related resources and professional development opportunities are coming soon. Contact IDOE’s Office of Teaching and Learning with any questions.
Early Learning Standards Review
In alignment with IC 20-31-3-1(c-d), IDOE engaged in a comprehensive process to review the Indiana Early Learning Standards, previously known as the Early Learning Foundations, for English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. This process included convening stakeholder committees and facilitating an extended public comment period to review standards at each developmental level and ensure vertical articulation. IDOE will present the standards for adoption by the SBOE on Wednesday, June 7. IDOE will post the final, updated standards to the Indiana Academics Standards webpage following the SBOE meeting. Please contact IDOE’s Office of Kindergarten Readiness with any questions.
Nominations Now Open for the 2023 Educational Excellence Awards
Up to $5 million will be awarded to schools across the state to celebrate their progress and achievement in supporting student excellence and growth. Award winners will be honored at the second annual Indiana Educational Excellence Awards Gala in Indianapolis on Friday, September 8. To be considered for an award, schools and educators can complete a nomination form here by Friday, June 9. For more information, contact IDOE's Office of Educator Talent.
Application for Indiana Teacher of the Year
The Indiana Teacher of the Year Program works to inspire, rejuvenate, and celebrate the teaching profession by recognizing outstanding teachers from across the state. Local schools are encouraged to participate in an annual selection process and local Teachers of the Year are encouraged to complete the state application process by Friday, July 7. More Information on the 2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year selection process can be found here. For more information, contact Rebecca Estes.
Additional Opportunities to Recognize Indiana Educators
Throughout the year, numerous opportunities arise nationwide to acknowledge the incredible work of Indiana educators. IDOE’s Office of Educator Talent has developed this document, which will be updated periodically with external opportunities to recognize educators. To submit an educator recognition opportunity not listed, contact Anne Marie Milligan.
Teacher Appreciation Night at Victory Field on Saturday, May 20
The Indianapolis Indians would like to thank teachers across the state of Indiana for all you do to support our students! Tickets are only $10 for teachers, school leaders, and those who support students and teachers outside of the classroom. Educators are welcome to buy as many tickets as they like to bring friends and family. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Nextech Computer Science Professional Development Spring & Summer Calendar Now Available
Whether you are a K-5 educator needing to Unpack the Indiana Computer Science Standards or a high school teacher ready to implement the Next Level Programs of Study (NLPS) Topics in Computer Science course, Nextech has a number of opportunities to meet the computer science professional development needs of Indiana’s K-12 educators. Register here to participate. Contact Nextech with any questions.
Register Now for the STEM Synergy Hands-On & Minds-On STEM Summit
STEM Synergy and Keep Indiana Learning are excited to announce the inaugural Hands-On & Minds-On STEM Summit in partnership with the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis! This one-day “unconference” will actively engage the three dimensions of the new Indiana Science Standards while embracing the “hands-on/minds-on” mentality of learning through inquiry. This summit will take place at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 21. Contact Keep Indiana Learning with questions.
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Friday, May 5
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Early Literacy Professional Development Cohort Application Deadline
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Sunday, May 7
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ASELI Cohort 4 Applications Due
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Thursday, May 11
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WIDA Standards Implementation Workshop
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Saturday, May 20
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Get Your Teach On Indiana Educator Celebration
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Monday, July 10, through Tuesday, July 11
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Get Your Teach On Summer Conference: Jasper High School in Jasper
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Thursday, July 13, through Friday, July 14
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Get Your Teach On Summer Conference: Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis
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Monday, July 17, through Tuesday, July 18
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Get Your Teach On Summer Conference: Southside Middle School in Muncie
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Thursday, July 20, through Friday, July 21
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Get Your Teach On Summer Conference: Washington High School in South Bend
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