Level Up Leadership Participant Application Open Through Monday, August 14
The 2023-2024 Level Up Leadership series is an opportunity for emerging leaders to engage in innovative and relevant professional development in order to "level up" the leadership capacity of educators across the state. Educators (teachers, instructional coaches, assistant principals, deans, etc.) with a desire to expand their capacity as emerging leaders can learn more here. Contact IDOE's Office of Educator Talent with any questions.
Indiana STEM (I-STEM) Educator Expansion Program Registration Now Available
IDOE is partnering with Educational Service Centers (ESCs) of Indiana to launch the I-STEM partnership. I-STEM provides support for both currently licensed teachers in non-STEM areas and prospective teachers who are not licensed and hold a bachelor’s degree to become licensed to teach in a STEM content area. IDOE has identified eligible STEM content areas as life science, chemistry, earth/space science, physics, physical science, computer science, technology education, and mathematics. Click here for more information and registration. Contact IDOE's Office of Educator Talent with any questions.
Science of Reading Resources in the Indiana Learning Lab
Learn more about the science of reading in the Indiana Learning Lab. Resources include an overview of the science of reading, word recognition, and language comprehension. The Indiana Learning Lab is a personalized microlearning platform filled with readily-accessible resources and lesson ideas grounded in solid instructional pedagogy. The platform provides teaching and learning support for both educators and families through community forums and on-demand workshops. Click here for more information.
K-8 Indiana Academic Standards for Computer Science Course Now Available
IDOE and Nextech are offering Indiana Academic Standards for K-8 Computer Science: Demystifying the Core Concepts, a free self-paced professional development opportunity in the Indiana Learning Lab for educators to learn more about the progression of each core concept and standard for mastery, explore instructional activities, and reflect on best practices for implementation. This course is intended for educators with a primary focus in K-8, but it may be helpful for 9-12 teachers to dig deeper into the five core concepts within the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards for K-8 Computer Science to determine how these concepts can translate into high school learning experiences. Educators earn three Professional Growth Plan (PGP) points for completing the course. For more information or to enroll in the free course, view this resource in the Indiana Learning Lab. Contact IDOE’s Office of Teaching and Learning with any questions.
2023-2024 Assessment Resources
IDOE has updated resources for the 2023-2024 school year of assessment. Review the following resources on IDOE’s Assessment webpage.
Contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment with any questions.
IREAD-3 Remediation Support Resources Reminder
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 guidance document for additional post-testing support. Contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment with any questions.
August Professional Development (PD) with IDOE
IDOE has new PD sessions for August. Topics include supporting parents, the Licensing Verification and information (LVIS) 360 upgrade, and resources for attracting, preparing, and retaining educators. View a full list of the August sessions here. To register for workshops, or view on demand sessions, create a free Learning Lab account by visiting the LINK Portal or the Indiana Learning Lab directly and use your school email address to log in. Contact IDOE’s Office of Digital Learning with any questions.
Early Learning Standards PD Sessions
IDOE’s Office of Kindergarten Readiness will host three training sessions on the new 2023 Indiana Early Learning Standards in the Indiana Learning Lab. Learn about the standards, ideas for implementation, and ways to assess learning in all settings on Tuesday, August 8, Tuesday, August 15, and Tuesday, August 22, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET. Contact IDOE’s Office of Kindergarten Readiness with questions.
Future-Focused Learning Series Regional Summits
The Future-Focused Learning Series, a collaborative effort with IDOE and ESCI, was developed to support Indiana educators in the implementation of the streamlined and prioritized 2023 Indiana Academic Standards, Early Learning Standards, and Integrated STEM Standards. The series kicks off with regional, one-day summits in September. Visit the Future-Focused Learning Series website for more information and to register. Contact IDOE’s Office of Teaching and Learning with questions.
Virtual Workshop Series, Rethinking Transition to Employment: Facilitating Individualized Work Experiences for Students with Disabilities
IDOE and the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) are collaborating on a free TransCen virtual workshop series. According to research, children who have meaningful work experiences in high school, including those with disabilities, have better career outcomes as adults. This webinar series is designed to provide secondary transition experts and vocational rehabilitation and community partners with the tools to facilitate community-based transition services. This three-part series includes coaching calls following each webinar for participants more time to ask questions and share successes and challenges. Additional information and registration for each session can be found here. Contact IDOE’s Office of Special Education with any questions.
Apply Now: High-Quality Curricular Materials Review Committee
IDOE seeks qualified educators and other stakeholders to serve on high-quality curricular materials review committees in the areas of Early Learning (Infant/Toddler, Preschool, and Mixed Age Groups), K-8 Science/Engineering, 9-12 Science, K-8 Technology (Computer Science), K-12 Mathematics, and K-5 Reading aligned with the 2023 future-focused Indiana Academic Standards aligned to the science of reading. View this flier for more information and apply via the Educator JotForm or Community Member JotForm. Contact IDOE’s Office of Teaching and Learning with any questions.
Register Now for Elevating Education: Improving Outcomes for All Statewide Conference
Registration is open for Elevating Education: Improving Outcomes for All, a new statewide conference from IDOE and the IEP Technical Assistance (TA) Center. The conference is intended for general educators, special educators, and administrators and will take place at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis and the Indiana Convention Center on Tuesday, November 28, and Wednesday, November 29. Register here, as space is limited. Contact IDOE’s Office of Student Support and Accessibility with any questions.
Upcoming Training from the PATINS Project
Register now for no-cost training sessions from the PATINS Project. Visit the training calendar for all upcoming opportunities or view the PATINS Professional Development Guide for offerings by request. Sessions include:
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How To: Creating Recipes on iOS for Curricular Access, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Games: 9 a.m. ET or 1 p.m. ET.
Contact the PATINS Project or IDOE’s Office of Student Support and Accessibility for additional support.
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.
FROM NEXTECH: Computer Science Professional Development Spring & Summer Calendar Now Available
Whether it's Unpacking the Indiana Computer Science Standards for kindergarten through grade five or implementing the high school Next Level Programs of Study (NLPS) Topics in Computer Science course, Nextech has a professional development opportunity to meet the needs of Indiana’s K-12 educators. Register here to participate in upcoming spring and summer workshops. Contact Nextech with any questions.
FROM KEEP INDIANA LEARNING: Teacher Evaluation Training & Certification Workshop
The RISE Evaluation & Training Certification workshop incorporates all the key components of the teacher effectiveness rubric and embeds work related to retaining teacher talent through effective feedback, building teacher efficacy, and providing ongoing support through continued reflection and goal setting. Register for this opportunity here, and contact Keep Indiana Learning with additional questions.
FROM THE LILLY ENDOWMENT: Renewal Grants for Indiana K-12 Educators
The Lilly Endowment is pleased to announce the 37th round of its Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program (TCFP). This program supports educators throughout Indiana by providing resources for them to take time for meaningful renewal. The Endowment believes that through new experiences, exploration, and reflection educators can generate renewed energy in their careers, innovative approaches to teaching and educational leadership, and thoughtful ways to encourage students’ creative thinking. The Endowment expects to award approximately 100 grants, each totaling up to $15,000, in 2024. The application deadline is 5 p.m. ET on Monday, September 11. Two information sessions will be held on:
- Tuesday, August 8
- Thursday, August 10
To learn more or register for one of these sessions, visit the Lilly Endowment website. Contact Lilly Endowment staff with any questions.
FROM TEACH INDY: Teacher Appreciation and Back to School Night at Indy Eleven
Teach Indy is excited to invite students, families, and educators to Back to School Night at Indy Eleven on Saturday, August 26. Tickets are free for students and $11 for adults. Come join the fun in the free kids zone, check out the family-oriented community organization booths, and enjoy a great night of soccer. Families, students, and staff are all welcome. Click here for details and ticket sales. Questions can be directed to mark@teachindynow.org
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Tuesday, August 8, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET
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Early Learning Standards PD session in the Indiana Learning Lab
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Monday, August 14
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Level Up Leadership participant applications due
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Tuesday, August 15, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET
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Early Learning Standards PD session in the Indiana Learning Lab
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Tuesday, August 22, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET
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Early Learning Standards PD session in the Indiana Learning Lab
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Tuesday, November 28, and Wednesday, November 29
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Elevating Education: Improving Outcomes for All statewide conference. Register here.
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