Indiana STEM Educator Expansion Program (I-STEM) Registration Now Available
IDOE is pleased to announce a new partnership with Educational Service Centers of Indiana (ESCI) to strengthen Indiana’s STEM educator pipeline. The I-STEM partnership 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 to learn more and register. Contact IDOE's Office of Educator Talent for more information.
Professional Development Opportunity for Supporting Student Literacy in the Secondary Space
IDOE’s Supporting Student Literacy in the Secondary Space professional development opportunity is now available in the Indiana Learning Lab. This session offers insight into common misconceptions around literacy development and provides guidance and instructional strategies related to the development of literacy skills among secondary students. Educators from all disciplines are strongly encouraged to review this webinar. Contact IDOE’s Office of Teaching and Learning with any questions.
Register for Future-Focused Learning Series School Year Support Workshops
The Future-Focused Learning Series from IDOE and ESCI will host five live professional development workshops in regions across the state to support 2023 Indiana Academic Standards, Early Learning Standards, and Integrated STEM Standards implementation. Register for these full-day, School Year Support Workshops now via the Future-Focused Learning Series webpage. Contact ESCI with any questions.
Indiana Academic Standards Resources Available in the Indiana Learning Lab
Vertical articulation guides for English/Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are now available in the Indiana Learning Lab. These resources provide an overview of the progression of the updated K-12 Indiana Academic Standards. Correlation guides for ELA, Mathematics, and Computer Science to help educators cross reference the 2020 and 2023 standards will become available soon. Contact IDOE’s Office of Teaching and Learning with any questions.
ILEARN & IREAD-3 Practice Tests Now Available
Practice tests are now available in the Test Delivery System (TDS) for IREAD-3 and ILEARN assessments, which must be administered to students prior to participating in the operational online assessment. All practice test scripts are available by grade level on the Indiana Assessment Portal:
Contact the Indiana Assessment Help Desk with any questions.
ILEARN Test Administrator’s Manual (TAM) Now Available
The 2023-2024 ILEARN TAM is now available on the Indiana Assessment Portal for ILEARN 3-8, Biology, and U.S. Government assessments to support responsibilities before, during, and after testing. Significant updates were made (e.g., scheduling and timing guidance), and this manual combines previously separated TAMs and Test Coordinator’s Manuals (TCMs) into one resource. Contact the Indiana Assessment Help Desk with any questions.
College Board Training Opportunities for December
College Board is hosting several training sessions for staff supporting administration of the SAT School Day this spring.
View a full list of opportunities here. Contact College Board with any questions.
WIDA Accommodations Training & Test Administrator Essentials
Test Administrators (TAs) who will administer WIDA ACCESS assessments to English learners (ELs) with accommodations must view the WIDA Accommodations Overview Training video prior to test administration. The 2023-2024 Test Administrator Essentials resource contains information to help TAs in addition to the Test Administrator Manual prepare for WIDA ACCESS testing. Contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment with any questions.
December Professional Development (PD) with IDOE
Register for various PD sessions in the Indiana Learning Lab throughout December
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Wednesday, December 6: PD with IDOE - High-Quality After School Programming
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Thursday, December 7: Virtual Learning Essentials Series - Transitioning to Online Teaching: Building a Student-Centered Classroom
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Tuesday, December 12: Virtual Learning Sessions Series - Online Learner Support Systems: The ACE Framework
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Wednesday, December 13: PD with IDOE - Introduction to the Employability Skills Playbook
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Thursday, December 14: The Reading League Experts Explain Series - Benefits and Costs of Whole and Small Group Instruction
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.
Register for Future-Focused Learning Series School Year Support Workshops
The Future-Focused Learning Series from IDOE and ESCI will host five live professional development workshops in regions across the state to support the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards, Early Learning Standards, and Integrated STEM Standards implementation. Register for these full-day, School Year Support Workshops now via the Future-Focused Learning Series webpage. Contact ESCI with any questions.
Transitions 101 Webinar on Wednesday, December 6
Join IDOE, the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL), and the Indiana Head Start Association for a session to explore the basics of smooth transitions for children and families on Wednesday, December 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET. IDOE will address how the Early Learning Standards help prepare children for kindergarten and talk about what readiness looks like for children, providers, and families. Register for the session here. Contact IDOE’s Office of Kindergarten Readiness with any questions.
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.
Indiana Computer Science Professional Development (CSPD) Week with Nextech
Nextech, in partnership with IDOE and the Computer Science Teacher Association (CSTA), is proud to announce the application window for Indiana CSPDWeek is now open. All Indiana K-12 educators teaching computer science content during the 2023-2024 school year are invited to apply for a spot to participate in intensive PD from June 10-14, 2024. PD spans all stages of computer science teachers from beginning to advanced. Apply for this opportunity here. Contact the CSPDWeek team with any questions.
Register for the 2024 Teach Indy Educators Conference
Join the Teach Indy Team at the 2024 Teach Indy Educators Conference at the Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center on Saturday, March 2. This conference will enhance teachers’ expertise, share best practices, amplify the educator’s voice, and help teachers seize the opportunity to learn and grow. All current and aspiring educators are welcome! Register here and contact the Teach Indy team with questions.
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Wednesday, December 6, noon to 1:30 p.m. ET
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OECOSL Transition to Kindergarten Summit
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Wednesday, December 6, 4 to 4:30 p.m. ET
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High-Quality After School Programming
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Thursday, December 7, 1 to 2 p.m. ET
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SSD Coordinator & Accommodations Webinar
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Thursday, December 7, 4 to 5 p.m. ET
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Virtual Learning Essentials Series - Transitioning to Online Teaching: Building a Student-Centered Classroom
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Tuesday, December 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m. ET
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PSAT Fall 2023 Data Team Workshop
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Tuesday, December 12, 4 to 5 p.m. ET
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Virtual Learning Sessions Series - Online Learner Support Systems: The ACE Framework
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Wednesday, December 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m. ET
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SAT School Day Coordinator Workshop
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Wednesday, December 13, 4 to 4:30 p.m. ET
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Introduction to the Employability Skills Playbook
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Thursday, December 14, 10 to 11 a.m. ET
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AP Potential and BigFuture Postsecondary Planning and Career Webinar
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Thursday, December 14, 12 to 1 p.m. ET
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The Reading League Experts Explain Series - Benefits and Costs of Whole and Small Group Instruction
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