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 a diverse group of educators for special education leadership roles to improve outcomes for all students. ASELI is currently accepting applications for cohort five. ASELI is composed of teachers, school psychologists, 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.
LVIS360 Update
Educators applying for initial licenses or renewals in the next few months should log in to the updated LVIS360 system soon to link their LVIS legacy licensure data to their LVIS360 account. The new system requires users to create an Access Indiana account prior to accessing LVIS360. The Office of Educator Licensing recommends getting acquainted with the new login process and linking your new LVIS360 login to your legacy account now before the busy season for licensing starts in May. Administrators, please encourage your teachers to log in soon. Access the user portal here. Contact IDOE's Office of Educator Licensing with any questions.
Future-Focused Indiana Academic Standards (IAS) Courses Now Available: Social Studies, Science/Computer Science, Integrated STEM
The new future-focused IAS courses for Social Studies, Science and Computer Science Course, and Integrated STEM are available as asynchronous learning opportunities for educators to review new standards, progress monitoring, formative assessments, and leadership/coaching strategies. Professional Growth Plan (PGP) points are available for both courses upon completion. Contact IDOE’s Office of Teaching and Learning with any questions.
Literacy Endorsement Professional Development
Indiana educators with an existing pre-kindergarten through grade six or special education license are invited to register for a Keys to Literacy training cohort at no cost, to help them earn Indiana’s Literacy Endorsement. Eligible educators who participate in a Keys to Literacy training cohort can receive up to $1,200 in stipends for completion of the course. Additional information can be found in this memo and educators can register here. Contact the Literacy Center with any questions.
Spring Testing Reminders: ILEARN, SAT, I AM
IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment provides the following reminders for teachers as they prepare for wrapping up spring statewide assessments.
- ILEARN 3-8, Biology, and U.S. Government testing begins on Monday, April 15. Test Administrators (TAs) must ensure they have completed the TA Certification course, verified student demographic data, and prepared necessary materials prior to testing. More information and resources can be found on IDOE’s ILEARN webpage and Indiana Assessment Portal.
- The SAT School Day makeup testing window occurs from Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 19. Junior students who experienced testing irregularities approved for retesting and students who were absent during the primary testing window should participate in this administration. More information and resources can be found on IDOE’s High School Assessment webpage and College Board’s Indiana Resources Google Drive.
- Scores for students who submitted tests during the primary window from Monday, Math 4, through Friday, March 15, will be available to educators on Tuesday, April 2, and students on Thursday, April 4.
- I AM testing begins on Monday, April 1, for eligible students. TAs must ensure they have completed the I AM TA Certification course, verified student demographic and accommodations data, and prepared necessary materials prior to testing. More information and resources can be found on IDOE’s I AM webpage and Indiana Assessment Portal.
Contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment with any questions regarding spring testing.
Assessment Question and Answer (Q&A) Sessions
IDOE will hold Q&A sessions for both SAT School Day makeup testing and ILEARN testing in April:
Contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment with any questions.
April Professional Development (PD) with IDOE
April PD with IDOE sessions begin on Wednesday, April 3, with “Hello Dolly! Getting More Books into the Hands of More Children” led by Katie Mullins, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana’s Community Engagement Coordinator. View a full list of April 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.
Virtual Learning Professional Development Series - Supporting English Learners
Join us for Virtual Learning Essentials, a series of presentations from experts, researchers, and authors, featuring deep dives into essential elements of virtual learning. This series continues Tuesday, April 9, at 4 p.m. ET, with “Supporting English Learners in Virtual Environments” by Kristina Robertson, multilingual learner teacher from Saint Paul Public Schools and contributor to Colorín Colorado. Register here. Previous sessions are available in the Indiana Learning Lab collection. Contact IDOE’s Office of Digital Learning with any questions.
Week of the Young Child® (WOYC) Activities and Resources
WOYC, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), is from Saturday, April 6, through Friday, April 12, and is designed to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. IDOE developed this resource and activity guide and will host daily sessions in the Indiana Learning Lab for both educators and families. Register here. Contact IDOE’s Office of Kindergarten Readiness with questions.
Social Studies Frameworks for Grades Six through Eight Now Available
IDOE developed new frameworks in alignment with the streamlined 2023 Indiana Academic Standards for grades six through eight. Frameworks are designed to support educators in standards implementation, providing key areas of focus such as academic vocabulary, clarification statements, and instructional resources. Access these resources from the 2023 Social Studies Frameworks collection in the Indiana Learning Lab. Kindergarten through grade five standards and the new middle school civics course are also available in the Learning Lab. Social studies frameworks for remaining courses will become available in the coming weeks. Contact IDOE’s Office of Teaching and Learning with any questions.
Nominations for the 2024 Education Excellence Awards for Individual Educators
IDOE will celebrate Indiana educators at the third annual Indiana Educational Excellence Awards Gala in Indianapolis on Friday, September 6. Nominate an excellent Indiana educator for one of the 2024 Individual Educator Excellence Awards here. Nominations will be accepted Friday, April 26, through Sunday, May 12, at 9 p.m. ET. All certified Indiana Educators are eligible. Contact eel@doe.in.gov with any questions.
Additional Opportunities to Recognize Indiana Educators
Throughout the year, opportunities arise nationwide to acknowledge the incredible work of Indiana educators. IDOE’s Office of Educator Talent will periodically update this document with external opportunities to recognize educators. Contact Anne Marie Milligan to submit an unlisted educator recognition opportunity.
Nominate an Educator for Teacher of the Year
The Indiana Teacher of the Year Program inspires, rejuvenates, and celebrates the teaching profession by recognizing outstanding teachers from across the state. Local schools are encouraged to participate in an annual selection process and local Teacher(s) of the Year are encouraged to complete the state application process by Friday, July 5. Find more information on the 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year selection process here. Contact intoy@doe.in.gov with any questions.
Free Adolescent Literacy Half-Day Workshop: Monday, April 22
Building literacy skills through language comprehension and background knowledge can be hard to do, especially in upper grade classrooms where students’ reading skills vary widely. Newsela and Keep Indiana Learning are hosting This free workshop on Monday, April 22 to share instructional strategies that will build adolescent learners into skilled readers. Contact Keep Indiana Learning with questions.
2024 Indiana Early Childhood Conference
Kick off 2024 Week of the Young Child with the 2024 Indiana Early Childhood Conference on Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6, at the Indiana Convention Center. Staff involved in a program that is state-licensed, registered, or certified, may qualify for a scholarship to attend. Learn more and register here. Contact Stefanie Brooks at the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (INAEYC) with questions.
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) Science Learning Three-Dimensional Assessment Pilot Test
BSCS is recruiting middle school science teachers to pilot test assessments with students to investigate the validity of three-dimensional assessment tasks. Learn more about this opportunity and the launch of the new assessment website here. Contact BSCS Science Learning with any questions.
University of Southern Indiana (USI) Quantitative Reasoning Conference
USI will host its annual Quantitative Reasoning Conference on Tuesday, June 11, and Wednesday, June 12, on the USI campus in Evansville. The conference is sponsored by a grant from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s STEM Teacher Recruitment Fund and is intended for public high school teachers who offer a quantitative reasoning course or are planning to offer one in the future. Participating teachers will receive a $240 stipend to attend and hotel accommodations will be provided for two nights for individuals who live more than 60 miles from Evansville. Applications are due by Friday, May 3. Contact Dr. Rick Hudson at USI with any questions.
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Monday, April 1
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I AM Testing Window Opens
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Tuesday, April 2, from 8 to 9 a.m. ET
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SAT School Day Q&A Session
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Wednesday, April 3
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Hello Dolly! Getting More Books into the Hands of More Children
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Wednesday, April 3, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET
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SAT School Day Q&A Session
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Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6
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2024 Indiana Early Childhood Conference
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Saturday, April 6, through Friday, April 12
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Week of the Young Child
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Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 19
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SAT School Day Make Up Testing Window
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Tuesday, April 9, from 8 to 9 a.m. ET
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ILEARN Q&A Session
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Tuesday, April 9, at 4 p.m. ET
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Supporting English Learners in Virtual Environments
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Thursday, April 11, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET
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ILEARN Q&A Session
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Monday, April 15
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ILEARN 3-8, Biology, and U.S. Government Testing Window Opens
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Monday, April 22
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Adolescent Literacy Half-Day Workshop
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Friday, April 26, through Sunday, May 12, at 9 p.m. ET
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Education Excellence Awards for Individual Educators Nomination Window
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Friday, July 5
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2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year Applications Due
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Tuesday, June 11, and Wednesday, June 12
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USI Quantitative Reasoning Conference
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