Don't Miss Out — Join ISPROUT Initiatives

Opt-In for Birth-to-Age-2 Assessment is Open Now

Are you looking for a tool to identify your infant and toddlers' strengths, uncover developmental gaps, and support instruction? The Indiana Student Performance Readiness and Observation of Understanding Tool (ISPROUT) assessment will be available to any interested early childhood program beginning in January. This voluntary opportunity provides a snapshot of children's abilities in all early learning domains for children ages birth through 2. Complete the form below to opt-in.

The opt-in period for the ages 3-5 assessment is currently open. Contact Indiana Department of Education's (IDOE's) Office of Kindergarten Readiness with any questions or visit the IDOE website.

Join an ISPROUT Educator Committee

The Indiana Department of Education's (IDOE's) Office of Kindergarten Readiness is recruiting educators of children ages birth through 5 to join ISPROUT committees. Cohorts will discuss ISPROUT item acceptance, standard setting, and reporting. The committees will meet one to two times virtually in late September. Stipends will be awarded for participation. Complete this form by September 3 to be considered. Contact the Office of Kindergarten Readiness with any questions.