Top Frequently Asked Questions
What does my student need to know?
Indiana's K-12 Academic Standards are widely recognized as among the best in the nation for clearly outlining what students should know and be able to do at each grade level and subject. Learn more at www.doe.in.gov/standards.
How's my local school doing?
The Indiana Department of Education provides a Web page for every Indiana school that includes contact information, state and federal accountability ratings, student demographics, performance data, teacher information, test results, high school graduation rates and more. Learn more at www.doe.in.gov/schooldata.
How do I contact my local school?
Updated throughout the year, the Indiana School Directory is an online resource providing current contact information for local school corporations, public schools and state-accredited nonpublic schools. Learn more at www.doe.in.gov/schooldirectory.
Where can I find current education news?
The Indiana Department of Education offers free access to the latest news in K-12 education in a variety of formats, including e-newsletters, news releases, podcasts, videos and more. Learn more at www.doe.in.gov/news.
What teaching resources are available?
The Indiana Department of Education offers a variety of learning resources designed to help teachers meet Indiana's highly regarded K-12 Academic Standards. These resources include the new Core Standards – a companion to Indiana's Academic Standards – that helps teachers connect the "big ideas" students need to know in order to advance. Learn more at www.doe.in.gov/standards.
How do I find out about my teacher license?
The Indiana Department of Education provides a variety of licensing resources for current and future K-12 educators, including requirements, details on Indiana's transition-to-teaching and mentoring programs, license renewal options, professional development opportunities and more. Learn more at www.doe.in.gov/educatorlicensing.
What is ISTEP+?
The Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) measures what students know and are able to do at each grade level. Based on Indiana's Academic Standards, ISTEP+ provides a learning check-up to make sure students are on track and to signal whether they need extra help. Learn more at www.doe.in.gov/ISTEP.
How do I contact an IDOE office or staff member?
Use the Indiana Department of Education's online office and staff directory to find the right person to answer your education question at www.doe.in.gov/staffdirectory.
How do I find education employment opportunities?
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) posts employment opportunities at IDOE as well as position openings submitted by Indiana schools. Please note that the open school positions are not a comprehensive list of all K-12 employment opportunities across the state.
