Indiana Department of Education News

SuperMail: Prime Time Instructional Assistants

Sat, 10 May 2008 11:24:29 -0400

Prime Time is a funding formula designed to reduce class size in kindergarten through third grade. Participating school corporations receive state funding toward the hiring of classroom teachers and instructional assistants, where necessary, to reduce class size or target teacher/pupil ratios.

SuperMail: Video professional development series – Focus on data analysis

Sat, 10 May 2008 11:23:57 -0400

The Indiana Department of Education is pleased to inform you that the Indiana Principal Leadership Academy has posted a new IPLA Today video segment, Data Analysis, online at www.doe.in.gov/ipla

SuperMail: IPLA+ Coaching Program

Sat, 10 May 2008 11:23:17 -0400

The Indiana Department of Education is pleased to inform you that the Indiana Principal Leadership Academy is offering its IPLA+ Coaching Program to all educators including assistant principals, principals, directors and superintendents. Upon completion of the IPLA+ Coaching Program, participants are certified state mentors for beginning administrators.

Video: State Board of Education May Meeting

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:10:02 -0400

May 2008 Discussion Session and Business Meeting of the Indiana State Board of Education. Recorded at the H. Dean Evans Community and Education Center, MSD of Washington Township, Indianapolis, IN.

News: Nation honors Indiana math, science teachers

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:09:27 -0400

Two Indiana teachers have new titles: 2007 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching winners. Letitia McCallister, Mathematics Department Chairperson at Hamilton Southeastern High School, won the mathematics award and Deborah Teuscher, District Science Coach at MSD Pike Township, won the science award.

News: Reed encourages Hoosiers to learn about beneficial organisms

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:09:31 -0400

Spring has arrived, and with the warmer weather come insects and other critters. You may see insects, spiders and other bugs as pests, but did you know that many of these can benefit us? Throughout May, the Indiana Department of Education encourages Hoosiers to learn more about these helpful creatures, called beneficial organisms, through the Learn Green, Live Green focus titled “Nature’s Partners.”

“Beneficial organisms act as nature’s own pest control,” said Dr. Suellen Reed, Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Not only can these organisms help control pests in our gardens, but they are essential to our food supply.”

Video: IPLA Today May Episode-Analyzing Data

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:25:31 -0400

IPLA Today-May 2008
Analyzing Data

Guest: Gary Wallyn
Director, Office of School Accreditation & Awards
Indiana Department of Education

This segment will show the kinds of school data available on the Indiana Department of Education’s website.

Please note: IPLA Today will return in August with new episodes.

SuperMail: Indiana Algebra Readiness Conference

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:56:34 -0400

The I-STEM Resource Network and the Indiana Department of Education are sponsoring the Indiana Algebra Readiness Conference on June 24, 2008 from 9:00 until 4:00 at the University Place Conference Center on the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis campus.

The conference will present instructional strategies and resources for middle school mathematics teachers, Algebra I teachers and administrators to help prepare students for success in Algebra I. The conference will include whole-group and breakout sessions conducted by three nationally recognized experts on success in Algebra. The sessions will include Algebraic Habits of Mind, Cognitive Demand of Mathematical Tasks, and Formative Assessment for Success in Algebra.

SuperMail: May State Board of Education Agenda

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:55:59 -0400

The agenda for the May 7, 2008, meeting of the Indiana State Board of Education.

News: Reed to end tenure as superintendent of public instruction

Fri, 02 May 2008 10:50:09 -0400

Dr. Suellen Reed, Indiana’s longest-serving and first female superintendent of public instruction, officially announced today that she will not seek a fifth consecutive term as chief state school officer.

“Working over the past 16 years to advance the aspirations and achievements of our students has been among the most rewarding experiences of my life. However, I am ready to embrace new challenges and explore new opportunities,” said Reed. “Ensuring success for our students is an ongoing effort, and my passion and support for public education will continue no matter what position I hold.”