Indiana Department of Education Releases Statewide Teacher Survey

Indiana Department of Education Releases Statewide Teacher Survey

Adam Baker, Press Secretary, abaker@doe.in.gov 

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) recently released its statewide teacher survey. Aimed toward all K-12 classroom educators in Indiana, the survey will provide the necessary information to help guide future legislative priorities and professional development opportunities.

“Indiana is full of hard-working and dedicated teachers who spend every day devoted to the success of our students,” said Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. “As a former classroom teacher, I know firsthand the importance of a great support system. This survey will allow us to hear directly from those serving in classrooms across our state and help guide what we do to support and uplift our teachers.”

Under the Office of Educator Effectiveness, IDOE worked to develop the statewide teacher survey. The survey will provide comprehensive data to help drive legislative priorities related to teacher compensation and employment factors. In addition, the information received will also help craft professional development opportunities at the local and state levels. The survey is open to all Indiana K-12 classroom teachers and closes June 15, 2018.

Please note: If you are a current K-12 classroom teacher and did not receive a participation email, please contact your district coordinator.

For more information regarding IDOE’s teacher survey, please visit: www.doe.in.gov/teachersurvey. To learn more about Indiana’s current educator recruitment and retention efforts, please visit: www.doe.in.gov/effectiveness and www.doe.in.gov/news/indiana-department-education-launches-new-teacher-recruitment-and-retention-campaign.

Indiana Department of Education Announces Recipients of 2018 Digital Learning Grants

Indiana Department of Education Announces Recipients of 2018 Digital Learning Grants

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education’s (IDOE) Office of eLearning announced today the recipients of the 2018 Digital Learning Grants. This year’s grants offer up to $75,000 in support for districts developing a new focus for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) instruction, or computer science, within their existing digital learning environment.

“Maintaining a focus on STEM activities in today’s educational environment is vital to preparing students for their future success,” said Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I congratulate the awarded districts as I know they will use this grant to continue making a positive impact in their communities.”

In line with IDOE’s 2018 Strategic Priorities, the 2018 Digital Learning Grants focused on proposals that included vetted STEM curriculum, devices for coding, robotics equipment, and professional development for teachers. Twenty-Seven districts were awarded Digital Learning Grants, totaling nearly $2 million in funding. Awarded grants ranged from just over $11,000, up to $75,000.

For more information on IDOE’s Office of eLearning, please visit: www.doe.in.gov/elearning. To learn more about the Digital Learning Grant, please visit: www.doe.in.gov/elearning/digital-learning-grant.

The 2018 Digital Learning Grant recipients include:

Adams Central Community Schools

Blue River Valley Schools

Carmel Clay Schools

Decatur County Community Schools

East Noble School Corporation

Franklin Community Schools

Kankakee Valley School Corporation

Lakeland School Corporation

Milan Community School Corporation

Mississinewa Community Schools

Mooresville Consolidated School District

MSD Lawrence Township

MSD Wabash County Schools

North Harrison Community Schools

North Spencer County School Corporation

North Vermillion Community School Corporation

Porter Township Schools

Randolph Eastern School Corporation

Richmond Community Schools

River Forest Community School Corporation

School Town of Highland

Scott County School District 2

South Bend Community School Corporation

South Henry School Corporation

South Madison Community School Corporation

Triton School Corporation

Westfield Washington Schools

Indiana Department of Education Announces 2016-2017 Four Star Schools

Indiana Department of Education Announces 2016-2017 Four Star Schools

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education announced today the 2016-2017 Four Star Schools. The Four Star Schools designation is designed by the Department to recognize great schools in Indiana.

“Receiving designation as a Four Star School signifies a pursuit of academic excellence among students, educators, and the administration,” said Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I am honored to recognize these Four Star Schools for their hard work and dedication in preparing their students for a bright and prosperous future.”

The Four Star School Award has been in existence for 30 years. To receive Four Star designation, a school must receive an “A” on the state’s A-F accountability system, have excellent ISTEP pass rates, carry an overall high graduation rate (if applicable), and show success in closing achievement gaps. A total of 238 schools received the award.

For more information regarding the Four Star School Award, please visit: www.doe.in.gov/accountability/four-star-schools. View a complete list of recognized schools:

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Indiana Department of Education Announces Recipients of 2018 School Improvement Grants

Indiana Department of Education Announces Recipients of 2018 School Improvement Grants

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today recipients of the 2018 School Improvement Grants. Over $5.3 million will be allocated to six schools and are made available to support student achievement in Title I schools.

“School Improvement funding is critical in supporting high-poverty schools in addressing low student achievement,” said Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I am grateful to our awarded recipients as we work together to create academic success for Indiana’s students.”

School Improvement Grants are federally funded and were enacted under No Child Left Behind. Alternate school improvement funding streams will be utilized in the future in accordance with Indiana’s Every Student Succeeds Act. Funds were awarded through a competitive process to eligible schools who demonstrate a strong commitment to raise low student performance.

For more information regarding the 2018 School Improvement Grants, including a list of grantees, please visit: https://www.doe.in.gov/sig.