Can it really be almost August? Where did the summer go? It seems like summer is getting shorter and shorter!

The 2024-2025 school year is going to be a busy one… I know it will be for INPEA! INPAC 2024 is right around the corner. We also are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the birth of INPEA and we have a full year of celebrating planned! And last, but definitely not least, we have been working since the end of the last legislative session on a comprehensive strategy to achieve universal choice in 2025! And as you know, the strategy includes you!

We are looking forward to the upcoming school year and partnering with our member schools to make this one of our best years yet!

Sincerely,

John, Chris, Andrea, and Beatrice

The INPEA Team

Register for INPAC 2024!

Registration for #INPAC2024 is well underway! We hope you will join us as we celebrate the kick off to INPEA’s 50th anniversary with a conference centered around our theme of “Rooted in a Legacy of Leading.” 

We have built a program featuring dynamic speakers in topics related to four learning strands, including the Leadership of Learning and Organizational Leadership. These strands are packed with some outstanding presenters including Scott Barron from School Growth, Susan Abelein from FACTS, Jennifer Oliver Brady from the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, the Friendzy team, IDOE, ADAC, and more! You can view the complete conference program here. 

Can’t come for the full conference? No problem! A variety of registration options are available and INPEA members receive a discount. You can pay via check, credit card, or use Title or EANS funds! 

We hope you will join us for INPAC 2024 on September 26 & 27, 2024 at the Renaissance Hotel in Carmel. You can find more information here.

2024-2025 INPEA Dues Invoices

Dues invoices will go out in the next few days via U.S. mail so be on the lookout! Remember, dues are based on the prior year’s enrollment numbers and will be due mid-September. If you have any questions, please reach out to Beatrice Bursten.

Across the Finish Line Coalition Call 

INPEA and IQE have been busy this summer planning for the 2025 legislative session! As a non-public school leader, we need your help engaging your school community to help us achieve universal choice. 

INPEA and IQE are excited to provide non-public schools with a variety of resources throughout the legislative session. We hope you will join us for our first coalition call at the end of the month to learn more about what we can offer to support your school’s engagement efforts. 

Across the Finish Line Coalition Call #1

Tuesday, July 30, 2024  

11:00-11:30 AM ET

Register

Thank you to the 50+ schools that have already registered for this call! We need ALL non-public schools to help us achieve universal choice in the 2025 legislative session! Please carve some time out of your summer to join us on July 30!

If your school has not submitted its legislative engagement action plan, please return that to Andrea Anderson as soon as possible. For best results, download this document as an editable PDF, not as a Google doc.

IDOE Updates

EANS II Deadline

The final encumbrance day for EANS II will be September 30, 2024 and the liquidation deadline will be December 15, 2024. More information can be found here.

Guidance on New Legislation

The IDOE team has prepared a document that can serve as a one-stop-shop as you work to interpret and implement the new laws applicable to your school. They will continue to update and expand this document as they work through the many new laws passed in 2024. Any future updates will be added to this comprehensive guidance document and shared via Dr. Jenner's weekly newsletter. You might also consider bookmarking this page for convenient access. 

Educator Talent Marketplace Webinars

Learn more about using the Indiana Educator Talent Marketplace to find great candidates for your open roles. Attend an upcoming webinar to learn how to use the marketplace to maximize your reach.  Register below:

• Thursday, August 1, at 4 p.m. ET
• Wednesday, August 7, at 11 a.m. ET
• Monday, August 19, at 2 p.m. ET

Contact IDOE's Office of Educator Talent with any questions.

Cybersecurity and Ransomware Resources for Schools

Several counties have recently fallen victim to ransomware attacks. There are several free resources that can help schools prepare recovery paths and tighten their defenses.  

• The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released this guide to review the vulnerabilities and remediation steps available.
• Many of the recent attacks have used Royal Ransomware techniques so CISA has released this resource to address these vulnerabilities.  
• Refer to the K12 SIX Essential Cyber Incident Response Runbook to help develop a response plan.

IDOE’s School Cybersecurity Moodle is open to any new or existing school employee with cybersecurity, leadership, or technical responsibilities. This incredible resource provides updated vulnerability information, a discussion board for private cybersecurity discussions, the Indiana Cybersecurity Task Force resource repository, and an application form for KnowBe4 security awareness training licenses. Contact Brad Hagg with any questions and to request the access code.

Updates for High School Leaders

Feedback on Proposed High School Graduation Requirements

The Indiana State Board of Education (state board) is soliciting public comment on adding and amending the first draft of the diploma rule, now published in the Indiana Register. You can submit feedback, aligned to specific sections of the first draft here. Comments on the first draft will close on Tuesday, July 30, to ensure all feedback is reviewed prior to the publication of the second draft.

Indiana College Core Survey Required for High Schools



SEA 8 requires all state-accredited non-public high schools and Choice-eligible high schools to complete one of the following:

1. Offer the Indiana College Core
2. Submit an implementation plan to offer the ICC by the 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 school year
3. Submit a feasibility report if your high school does not plan to offer the ICC by the 2026-2027 school year

The Commission for Higher Education has created a survey that will allow schools to report their intention to offer the ICC next year or will serve as the implementation plan or feasibility report required under SEA 8-2024. 

This survey is due by October 1, 2024.

Update Your Contact Information! 

With the new school year comes new changes in administration. Please let us know if you have new leadership at your school so we can update our records and keep you in the loop! Please send an email to Andrea Anderson with new contact information for school leaders.

The Data is In: Boost Your Students' Emotional Intelligence!

Looking for an effective way to teach emotional intelligence? Look no further than Friendzy! We offer a wealth of FREE RESOURCES to kickstart your journey. Here are just a few examples: 

●   Daily Check-in Tool

●   Thought-provoking Conversation Starters

●   Student Daily Planner

Friendzy’s PreK-12 framework, grounded in Scripture, emphasizes essential character traits such as respect, confidence, problem-solving, and communication. We help schools foster a positive climate and culture through a cohesive approach that includes unified language, engaging classroom lessons, professional development, assessments, and ongoing coaching and support.

EXTRA: INPEA schools receive an exclusive bundle of benefits! CLICK HERE to discover more.

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