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Dear John,
As we find ourselves in the midst of the holiday season, INPEA would like to thank you for your partnership and support! Together, we have accomplished much, BUT as the saying goes, there is much more to do!
So here at INPEA, as we prepare for our holiday celebrations, we will also be heavily focused on preparing for the upcoming 2024 legislative session. Even though 2024 is not a budget year, we will still need you to be actively engaged. To that end, we will be conducting virtual advocacy trainings, producing our annual board and stakeholder advocacy video, and asking you, as we always do, to do your INPEA advocacy homework! That is: Make sure that your school has a legislative liaison, that they participate in one of our advocacy trainings, AND setting two public policy goals for your school.
Thanks so much for engaging! We need you!
The INPEA Team,
John, Chris, Andrea, and Beatrice
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Legislative Training Sessions
Join the INPEA team for a virtual training to learn about priorities for the 2024 legislative session and how you can best advocate for non-public schools. The same content will be covered at each session so you only need to attend once. These sessions are ideal for school leaders, board members, parents, school Legislative Liaisons, and any other non-public school stakeholders.
- Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. ET
Please make sure your school is represented! You must register in advance – login information will be sent upon registration.
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Legislative Liaison Corner
Thank you to everyone who has signed up or recommitted for an additional cycle as a legislative liaison! We will send a separate communication to legislative liaisons and school leaders in early January.
Preparing for the 2024 Legislative Session
The 2024 legislative session begins in January. Although it is not a budget year, it is still important for our non-pub stakeholders to stay engaged!
Here are some ways you can prepare for the 2024 legislative session:
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Attend an INPEA virtual legislative training session. Learn more and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/2024INPEATrainings
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Work with school leadership to complete the 2024 Legislative Planning Worksheet.
- Schedule time to meet with PTO leaders, school commissions, etc., to explain the importance of legislative advocacy and communicate the school’s legislative priorities.
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INPEA Dues and Data Survey Delayed
Dues are being been sent via mail and those letters are starting to go out. If you have not received your dues invoice, please reach out to Beatrice Bursten. Remember, dues are based on your 2022-2023 enrollment.
We are making several changes to streamline our annual data survey so we are delayed in getting this information to our schools. We will send the data survey link and login credentials to you the week of December 4. If there is someone other than the principal who should receive and complete the survey for your school, please contact Andrea Anderson with that contact information. We ask that you complete the survey by December 22. Standalone preschools will receive a separate survey at the beginning of 2024.
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INPEC 2023 Follow-Up
We are finishing up all the follow-up work for INPEC and are looking for feedback from schools with little or no participation in the conference. This information is vital to future planning. If your school did not attend INPEC 2023 or sent only a few people, please complete the survey here.
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Save the Date for INPAC 2024!
INPAC, INPEA’s administrators’ conference, is scheduled for September 26 & 27, 2024 at the Renaissance Hotel in Carmel. This conference is geared towards all school leadership, including boards. Mark your calendars today!
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ADAC Advocacy
As an INPEA member, your school is eligible to receive FREE support from ADAC Advocacy. You may remember ADAC from the study and training they have done over the past few years.
The INPEA Board agreed to continue our relationship by having ADAC on retainer to support our INPEA jurisdictions and schools. This support is being provided to schools at NO COST and will assist you with fully accessing your eligible students’ services that are funded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The ADAC Advocacy team can help your school with navigating child find, participating in consultations, and maximizing proportionate share.
INPEA and our jurisdictions are funding the cost of the retainer. Schools accessing ADAC services should loop in their jurisdictional leadership. For more information, download the resource below.
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Partner with MU Prep
Is your school struggling to fill open teaching positions at the middle school level? Marian University Preparatory School—also known as MU Prep— can help fill staffing needs in an affordable way. MU Prep can partner with schools to provide instruction in the following subjects:
- English/Language Arts (Grades 6-10);
- Math (Grades 6-10);
- Science (Grades 6-10);
- Social Students (Grades 6-10);
- Middle School Career Explorations; and more!
For more information on pricing and logistics, reach out to MU Prep Head of School Dr. Elisha Schlabach at eschlabach@marian.edu or visit https://muprep.k12.com/.
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Tools for Success Indiana State Standards Summit
Is your school ready for the major changes happening in Indiana’s State Education Standards? These changes will be in effect for the 2024-25 school year and must be implemented by the 2025-26 school year. Understanding and implementing these changes is a massive undertaking for teachers and administrators.
Join Tools for Success for its Indiana State Standards Summit at Cardinal Ritter High School in Indianapolis!
Two options to attend:
- Saturday Sessions: January 27, February 24, and March 9
- Summer 2024 Indiana State Standards Summit: Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 7, 2024 (Three Full Instructional Days PLUS, two optional days: Classroom Management and additional State Standards support
For more information and to register, visit https://toolsforsuccess-events.com/.
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Indiana Literacy Cadre Cohort 3
The Indiana Literacy Cadre offers comprehensive support for K-3 educators across the state through professional development and coaching in order to align instruction with the science of reading, a compilation of evidence-based research on reading, reading development, and reading instruction. Invitations to join Cohort 3 will be sent as early as February 2024. Visit inliteracy.org for more information.
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CSA Webinar for High Schools
Thank you to everyone who joined us earlier this month for the Career Scholarship Account (CSA) webinar with Joshua Garrison and David Buyze.
A recording of the session and copy of the presentation are linked below.
For more information about CSAs, visit https://www.in.gov/tos/csa/.
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Marian University Speakers Bureau: December 7
Join the Marian University Center for Vibrant Schools for a Speakers Bureau at 8:30 a.m. ET on December 7. Speakers will be covering the future of education and the way artificial intelligence can be incorporated effectively in schools. Register at https://bit.ly/49AqK29.
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Visit Your local Ivy Tech campus for Tuesdays@TheTech
2024 is right around the corner! As students prepare for the new year, it’s the perfect time to begin thinking about college. At Tuesdays@TheTech, students can get the help they need planning for the future. Whether they’re looking for help through the admissions process, interested in dual credit, or deciding on a career path, students can receive one-on-one personalized support.
During this statewide event, students can visit their local Ivy Tech campus and receive assistance with topics including, but not limited to:
- Applying to Ivy Tech
- Registering for classes
- Completing enrollment steps
- Discovering available courses and programs
- Connecting with Career Coaches
- Obtaining information about the financial aid process
- Learning about college affordability programs
Ivy Tech’s Spring Term begins January 16, 2024. Encourage your students to visit ivytech.edu/tuesdays to make sure they’re prepared for the new year.
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MSO Website Survey: Parent Input Needed!
My School Options is searching for non-pub families to provide feedback as they update their website into a one-stop-shop for choosing the best-fit school and education for Hoosier students and families. If families are interested in providing feedback, they can complete a brief survey here.
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Thank You to Our Business Partners! | |
Would you like to be come an INPEA Business Partner or know a business that would be a good fit? Check out our website here or contact John Elcesser at jelcesser@inpea.org for more information!
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Mission
The Indiana Non-Public Education Association serves as an advocate,
promotes engagement, and strives for the advancement of non-public schools.
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1400 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
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