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We love the month of October! From the cooling weather and changing foliage, to football games and fall break, there is so much to enjoy! We are also winding down the last few days of National Principals Month. As we close out October, we hope that all of our INPEA principals know how much we appreciate them.
This fall, seven INPEA schools are hosting regional legislative events across the state. Thank you to Illiana Christian High School in Dyer, Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, St. Pius X Catholic School in Granger, Roncalli High School and Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis, Faith Christian School in Lafayette, and Christian Academy of Indiana in New Albany for hosting these important events. And we know that even more schools are planning to host legislators in their buildings over the next few weeks. As we get closer to the 2025 legislative session, we appreciate all your schools are doing to connect with your legislators and further our work in securing school choice for all Hoosier families. Let’s get universal choice across the finish line!
Thank you for all you do for Hoosier students! Get outside and enjoy the beauty of autumn in Indiana!
The INPEA Team
John, Chris, Andrea, and Beatrice
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Seeking Applicants for INPEA’s
Next Executive Director
As previously announced, John Elcesser will retire after the 2025 legislative session. We are grateful to John for his nearly two decades of service to INPEA! You can read more about John's impact on non-public schools in this article.
INPEA is seeking a dynamic leader who exhibits exceptional relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills who will be a confident spokesperson for non-public schools in Indiana. Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record of developing, cultivating, and maintaining strategic partnerships, and developing grassroots networks for public policy initiatives that impact non-public schools across Indiana. A successful candidate must have a strong commitment to the mission of INPEA and non-public school education, successful leadership experience in non-public schools, and non-profit fund development.
Please share this information broadly within your education and faith community circles. You can find links to the position description and announcement below. The application deadline is November 15, 2024 with a tentative start date of June 1, 2025.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the search committee.
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High School Diploma Feedback Needed
The second draft of the diploma proposal was first shared at the State Board of Education meeting on August 14, and is now posted and available for public comment. This is the second of two statutorily-required 30-day public comment periods.
We encourage parents, educators, community members, and other stakeholders to continue providing your feedback via this Jotform by Friday, November 8.
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Teaching about the Election
With Election Day approaching, we wanted to remind our schools of the American history competency requirements in Indiana code. Per IC 20-30-5-4, within the two weeks preceding a general election, all non-public school students in grades 6-12 should have five full class periods of discussion concerning:
(1) the system of government in Indiana and in the United States;
(2) methods of voting;
(3) party structures;
(4) election laws; and
(5) the responsibilities of citizen participation in government and in elections.
For more information and resources, visit https://indianasocialstudies.com/understanding-indiana-code-20-30-5-4-enhancing-civic-education-for-indianas-grades-6-12/.
Thank you for educating your students on these important topics!
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Across the Finish Line Legislative Engagement
Thank you to all of the schools that have participated in our monthly Across the Finish Line coalition calls. We are grateful for the time already spent gearing up for the 2025 legislative session! You can find a copy of all resources that have been shared on these calls at the links below.
Join our next coalition call to learn more about what you can be doing now to prepare your school community for the 2025 legislative session.
Across the Finish Line Coalition Call #4
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
11:00-11:30 AM ET
Register
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Legislative Liaison Corner
This information can be copied and pasted into your school communications
Across the Finish Line for Universal Choice!
The Indiana Non-Public Education Association (INPEA) is THE voice of Hoosier non-public schools at the Statehouse! In preparation for the 2025 legislative session, INPEA and the Institute for Quality Education are collecting family stories about the impact of school choice and the need for universal vouchers for all Hoosier families. If you would like to share your family’s story, visit https://bit.ly/ATFLParentStory.
Stay Informed!
Follow INPEA on Twitter or Facebook and subscribe to their newsletters to stay abreast of what’s happening at the Statehouse.
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IDOE Updates
Family Friendly Schools 2025-2026 Applications Due October 29
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) Family Friendly Schools Designation is a state recognition program for schools that excel in engaging families, communities, and staff in their students’ education. The purpose of the program is to focus on addressing the academic, physical, emotional, and social needs of students while providing necessary resources and fostering the active involvement of families within the school and community. For more information and to apply for 2025-2026 designation, visit https://bit.ly/FamilyFriendlySchools25.
U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Nominations Due November 8
Attention High School Leaders! Nominate your outstanding seniors for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program by November 8. For more information, please click here.
ILEARN Checkpoint PD Opportunities
IDOE and regional Education Service Centers of Indiana are partnering to provide three ILEARN Checkpoint professional development opportunities for educators and instructional leaders.
Northern Indiana Summit
November 19, 2024
Four Winds Conference Center, South Bend
Central Indiana Summit
December 10, 2024
Forum Events Center, Fishers
Southern Indiana Summit
December 12, 2024
Patoka Lake Event Center, Birdseye
Find more information and register here.
Early Childhood Education Teacher Registered Apprenticeship
Indiana recently announced an Early Childhood Education Teacher Registered Apprenticeship, and additional opportunities to join the program are available for January and fall 2025. Join IDOE in the Indiana Learning Lab for these informational sessions:
- Monday, October 28: Introduction to the Apprenticeship
- Friday, November 1: Starting the Apprenticeship
- Monday, November 4: Starting the Apprenticeship
- Friday, November 8: Stories from Participating Schools
Learn more about the program at https://bit.ly/ECEdApprenticeship.
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Pesticides in Schools
Effective July 1, 2024, the Indiana General Assembly adopted Senate Enrolled Act No. 216 to amend and clarify requirements for pesticide use (both Restricted Use Pesticides and General Use Pesticides) at schools. Most of these requirements existed previously in a state pesticide rule (357 IAC 1-16). For more information about pesticide application prohibition periods, storage, and notification requirements, please download the document linked below.
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At Friendzy, our ultimate goal is to improve the lives and well-being of every student who interacts with our Scripturally-based programming. In Indiana, Friendzy is making strides to help with the social, emotional, and academic development for students PreK-12th grade.
Don’t believe us?
Lauren, a 6th grade Friendzy participant, tells her story about some of the struggles for students coming back to school after the COVID-19 pandemic and how Friendzy helped her.
She was able to connect with her friends through better communication patterns and she learned how to communicate to connect.
If you want to learn more about Friendzy and how our program can help non-public schools in Indiana, just schedule a live demo and our team will be ready!
All the best,
The Friendzy Team
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Building Trust in Your Classroom: 3 Practical Tips for Teachers
As educators, building trust with our students is not just important — it’s essential. Trust is the foundation of a thriving learning environment, and without it, students may struggle to reach their full potential. As former educators and administrators, the Tools for Success team has put together practical tips to help educators create trust with their students.
Dive into our latest blog to see how these tips could be incorporated into your classroom practices.
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Ivy Tech: An Affordable Start to a Bachelor’s Degree
Students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree can save thousands of dollars by starting at Ivy Tech! We have transfer agreements with over 100 schools, meaning students can take advantage of Indiana’s best value in higher education while knowing all of their credits will transfer seamlessly to 4-year institutions.
Students can choose from three transfer pathways: Guaranteed Admissions, which promises automatic acceptance into specific programs in our partner schools; Transfer as a Junior (TSAP), which prepares students to transfer to any public university in Indiana as a junior after 2 years; and Start as a Sophomore (Indiana College Core), through which high school students can earn enough credits to start as a sophomore when they begin college.
Interested in learning more? Information on all of Ivy Tech’s transfer options can be found at ivytech.edu/transfer.
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Save the Dates:
INPEA Day at the Statehouse
January 27, 2025
INPEC 2025
Indiana Non-Public Educators' Conference
September 18 & 19, 2025
Indiana Convention Center (Downtown Indianapolis)
INPEA 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner
September 18, 2025
Indiana Roof Ballroom (Downtown Indianapolis)
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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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(317) 236-7329
1400 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
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