Resources

Navigating the Course: Finding Your Way Through Indiana's Special Education Rules

The purpose of Navigating the Course is to provide an overview and a practical resource to help parents, advocates, school personnel, and students...

IEP Tip Sheet: An Overview of the IEP

The IEP Tip Sheet provides a comprehensive overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, detailing essential elements such as...

The Case Conference Committee Meeting

Case Conference Committee (CCC) meetings are an important part of the special education process where the committee works collaboratively to identify...

Guidance Documents for ELA Academic Standards

Join us as ELA content specialists from IDOE walk through a collection of guidance documents that have been developed to provide clarity for the...

Talk, Trust, and Trade-Offs: How and Why Teens Use AI Companions (Video)

Nearly three in four teens use AI companions, with half using them regularly. This trend highlights the importance of AI literacy to help kids...

Talk, Trust, and Trade-Offs: How and Why Teens Use AI Companions (Report)

Nearly three in four teens use AI companions, with half using them regularly. This trend highlights the importance of AI literacy to help kids...

Cybersafe: Staying Safe in an Online World

The Cybersafe program is designed to spur conversations between children and parents about staying safe in an increasingly online world. Through...

The American Academy of Pediatrics' Family Media Use Plan Webinar

Media is everywhere, and managing it all can be tough. Creating a Family Media Plan can help you and your children set media priorities that matter...

Family Media Plan from the American Association of Pediatrics

The American Association of Pediatrics' Family Use Plan provides assistance for parents looking to help families set media priorities. Guidance about...

Kindergarten Enrollment - Frequently Asked Questions for Families

Curious about kindergarten enrollment in Indiana? Discover the essential information you need to ensure your child is ready for their first big step...

ILEARN Summary Writing Rubrics for Literary and Informational Text (Grades 4-8)

The ILEARN Summary Writing Rubrics are used with hand-scored, text entry item types for standards that assess summarizing literary or informational...

ILEARN Rubric: Research Writing

Research Writing Rubric for ILEARN Through-Year Summative Performance Task (Grades 3-8)

Ready...Set...GO!! Essential Resources for Educators

With a new school year on the horizon, educators across classrooms are embracing renewed focus and a commitment to intentional growth. To support...

ILEARN Checkpoint Guidance for Families Grade 8 | Color Copy

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) requires that all students in grades 3-8 participate in three ILEARN Checkpoints in addition to the ILEARN...

ILEARN Checkpoint Guidance for Families Grade 7 | Color Copy

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) requires that all students in grades 3-8 participate in three ILEARN Checkpoints in addition to the ILEARN...

ILEARN Checkpoint Guidance for Families Grade 6 | Color Copy

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) requires that all students in grades 3-8 participate in three ILEARN Checkpoints in addition to the ILEARN...

ILEARN Checkpoint Guidance for Families Grade 5 | Color Copy

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) requires that all students in grades 3-8 participate in three ILEARN Checkpoints in addition to the ILEARN...

ILEARN Checkpoint Guidance for Families Grade 3 | Color Copy

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) requires that all students in grades 3-8 participate in three ILEARN Checkpoints in addition to the ILEARN...

ILEARN Checkpoint Guidance for Families Grade 4 | Color Copy

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) requires that all students in grades 3-8 participate in three ILEARN Checkpoints in addition to the ILEARN...

AI in the Classroom Spotlight: Student Engagement in Middle School Science

Mark Heifner, MSD of Steuben County, will show how he prompted a chatbot to check for understanding of science content. Using Indiana Science...