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JUNE 2022 ■ VOLUME 24 ■ NUMBER 6

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JUNE 2022 ■ VOLUME 24 ■ NUMBER 6

The Indiana Association of School Principals leads in the advocacy and support of all principals in their commitment to every child.

President’s Letter - B.E.S.T.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 IDOE - 2021-2022: What a School Year!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 COMMUNITY

Infinite Capacity Community Partnership Series: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS Tiffany Barrett Troy Albert Keith Burke Jason Cary Andrew Hawk Rick Hunt Jared Leiker Debra Misecko Nicholas Mitchaner Kevin Rockey Steve Samuel Matt Stark Kelly Storms Chrystal Street

Celebrating IDOE STEM Certification with Cohort 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

IPLI News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SERVICE

Riley Kids Caring & Sharing Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 LEGAL REVIEW

Legal Situation Brief: FAQ 21-22 For the KGR Legal Help Desk. . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

B.E.S.T. Here we are friends….we did it! We ended the year well and pushed ourselves and our teams to the finish line. Thank you for your service and passion for this work! It matters, it has always mattered but it feels a bit in today’s culture, that it has never mattered more than it does now.

As we close in on summer and spend time in reflection, it is not only fun to name our “best of,” but it is healthy for us to look back and identify the highlights that brought us both growth and fulfillment. In the final ‘leading from the heart’ podcast, I spoke of my “best of ” aligned to the acronym B-E-S-T. Those reflections included Being back in person at the fall conference, Embracing selfcare, Serving the state and Toothy grins - saying goodbye to masks. I can certainly hang my hat on those being highlights from this past school year that has helped put our pandemic education in the rearview mirror. However, if I am going to hone in on one area that takes the cake and that I will be forever grateful for in the year of 21-22, it will definitely be having the opportunity to pour into an organization that literally lifts us up and supports us as leaders every single day! It has been my absolute pleasure to meet so many of you…speak to you on the phone….network with you on various topics that we tackle on a daily basis… brainstorm and collaborate together to solve problems and to simply learn from you throughout the year.

And so I will sign off in my last President’s letter with my additional acronym of B-E-S-T aligned simply to the honor of serving as IASP President this year.

B - Being connected across the state I feel so incredibly fortunate to have connected with so many of you from as far South as New Albany to as far North as Steuben County. I am a better leader because of the connections that IASP has brought me and the many ways that your leadership has made me stronger in my own halls.

E - Encouraging new leaders to IASP I have stated several times that I am a leader literally raised by IASP. Due to my personal love and appreciation for the association, it has been a blessing to speak to many new members or aspiring leaders and encourage them to connect with the organization and see them actually plug in. You will never regret being involved with this group!

S - Secure an additional family To serve this organization is to love the family that you gain as you serve together. I am forever connected to the exec board and those that I have spent years serving alongside and battling it out with on behalf of public education in Indiana.

T - Telling the story of IN leaders and the Association Part of this role includes telling the story of our students and leaders. Whether that is to our local legislators, community leaders or heading to D.C. to take on the hill with an entire herd of educators. It has been a learning experience and an honor to share and lobby for what our students need and deserve.

Thank you, Indiana Principals. Thank you for your commitment to this work…I will forever say it is the BEST seat in the house!

Aimee Lunsford IASP President

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

IASP Executive Committee Aimee Lunsford President Matt Shockley President-Elect The title of the June Indianagram says it all, “Best of the Best!” Indiana school leaders are the best and have proven this in numerous ways via their support for students, staff, and community throughout the last school year. As we all hoped and anticipated a more “normal” year, the pandemic kept pushing us and our leadership skills. It would make for a very long Indianagram, but with this title, it would have been very simple to just list every IASP Member on the pages, because each of us found unique ways to teach kids to read, develop socially, and excel in our arts, athletics, and all clubs (and in lots more ways.)

At an opening of a Fall Professionals Conference several years ago, I referenced the TV show M*A*S*H and their slogan, “Best Care Anywhere”, and applied this to IASP. At this point IASP was definitely in a growing phase and figuring out how we best served our members through advocacy, support, and leadership development. At that opening I pledged that IASP would be the best association anywhere, and I might have even said, the best darn association anywhere. Our Board of Directors and Executive Committee have guided IASP since that time to allow for strategic growth and support whereby I do think we are one of the best professional associations anywhere. We are financially stable, have increased leadership programming and student programs, and our advocacy efforts are consistently rated by our members as one of the top reasons to belong to IASP. And while all of this is great and wonderful, it really just motivates us to become even better.

Dr. Crystal Murff Thorpe Vice President Eric Gilpin Past President Amy Niemeier NAESP State Representative Dave Strouse NASSP State Coordinator Steve Baker Liaison to the DOE Dr. Daniel Peo Assistant Principal Liaison

So while this is the Best of the Best for 21-22, know that IASP, President Matt Shockley, and the rest of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors have great plans for 22-23. For one, IASP turns 30 years old and we need to celebrate this! Look for ways to enjoy IASP history and our growth over the years. Two, our Department of Student Programs will launch our E Sports programming for middle school and high school students. Beyond gaming, this programming will create multiple ways for students to grow in their own leadership. And finally, IASP will continue to use our School Leadership Paradigm to drive individual and school success.

I’ll close with wishing you the Best Summer Vacation ever. I know you will all fill it up with family and personal time, and probably still find time for some school stuff. Please know that you are valued for your dedication and work, you are the best darn school leaders anywhere.

Dr. Todd D. Bess IASP Executive Director

Future Indianagram themes Discipline Celebrations (Event Planning) Community Partnerships and Grants Cultural Responsiveness Support Systems Relationships (Parent/Family Partnerships) Safety Data Literacy Social Media Best of 2022-23

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UPCOMING EVENTS IASP hosts events throughout the year to support the growth and development of Indiana school administrators and students. Each event is intentionally designed to encourage and engage you in the pursuit of learning!

FIND A FULL LIST OF EVENTS AT IASP.ORG/EVENTS

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2021-2022: What a School Year!

Dr. Katie Jenner Indiana Secretary of Education As Indiana’s students begin to settle in for summer break, I hope you all spend a few moments reflecting on the excellent school year we just completed. When I saw this month’s topic was “Best of 20212022,” I knew it would be impossible to capture all the work that together we have been able to tackle, but I wanted to at least share a few highlights. This work will continue to propel our students forward, and we sincerely thank YOU for joining us at the table to focus on moving the needle and getting good work done for our schools, educators, and our students!

■ The Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed (Indiana GPS) School Performance Dashboard is reenvisioning how student success is measured throughout the PK-12 continuum here in Indiana, placing a greater emphasis on knowledge and skill development instead of just a single test score. With the first iteration of the Indiana GPS launching in the fall of 2022, the most recent update provided to the State Board of Education includes an overview of work currently underway that will help measure each indicator of school performance.

■ In partnership with the Center for Excellence in Learning Leadership (CELL) through the University of Indianapolis, we recently announced the launch of the Urban College Acceleration Network (UCAN) initiative, which will serve as a mentorship model for urban high schools to provide increased access to postsecondary courses leading to increased educational attainment for students. It also accelerates their path toward becoming Early College High Schools.

■ The launch of the Explore, Engage, and Experience (3E) Grant further emphasizes the importance of student career exploration in all grade levels (lighting that fire 6

of purpose in our students) and provides our schools with an opportunity to expand students’ access to pathways leading to highdemand careers–with an increased focus on access to credentials of value and quality work-based learning experiences! And as I’m writing this…applications are currently under review, but once announced, you will be able to find the grant recipients here!

■ We recently launched the Employability Skills Innovation and Implementation Grant which encourages and supports schools as they work to embed into their curriculum the three Indiana Employability Skills highlighted within the Indiana GPS framework: communication, collaboration and work ethic. Applications just closed in late May, and we will be announcing grant recipients soon!

■ We streamlined the required coursework for teachers to earn full special education licensure through a partnership with CELL known as Indiana Special Education Assisted Licensure (I-SEAL). I-SEAL also provides financial assistance and scholarships to educators while they complete these requirements!

■ Back for a second year, the Crossing the Finish Line initiative, a partnership alongside Vincennes University, Ivy Tech Community College, and the Commission for Higher Education, is intended to offer free coursework to students close to completing a credential of value. This summer, we have already enrolled over 2,200 students across nearly 250 different high schools statewide for classes this summer… and enrollment is still open, by the way!

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success in life after high school. In partnership with 69 schools across the state, we will begin this fall launching an aggressive initiative to provide literacy and STEM researchbased instructional coaching to support teachers and schools.

■ Our commitment to expanding our professional development supports and resources for our educators is reflected in the Indiana Learning Lab…if you don’t have an account yet, you should absolutely check it out!

■ The launch of the first iteration of our new comprehensive teacher supply and demand marketplace has seen considerable success helping schools attract top talent by connecting educators and preparation programs with school openings in real-time!

■ We recently launched the second phase of the Statewide COVID-19 Spending Dashboard, which reflects the categories of federal dollars being spent that are budgeted and then reimbursed for all local districts!

■ And just last month we welcomed over 900 school safety specialists to Indianapolis for the two-day, in-person Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy! This nationallyrecognized training opportunity provides ongoing, certified training and information on national and state best practices, as well as exemplary resources for school safety, security, intervention/ prevention, and emergency preparedness planning.

My word count is up (seriously)...there’s so much good work happening and not enough time (or words) to mention everything, but I want you to know how much I appreciate your leadership. Now, take some time with family and friends to rest and rejuvenate! I look forward to continuing our work together later this summer when we kick off the 2022-2023 school year! www.iasp.org

LEADERSHIP SERIES

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) will be hosting a live Leadership Series in the Indiana Learning Lab from April to August 2022.

Presentations from leaders in education will cover a range of literacy and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

Revealing the Reading Brain - 4 p.m. ET on Monday, April 11

Presented by Michelle Elia, Literacy Lead at the Ohio Department of Education

Word Recognition: Phoneme/Grapheme Knowledge & Orthographic Mapping Part 1- 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 28 Word Recognition: Phoneme/Grapheme Knowledge & Orthographic Mapping Part 2 - 4 p.m. ET on Monday, May 9 Presented by Tamar Greenwell, Clinical Associate Professor at the Purdue University Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Integrative STEM Education - 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 12

Presented by Dr. Rachel Geesa, Assistant Clinical Professor of Educational Leadership at Ball State University, and Dr. Krista Stith, Director of the Center for Gifted Studies and Talent Development

Language Comprehension: Why Morphology Matters - 4 p.m. ET on Monday, May 16

Presented by Dr. Chenel Loudermill, Clinical Professor and Director of Clinical Education at Purdue University

Engaging Kids with Rigorous Problem-Based Projects - 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 19 Presented

by SharitaGap: Ware,What 2022 Indiana Teacher Year from School CorporationMay 23 The Knowledge It Is and HowoftotheNarrow It Tippecanoe - 4 p.m. ET on Monday,

The Knowledge Gap: What It Is and How to Narrow It - 4 p.m. ET on Monday, May 23

Presented by Natalie Wexler, author of The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System - and How to Fix It and The Knowledge Gap: What It of Is andKnowledge How to Gap: Narrow It -Through 4 Cause p.m.Writing ETAmerica's oninMonday, 23 System - and How to Fix It and Presented byThe Natalie Wexler, author The The Hidden of BrokenMay Education co-author of Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking All Subjects and Grades co-author of Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Through in All Subjects and Grades Presented byThe Natalie Wexler, author of The Knowledge Gap:Thinking The Hidden CauseWriting of America's Broken Education System - and How to Fix It and co-author of The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades Leadership in Integrative STEM Education - 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 26

Leadership in Integrative STEM Education - 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 26

Presented by Dr. Rachel Geesa, Assistant Clinical Professor of Educational Leadership at Ball State University, Dr. Annette Rose, Associate Leadership inRachel Integrative STEM Education - 4and p.m.

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Makerspaces & STEM - 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 9

Presented by Dr. Adam Maltese, Professor at Indiana University and Martha Lea and Bill Armstrong Chair for Teacher Education Makerspaces & STEM - 4 p.m.

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ET on and Monday, Building a Culture of Male Readers - 4 p.m. ET on Monday, June 27 Interventions for Individuals - 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 28 Building a Culture of Male Readers - 4ETp.m.

ET on Monday, June 27 Interventions for Individuals - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28 Presented by Dr. Michael Shaffer, Assistant Clinical Professor of Educational Leadership at Ball State University, and Dr. Ruth Jefferson, Interventions for Individuals 4 p.m.

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Building Leader Panel: Implementing the Science of Reading Framework- 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 21 Science of Reading in Practice: A Discussion for Educators in the Classroom - 4 p.m. ET on Monday, July 25 Building Leader Panel: Implementing the Science of Reading 4 p.m.

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by The Reading League Indiana in partnership with IDOE Moving Beyond the Primary Grades: The Science of Reading in Grades 3-12 - 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 9

Moving Beyond the Primary Grades: The Science of Reading in Grades 3-12 - 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 9

Presented by Dr. Kelly Williams, Assistant Professor in the Special Education Program and Program Coordinator for the Dyslexia Graduate Moving the Primary Grades: The Science of Reading in Grades 3-12 - 4Coordinator p.m. ET on Tuesday, PresentedBeyond by Kelly Williams, Assistant Professor in the Special Education Program and Program for the DyslexiaAugust Graduate9 Certificate at Dr. Indiana University Certificate at Indiana University Presented by Dr. Kelly Williams, Assistant Professor in the Special Education Program and Program Coordinator for the Dyslexia Graduate Certificate at Indiana University

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Join us for this episode of the IASP LeaderCast.

A weekly podcast production containing short, sweet nuggets of Wednesday Wisdom for our leadership growth. In this special episode from our “Leading from the Heart” series, Mrs. Aimee Lunsford shares her BEST of 2021-2022.

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INDIANA NEW ADMINISTRATORS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE The Indiana New Administrator Leadership Institute (INALI) is designed to help beginning administrators become effective instructional leaders and to more quickly and comfortably assume the responsibilities of building administration.

The INALI program builds upon the annual IASP New Administrator Conference and creates ongoing support through seminars, mentor meetings and communication, and the online, on-demand professional development Ed Leaders Network Participation in INALI includes:     

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2-year professional development program including extensive teacher evaluation training Mentoring by trained, highly qualified mentors Monthly, regional, focus cohort meetings Summer Indiana Association of School Principals New Administrator Workshop July 18-19, 2022 and July 19, 2023.

2 day-long seminars during the 2022-2023 and the 20232024 school year:  September 12, 2022  September 12, 2023  February 7, 2023  February 7, 2024 Access to resources to support the needs of new administrators and their schools Membership in the Indiana Association of School Principals Registration for either the IASP Assistant Principals Conference or Principals Conference with a special session at each conference for INALI participants.

Membership in Ed Leaders Network: On-demand professional development to enhance one’s educational leadership 45 Professional Growth Plan points for each year of participation or completion of INALI fulfills IMAP requirements.

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Membership in INALI is open to New Principals, Assistant Principals, and Deans.

Register Online at www.iasp.org The $1000 registration fee includes all conference fees and membership in IASP. For additional information contact: Indiana Association of School Principals 317.891.9900

INALI is a two year professional development program that includes extensive teacher evaluation training, coaching by highly qualified mentors, and monthly regional cohort meetings.

We are formed by a collaboration between the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP), the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents (IAPSS) and the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute (IPLI).

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Infinite Capacity Community Partnership Series: Celebrating IDOE STEM Certification with Cohort 8 Krista M. Stith Infinite Capacity, LLC

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Rachel L. Geesa Infinite Capacity, LLC

( formerly STEM Integrations LLC)

At Infinite Capacity, we wanted to wish congratulations on well-deserved success to Cohort 8- the IDOE STEM Certification awardees of the 2021-2022 school year. We are so happy to share in the excitement of your recognition for your hard work and dedication in supporting the STEMcapableness of your students, teachers, school leaders, and school community!

Below are this year’s awardees and one highlight of their many notable accomplishments related to STEM: ■ Bailly STEM Academy, Gary Community School Corporation- Bailly STEM Academy purposefully coordinates common work time for teachers to plan together. The teams are interdisciplinary and include STEM and non-STEM teachers collaborating together.

■ Brentwood Elementary School, Plainfield Community School Corporation- Brentwood’s STEM School Leadership Team encompasses a diverse group of educators.

Representatives from school leadership, math, music, general ed, special education, and physical education (as well as each grade level represented) encourage many insights to best support STEM at the school.

■ Career Academy High School South Bend- As one example of strong STEM support for students, the Career Academy High School in South Bend requires all students to complete a one-year college and career course that highlights IDOE employability skills.

■ Career Academy Middle School South Bend- Lego Robotics, Fluid Power Challenge, Science Olympiad, and Environmental Science Club are during school and afterschool programs that are free and open to all students. Additionally, transportation is provided for students in the afterschool programs.

■ Edgewood Junior High School, Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation- Edgewood Junior High School excels in supporting students in group work.

Approximately 85.7% of the teachers and support staff place students in small instructional work groups weekly (or more frequently) while engaged in PBL activities.

■ Farmersville Elementary School, MSD Mount Vernon10

Farmersville exposes students to STEM not only in their regular classrooms, but students also spend time with a dedicated STEM teacher each week. Additionally, 100% of their students have access to computer science content from Create2Think, Project Lead The Way, and teacher-led collaboratively planned lessons.

■ Guilford Elementary School, Plainfield Community School Corporation- Stemming from the Plainfield Community Schools corporation-wide initiative, Guildford Elementary School developed the Imagination Lab to increase accessibility for students to complete hands-on projects.

■ Indiana Math & Science Academy West- As part of the STEM initiative, Indiana Math & Science Academy West has provided project-based learning (PBL) and STEM training for school leaders. With these experiences, such as training through Ford Next Generation Learning (NGL) PBL training, school leaders are well-positioned to provide STEM-related feedback, train staff, and be informed of material and resource needs.

■ Irwin Elementary School, Fort Wayne Community Schools- Irwin Elementary School incorporates STEM careers into every unit through integration of Defined Learning and Discovery STEM Connect. Junior Achievement and STEMtastic Saturdays further engage students, teachers, and families in career exploration.

■ Marrs Elementary School, MSD Mount Vernon- Marrs Elementary hosts an advisory board of diverse local community partners, such as higher education, nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies. Partners provide feedback on a quarterly basis through surveys.

■ North Side Elementary School, Randolph Eastern Community Schools- A variety of learning modalities are utilized at North Side Elementary School to support integrated STEM education. For example, students participate in STEM community service projects and work alongside community partners to solve real world problems.

■ South Ripley Elementary School, South Ripley Community School Corporation- South Ripley Elementary School provides professional learning opportunities based

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on educator interest. Teachers have received training in PLTW, PBL, Make-Makey, Cubetto, Dash and Dot, Cubeletts, Cue, Ozobots, Spheros. Most of the teachers have also completed Google Certification Level 1 and Level 2.

■ Van Buren Elementary School, Plainfield Community School Corporation- Removing barriers is a critical component of STEM at Van Buren Elementary School. In reviewing the demographics of students participating in extended learning programs, a notable number of students are economically disadvantaged (35%), English language learners (ELLs) (1.5%), and/or with disabilities (15%).

■ West Elementary School, MSD Mount Vernon- Teachers at West Elementary School recognize the importance of utilizing assessments to understand student knowledge and skills in STEM may need to be approached in various formats. Therefore, 100% of teachers use multiple forms of assessment like rubrics, performance tasks, student artifacts, exit tickets, and informal feedback.

■ Whitney Young Early Childhood Center, Fort Wayne Community Schools- Student and parent engagement drives STEM programming at Whitney Young Early

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Childhood Center. Students’ attitudes and interests in STEM are surveyed and student/family feedback data is collected to inform decision makers of programming opportunities that would be tailored to the school community.

Again, congratulations to these schools for pursuing a rigorous application process with the Indiana Department of Education. We hope that these programs continue to evolve their high quality programming to support STEM-capableness of their students!

Infinite Capacity LLC is dedicated to inclusively fostering personal and professional growth for educators, leaders, and community partners through innovative educational practices. Consulting services to assist with IDOE STEM Certification are available for school and district-level support. Please e-mail us at contact@infinitecapacity.com for more information. Our book, Leadership in Integrative STEM: Strategies for Facilitating an Experiential and Student-Centered Culture, is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Rowman & Littlefield.

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LEADING HEALTHY SCHOOLS Mark your calendar for a two-day retreat on the Indiana University Kokomo campus for administrators to learn about ways to foster school culture that focuses on educator wellness, connection, and self-awareness. District and building administrators will have time for collaboration, planning, and active participation.

September 14 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

September 15 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration will open in July:

$150/person, $100/person for those registering as a team of three or more.

Provided by the following partners:

Questions?

Contact Dr. Leah Nellis educiuk@iuk.edu

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

IPLI News Dr. Kelly Andrews Director Indiana Principal Leadership Institute The Best of 2021-2022 IPLI is a premier professional development opportunity for the practicing principals of Indiana. We support you, encourage you, and provide growth in your leadership as we learn together, lead together, and connect.

As we have learned to navigate through a myriad of issues this year, we are truly blessed to be in a season of celebrations. From preschool to high school graduation, social media has lit up all the successes that have been accomplished this year. For some, there are goodbyes with retirements, changing positions within a school, or going to a new school or district, which also brings to light the many human paths crossed this year.

This was the year that we were back in person. Even with masks, you could feel the energy in the room of connecting and sharing learning together. Being together again was the catalyst for crossing paths that changed lives. There have been so many lessons learned, but connecting while learning together has been so powerful and something we took for granted in the past.

IPLI is fortunate to bring together principals from all over Indiana, leaders who influence us to grow better and be better for ourselves and our schools. Kathryn Perez tells us that “We don’t meet people by accident. They are meant to cross our path for a reason.”

We are looking forward to planting new seeds this year with a new group of principals crossing paths with each other, influencing our future. Cohort 10 begins with us in July 2022 as we prepare for a decade of IPLI. We celebrate the lessons learned in 21-22 and keep the best parts, never taking them for granted again. Thank you to all who have learned together in IPLI. We are proud of our graduating Cohort 8, excited to take Cohort 9 into their second year, welcoming Cohort 10 and Extended Cohort 4, and looking forward to being together in person and crossing paths!

IPLI Extended IPLI Extended is a formal, year-long, intensive professional development program for IPLI graduates. Extended allows participants to dig deeper into topics covered during the IPLI experience. In addition to three-day-long seminars, graduates meet in regional focus cohorts throughout the state (August, October, and February via Zoom). Topics vary from year to year so that graduates can enroll in Extended multiple times. When appropriate, IPLI Extended participants are encouraged to bring teacher-leaders to the seminars. This year’s theme will be “Leadership in Times of Change,” which will feature the following speakers: Rick Wormeli, Doug Noll, and Dr. Mike Ruyle from Marzano Research.

We still have openings for IPLI graduates to join us for the seminars, work with a wonderful mentor, and be in-person learning at seminars together again. Go to https://www.indianapli.org to complete the application. We look forward to crossing your path!

Applications for IPLI Extended are Open http://indianapli.org/ipli-extended

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IPLI graduates are invited to register for IPLI Extended Cohort 4.

IPLI Extended Cohort 4 will kick off with a one-day seminar at the IPLI Summer Seminar on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, featuring keynote speaker Rick Wormeli.

On Thursday, September 22, 2022, Douglas E. Noll, J.D., M.A. is a full time peacemaker and mediator, specializing in difficult, complex, and intractable conflicts.

On Thursday, January 26, 2023, Mike Ruyle, EdD, has served as a classroom teacher, school principal, university professor, and professional development presenter over a 30-year career. He will share research on personal wellness and resiliency.

What’s Included?

Cost

 Three, 1-Day Seminars (July, September, & January) featuring nationally-recognized educational leaders  Regional focus-cohort meetings (Seminars & August, October, February)

 Access to resources to support the needs of principals and their schools  27 Professional Growth Plan (PGP) points for full participation

$500—IPLI Graduate IPLI Graduates are encouraged to bring their two teacher-leaders from year two of IPLI to the three seminars.  Additional Team Members (up to 2)—$150 each Team members may receive 18 PGP points, only if they attend all three seminars. *IPLI Graduates may also elect to join IASP and register for the IASP Fall Conference at a reduced rate as part of IPLI Extended for an additional $500 (a savings of $94). 

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Join us for this episode of the IASP LeaderCast.

A weekly podcast production containing short, sweet nuggets of Wednesday Wisdom for our leadership growth. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Todd Bess on the newly updated School Leader Paradigm 3.0.

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Riley Kids Caring & Sharing Update Susan Miles Officer, Kids Caring & Sharing TM Riley Children’s Foundation Thank You Riley Friends It has been a tremendous year of healing and giving and I thank you all for your wonderful leadership in this philanthropic partnership. Amazing online fundraising efforts grew by over 165% this year in addition to a return to many of the traditional school fundraisers. Your collective impact is impressive and very much appreciated!

Volunteers needed Volunteer opportunities at Riley Hospital are beginning to reopen and Riley librarian Dena Vincent reports a need for people to read to patients and visit patient rooms with a book cart in the evenings. If this sounds like something you’d like to do, please complete the IU Health volunteer application online here https://www.rileychildrens.org/about/volunteer

Please take a moment to read about all the incredible work able to occur as we come together to help keep Indiana kids healthy.

Rest, Rejuvenate, Recommit The new school year will bring renewed opportunities to engage your school family in philanthropic service benefiting pediatric healthcare throughout the state. The annual Tackle Cancer campaign hits high school gridirons in September raising awareness about and funds for pediatric cancer research and care at Riley. New this fall, the Indiana E-Sports Network joins the Riley family of school-based fundraisers with a special national opportunity for school teams in early November. Check here for more details in August!

GenBen Stewardship Report Spring 2022 2021-2022 KCS gift recognition deadline June 30 Before you turn off the lights for school year 2021-2022, please be sure your school treasurer has our new gift submission address and is mailing any KCS gifts before June 30. Red Wagon School, Red Wagon Booster, Red Wagon Sponsor, Red Wagon Corporation, Riley Corporation and IASC Gold Banner awards will all be determined at the close of the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

Riley Children’s Foundation, P.O. Box 3356, Indianapolis, IN 46206-3356.

2021-2022 KCS participation decals will be mailed in late August.

While there is still much important work to do to make sure our children are safe, healthy and ready to learn and grow to be their best selves, we need to take care of ourselves and each other. I hope you all have an opportunity to share time with family and friends and recharge over the next couple of months.

I’ll look forward to working with you in 2022-2023!

Let’s work together to find creative ways to keep supporting Riley!

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Legal Situation Brief: FAQ 21-22 For the KGR Legal Help Desk Séamus Boyce Attorney Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP With another school year in the books, we have the opportunity to reflect on all the lessons learned in the 2021-2022 school year and, in so doing, decrease those challenges in the future. In this Legal Situation Brief, we review the topics of our most frequently asked inquiries for reference as you prepare for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. We cover here: (1) the due process rights of students and parents; (2) responding to social media posts; and (3) best practices regarding transgender students.

Student and Parent Due Process Rights. The 14th amendment to the United States Constitution provides the foundation of our Due Process Rights, rights shared by American parents and students. Procedural Due Process requires: (1) notice; and (2) an opportunity to be heard prior to a deprivation of life, liberty or property. Indiana law provides two possible avenues for the conduct of disciplinary hearings, each dependent upon the severity of the proposed consequence. Rules of due process regarding suspensions of less than 10 days (IC 20-33-8-18) are different from those of expulsion (IC 20-33-8-19).

Due process rights are triggered when any disciplinary action is taken by the administration that might be cause for suspension or expulsion.

Special considerations will need to be taken when carrying out disciplinary actions – especially regarding special education students or those who may be eligible for special education services. In all situations, the school should be prepared to balance students due process rights on a case-by-case basis.

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the child. In some of these situations, notice may not have to be given to the parent. State law allows DCS representatives to interview students at school when there is a court order or exigent circumstances as laid out in IC 31-9-2-44.1.

Responding to Social Media Posts.

Regulations regarding social media and First Amendment rights of students and staff can be difficult for schools to navigate. The First Amendment provides broad protection against government censorship. For instance, a social media policy cannot restrict an employee’s ability to speak with other employees about terms and conditions of their employment. Also, a recent Supreme Court decision makes clear that school leaders will have minimal circumstances when they will be able to provide consequences for off-campus social media posts by students.

Transgender Students. In recent years, there has been an evolution of law involving transgender students, and the constant development has been a challenge for schools. In 2017, the seventh circuit Court of Appeal (Indiana’s Court) decided Whitaker v.

Kenosha Unified School District which most notably extended Title IX and Equal Protection Clause protections to transgender students.

Most recently in 2021, Indiana had its own case consistent with the Whitaker ruling, A.C. v. M.S.D. of Martinsville which extended the protections to gender affirming locker rooms. However, without a Supreme Court ruling on this topic, a school’s obligation is not clear. For example, in Drew Adams v. School Board of St. John’s Co., a Florida court ruled that a school board are free to craft local policy to address access to restrooms and locker rooms. And here in Indiana, the school’s

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responsibility regarding transgender students is being heavily debated amid the on-going HEA 1041-2022 litigation.

The law bans biological males from participating on a female sports team which is sponsored, organized, or sanctioned by a school corporation or public school. In a technical corrections session, Govenor Holcomb’s veto was overridden, and almost simultaneously, the ACLU filed suit on behalf of a biological male, who, since the age of three (3), has taken hormone blockers, and apparently will not be allowed to play on the school’s softball team, effective July 1.

What are the legal lessons from this brief ? Student discipline along with any other action that deprives a student of property or liberty should trigger a consideration of the student’s due process rights. And if you are unsure whether your staff understands these triggers, consider providing professional development. Secondly, review your social media policies and practices to ensure that they are not in violation of the First Amendment.

Finally, as transgender student rights evolve, be sure you and your staff are up to date on the rights so you don’t step on any legal landmines.

Finally, we learned the lesson that we thoroughly enjoyed working with the IASP members through the KGR Legal Help Desk and look forward to doing so again in 22-23.

We at the KGR Legal Help Desk are here to address legal issues for IASP members. Special thanks to KGR associate Cass Lawson for her help in drafting these articles for 21-22, and KGR intern Jackson Miller for his help on this article. Until the next Situation Brief, stay legal!

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How Ageism Impacts the Working Environment & What Administrators Should Know Taylor Hunter Attorney Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP It’s hard to believe there are four generations of employees in the current workforce. That’s right, according to Beresford Research, the workforce is filled with Baby Boomers I & II (ages 58-76), Gen X (ages 42-57), Millennials (ages 26-41), and Gen Z (Ages 18-25). And so, the work environment is undoubtedly filled with different values, experiences, expectations, and needs to consider among these different age groups. Administrators need to be alert for signs of ageism and to understand how ageism (whether negative or positive) can impact workplace culture.

What is ageism? Ageism is a term used to describe stereotypes, prejudice, or treatment on the basis of an employee’s age. Ageism affects all employees, regardless of age.

Bottom line, all employees, regardless of age, want to be valued, respected, and treated fairly in the workplace.

Administrators serve in an important role in recognizing and addressing ageism and age discrimination. More and better training on the impact of ageism in the workplace is an important component in improving and maintaining a positive work culture.

We at KGR routinely provide day-to-day legal counseling on these important topics. We, along with IASP, stand ready to support you.

What does agism look like? Ageism can take many different forms and can often be subtle; but when unchecked, it can create a sour workplace.

A 24-year-old teacher is told that she is “too young” to be a department chair. A 70-year-old teacher is encouraged to not cover ECA events this year because “it requires a lot of standing.” A 51-year-old applicant is told that the school is looking for a recent graduate with “a lot of energy.”

Is ageism illegal in the workplace? Not necessarily, but it becomes illegal when employees aged 40+ years are treated less favorably than younger employees. Why? Both state law and the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits age discrimination against employees or applicants who are 40+ years. Although age discrimination is rarely blatant, according to the most recent survey by AARP, nearly 80% of older employees said they’ve seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace.

What can be done to address ageism? The key to addressing ageism is to be able to recognize it. How? Administrators should keep up on unconscious bias training around ageism, and ensure the workforce receives similar training.

Administrators should also be intentional about not creating divisions between the younger employees and the more experienced, older ones. Ensure that committees or workbased groups are evenly appointed with seasoned and less seasoned employees. Be the eyes and ears of the district!

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