The Indiana Association of School Principals
Member Benefit Packet
The Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) is a notfor-profit, professional association serving more than 3,300 building level administrators in Indiana. IASP provides professional growth and advocacy opportunities, supporting principals and other school administrators in their quest to lead educational achievement. Additionally, IASP offers student academic competitions at all levels giving Indiana students the opportunity to shine in their academic pursuits.
Our Mission Statement
The Indiana Association of School Principals leads in the advocacy and support of all principals in their commitment to every child
Our Leadership
Dr. Todd Bess Executive Director tbess@iasp.org
317-947-4116
Jill Slinker Director of Student Services jslinker@iasp.org 317-947-4120
Dr. Tiffany Barrett Assistant Executive Director
tbarrett@iasp.org
317-891-4933
Long
317-947-4121
G e t I n v o l v e d
Individual Membership
An Individual Membership is ideal for members paying for their own membership or for schools covering fewer than five memberships. Register through our membership link to receive a singular invoice with just one member’s name. This option provides access to exclusive professional development, networking opportunities, and essential leadership resources.
Corporate Membership
Superintendents and central office leaders can streamline the membership process for their entire team with a Corporate Membership. This approach allows you to register multiple members at once, creating a single, consolidated invoice instead of separate individual ones. To get started, please contact aproper@iasp.org. This is the best option for schools or corporations supporting multiple administrators.
* Important Note: Memberships belong to the entity that pays for them. If a school covers the cost, the membership stays with the school and can be transferred if the member leaves the corporation If the individual pays for the membership, it will follow them wherever their career takes them.
Student Programs Membership
This separate membership provides schools with access to IASP’s Student Programs, including academic competitions and the Cheer Championship. Note that this membership is entirely focused on student participation and does not include access to principal or administrator resources.
The Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) is your go-to resource for comprehensive leadership support, offering a wide array of tools, resources, and professional development opportunities. Designed to empower school leaders and drive student success, our offerings cater to every stage of your leadership journey. Discover how IASP can help you excel in your role and create lasting impact in your school community.
Resources & Benefits
Professional Support
Legal Advice. The association will assist you when faced with contractual issues.
Job Board Listings. Through our website www.iasp.org , you will have access to administrative vacancies.
KGR Help Desk Partnership with Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP (KGR) to answer day-to-day school related legal issues Representation
Our Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director are our active lobbyists in the Indiana General Assembly. You have a voice in the legislature through our involvement with legislators and testimony on education legislation. State Board of Education and the DOE. The association attends meetings and is represented on DOE Committees so we can monitor the activities and decisions of the State Board and the DOE.
Secretary of Education Advisory Committee. Your IASP districts has a representative who attends regular meetings with the Indiana Secretary of Education to share ideas and concerns Additionally, officers & directors meet with staff for input
Professional Growth
Fall Professionals Conference and Assistant Principals Conference. Gain valuable information, hear national keynotes, network, and earn your PGP points for license renewal, all at reduced fees.
IASP Member Portal A Library of professional development resources and videos are included with your IASP membership
District Meetings District meetings are designed to bring members together to share ideas and celebrate successes, and hear topical updates from IASP, NAESP, NASSP and the Indiana DOE. Workshops. Your association sponsors virtual and regional workshops over multiple topics, including legislative updates, legal issues, and professional development. All of these are designed to immerse administrators in significant professional activity.
Indiana New Administrators Institute (INALI). Cohorts formed on a regional basis to provide professional development and mentoring from current and retired administrators to help acclimate our new administrators
Women in Education (WE) Conference This conference series for women in educational leadership provides great content along with an ongoing connection point to networking and collaboration with leaders around the state. These are just some of the great programming and conferences that IASP offers. Check out more at www.iasp.org.
Publications
Indianagram. An e-magazine, published monthly, that includes resources, event details, and articles that feature and celebrate the great work being done in schools across Indiana
Schoolhouse News: A weekly newsletter with valuable information for the administrator, including announcements, IASP news, legislative updates, DOE news, and Grant opportunities
Services
Discounted Auto Insurance. Through Horace Mann, significantly lower auto insurance rates are offered. Climate Audits. Climate audits are available for your school.
AMBA (Association Member Benefits Advisors). Benefits include group long-term care/home health care, firstdiagnosis cancer, Medicare supplement plans, emergency transportation plans, and merchant discounts
Recognition of Members
Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year. District and State winners are recognized, and the state winners then receive recognition through NAESP and NASSP.
The School Leader Paradigm is the driving force for school leaders. It outlines the essential skills needed for building leaders and areas for growth. As all leaders and schools grow and develop, this document is an excellent guide to success.
SLP Resources
W h a t W e D o f o r S t u d e n t s
The Department of Student Programs (DSP) is a division of Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP). Students are at the heart of your schools, so IASP continually works to offer our members excellent programs that engage students and give them the opportunity to compete and shine on a state-wide level.
Indiana Academic Spell Bowl
Unlike the traditional oral spelling contest, teams use one representative per round to correctly spell the contest words in a written format. Junior and Senior teams have the opportunity to qualify for a State Finals competition. Open to students grades 4-12
Indiana Academic Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl, in partnership with NAQT, provides a fast-paced buzzer competition in which teams of four players compete to answer questions that cover academic subjects like literature and science as well as the broader world of culture and current events Senior teams have the opportunity to qualify for a State Finals competition Open to middle and high school students in grades 6-12
Indiana Academic Super Bowl
Through this Hoosier contest, founded in 1987, teams of students enhance their research and study skills by delving into topics that change annually, taking them beyond what is usually covered in the classroom. Senior teams have the opportunity to qualify for a State Finals competition Open to middle and high school students in grades 6-12.
Science Bowl
in partnership with Purdue University, DSP has developed an online science competition featuring a team experiment, and individual and team rounds
Open to grades 4-6
M.A.T.H. Bowl
A team-based math competition focused on a rotating set of skills aligned with the Indiana state standards Open to grades 4-6.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest
In January we celebrate the life and the dream of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr with an essay contest that asks students to respond to a prompt based on his inspirational words Open to students in grades 6-12
The Kyle L. Harrop Memorial Scholarship
The Kyle L Harrop scholarship has been created to honor Mr Harrop’s passion for student success and to create a legacy This award will be presented to a senior student who meets DSP participation criteria
Digital Sports
Our digital sports program lets kids explore esports careers, including shoutcasting, and other avenues within the gaming world.
Open to grades 6-12
Indiana Cheer Championship
This is THE Indiana cheer competition, where the state's most elite teams showcase their incredible talent and dedication Many changes are coming to the ICC, stay tuned! Open to middle and high school cheer teams only
Indiana Academic All-Stars
Our Academic All-Stars program is open to all high schools accredited by the Indiana Department of Education Schools are directed to select nominees based on specific criteria
Rising Stars of Indiana
Rising Stars of Indiana is a non-competitive recognition program, designed to honor high school juniors for their academic achievement By allowing schools to identify outstanding scholars during their Junior year, we hope to increase their visibility and scholarship opportunities
Gain access to all of these opportunities through an IASP or Student Programs Membership – all our events in one place:
Academic Quiz Bowl
