Resources

Virtual Learning Support

Staff, students, and the community need support to be successful with virtual learning, whether in full-time virtual programs or in schools using...

Spread the Word: Communication Overview

Communication is defined as the method students use to express ideas and thoughts to engage with teachers, commune with students, and respond to...

Spread the Word: Specially-Designed Instruction

The purpose of this document is to help define and increase the capacity for understanding specially-designed instruction as it relates to students...

Spread the Word: Pre-Employment Transition Services

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law in July 2014 and amended the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. WIOA requires...

Spread the Word: Communicating Choice

This resource provides a look into supporting decision making in adulthood, transfer of rights, and other important topics for young adults with...

Spread the Word Accessibility Support: Accommodations

An accommodation is a support or service that is provided to help a student fully access the general education curriculum. This guide provide a guide...

Spread the Word: Alternate Diploma

In May 2021, the Indiana State Board of Education approved a proposed rule amendment for 511 IAC 6-7.1 (Graduation Requirements) to establish an...

Preschool Child's Development

The Indiana Department of Education’s (IDOE’s) Office of Special Education has provided this guidance within a series of important topics of...

Spread the Word: First Steps to Preschool Special Education Transitions

The Indiana Department of Education’s (IDOE’s) Office of Special Education has provided this guidance within a series of important topics of...

Frequently Asked Questions for Families - Special Education

Are you a family member of a student receiving special education services? See this FAQ guide to find helpful resources.

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

The purpose of Navigating the Course: Finding Your Way through Indiana’s Special Education Rules is to provide an overview and a practical resource...

Nuestra América: 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Smithsonian Latino Museum has shared "Nuestra América" a fully illustrated anthology featuring the...

CS is the T in STEM

As efforts to build out STEM initiatives in the K-8 space increase across the state, it is the perfect time to consider how computer science fits in...

CS First: Computer Science Curriculum

CS First is a free computer science curriculum from Google. It uses Scratch's programming language to teach students the basics of computer science...

Employer-Sponsored Childcare Grant Opportunities

The state announced a $25M innovative grant program for employer-sponsored childcare. This session will take participants through the grant...

New Virtual Learning Courses: A Walkthrough

Join the Digital Learning team as they guide you through the newly available virtual learning courses. These courses support educators in designing...

IDOE Secondary EL Toolkit

This toolkit is for all English learner stakeholders and most benefits school administrators and counselors. This was written by various EL...

Science of Reading - Language Comprehension with Jamey Peavler

This training will focus on the following objectives: defining reading science components, outlining key reading science frameworks, and encompassing...

Unpacking ILEARN Results for Conversation and Action

This session, led by Lynn Schemel, Mary Williams, and Andrew Jones will review the ILEARN reports and resources available to educators and...

Guidance for Vetting High-Quality Digital Resources

Are you an Indiana educator, searching for high-quality digital resources? In an effort to assist teachers in selecting high-quality digital...