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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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Getting Started with Google Slides

Google Slides is an online presentation app that lets you create and format presentations and work with other people.  If you need to display...

Smart Start EduProtocols

EduProtocols, a term coined by Marlena Hebern and Jon Corippo, are lesson frames that can be used versatilely for any aged learner or content...

Love at First (Google) Sites

Google Sites is a free, collaborative website builder that integrates with other Google Workspace Apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides. It’s perfect...

Building Routines for Interaction with the 4 C’s

We hear about the 4 C's of instruction all the time, but how do you make them a part of your everyday classroom environment without burning out? In...

Microsoft: OneDrive Basics

Microsoft's cloud storage service, OneDrive, is a great way to save and easily access files. In this tutorial, learn how you can use Microsoft...

Chromebook Simulator

Are you a new Chromebook user?  Looking for a resource to share with your students to learn the features of their new device?  This step-by-step,...

The Indiana Academic Standards for K-8 Computer Science: Demystifying the Core Concepts Self-Paced Course

The Indiana Department of Education in partnership with Nextech wanted you to be aware of a free professional development opportunity.  This...