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The Future-Focused Learning Series supports Indiana educators in the implementation of the streamlined and prioritized 2023 Indiana Academic Standards, Early Learning Standards, and Integrated STEM Standards by providing professional learning opportunities and collaboration with other educators.

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About the Future-Focused Learning Series

The streamlined and prioritized Indiana Academic Standards and Early Learning Standards released in 2023 by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) complement Indiana’s ongoing work to ensure every student is prepared with the knowledge and skills needed for long-term success. The standards were streamlined by at least 25% at each grade level and content area, and the new standards will be evaluated on state assessments beginning with science assessments in the 2023-2024 school year. Early Learning Standards were also adopted and aligned during the prioritization process. The implementation of these updated standards will allow educators to build capacity and focus their impact in the classroom.

The Future-Focused Learning Series, a collaborative effort with IDOE and the Educational Service Centers of Indiana (ESCI), will support Indiana educators in the implementation of the streamlined and prioritized 2023 Indiana Academic Standards, Early Learning Standards, and Integrated STEM Standards. The series will help educators assess how standards impact curriculum maps, inform various assessments, and help shape curricular resources. It will also help educators strategize how best to support focused student populations through the delivery of specialized professional learning opportunities.

Professional Learning Opportunities

Professional learning opportunities will be available through in-person regional summits hosted by educational service centers across the state in September 2023, workshop-style school year support sessions hosted between November 2023 and March 2024, and online courses available in the Indiana Learning Lab.

In-Person Regional Summits
In-person Regional Summits were held across the state—in Fort Wayne, Merrillville, Indianapolis, Huntingburg, Columbus, and virtually—from September 12, 2023, through September 21, 2023, with sessions dedicated to helping Indiana educators, school leaders, and instructional coaches successfully implement the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards, Early Learning Standards, and Integrated STEM Standards. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us and for your dedication as we work together to bring high-quality, standards-aligned learning experiences to Indiana students. All summit slide decks and resources can be accessed via this Google Drive folder.
School Year Support Sessions

Throughout the school year, five live professional development sessions will be broadcasted in regions across the state to support the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards and Early Learning Standards implementation. An innovative approach to simultaneous learning across the state, a virtual presenter will share content and lead activities for regional groups during each full-day session, with local facilitators supporting the learning experience on-site each day.

All educators are welcome to attend these sessions.

Date

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Focus

Leadership, Coaching, and PLC Implications / Helping Teachers Translate Standards into Practice

Date

Focus

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Leadership, Coaching, and PLC Implications / Helping Teachers Translate Standards into Practice

Date

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Focus

Elementary IAS Support

  • AM: English Language Arts/Social Studies
  • PM: Science/Mathematics

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Elementary IAS Support

  • AM: English Language Arts/Social Studies
  • PM: Science/Mathematics

Date

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Focus

Secondary IAS Support

  • AM: English Language Arts/Social Studies
  • PM: Science/Mathematics

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Secondary IAS Support

  • AM: English Language Arts/Social Studies
  • PM: Science/Mathematics

Date

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Focus

Integrated STEM Standards and Approaches for All

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Integrated STEM Standards and Approaches for All

Date

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Focus

Early Learning Standards Support

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Early Learning Standards Support

Save the date for these full-day workshops now! More information about these sessions, along with registration details, will be available soon.

IAS Professional Learning Online Courses

The Future-Focused Learning Series will offer a variety of online content courses that will be made available in the Indiana Learning Lab. The subject matter includes:

Six asynchronous courses:

  • Mathematics
  • English/Language Arts (ELA)
  • Science, including Computer Science
  • Social Studies
  • Integrated STEM
  • Early Learning

Module integrations within asynchronous courses:

  • Course User Guide
  • Universal Supports for All Learners (in the content area)
  • Elementary
  • Secondary

Module integrations within asynchronous Early Learning Course:

  • Course User Guide
  • Leadership for Early Learning
  • Teaching and Assessing in Developmentally Appropriate Ways
  • ELA & Social Studies
  • Mathematics & Science
  • Approaches to Play and Learning / Student Wellbeing
  • Creative Arts and Physical Health and Growth

More information about these courses, along with enrollment details, will be available in November 2023.

Successfully Implement the Newly Streamlined and Prioritized Indiana Academic Standards and Early Learning Standards

Engage in professional learning with other Indiana educators, instructional coaches, and school leaders to learn more about successfully implementing the newly streamlined and prioritized Indiana Academic Standards and Early Learning Standards through the Future-Focused Learning Series. Learn alongside your peers and collaborate on ideas to make an impact in the classroom.