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), supports Indiana educators in the implementation of the streamlined and prioritized 2023 Indiana Academic Standards, Early Learning Standards, and Integrated STEM Standards. The series helps educators assess how standards impact curriculum maps, inform various assessments, and help shape curricular resources. It also helps educators strategize how best to support focused student populations through the delivery of specialized professional learning opportunities.
Professional Learning Opportunities
Professional learning opportunities were made available through in-person regional summits hosted by educational service centers across the state in September 2023, workshop-style school year support workshops hosted between November 2023 and March 2024, and online courses available in the Indiana Learning Lab.
Access the entire collection of virtual and live Future-Focused Learning Summit workshops in the Indiana Learning Lab.
Five live hybrid professional development workshops were hosted in regions across the state to support the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards (IAS) and Early Learning Standards implementation. An innovative approach to simultaneous learning across the state, a virtual presenter shared content and led activities for regional groups during each full-day session, with local facilitators supporting the in-person learning experience on-site each day (9 AM – 3 PM ET).
These workshops focused on a hands-on exploration of the 2023 IAS and related documents. Attendees left with clarity on how the 2023 IAS are structured as well as how to use the standards, frameworks, blueprints, and all other related documents to make adaptations to grade-level content, organization, and development.
All educators were welcome to attend these sessions.
Date
Focus
Date
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
9 AM – 3 PM EST
Focus
Elementary Support for Implementation of the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards
Participants will engage in activities to:
- Identify connections among subject areas within the 2023 IAS.
- Utilize ILEARN Blueprint Checkpoints to determine current local pacing and curricular alignment.
- Navigate 2023 IAS Blueprints to clarify what Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction should look like within a specific standard.
- AM: English Language Arts/Social Studies
- PM: Science/Mathematics
Audience: Instructional Coaches, Grade Level Leaders, Special Education & Title Teachers
Access the agenda for links and resources from the December 5 School Year Support Workshop.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
9 AM – 3 PM EST
Elementary Support for Implementation of the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards
Participants will engage in activities to:
- Identify connections among subject areas within the 2023 IAS.
- Utilize ILEARN Blueprint Checkpoints to determine current local pacing and curricular alignment.
- Navigate 2023 IAS Blueprints to clarify what Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction should look like within a specific standard.
- AM: English Language Arts/Social Studies
- PM: Science/Mathematics
Audience: Instructional Coaches, Grade Level Leaders, Special Education & Title Teachers
Access the agenda for links and resources from the December 5 School Year Support Workshop.
Date
Thursday, December 7, 2023
AM: 9 AM – 12PM EST
PM: 12PM – 3 PM EST
Focus
Secondary Support for Implementation of the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards (Grades 6-8)
Participants will engage in activities to:
- Identify connections among subject areas within the 2023 IAS.
- Utilize ILEARN Blueprint Checkpoints to determine current local pacing and curricular alignment.
- Navigate 2023 IAS Blueprints to clarify what Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction should look like within a specific standard.
- AM: English Language Arts/Social Studies
- PM: Science/Mathematics
Audience: Instructional Coaches, Department Leaders, Special Education, Secondary Teachers
Access the agenda for links and resources from the December 7 School Year Support Workshop.
Thursday, December 7, 2023
AM: 9 AM – 12PM EST
PM: 12PM – 3 PM EST
Secondary Support for Implementation of the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards (Grades 6-8)
Participants will engage in activities to:
- Identify connections among subject areas within the 2023 IAS.
- Utilize ILEARN Blueprint Checkpoints to determine current local pacing and curricular alignment.
- Navigate 2023 IAS Blueprints to clarify what Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction should look like within a specific standard.
- AM: English Language Arts/Social Studies
- PM: Science/Mathematics
Audience: Instructional Coaches, Department Leaders, Special Education, Secondary Teachers
Access the agenda for links and resources from the December 7 School Year Support Workshop.
Date
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
9 AM – 3 PM EST
Focus
Integrated STEM Standards – Application Across Content Areas
Participants will engage in activities to:
- Explore Integrated STEM concepts across content areas
- Evaluate hands-on activities for deeper academic impact using the 2023 Integrated STEM Standards
Audience: Building Level Leadership, STEM Teacher/Coaches, Instructional Coaches, Grade Level Leaders
Access the agenda for links and resources from the February 13 School Year Support Workshop.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
9 AM – 3 PM EST
Integrated STEM Standards – Application Across Content Areas
Participants will engage in activities to:
- Explore Integrated STEM concepts across content areas
- Evaluate hands-on activities for deeper academic impact using the 2023 Integrated STEM Standards
Audience: Building Level Leadership, STEM Teacher/Coaches, Instructional Coaches, Grade Level Leaders
Access the agenda for links and resources from the February 13 School Year Support Workshop.
Date
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
9 AM – 3 PM EST
Focus
Leadership, Coaching, and Effective Teaming – Helping Teachers Translate Standards into Practice
Participants will engage in activities to:
- Identify and access the 2023 IAS and related documents and explore how they intersect to create a web of references.
- Establish a plan for utilizing the 2023 IAS and related documents that consider time challenges and structures for change.
- Explore how data can inform and impact the implementation of the 2023 IAS.
- Examine the 2023 IAS as a component of a connected framework of family partnerships and community engagement.
Audience: District Curriculum Leadership, Building Level Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Content Area Leaders
Access the agenda for links and resources from the February 27 School Year Support Workshop.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
9 AM – 3 PM EST
Leadership, Coaching, and Effective Teaming – Helping Teachers Translate Standards into Practice
Participants will engage in activities to:
- Identify and access the 2023 IAS and related documents and explore how they intersect to create a web of references.
- Establish a plan for utilizing the 2023 IAS and related documents that consider time challenges and structures for change.
- Explore how data can inform and impact the implementation of the 2023 IAS.
- Examine the 2023 IAS as a component of a connected framework of family partnerships and community engagement.
Audience: District Curriculum Leadership, Building Level Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Content Area Leaders
Access the agenda for links and resources from the February 27 School Year Support Workshop.
Date
Thursday, March 7, 2024
9 AM – 3 PM EST
Focus
Early Learning – Support for Implementation of the 2023 Early Learning Standards
Participants will engage in activities to:
- Explore the 2023 Early Learning Standards and related documents
- Evaluate current practices for alignment to the 2023 Early Learning Standards
- Develop strategies to implement the 2023 Early Learning Standards
Audience: Elementary Building Level Leadership, Early Learning Educators, Special Education & Title Teachers
Access the agenda for links and resources from the March 7 School Year Support Workshop.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
9 AM – 3 PM EST
Early Learning – Support for Implementation of the 2023 Early Learning Standards
Participants will engage in activities to:
- Explore the 2023 Early Learning Standards and related documents
- Evaluate current practices for alignment to the 2023 Early Learning Standards
- Develop strategies to implement the 2023 Early Learning Standards
Audience: Elementary Building Level Leadership, Early Learning Educators, Special Education & Title Teachers
Access the agenda for links and resources from the March 7 School Year Support Workshop.
The Future-Focused Learning Series offers a variety of online content courses made available in the Indiana Learning Lab. The subject matter includes:
Six asynchronous courses:
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
Links to the live courses will continue to be added to this page as the courses are released.
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.