Public education as we know it is changing before our eyes. IAPSS believes that every school leader should have the resources they need to make effective and positive decisions for their students and staff. The following articles are pieces that we believe our network of administrators can use to navigate how schools might reopen. State […]
IAPSS Presidents Letter – May 2020
“We’re Soarin, flying, there’s not a star in heaven that we can’t reach…you know the world can see us in a way that’s different than who we are. Creating space between us till we are separate hearts.” These words from the High School Musical’s Breaking Free seem appropriate in these unprecedented times. I never […]
April 2020 IAPSS Newsletter
President’s Letter for May 2020 “We’re Soarin, flying, there’s not a star in heaven that we can’t reach…you know the world can see us in a way that’s different than who we are. Creating space between us till we are separate hearts.” These words from the High School Musical’s Breaking Free seem appropriate in […]
Feb 2020 IAPSS Newsletter
New Year Greetings from your IAPSS President Wishing all a happy New Year! Are you one for making resolutions? Generally speaking, resolutions are not my thing. However, making resolutions often causes pause, a time of reflection. Charging into 2020, reflection can be a beneficial practice as we assess from whence, we came and chart a […]
IAPSS Presidents Letter – Feb 2020
New Year Greetings from your IAPSS President Wishing all a happy New Year! Are you one for making resolutions? Generally speaking, resolutions are not my thing. However, making resolutions often causes pause, a time of reflection. Charging into 2020, reflection can be a beneficial practice as we assess from whence, we came and chart a course […]
Dec 2019 IAPSS Newsletter
IAPSS Fall Regional Meetings Highlights It was another great year working together for student success. Below are several topics discussed in this year’s Fall Regional Meeting. SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO CHRONIC ABSENCE During the 2018-2019 school year, 11 percent of Indiana students met the definition for being chronically absent. Indiana schools are encouraged to make chronic […]
Oct 2019 IAPSS Newsletter
From the president As the weather turns cooler, and the leaves fade from vibrant color to dingy gray, a quick glance at the calendar indicates that it is already November. The year is passing quickly. I fondly recall the days gone by. The warm aroma of a roasting turkey stuffed with oyster dressing, laughter of […]
IAPSS Presidents Letter – October
John Hunter As the weather turns cooler, and the leaves fade from vibrant color to dingy gray, a quick glance at the calendar indicates that it is already November. The year is passing quickly. I fondly recall the days gone by. The warm aroma of a roasting turkey stuffed with oyster dressing, laughter of aunts […]
EP 35: Indiana public school news and policy
Mr. Adam VanOsdel is a Senior Editor at Hannah News Services, and might be known from his numerous public speaking engagements. Mr VanOsdel has been instrumental in shaping the conversation about Indiana public schools news and policy, and has the ability to look at education from various lenses. He has been a tremendous asset to […]
June 2019 IAPSS Newsletter
From the president “I’m happier than a tornado in a trailer park!” For those who follow Disney movies, you may recognize that phrase from Nader in Cars. I am humbled and honored to serve as president of IAPSS for the 2019-2020 school year. I look forward to continued collaboration with those of you that I […]