Indiana: College and Career Policies

Indiana dropped the PARCC assessment in 2013. They currently have the Acuity test for grades 3 through 8, and also tests in Algebra 1 and English 10; the End of Course Assessments for Algebra 1, English 10, and Biology 1; the IMAST for grades 3 through 8; IREAD for K through 3; the Indiana Standards Tool for Alternate Reporting in ELA, math, science, social studies for grades 3 through 8 and high school; and the Indiana Statewide Test for Educational Progress in grades 3 through 8.

6 credit hours of college-level course work is required in order to renew an administrative license.

Indiana has performing arts standards in dance, music, and theatre.

Indiana dropped the PARCC assessment in 2013. They currently have the Acuity test for grades 3 through 8, and also tests in Algebra 1 and English 10; the End of Course Assessments for Algebra 1, English 10, and Biology 1; the IMAST for grades 3 through 8; IREAD for K through 3; the Indiana Standards Tool for Alternate Reporting in ELA, math, science, social studies for grades 3 through 8 and high school; and the Indiana Statewide Test for Educational Progress in grades 3 through 8.

The State Board of Education recommended and approved the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Arts in 2008 under the Indiana General Assembly’s direction to develop standards that are “world-class, clear, concise, jargon-free, and by grade-level.” The Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Arts incorporate the National Standards for Arts Education, which were developed by
the Consortium of National Arts Education Associations.

Indiana dropped the PARCC assessment in 2013. They currently have the Acuity test for grades 3 through 8, and also tests in Algebra 1 and English 10; the End of Course Assessments for Algebra 1, English 10, and Biology 1; the IMAST for grades 3 through 8; IREAD for K through 3; the Indiana Standards Tool for Alternate Reporting in ELA, math, science, social studies for grades 3 through 8 and high school; and the Indiana Statewide Test for Educational Progress in grades 3 through 8.

The Indiana State Board of Education has full authority to adopt assessments.

With the help of teachers and leaders throughout the state, the Indiana Department of Education has developed an optional model evaluation system named RISE. Whether or not corporations choose to implement RISE, the Department’s goal is to assist corporations in developing or adopting models that comply with Public Law 90 and are fair, credible, and accurate. Regardless of model or system, evaluations must: Be Annual: Every teacher, regardless of experience, deserves meaningful feedback on their performance on an annual basis; Include Student Growth Data: Evaluations should be student-focused. First and foremost, an effective teacher helps students make academic progress.

The Indiana Department of Education oversees the Indiana teacher certification process and dictates the requirements needed in order to become certified within the state.

In order to become a certified teacher in Indiana, an applicant must show proficiency in content through an examination, receive a bachelor's degree, and complete an approved teacher preparation program.

The Indiana State Board of Education has the authority to approve teacher preparation programs.

Teacher preparation programs in Indiana must be aligned to NCATE and InTASC standards.

Indiana has standards in 9 different content areas with include English language arts, math, science, social studies, arts, English language proficiency, health and wellness, physical education, and world language.

Indiana updated the English language arts standards in 2014.