IACTE is hosting its first two-day conference November 7-8, 2019 to address Innovations in Teacher Education. The conference venue is Butler University, South Campus, Shelton Auditorium.

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IACTE Colleagues –

The 2019 Indiana General Assembly has completed its work, and there are four legislative decisions which are summarized below that impact our educator preparation programs. In addition to the summary below, the respective final bills are attached.  Thanks to Shawn Sriver for preparing this information.

Jill
IACTE Executive Director

Summary of the 2019 Indiana General Assembly and the Impact on Educator Preparation

This was a very busy session of the Indiana General Assembly.  The two major changes that will impact teacher preparation programs and teacher preparation candidates are listed below along with several other actions.

IACTE’s Executive Committee worked diligently to stay on top of each proposed bill related to teacher preparation. In addition, several members attended collaborative association meetings to learn more about legislative matters related to important bills impacting our membership.

Basic Skills Requirement Eliminated (Section 3 on page 2 of SB 438)

IACTE Colleagues -

Plans have begun for the important IACTE annual Recognition Day for Outstanding Future Educators for the 2018-2019 academic year.  The students will participate in a morning program celebrating the teaching profession.  Provided below are important details about the identification and registration of your institution’s outstanding future educators for this special event.  Your attention to these stated deadlines will facilitate efforts to provide a memorable student-focused celebration for our future educators.

Event Date         : Friday, April 12, 2019

Location             : Ritz Charles 12156 North Meridian Street, Carmel, IN  46032 |317-846-9158

Registration        : 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Program Start     : 10:00 a.m.

Cost                   : $25.00 per student and $35.00 per faculty

Small institutions may select only 2-3 teacher education students, and large institutions are permitted to identify up to 5 awardees.  It is important that each institution honors these limits.  IACTE representatives and/or faculty who have worked with the students also may attend.  Please advise the selected students that the accommodations do not permit room for students’ relatives or friends to attend.