Summit

Multiple Stories of Partnership

The Office of School Partnerships is proud to host an annual gathering that brings together faculty and staff from all IU campuses with PK-12 school leaders and education partners. Together we explore community-oriented, responsive partnerships and discuss the current landscape of PK-12 education in Indiana.

The focus of the Summit is on expanding partnerships that benefit all parties and increase student access to college-going pathways. Speakers from the PK-12 schools, Indiana University, and other educational community members will present their insights on policy implications, partnership practices, innovative strategies, and models of successful engagement. The event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to network, forge new connections, and share valuable experiences and ideas with their peers and colleagues.

The summit is free and open to anyone who is passionate about the PK-12 education ecosystem. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

When:

Friday, August 9, 2024
8:30 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.

Where:

NCAA Hall of Champions
White River State Park
700 West Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204 

 

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Purpose

  1. Support and connect IU faculty and PK-12 partners to amplify and expand partnership practices that are community-centered, mutually beneficial, and sustainable.
  2. Center the lived experiences of partnerships from the perspective of PK-12 partners and IU faculty and staff.
  3. Illustrate how IU can support PK-12 partners to navigate current changes in state legislation. 
  4. Foster new possibilities and networking for PK-12-university partnerships. 

 

Intended Audience

  • PK-12 educators with existing IU partnerships or who want to be in partnership.
  • IU faculty and staff interested in or currently engaging with PK-12 partnerships. 
  • Higher education and state education leaders.

Agenda

 Check-In and Breakfast

Christine Grant Ballroom

Keynote Speakers Session and Legislative Updates

  • Mike Beam, Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Indiana University
  • Ken Iwama, Vice President for Regional Campuses and Online Education, Indiana University 
  • Leah Nellis, Assistant Vice President for School Partnerships, Indiana University
  • Terry Spradlin, Executive Director, Indiana School Boards Association
  • Kristin Norris, Associate Director, Office of School Partnerships, Indiana University

Jesse Owens Room  

SHARED SESSIONCoalition-Based Partnerships

New Neighbors Education Center and the IU Southeast School of Education

10:25-10:55 a.m.

Presenters:

  • Donna Albrecht and Faye Camahalan, School of Education, IU Southeast
  • Jessica Marquez, New Neighbors Education Center, IU Southeast

Join members of the New Neighbors Education Center (NNEC) and the IU Southeast School of Education from New Albany, Indiana, in a discussion about partnering with school districts, parents/guardians, community organizations, businesses, and state entities to respond to educational needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Listen to stories about the wide variety of services the NNEC provides and how they tailor their support alongside their various community members.

Community Education Coalition and IU Columbus

10:55-11:25 a.m.

Presenters:

  • Stephanie Serriere, Division of Education, IU Columbus
  • Kathy Oren, President and CEO, Community Education Coalition
  • Angie Kirkham, Diversity Coordinator, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation

Join members of the Community Education Coalition (CEC) from Columbus, Indiana, in a discussion about a 25-year partnership of education, business, and community leaders. The CEC uses its stakeholder engagement process to co-create collaborative strategies designed to increase educational attainment connected to the regional economy with a focus on equity. Explore this collaborative approach and learn about the value of a neutral intermediary, the importance of building trusting relationships, and the CEC’s approach to working together to rewire education and community systems to increase academic outcomes and ensure all learners have what they need to be successful.

Learn about the iEngage Youth Civic Empowerment camp as one example of the collaborative projects and educational opportunities that the Community Education Coalition supports. iEngage brings together community organizations and leaders in the CEC, which is on the IU Columbus campus, to learn empowering civic engagement strategies.

 


 

Theodore Roosevelt Room

Campus Service and Support Centers-Based Partnerships

Center for Educational Partnerships and IU Kokomo

10:25-11:25 a.m.

Presenters:

  • Dee Marler, School of Education, IU Kokomo
  • Michele Starkey, Superintendent, Logansport Community School Corporation
  • Derek Arrowood, Superintendent, Hamilton Heights School Corporation

Join the members of the Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP) from Kokomo, Indiana in a discussion about the collaboration among the IUK School of Education and their 38 partner districts representing approximately 162 partner school buildings. Learn about the mechanisms that CEP and their educational partners have co-designed to foster dialogue, feedback, and support for teacher preparation priorities and school employment needs. 

Programs such as Tomorrow’s Teachers, the Residency Program, Paraprofessional Program, EL Licensing Program, the Career Coaching work, and the emerging Computer Science Program will be highlighted.


Pat Summit/John Wooden Room

SHARED SESSION—Professional Learning-Based Partnerships at IU Bloomington  

STEM Education Initiatives

10:25-10:55 a.m.

Presenters:

  • J. Adam Scribner, School of Education, IU Bloomington
  • PK-12 partner

Join Adam Scribner, director of STEM Education Initiatives, in a discussion about sustainable partnerships for enhancing teacher capacity and agency within STEM teaching and learning. Learn about diverse grant-funding approaches, sustainability of the programming, and collaboration for community engaged approaches to supporting educators in their respective disciplines.

Center for Education and Lifelong Learning

10:55-11:25 a.m.

Presenters:

  • Sandi Cole and Lucy Fischman, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, IU Bloomington
  • Chrissy Lange, Vincennes Community School Corporation

Join the CELL faculty and school partners in a discussion about implementation science’s role within school change. Learn how active implementation frameworks sustain educational initiatives and partnerships, enhance support for teachers and drive data collection, analysis and use.

Through a state personnel development grant, the Indiana Center on Teacher Quality at CELL has partnered with seven rural districts to enact Universal Design for Learning and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports using implementation science to ensure quality administration and sustainability. Presenters will highlight the implementation lessons they learned from this grant work, now entering its final full year.


Christine Grant Ballroom 

PANEL SESSION: Navigating Partnerships for College and Career Readiness 

10:25-11:25 a.m.

Moderator: Leah Nellis, Assistant Vice President for School Partnerships, Indiana University

Panelists:

  • Aaron Black, Superintendent, Randolph Eastern School Corporation
  • Tracy Springer, Career Center & Office of Student Affairs, IU Kokomo
  • Carla Ballenger, Office of Admissions, IU East
  • Flora Jones, Director of Student Pathways, Indiana Department of Education
  • Michelle Ashcraft, Associate Commissioner for K-12 Strategy, Indiana Commission on Higher Education

Join an engaging, moderated discussion on the intersection of dual credit programs in middle and high schools and the role of higher education partners. Discuss opportunities and challenges associated with college to career pathways, youth apprenticeship and work-based learning, and career coaching and exploration. Our panelists will share insights into current initiatives, challenges, and opportunities in this dynamic educational landscape.

 

Lunch, Networking, and Partnership Spotlight

 

Christine Grant Ballroom

Lived Experiences of District and School Leadership in PK-12 Schools

Moderator: Rod Whiteman, Office of School Partnerships and Office of the Vice President for Student Success

Panelists:

  • George Philhower, Superintendent, Eastern Hancock Schools
  • Esther Goodes, NWI Leader & Educator
  • Jose Martinez, Assistant Director of Federal and State Programs, Seymour Community Schools
  • Brent Comer, Superintendent, Mitchell Community Schools

Join us for a moderated conversation highlighting the lived experiences of district- and school-level leadership. Learn about the potential of university partnerships, innovative approaches to persistent educational challenges, stories of success, and input for how universities can support school communities in partnership. Indiana district and school leaders share their experiences navigating the complexities of PK-12 education.

Christine Grant Ballroom

Centering Equity in PK-12 Partnership Praxis

Moderator: Ellen Szarleta, Director, Center for Urban and Regional Excellence, IU Northwest

Panelists:

  • Eric Williams, Senior Executive Director of Educational Equity Programs, IUI
  • Mike Berta, Urban League of Northwest Indiana
  • Cristina Santamaria Graff, Associate Professor of Special Education, IUI
  • Tiffany Kyser, Founder + Principal Designer of PiktureHead

Join us for a moderated conversation on (re)defining programmatic definitions of equity and inclusion, how those definitions get operationalized, and what we can learn from our collective experiences in PK-12 partnership work. Engage in conversations on reimagining and centering equity and inclusion in PK-12 partnerships and collectively working towards a more just and inclusive educational system.

Christine Grant Ballroom

Opportunities for IU PK-12 Partnerships

 Presenter: 

  • Leah Nellis, Assistant Vice President for School Partnerships, Indiana University

Spotlight your PK-12 program

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Have Questions or Need Accommodations?

We're looking forward to seeing you in Indianapolis on August 9!

If you have any questions about the Summit or need accommodations, please contact us at osp@iu.edu.

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