Indiana Leaders for Academic Success

Who We Are

Indiana Leaders for Academic Success is the state affiliate for School Boards for Academic Excellence–our national partner (www.sbaenetwork.org)

We exist to empower school board members and other education leaders through training, resources, and networking opportunities that are focused on academic excellence, student outcomes, and respect for parental choice and involvement.

Updates

  • Updates

Indiana Attorney General posts “Eyes on Education” portal as a platform for students, parents, and educators to submit and view real examples from classrooms across the state

(Indiana AG's Office)
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  • Updates

Transparency in sexual education curriculum bill signed into law by Gov. Braun.  School boards must now approve and publish online all materials for human sexuality instruction in grades 4-12

(Fox 59)
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Transparency in Indiana School Board elections law signed, making Indiana the 10th state to require or allow school board members to affiliate with a political party on the ballot

(Ballotpedia)
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Governor Braun signs bill into law, protecting female college athletes from biological males

(Fox News)
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The Indiana Department of Education is actively working with schools to collect signed certification forms ensuring the elimination of DEI programs

(WTHR)
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Policy Resources

  • Policy Resources

Policy Reform Handbook

School Boards for Academic Excellence
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  • Policy Resources

Model Policies

Kansas School Board Resource Center
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  • Policy Resources

Model Policies

Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty
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Curriculum Resources

  • Curriculum Resources

Curriculum Review and Assistance

School Boards for Academic Excellence
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  • Curriculum Resources

Curriculum Adoption

Carolinas Academic Leadership Network
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  • Curriculum Resources

Curriculum Transparency Model

Illinois Policy Institute
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  • Curriculum Resources

Literacy Curriculum Guidelines

Carolinas Academic Leadership Network
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Training Videos

  • Training Videos

First Steps to Be an Effective School Board Member

Kansas Policy Institute
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  • Training Videos

Superintendent Search, Title IX, Budgets, and more

Kansas School Board Resource Center
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Recommended Trainings

  • Recommended Trainings

Introduction to School Boards

Leadership Institute
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  • Recommended Trainings

School Board Academy

Family Policy Foundation
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Research

  • Research

Assessments, Material Appropriateness, Safety/Discipline, Mental/Reproductive Health, Gender Identity, and more

School Boards for Academic Excellence
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RecoMmended Books

  • Recommended Books

Great on Their Behalf: Why School Boards Fail, How Yours Can Become Effective

By AJ Crabill
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  • Recommended Books

A Framework for School Governance:  Assessing Performance and Planning for Growth

By Rick Maloney
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  • Recommended Books

8 Things to Know about Running for School Board

By Dave Trabert and Melanie Sturm
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