Hannah Sugita was selected to receive Lutheran Education Association’s 2021 Outstanding New Lutheran Elementary Teacher Award. She has taught one year of third grade at Our Shepherd Lutheran School in Avon, Indiana. Hannah graduated with a degree in education with a concentration in ESL and a Lutheran Teacher Diploma from Concordia University Nebraska. Among Hannah’s… Read more »
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EANS Reference Points as of February 19, 2021
A PDF can be found on the COVID Resources Page Front loading more than EANS: a thought outside the usualHow you apply EANS funding is a marketing opportunity. Indiana Dept of Education grant page for EANShttps://www.doe.in.gov/grants/eans Prezi overview of EANShttps://prezi.com/view/rwysi2UHurDINiGsYWPT/ BRAINSTORM Document shared in Regional Principals MeetingsClick Here IntelligrantsThe EANS link is not yet finalized…. Read more »
Update from Kathy Frank, ECE Consultant
From Kathy: I let you all know that my husband passed away in August. I realized, however, that I did not inform you of my decision to resign as Early Childhood Consultant. After the death of my husband I simply did not have the energy nor focus to continue in this position. I want to… Read more »
Upcoming Educator’s Conferences
Upcoming Educator’s Conferences – Download Flyer LEA Administrator’s ConferenceMarch 21-23, 2021*VIRTUAL* Information from LEA coming this week. Connections Teacher’s ConferenceNov. 22-23, 2021Fort Wayne, Indiana LEA ConvocationFall 2022 (Dates TBD)Milwaukee, WI INPEA ConferenceOct. 4-5, 2021Indianapolis, IN DOWNLOAD FLYER
LEA Awards
Please see this link for the 2021 Nomination Cycle of LEA Awards. https://www.lea.org/Awards.aspx
Contact Tracing Clarifications and Procedures Oct 2020
School Contact Tracing Tip Sheet (10/22/2020) (Download Here)These tips courtesy of the Allen County Health Department How to determine infectious period:Person with Symptoms: The infectious period begins 2 full days before the onset of symptoms.(for example: if a person develops symptoms on Tuesday, their infectious period started on the Sunday prior – it is not… Read more »
Teacher’s Edge
Register Here – https://indianadistrictlcms.regfox.com/teachers-edge
Ascension Lutheran Christian School Increases Enrollment Despite Pandemic
Ascension Lutheran Christian School is the only faith-based school located in Gary, Indiana. This year ALCS saw a 40% increase in enrollment over 2019. The growth of the LUMIN schools is especially notable given the global virus pandemic. What is it about the Gary school that is gaining the confidence of local families during uncertain… Read more »
District Schools Reopened Successfully
All 48 schools in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Indiana District have opened the 2020-2021 academic year with classes on campus. Schools currently offer a mix of in-person and online instruction in response to COVID-19 guidelines and parent needs. The District serves 105 counties, including all of Indiana and much of Northern Kentucky. Each school… Read more »
COVID SURVEY for LCMS Schools
Grace and Peace to you in Christ Jesus, As an LCMS School, you are part of a group of educators with a tremendous reputation for providing students with exceptional care and education while also being driven by a commitment to the Gospel. While these past several months have challenged schools in new… Read more »