INcompassing Education

Embarking on your journey as a special education director? ?? Join us on June 12, 2025, in Greencastle for "Launching Your Leadership: A Comprehensive Training for New Indiana Special Education Directors." This one-day intensive session is tailored to equip you with essential insights into Indiana's special education landscape, leadership strategies, compliance requirements, and data-driven decision-making. Connect with fellow leaders, exchange experiences, and build a robust foundation for success in your new role. Secure your spot today and step confidently into your leadership journey!

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Elevate your math instruction with our ILEARN Checkpoints Assessment Prompts for Grades 3-5! Designed to align with Indiana Academic Standards, these AI-generated prompts help you effectively assess and reinforce essential math skills throughout the year. By integrating these customizable questions into your teaching, you can monitor student progress and tailor instruction to meet individual needs. Empower your students to excel in their ILEARN assessments with this comprehensive resource.

How true! Teachers possess the remarkable ability to transform lives by blending knowledge with thoughtful challenges, guiding students toward growth and discovery. At INcompassing Education, we celebrate and support these dedicated educators who inspire and elevate the next generation. ?

?? Resetting Classroom Routines After a Break ?? by Dr. Reneae Staley It’s time to get back on track! Re-establishing classroom routines after breaks is key to ensuring students feel secure and focused. Start by reviewing expectations clearly and positively, using strategies like modeling behaviors. Focus on small steps, reinforce routines, and use positive reinforcement to keep students motivated. Incorporate brain breaks to refocus and practice transitions to keep things smooth. Consistency is essential in your behavior management, so follow through with rewards and consequences. Reconnect with your students through check-ins, and involve them in resetting the classroom space. By staying patient and consistent, you'll create a productive classroom environment for success! ? Interested in more strategies? Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/dftgWtAJ Questions? Contact Dr. Reneae Staley at [email protected] ? #ClassroomManagement #TeacherTips #StudentSuccess #BackToSchool #INcompassingEducation

?? New TPT Resource: Celebrating Staff Appreciation All Year Long! ?? Educators and school leaders know that staff appreciation shouldn’t be limited to one day or week—it should be a year-round celebration! That’s why INcompassing Education has created this valuable Celebrating All Year Long: Staff Appreciation Throughout the Year resource to help you foster a culture of recognition and gratitude in your school. ?? What’s inside? ? Creative ideas for recognizing staff each month ? Ready-to-use appreciation activities and templates ? Thoughtful ways to celebrate teachers, support staff, and administrators ? Strategies to build morale and strengthen your school community Showing appreciation doesn’t have to be complicated—small, consistent gestures can have a big impact! ?? ?? Download the resource now: https://lnkd.in/ezPrXeR9 ?? How do you celebrate your school’s staff? Drop your favorite appreciation ideas in the comments! #StaffAppreciation #SchoolCulture #TeacherSupport #EducationLeadership #INcompassingEducation #ThankATeacher

?? Exciting News! ?? We’re thrilled to announce that our very own MacKenzie Cox has been selected to present at the 2025 Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning in Plainfield, IN! ?? ?? Session Details: ?? Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 ? Time: 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM ?? Topic: STEM-tastic Adventures: Math Meets the Marvels of Science MacKenzie’s session will explore innovative ways to connect math to real-world STEM challenges, engaging students in interdisciplinary experiences that emphasize creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to make math more relevant and exciting by integrating it with science, technology, and engineering. As an eighth-grade math teacher, licensed Computer Science educator, and former Secondary Mathematics Specialist for the Indiana Department of Education, MacKenzie is passionate about making math and computer science accessible, engaging, and applicable to students’ futures. Her dedication to improving postsecondary transitions, researching mathematics acceleration, and expanding diversity in STEM makes her an incredible asset to both INcompassing Education and the broader educational community. ?? Join us in celebrating MacKenzie’s achievement! We can’t wait to see the impact of her presentation at the Summit. ?? Drop a comment to congratulate her! #INcompassingEducation #STEMEducation #MathInAction #OutofSchoolLearning #EducationInnovation

?? Staff Highlight: Dianne McKinley, Owner & CEO of INcompassing Education ?? Leadership, expertise, and an unwavering dedication to education—Dianne McKinley brings it all to INcompassing Education! ? With over 25 years of experience in the field, Dianne has worn many hats: classroom teacher, writing coach, administrator, Outreach Coordinator for the Indiana Department of Education, and now, the visionary behind INcompassing Education. Her passion for supporting educators shines through her work in school turnaround, curriculum, assessments, PBIS, strategic planning, instructional coaching, and leadership development. Holding an Ed.S in K-12 Educational Leadership from St. Thomas University, along with degrees from the University of Georgia and Georgia State University, Dianne has dedicated her career to empowering schools and districts across Indiana and beyond. Her mission? To help educators strive for excellence through meaningful professional development and strategic support. Thank you, Dianne, for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to transforming education! We’re grateful for all that you do. ?? ?? Drop a comment below to show Dianne McKinley, Ed.S. some appreciation! ?? #INcompassingEducation #EducationalLeadership #TeacherSupport #StaffSpotlight

You have new HQCM. Now what??? "Having April with us this year to help walk us through the new curriculum was amazing! It was the first time I've taught a new curriculum and didn't feel like I was on a desert island trying to figure out how to survive. Thank you so much!" - Leslie, Teacher Let April Connelley walk you through some of the benefits of curriculum mapping with your team to get the maximum benefit from these new materials. Don't know how to curriculum map or just don't have the time to lead this work? We can help. https://lnkd.in/eNx-gxBW #curriculummapping #HQCM #educators #curriculum

?? Free Resource for Educators: Collaborative Learning Tools At INcompassing Education, we’re always looking for ways to support teachers with practical, effective resources. The College Preparatory School in Oakland, CA, has shared a fantastic collection of collaborative learning materials to help students engage, think critically, and work together. ?? What’s included? ?? Harkness Table discussion templates ?? Online discussion guidelines & student response examples ?? Collaborative math worksheets & group test templates ?? Strategies for student-led teaching days ?? Communication workshop materials & more Empower your students with the tools they need to learn together and succeed! Download these resources today. ?? https://lnkd.in/dVGhiQmj #INcompassingEducation #CollaborativeLearning #TeacherResources #EducationMatters