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THE INDIANA
ASSOCIATION
OF SCHOOL
PRINCIPALS
IASP
MEMBER
HANDBOOK
DEVELOPING, SUPPORTING, & ADVOCATING
FOR INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL LEADERS
WWW.IASP.ORG
THANK YOU TABLE OF
FOR YOUR CONTENTS!
LEADERSHIP! A Look at IASP Today
Your Impact
1
2
Your service as an educational leader is one of the Networking 3
most important roles in education. It is meaningful. IASP Districts 4
It is hard. But it is the hard that makes school IASP Communications 5
leadership so great. Otherwise, anyone could do it. Professional Learning 6
Thus, the IASP is proud to serve you as your Member Services 7
professional association with the mission of Student Programs 8
developing, supporting, and advocating for Advocacy 9
innovative educational leaders. Frequently Asked Questions 10
Staff Directory 11
We serve over 3,200 members from aspiring
leaders, to acting administrators of any level in
elementary, middle, and high schools, Membership
opens the doors to opportunities to help you
enhance your leadership and advance your career
path. THANK YOU
for letting us support you as
This Member Handbook is meant to be one you work tirelessly to leave a
resource among the vast amount of resources the forever impact on your
IASP provides you as a learning leader leading your students, school, and
learning organization. We hope you will reference it community.
throughout the year. Also, please do not hesitate to
contact us for any reason.
INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
11025 East 25th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46229
Phone 317-891-9900 | Toll-free 800-285-2188
www.iasp.org
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter@INPrincipals
A LOOK AT IASP TODAY
Over 3,200 Members Strong
Principals
Assistant Principals
Deans
Teacher Leaders
Retired
Corporate
Central Office/Professor
5 Member Specialists
12 Districts
Providing Leadership Opportunities
Offering Professional Networking
Recognizing Students and Staff
Professional Support
Job listings
Legal advice for contractual issues
Coaching program
Professional Growth
Fall Professionals Conference
Assistant Principals Conference
District meetings and professional development
Indiana New Administrators Leadership Institute (INALI)
District, state and national level officer positions
State Representation & Advocacy
Indiana General Assembly
Indiana State Board of Education
Indiana Department of Education
Indiana Secretary of Education Committee
Publications
Indianagram
Schoolhouse News
Services
Discounted auto insurance
School Climate Review
Discounted benefits through Association Member Benefits Advisors
Recognition
District Principals of the Year
District Assistant Principals of the Year
State Principals of the Year
State Assistant Principal of the Year
IASP MEMBER HANDBOOK /1`
YOUR IMPACT
School leadership matters. You matter. Research continues to
emphasize principals are the second largest influencer of student
achievement, only behind a great classroom teacher. But how do you
get a school full of great teachers? That only happens through great
leadership.
In fact, the Wallace Foundation published a major report from the RAND Corporation to point the
way forward for schools- through improved school leadership. In a study of six large school
districts who build principal pipelines, students in those schools markedly outperformed similar
schools in other districts in the same states in both reading and math. The principal pipeline
districts also saw better retention of new principals compared with similar schools.
Susan Gates, RAND's lead researcher, said this of the Principal Pipelines Initiative, "We found no
other comprehensive district-wide initiatives with demonstrated positive effects of this magnitude
on student achievement." So yeah - you matter - a lot!
Therefore, the IASP works hard to make the principalship less stressful, more rewarding, and
sustainable. We know it takes five to ten years to turn a school around, yet only one in four
principals is in the same building after five years. That math does not add up. Thus, we will keep
telling the world about the importance of your work and do everything in our power to make the
principalship the best job on the planet.
WHAT OTHERS HAVE
TO SAY ABOUT YOUR You are Indiana’s
LEADERSHIP
education
“renaissance people,”
with extensive knowledge
and multiple talents.
Dr. Katie Jenner
Indiana Secretary of Education
There are no
good schools
without
good principals.
It simply does not exist.
Arne Duncan
former U.S. Secretary of Education
IASP MEMBER HANDBOOK /2
NETWORKING
Engaged and Networked Principals are Successful
Principals...WHAT'S YOUR NETWORK?
GET INVOLVED! GET CONNECTED!
The job of a building principals is incredibly complex. There is no reason for you to tackle this
impactful yet challenging work by yourself. For you to be a learning leader who effectively leads
your learning organization, you must continue to grow and be sustained by staying connected
with other school leaders. So, it should not be a matter of if you will get involved with a network
of peers, but which one and when? And if you need to get connected with a network of other
school leaders, the IASP can help.
Who is Part of Your Professional Network?
Where do you typically turn to for personal support?
Informal relationships?
Professional colleagues?
Mentor?
Coach?
Advocate?
How Can the IASP Help You Get and Stay Involved with a Professional Network?
Attend District meetings and recognition events.
Volunteer to take a District leadership role.
Attend professional learning opportunities including EPIC Episodes, Shared Solutions, or the Assistant
Principals or Fall Professionals Conference every November.
Request an IASP coach or school climate review.
Ask questions, share resources, and attend in-person and virtual events.
Join INALI or IPLI and connect with a group in your region.
How Will You Engage with Your Network?
Be a learning leader. Insure you are a continuous learner in order to be able to fully engage with and
contribute to your network.
Be intentional and committed. Proactively schedule opportunities to connect with your peers and keep those
appointments.
Be a critical friend and problem solver. Engage in deep conversations that move the needle for the students
you serve.
Be supportive and encouraging. Stand ready to provide a pat on the back or lend a listening, empathetic ear.
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IASP DISTRICTS
The Indiana Association of School Principals is a Member
and District centered organization. IASP is broken into 12
Districts to best serve the membership. Each IASP District
is served by a Member Specialist, all of whom are retired
school administrators.
MEMBER
SPECIALISTS
Lori Pavell
Districts 1 & 2
lori.pavell@gmail.com
Jaci Hadsell
Districts 3 & 6
jaci.hadsell@gmail.com
Assistant Principal, Principal,
and Secretary Recognition
Karla Cronk
IASP honors District Assistant and
Districts 4 & 5
Principals of the Year, as well as
cronkkarla@gmail.com
State Assistant and Principals of the
Year. There is also the opportunity
to honor your secretary for the
Tiffany Barrett
Secretary of the Year awards.
Districts 7 & 12
tbarrett@iasp.org
Leadership Opportunities
Each district has its own governing
Alan Zerkel
leadership team on which members
Districts 8 & 11
can serve. In additional to serving
azerkel67@gmail.com
fellow members locally, being
involved with district leadership
offers a path to serving the Tom Zobel
association as part of the statewide Districts 9 & 10
governance of the association. tczobel@gmail.com
IASP MEMBER HANDBOOK /4
ENGAGE WITH THE
ASSOCIATION
Schoolhouse News
Providing you timely updates about the association and the education space every Monday in your inbox.
This member only email also contains early access to IASP services and other advantages only offered to
members.
Indianagram
This innovative digital magazine is packed full of content relevant to Indiana leaders. Each topic-based
edition contains multiple articles from administrators just like you who share actionable steps to improve
your skills.
IASP Website
IASP's website has a plethora of resources and content, all designed to help school leaders thrive. The
website features an online events calendar, online event registration, school leader resources, and much
more. Designed with the end-user in mind, the site is at home on a desktop, a tablet, or a phone.
IASP Resource Libraries and Content Bank
The IASP Resource Library and Content Bank are growing with robust resources for every school leader.
These resources are curated and organized congruent to the School Leader Paradigm, which is the driving
force for developing leadership skills.
IASP District Meetings
Networking is a integral component for connected leaders and IASP offers a number of ways to connect
throughout the year. In addition to the annual conferences, members can connect and network at district
meetings, professional development events, and through social media.. Contact your local district
leadership today to find out more!
IASP Blog
The IASP News page on our website offers current resources and articles from around the state that
include administrator resources and student program offerings. Follow our blog for the most up-to-date
resources and information and to stay connected.
Podcasts
IASP offers two exceptional podcast series to keep you in-the-know and current on topics. The IASP
Legislative Podcast outlines all current legislature and alerts you to upcoming bills and amendments. The
IASP LeaderCast hosts a different special guest each episode and offers resources and background on a
multitude of leadership topics.
Social Media
The association is active on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @INPrincipals. IASP uses these
mediums to promote the position of the school leader and to share with you the information you need to
succeed.
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PROFESSIONAL
LEARNING
SHARED SOLUTIONS SERIES
IASP offers extensive programming monthly to meet the professional learning needs of
educators. The Shared Solutions Series are offered virtually to accommodate the
needs of busy administrators.
INALI
The Indiana New Administrator Leadership Institute (INALI) is designed to help new or
early career administrators become effective instructional leaders and to quickly and
comfortably assume the responsibilities of building administration. INALI is a two-year
professional development program that includes extensive teacher evaluation training,
mentoring by retired or seasoned administrators, conferences and regional cohort
meetings. With all of these interactions, INALI members have a monthly touchpoint that
allows them to build camaraderie, connection and a commitment to this next phase of
their career.
COACHING
IASP offers members the opportunity to join several unique programs that include a
mentor, and the opportunity to request a coach. Contact Tim McRoberts for more on
this fantastic opportunity.
SCHOOL CLIMATE REVIEW
With so many obstacles to navigate, IASP is here to help. By starting with a climate
review, you will gain important knowledge and insight into the needs of your school and
next steps to build toward the environment you strive to have.
ANNUAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS & FALL PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE
The IASP Assistant Principals Conference and Fall Professionals Conference are
premier educational experiences with dynamic keynote speakers and practical
concurrent sessions.
ASPIRING PRINCIPALS CONFERENCE
A unique opportunity for anybody considering a career in building level leadership.
Facilitated by principal-practitioners, this conference will expose participants to the
special challenges and opportunities in this fast- paced role.
SECRETARIES CONFERENCE
The IASP Secretaries Conference is a great place for school secretaries to connect,
grow, and be pampered and includes the annual Secretary of the Year Awards
ceremony. IASP presents these unique awards to someone you nominate in your front
office whose job performance exceeds your expectations…someone who goes above
and beyond the call of duty…someone who you and your school can’t live without!
MICRO-CREDENTIALS
IASP, in partnership with several other state associations, offers an array of micro-
credentials to allow participants an opportunity to demonstrate new or existing
educational leadership skills.
DISTRICT MEETING PD
District meetings are vital to network with colleagues, but also offer great professional
development opportunities. Each district meeting is intentional in bringing you a
powerful learning experience and a great networking opportunity.
IASP LIBRARY OF EDUCATIONAL LEADER RESOURCES
This robust warehouse of resources is expanding and includes everything from
podcasts, Shared Solutions & EPIC Episode archives, and a library aligned to the School
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Leader Paradigm.
SCHOOL LEADER PARADIGM
The IASP's vision is to lead in the advocacy and support of all
principals in their commitment to every child. In order to
achieve this vision, the IASP offers engaging, relevant,
and timely professional learning, focusing on not just
what leaders do, but who they should become as
leaders serving their students, teachers, and learning
organizations. But what is the foundation for this
support? Simply, the School Leader Paradigm.
Developed in partnership with other state principal
associations across the United States, we created the
School Leader Paradigm to guide our efforts of serving school
leaders throughout their careers.
MEMBER SERVICES
RESUME REVIEW SCHOOL LEADERSHIP THAT FITS
Want to put your best foot forward when School Leadership That Fits is a robust job-
applying for a new position? IASP members search resource. It is designed to help you
can have their resume reviewed for secure a school leadership position that is
improvements and to ensure it follows best the best fit for your values, personality, skills,
practices for educational leaders. expertise, experience, and vision for helping
kids.
JOB LISTINGS
Check out the members only job board on the AWARDS
IASP website. Corporations can post positions The IASP awards program provides members
and you can apply easily as a member behind the opportunity to recognize the outstanding
the member portal. efforts of their colleagues. Principal of the
Year and Assistant Principal of the Year
LEGAL ADVICE FOR CONTRACTUAL ISSUES winners are recognized at the IASP annual
Would you love the security of knowing that conferences and can participate in the
you have a valued and trusted legal consultant National Principal of the Year programs with
in your corner? That's just one of the many NAESP and NASSP.
great benefits of being an IASP member. Rest
assured, as a member of IASP you have that
covered.
IASP MEMBER HANDBOOK /7
STUDENT
PROGRAMS
ACADEMIC ALL STARS ELEMENTARY SCIENCE BOWL
The Academic All-Stars program is open to all The IASP Department of Student programs, in
high schools accredited by the Indiana partnership with Purdue University, has
Department of Education. Each high school developed an online Science Bowl competition
may nominate one senior for consideration as for elementary school students in grades 4, 5
an Academic All-Star. Schools are directed to and 6. Instead of traveling to a host site to
select nominees based on criteria such as compete, teams will take an online test at their
Standardized Test Scores, Extracurricular school or another internet ready site of their
activities, both academic and non-academic, choosing. Indiana 2010 Science Standards for
Leadership and Community Service and grades 5, 6 and 7 have been targeted as the
Involvement. base to build questions for this activity. The
90-minute contest will use questions created
INDIANA CHEER CHAMPIONSHIP by outside consultants from Indiana Science
Celebrating THE State Championship Event Standards.
exclusively for Indiana school cheerleading
teams. Competing in an Indiana Cheer ACADEMIC SPELL BOWL AND SUPER BOWL
Championship event is a great way to spotlight IASP offers these academic competitions to
cheerleading talent in a fun, safe, exciting and students around the state. More information
educationally sound environment. If you are a can be fund on our "Student Programs" page
seasoned competitor, or just looking to gain at iasp.org.
experience, you can expect well-organized
and low-cost events, with clearly defined MLK JR ESSAY CONTEST
scoring systems and a staff who keeps the Each year on the third Monday of January, we
needs of educating students at the top or our celebrate the life and the dream of Dr. Martin
priority list. Luther King, Jr It is a time for our nation to
remember the injustices that Dr. King fought.
ELEMENTARY M.A.T.H. BOWL He fought for the freedom, dignity, and
Any student enrolled in grades 4-6 is eligible equality of all races and people.
to compete on that school’s team. Schools
may select their teams in any manner and STUDENT DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE
with any additional criteria they choose. An extended learning opportunity for Indiana
youth grades 6-12, this Day at the Legislature
brings classroom learning to life in our state’s
capitol building, and affords youth leaders
interactive, experiential application of policy in
the making.
IASP MEMBER HANDBOOK/ 8ADVOCACY
IASP ADVOCACY
IASP words to ensure elected officials hear your voice. Our Executive Director and
Associate Executive Director monitor the state legislature and Congress and
regularly engage in conversation with legislatures about educational issues on your
behalf.
PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY
IASP's Principal for a Day program provides elected officials the opportunity to
observe first-hand what it takes to be a building level principal. Principal for a Day
gives elected officials the valuable knowledge obtained from attending a school in
their legislative district and apply it to their decision making in the legislative
process.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE PODCAST
The Legislative Update podcast contains vital information to keep IASP members
up-to-date and current during the legislative session. It includes amendments, new
bills, and updates to where education bills are standing so that busy administrators
are in-the-know.
ADVOCACY 101
This easy to follow instructional video is located on the IASP website and will walk
you through how to find your legislator and get more involved.
ADVOCACY FOR IASP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IASP houses an Advocacy page and offers professional development to members
of the IASP Board of Directors to help ensure that everyone is equipped to
advocate for education and come to the table together for education.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MUCH ARE THE DUES TO JOIN THE IASP?
IASP offers categories of membership. Those are listed below and you join and renew quickly and easily from our
website under the "join" tab.
First time member (Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean) $149.00
IASP Membership Renewal (Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean) $294.00
Associate Member (Professor, Central Office, DOE) $75.00
Aspiring Member (Teacher, Graduate Student, Department Chair) $75.00
Retired IASP Membership $60.00
Retired IASP Lifetime Membership $160.00
Business Corporate $195.00
Indiana ASCD Membership $35.00
CAN MY DISTRICT PAY FOR MY MEMBERSHIP?
Yes, and many do; however, if you would like, IASP also offers several options for payment. Membership paid by the
district can be sent by purchase order, check, or debit information. If paying for your membership personally, you
can pay by check, credit card, payroll deduction, debit information, or call IASP for additional arrangements.
IS IASP MEMBERSHIP BASED ON THE SCHOOL CALENDAR?
No, Your IASP membership is good through September of each year.
WHAT DOES IASP DO FOR THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY?
We provide a wide variety of knowledge resources, learning experiences, and other tools and resources to help
members of the educational community grow and maximize their performance. We also serve as the voice for
building administrators and advocate on their behalf, as well as host an extensive number of student programs. In
essence, IASP grows leaders.
WHO DOES IASP SERVE?
We focus primarily on educational leaders at the building level. Our membership is a diverse mix of building
administrators from both public and private schools at the elementary, middle and secondary school levels in rural,
suburban, and urban areas. Membership is comprised of principals, assistant principals, deans, special education
directors, superintendents, assistant superintendents, and directors, as well as teacher leaders, students and
aspiring leaders.
WHY SHOULD I BELONG TO IASP?
The IASP is your one-stop-shop for all things leadership. Grounded in the belief that educational leaders impact
both student and adult performance, no other education association in Indiana can provide the comprehensive
supports of professional development, networking, and advocacy for school building leaders like IASP. In additional
to the vast array of services, the IASP staff are only a phone call or click away to assist you with virtually anything to
help you succeed in your job. This service coupled with all the great benefits makes your IASP membership a true
value.
IASP MEMBER HANDBOOK/ 10Todd Bess Tim McRoberts
Executive Director Associate Executive Director
tbess@iasp.org tmcroberts@iasp.org
317-947-4116 317-947-4121
Jill Slinker Tiffany Barrett
Director of Student Services Director of Member Services
jslinker@iasp.org tbarrett@iasp.org
317-947-4120 317-891-4933 ext. 216
Diane Abel Chris Hammer
Student Programs Asst. Student Programs Asst.
dabel@iasp.org chammer@iasp.org
317-947-4122 317-947-4115
Teri Hoke Beth Kissel
Membership & Conference Finance Manager
Coordinator
emoore@iasp.org
thoke@iasp.org
317-947-4110
317-947-4114
Indiana Association of School Principals
11025 E. 25th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46229
317-891-9900
800-285-2188
iasp.org
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