IASP Members, This week, we're sharing a special Fireside Chat featuring Dr. Todd Bess and attorney Seamus Boyce. This conversation provides a timely, comprehensive look at what school leaders need to know as we close out 2025 and prepare for the 2026 legislative session. 1. A Look Back: Key Mandates Shaping This School Year Seamus begins by reviewing the major mandates and statutory changes that took effect at the start of the 2025–26 school year. This section is an excellent refresher on the requirements that continue to influence leadership decisions, planning, and compliance. For those who want a deeper review, here is the slide deck Seamus shared at the recent IASP Conferences. 👉 https://www.dropbox.com/t/02IJicMsLifFqVU1 *Please remember that this slide deck is a benefit of YOUR membership. You do not have permission to share it outside of your organization without written permission from KGR.

Season 7, Episode 229 – Celebrating Indiana's 2025 Principals & Assistant Principal of the Year Join Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett on this special episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast as we proudly introduce the 2025 Indiana Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year honorees: • Josiah Parker – Assistant Principal of the Year • Todd Reagan – Elementary Principal of the Year • Tom Hakim – Middle School Principal of the Year • Amy Boone – High School Principal of the Year These outstanding leaders share what drives their passion for leadership and the one thing they are most proud of in their schools. Their stories highlight the dedication, care, and innovation that make Indiana's schools exceptional. Tune in and help us celebrate this year's recipients—leaders who exemplify excellence in every way. LEAD On, Indiana!  

In this powerful episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett sits down with bestselling author and keynote speaker Damon West, whose inspirational message of transformation and resilience has touched audiences around the world. As the closing keynote speaker for the upcoming IASP Fall Professionals Conference, Damon shares insights from his Be a Coffee Bean philosophy — a mindset that challenges leaders to turn adversity into opportunity and pressure into positive change. Listen as Damon and Dr. Barrett discuss leadership under pressure, creating school culture from within, and how educators can "be the coffee bean" for their teams and students. 🎙️ IASP Fall Professionals Conference 📍 JW Marriott | Indianapolis, IN 📅 November 23–24, 2025 💡 Learn more at www.iasp.org

Hello IASP Members, This week's Advocacy Podcast takes you behind the scenes as our Legislative Committee continues its work on the 2026 Legislative Platform and Priorities. The platform is the foundation of our advocacy efforts, and in this episode I walk through the major themes shaping our early conversations—everything from principal leadership, student and staff well-being, and assessment and accountability to funding realities, educator pipeline challenges, and emerging needs in technology and multilingual education. It's a big-picture episode designed to help you understand where we're headed and how your experiences as building leaders drive our legislative work. I also share a few important announcements: Assistant Principals Conference – Thursday & Friday, November 20–21. Incredible keynote speakers, rich concurrent sessions, and specialized learning strands. There's still time to register! Fall Professionals Conference – Sunday, November 23–Tuesday, November 25. Another outstanding lineup with keynotes, special guests, and robust professional learning opportunities. If you haven't signed up yet, we'd love to see you there. A quick programming note: the learning taking place at these two conferences will stand in place of the Advocacy Podcast for the next two weeks. We'll be back in early December with information on the final School Accountability Rule, and then we'll return in January with our weekly Legislative Update Podcast as soon as lawmakers are back in session. Thank you for all you do and for staying engaged in the work that moves Indiana schools forward.

In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany Barrett and IASP AP Liaison Kristen Peterson welcome Stacey Brown, Associate Principal at Hamilton Southeastern High School. Stacey reflects on her Indianagram article, Thankful, Grateful, Blessed, sharing how choosing gratitude each day brings hope, joy, and purpose to school leadership. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that will leave you inspired to notice the good—and lead with gratitude. 🎙️ IASP Leadership Podcast — Unlocking insights and inspiring growth. LEAD On, Indiana!

Hello, IASP Members! This week's IASP Advocacy Podcast features Amy Niemeier, Principal of Slate Run Elementary School and an active contributor to the School Accountability working group. Amy joins me to share her insights on the latest developments in Draft #2 of Indiana's new School Accountability rule — and, perhaps most importantly, how she's managing the messaging around the return of school letter grades with staff and her community. Tune in for the elementary point of view on one of the most discussed topics in Indiana education policy right now. Stay informed. Stay focused. And keep leading Indiana forward.

In this inspiring episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany Barrett sits down with Graciela Miranda, the 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year and breakout speaker at the upcoming Women in Education (WE) Conference. Graciela shares her journey into education, the accomplishments that fill her with pride, and the passion that fuels her every day in the classroom. She also gives listeners a sneak peek into her upcoming Lightning Round sessions at the Assistant Principals and Fall Professionals Conferences—and her empowering message for women leaders at the WE Conference this February. 🎧 Tune in, be inspired, and discover why Graciela's story embodies the heart of Indiana education. #IASPleadership #IndianaTOY #WEconference #LeadOnIndiana

In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany Barrett sits down with Steve Baker, past IASP President and new INALI mentor, to explore the transformative power of mentorship in school leadership. Steve shares his experiences, advice for new administrators joining INALI Cohort 13, and an inspiring call for seasoned and retired leaders to consider mentoring through IASP. Whether you're beginning your leadership journey or looking to give back, this episode will leave you motivated to Lead On, Indiana!

Hello, IASP Members, Today, advocacy and leadership come together in a big way! In this week’s IASP Advocacy Podcast, we’re celebrating an exciting announcement about the future of the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute (IPLI). Since 2013,...

In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett sits down with Dr. Todd Bess, Executive Director of the Indiana Association of School Principals, to discuss current leadership trends, the upcoming IASP Fall Conferences, and the...

Hello, Indiana School Leaders, This week’s IASP Advocacy Podcast takes you inside two major meetings shaping education policy in Indiana: the Fiscal Policy Interim Study Committee and the State Board of Education’s discussion of Draft 2 of...

This week, Annie sits down with IASP Assistant Executive Director Cindy Long to talk all things Indiana Cheer Competition! From exciting new updates to what they're most looking forward to, they dive into how IASP is working hard to put on an...

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Hardy shares his journey from classroom teacher to nationally recognized principal, offers real-world strategies for increasing your leadership impact, and gives us a sneak peek into his keynote, “Leading Where It...

Hello, School Leaders! This week’s IASP Advocacy Podcast tries something new. I’m joined by Executive Director Dr. Todd Bess for a rapid, insightful game we’re calling One Word, Two Lenses—we each bring a word shaping education right now and...

Dear IASP Members, I’m excited to share our latest episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast: From the AP Lens: A Look Ahead 2.0 – The New Diploma and Special Populations. This conversation lifts the voices of assistant principals and centers on what...

Good morning, School Leaders! It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for the IASP Advocacy Podcast — your go-to for education policy, leadership insight, and what’s next in Indiana and beyond. This week’s episode features Dr. Bess’s...

Tune in to the latest IASP Leadership Podcast as Cindy Long and I walk you through this fall’s can’t-miss programs and events—what’s new, what to expect, and how to get the most out of your membership. We highlight the Assistant Principals...

This week, Annie sits down and talks with IASP's very first intern, Juliann Jones! Juliann, a senior at Greenfield Central High School, chats about what she is learning in her internship thus far. We cover everything from cheer, academic contests, and...

Good morning, School Leaders! It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for the IASP Advocacy Podcast! In this week’s episode, I’m fresh off our September Board of Directors meeting and district visits across the state. I’ll share three big...

🎙️ IASP Leadership Podcast: Special Guest Tom Murray We’re excited to welcome Thomas C. Murray, award-winning author, thought leader, and one of the nation’s most sought-after voices in education, to the IASP Leadership Podcast! Tom will be...