IASP Podcast

Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP)
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    IASP Advocacy Podcast 4.3.26

    This week on the IASP Advocacy Podcast, we're making the shift. The legislative session may be over—but your influence as a school leader is just getting started. In this episode, I take a step back from tracking bills and focus on what comes next: How to use the new IASP website—especially the Advocacy page—to support your work Why primary season is a critical (and often overlooked) opportunity for school leaders A simple way to find out who is on your ballot—and who you should be connecting with now This is a great time to move from understanding policy to building relationships—and this episode will help you take that first step. 🔗 As mentioned in the episode: • Explore the new IASP Advocacy Page: https://iasp.org/about-iasp/advocacy/ • Find out who's on your ballot: https://indianavoters.in.gov As always, thanks for the work you do every day for Indiana's students!

    13 min

  2. MAR 27

    IASP Legislative Update 3.27.26

    This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast continues our review of the KGR Legislative Debrief with Part II, featuring Seamus Boyce, Keith Butler, and Jake Weber. While the full debrief is just over an hour and well worth your time, this episode focuses on one specific portion that is generating significant questions from school leaders across Indiana: SEA 76 – Cooperation with Immigration Officials. In the podcast, I've pulled a short segment from the debrief—minute 49:00 through 58:56—where Attorney Seamus Boyce walks through this new law and begins to frame what it may look like in practice for schools. Many of you have shared similar concerns: What happens if an immigration official comes to my school? What am I required to do? Who should I contact? For most school leaders, this is unfamiliar territory—and that uncertainty is real. This segment helps provide a starting point for thinking through those "what if" scenarios.

    16 min

  3. MAR 25

    IASP Leadership Podcast Season 7: Episode 251

    Aspiring Leaders Conference 2026: Your Launchpad into School Leadership Are you ready to take the next step into school leadership? In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett sits down with Indiana's 2025 Principals of the Year—Todd Reagan, Tom Hakim, and Amy Boone—to explore what it really takes to move from the classroom into leadership. Together, they share: What inspired them to pursue leadership What aspiring administrators often don't realize How to strengthen your resume and interview skills The qualities principals look for when hiring Why the IASP Aspiring Leaders Conference is a must-attend experience The IASP Aspiring Leaders Conference (April 24–25 in Indianapolis) is designed for educators who are ready to explore leadership, build confidence, and gain practical tools to step into their first administrative role. With hands-on learning, mock interviews, resume reviews, and real conversations with current administrators, this conference provides a powerful, low-risk opportunity to grow. If leadership is on your heart, this episode—and this conference—are for you. 👉 Register now: https://iasp.org/aspiring-conference-registration/ Keywords: aspiring school leaders, assistant principal pathway, education leadership Indiana, principal leadership development, school leadership conference, IASP, teacher to administrator transition

    36 min

  4. MAR 20

    IASP Legislative Update 3.20.26

    This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast takes a slightly different approach as we head into Spring Break—a time that brings both excitement and increased demands in your buildings. In this episode, I'm sharing a valuable resource to support your work during this busy season. IASP continues to partner with Attorney Seamus Boyce and the team at Kroger Gardis & Regas to provide practical guidance following the legislative session. This week's podcast features a preview of their Legislative Debrief, with a focused breakdown of HEA 1004 – Various Education Matters, one of the most comprehensive bills from this session.

    11 min

  5. MAR 18

    IASP Leadership Podcast Season 7: Episode 250 with Kyle Coffman and Kris Warner sharing the LEADing AP's Program

    Assistant principals and deans play a critical role in shaping the culture, systems, and learning within our schools—but leadership growth doesn't happen in isolation. In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett highlights the IASP LEADing APs program, a statewide mentoring experience designed specifically for assistant principals and deans who want to grow their leadership capacity while connecting with colleagues across Indiana. Dr. Barrett is joined by two outstanding mentors in the program—Kris Warner, Assistant Principal at Newburgh and Sharon Elementary Schools, and Kyle Coffman, Principal at Oak View Elementary School. Together, they discuss how the LEADing APs program creates a trusted space for leaders to collaborate, reflect, and tackle real challenges facing schools today. Throughout the conversation, they explore: How mentoring relationships create meaningful leadership growth The power of discussing real problems of practice with colleagues How the School Leader Paradigm frames leadership development Why reflection, connection, and networking are essential for assistant principals New program adjustments designed to make participation even more accessible Whether you're a new assistant principal, an experienced dean, or someone preparing for your next leadership role, this episode offers insight into how intentional mentoring and collaborative learning can strengthen your leadership journey. 🎧 Learn more or register for the LEADing APs program at: IASP.org Lead on, Indiana.

    23 min

  6. MAR 13

    IASP Legislative Update 3.13.26

    Dear IASP Members, This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast takes a closer look at Indiana's newly adopted Accountability Rule. In this episode, I'm joined by IASP Executive Director, Todd Bess, for a discussion about the rule from a "what's changed" perspective. Rather than diving into the specific metrics, we step back and examine the big-picture shifts in Indiana's accountability framework and what those changes may mean for schools across the state. If you're looking for a 30,000-foot view of the new rule and the direction Indiana is heading, this episode is a great place to start. For those who want to dig deeper into the specific metrics and indicators, IASP is hosting an Accountability Webinar this morning at 10:00 AM EST. Thank you for the leadership you provide for Indiana's students and schools.

    15 min

  7. MAR 11

    IASP Leadership Podcast Season 7: Episode 249 with Kristen Peterson and Ashley Nevin

    As the school year begins to wind down, school leaders face a unique balance of reflection and preparation. In this episode of the IASP Leadership Podcast, Dr. Tiffany D. Barrett is joined by Kristen Peterson, IASP Assistant Principal Liaison, and Ashley Nevin, Assistant Principal at Highland Hills Middle School. Ashley shares insights from her article Marching Toward the Year's End, highlighting how this time of year provides an important opportunity to celebrate progress while intentionally preparing for the year ahead. From course placements and scheduling decisions to maintaining a focus on rigor, relevance, and student-centered learning, Ashley discusses how leaders can use this season to strengthen instructional vision and school culture. Listeners will gain practical ideas for reflecting on the current school year, supporting staff and students during the final stretch, and laying a strong foundation for the next. Whether you are an assistant principal, principal, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers thoughtful strategies for leading with purpose as the school year concludes.

    22 min

  8. MAR 6

    IASP Legislative Update 3.6.26

    This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast features an important conversation with Dr. Todd Bess, Executive Director of the Indiana Association of School Principals. After years of discussion, drafts, feedback, and refinement, Indiana's new Accountability Rule has now been finalized and approved by the State Board of Education. In this episode, Dr. Bess walks through: • The extensive work that went into developing the new rule • The timeline that led to its final adoption • How this model aims to better reflect the success and growth of every student in Indiana schools This rule represents a significant shift in how school performance is measured and communicated, and we know school leaders will want clear guidance as they begin thinking about implementation.

    15 min
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  • Creator
    Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP)
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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    © 2019 Indiana Association of School Principals
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