Kindergarten through Grade 12

School counselors are certified/licenses educators that promote educational success for all students by developing and

managing school counseling programming related to academic, career, social, and emotional growth. School counselors

use facilitative, consultative, and collaborative leadership skills to provide educational opportunities for students. School

counselors must meet certain qualifications including:

1. holding a master’s degree in school counseling;

2. meet state certification/licensure standards;

3. fulfill continuing education requirements.

Years included: 2023

Source: Indiana Department of Education

School Social Workers are trained professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy. To be a licensed school social worker in Indiana, an individual must hold a Master’s degree from an approved school social worker program and must also obtain a School Social Worker license.

Years included: 2023

Source: Indiana Department of Education

School psychologists have specialized and advanced graduate degrees relevant to both psychology and education to support students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help the student succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. To be a school psychologist, an individual must hold a Master’s degree, or higher, from an approved school psychologist program and must also be credentialed in the state in which they work.

Years included: 2023

Source: Indiana Department of Education

School nurses are defined by the Indiana Code and refers to an individual who:

1. Is employed by a school;
2. Is licensed as a registered nurse under IC 25-23; and
3. Meets the requirements set forth in 515 IAC 8-1-47

Years included: 2023

Source: Indiana Department of Education

The IREAD-3 assessment was developed and implemented to measure student reading skills based on Indiana Academic Standards, through the third grade. Assessment data is used to ensure that every student receives appropriate reading instruction based on their individual needs. Years included: 2023 | Source: Indiana Department of Education, IYI Data Request

Indiana educators retained the previous school year. Years included: 2023 | Source: Indiana Department of Education via IYI Data Request

Indiana Youth Institute Data Brief

Indiana Youth Institute Data Brief

Indiana Youth Institute Data Brief

Indiana Youth Institute Data Brief

Indiana Youth Institute Data Brief

Indiana Youth Institute Issue Brief