STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

The Indianapolis Public Schools Foundation works in tandem with Indianapolis Public Schools administration to identify the strategic priorities of the District and then secures private financial support to advance those initiatives. 

IPS administration believes all students can achieve their full potential, learn at high levels, and graduate prepared to succeed in higher education, career, and life. It is more evident than ever what is at stake and the role we all play to ensure that every student in every neighborhood receives the education and opportunities they deserve.  As a result, its four priorities were created based on the core values of the IPS district and was developed with feedback from thousands of students and families, educators, and community members. 

To complement the Strategic Plan 2025 and best support IPS with the financial resources necessary to achieve success, the IPS Foundation identified three IPS Foundation Strategic Initiatives.  The IPS Foundation continuously works to identify and partner with organizations, foundations, and corporations whose core values align with the district and partner with them in making a transformational impact at IPS.

The IPS Foundation is proud to share that more than $5.7 million has been donated in support of these Strategic Initiatives and supported an array of programs within the district since 2018.

Academic Achievement

Build safe, engaging, and socially-emotionally supportive learning environments that ensure access to high quality instruction. Ensure that ALL IPS students have access to an engaging and empathetic 21st century learning environment led by high quality instruction and a rigorous curriculum.

  • College and Career Ready Curriculum and Experiences

  • Social and Emotional Wellness

  • Professional Development for Teachers - eLearning

Excellence in Equity

Strengthen and expand all equity work to eliminate opportunity gaps, align policies and talent decisions, and interrupt and address institutional biases–especially racial equity.

  • Racial Equity Training for Staff

  • Racial Equity Summit

  • Promise 54 Landscape Analysis

Authentic Engagement

Equip and engage IPS families, team members, and the community in authentic and inclusive partnerships to support and celebrate IPS students, teachers, and staff.

  • Panorama Survey

Email

Questions? Contact Kelly:
kriley@ipsef.org