Education Resources
Clicking the name of most resources listed below will take you to that agency/programs website.
adult programs
HENDRICKS COLLEGE NETWORK
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Program Description
Provides access to and support for post-secondary education, business training, and workforce development in Hendricks County and the surrounding region. |
Indy Reads Hendricks County
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Program Description
Programs include one-on-one tutoring, small group sessions, English as a second language instruction and “Literacy Labs” for drop-in help and high school equivalency class assistance. Volunteers are always needed and no previous experience is required. |
k-12
Brain Balance Achievement Center - Plainfield
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Program Description
Brain Balance helps children who struggle behaviorally, socially, and academically through a holistic and integrated approach that is customized to meet the needs of each child. |
EDCHOICE
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Program Description
Provides three educational choice programs: The Private School/Homeschool Deduction, The Choice Scholarship Program, and The School Scholarship Tax Credit. These programs are created to give families choices within the educational system. |
HENDRICKS COUNTY LEARNING ACADEMY-HCLA
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Program Description
HCLA is a supplementary education company that provides one-on-one or group tutoring as well as classes geared towards students from Kindergarten through college. |
HOMEWORK HOTLINE
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Program Description
ASK-ROSE Provides free, phone and internet based tutoring in math and science for Indiana students in grades 6-12. The tutors are trained Rose-Hulman students who have access to state-adopted textbooks. The website provides additional learning resources, test preparation, and study tips for students as well as educational links and information for educators and parents. |
Phone: 8772757673
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Hope Academy
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Program Description
Hope Academy is a tuition-free public charter high school in Indianapolis, IN for teens in recovery from substance use or those experiencing consequences as the result of their substance use.” www.hopeacademyrhs.org
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Indy Reads Hendricks County
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Program Description
Programs include one-on-one tutoring, small group sessions, English as a second language instruction and “Literacy Labs” for drop-in help and high school equivalency class assistance. Volunteers are always needed and no previous experience is required. |
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of innovative support to Indiana's schools, teachers, students, and parents. We are proactively working with educators, policy makers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to achieve our mission of "Working Together for Student Success."
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Phone: 3172320570
Location: South Tower, Suite 600, 115 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
LEARN MORE INDIANA
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Program Description
Provides free educational and career training information to help students, parents, and adult learners in Indiana prepare, plan, and pay for college. The website provides interest inventories and in-depth information about careers, schools, apprenticeships, standardized exams (PSAT, SAT, and ACT). And student financial aid programs. Offers free publications including dropout prevention resources and grade-specific academic check lists. |
Phone: 1-888-528-4719 Toll-Free
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SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER
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Program Description
Provides tutoring programs, as well as college preparatory assistance. |
Early Childhood
Child Care / Preschool Finder Tool -- Powered by FSSA
Description
Child Care Finder helps you locate Child Care in Indiana. There are dozens of child care and preschool providers throughout Hendricks County. To start searching for Child Care providers in Hendricks County, simply choose a series of search filters. You may set as many search filters as you'd like and when you are ready, just click search. Finding Child Care in Indiana is made easy thanks to this tool. Location inspections, quality ratings, and programming details are also included for most child care and preschool facilities.
Child Care Finder helps you locate Child Care in Indiana. There are dozens of child care and preschool providers throughout Hendricks County. To start searching for Child Care providers in Hendricks County, simply choose a series of search filters. You may set as many search filters as you'd like and when you are ready, just click search. Finding Child Care in Indiana is made easy thanks to this tool. Location inspections, quality ratings, and programming details are also included for most child care and preschool facilities.
Early Learning Indiana
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Description
Early Learning Indiana provides leadership, advocacy, and early childhood education services to continually improve the early learning landscape in Indiana. We adhere to four guiding initiatives: We operate high-quality child care centers. We help families find quality child care. We partner with teachers and providers to improve program quality. We advocate for greater access to early educational opportunities for all Hoosier families. |
Phone: 3176369197
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CARS- HEAD START
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Description
Early childhood education and development for low income families. |
UPSTART
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Description
Waterford UPSTART is an in-home, technology-delivered kindergarten readiness program that gives preschool-aged children individualized reading, math and science instruction with a focus on reading. If your child is entering kindergarten in 2019 or later, use the form below to pre-register now for Waterford UPSTART. |
Phone: 1-800-669-4533
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Child Care Answers
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Description
Child Care Answers provides education, resources, and support to nurture success for families of young children in Central Indiana. They share the importance of quality child care and its impact with families, emerging child care businesses, child care providers, the corporate community, and local agency partners. Their specialized services include family support for child care and parenting, as well as training and guidance for those interested in opening their own child care business. |
Phone: (317) 636-5727
Toll Free: (800) 272-2937 Location: 1776 North Meridian Street, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46202 |
Child Care Development Fund (CCDF)
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Description
CCDF is a federal program that assists low-income families in obtaining child care so that they can work or attend training/education. Hours: Mondays, 8 am - 5 pm For more information view the FAQ here: CCDF FAQ |
Phone: 833-946-8253 (833-9INTAKE)
Email: intake@maximus.com Location: 238 N. Vine St., Plainfield, 46168 |
On My Way Pre-K
Description
On My Way Pre-K is Indiana’s first state-funded pre-kindergarten program. On My Way Pre-K provides grants to eligible children for qualified early education services delivered via high-quality providers that are enrolled as approved On My Way Pre-K providers.
For more information view the FAQ here: On My Way Pre-K FAQ
On My Way Pre-K is Indiana’s first state-funded pre-kindergarten program. On My Way Pre-K provides grants to eligible children for qualified early education services delivered via high-quality providers that are enrolled as approved On My Way Pre-K providers.
For more information view the FAQ here: On My Way Pre-K FAQ
Disability Services
AccessABILITY
Central Indiana First Steps Program
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Description
First Steps is a family centered early intervention program for infants and toddlers from birth to age three who may not be doing what they should for their age or have a medical condition that would likely lead to developmental delays. To support families in their natural care giving roles, First Steps brings families together with health, education, and social service professionals to address the developmental needs of the children that are determined to be in need of therapy services. These voluntary services are typically offered in the family's home or other natural environment. For more information view the FAQ here: First Steps FAQ |
Hendricks County Schools
Avon Community School Corporation - (317) 544-6000
Bethesda Christian Schools - (317) 858-2820
North West Hendricks School Corporation- (317) 994-4100
Mill Creek Community School Corporation- (317) 539-9200
Brownsburg Community School Corporation- (317) 852-5726
Covenant Christian High School- 317-390-0202
Danville Community School Corporation- (317) 745-2212
Kingsway Christian School- 317-272-2227
Our Shephard Lutheran School- (317) 271-9103
Plainfield Community School Corporation- (317) 839-2578
St. Malachy Catholic School- 317-852-2242
St. Susanna Catholic School- 317-839-3713
Mill Creek Community School Corporation- (317) 539-9200
Brownsburg Community School Corporation- (317) 852-5726
Covenant Christian High School- 317-390-0202
Danville Community School Corporation- (317) 745-2212
Kingsway Christian School- 317-272-2227
Our Shephard Lutheran School- (317) 271-9103
Plainfield Community School Corporation- (317) 839-2578
St. Malachy Catholic School- 317-852-2242
St. Susanna Catholic School- 317-839-3713
Educator/provider Resources and education
Be SMART Indiana
Program Description
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America launched the Be SMART campaign to raise awareness that responsible gun storage – storing guns locked, unloaded and separate from ammunition – can save children’s lives. Be SMART emphasizes that it’s an adult responsibility to keep kids from accessing guns, and that every adult can play a role in keeping kids and communities safer. Be SMART volunteers are in your communities and neighborhoods, and nearly 3,000 trained volunteers are delivering the Be SMART message across the country. Since the inception of the program in May, 2015, we have held over 4,100 events in all 50 states.
besmartindiana@gmail.com
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America launched the Be SMART campaign to raise awareness that responsible gun storage – storing guns locked, unloaded and separate from ammunition – can save children’s lives. Be SMART emphasizes that it’s an adult responsibility to keep kids from accessing guns, and that every adult can play a role in keeping kids and communities safer. Be SMART volunteers are in your communities and neighborhoods, and nearly 3,000 trained volunteers are delivering the Be SMART message across the country. Since the inception of the program in May, 2015, we have held over 4,100 events in all 50 states.
besmartindiana@gmail.com
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of innovative support to Indiana's schools, teachers, students, and parents. We are proactively working with educators, policy makers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to achieve our mission of "Working Together for Student Success."
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Phone: 3172320570
Location: South Tower, Suite 600, 115 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
Public Health Education Presentations from Hendricks County Health Department
Each of these topics can be offered in your classroom, at your agency, or during your club meeting! Contact Chase Cotten, Public Health Education Specialist, at 317-745-9618 for more details.
- Bloodborne Pathogens / Universal Precautions
- Naloxone/Narcan Opioid Overdose Recognition and Reversal Training
- Opioid/Substance Use Prevention for Youth -- popular topic!
- Mental Health & Wellness General Overview -- popular topic!
- Social-Relational Health General Overview (Can add Sexual Health to this topic) -- popular topic!
- Immunizations/Vaccinations General Overview
- Environmental Health General Overview
- Vector (Disease-Carrying Bugs) Control Best Practices
- Food Safety Best Practices
- Diversity and Inclusion / Cultural Competency
- Dangers of E-cigarette / Vaping / Juuling -- popular topic!
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