Right now, there are more than 1,600 open teaching positions across Indiana.

But at Indianapolis Public Schools, they have a new program aimed at fixing the problem in their district. They're now recruiting and training new teachers all within a year.

For professionals seeking a career change, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is offering a one-year certification program that will open doors to opportunities in K–12 classrooms.

“We’re excited to mark the first birthday of this new effort by launching a new and enhanced website—pwp.myips.org—that spotlights the stories of our talented IPS teachers and staff, outlines our different pathways into IPS careers, and makes it fast and easy to connect with our recruitment team,” said IPS Superintendent Dr. Aleesia Johnson.

The 2023 Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Principal of the Year is Daria Parham, head of Paul I. Miller School 114.

We’ve made it easier than ever for teachers and aspiring educators to join one of the best districts in the country.

Indianapolis Public Schools is offering new incentives to teachers and staff district-wide.

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is excited to offer new short- and long-term support for TeamIPS funded by ​​Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) dollars under the new Proving What’s Possible initiative.

The district plans to train 10 teachers at three elementary schools next year through a partnership with a local charter network.

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is rolling out Proving What’s Possible, a new initiative to recruit and retain more diverse, high-quality teachers for IPS classrooms districtwide.