Indiana Gateway Digital Academy Designated as a Purple Star School by Indiana Department of Education

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Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (INGDA) Receives Purple Star Designation from Indiana Department of Education (DOE)

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (INGDA), a leading institution in online education, is proud to announce its designation as a Purple Star school by the Indiana Department of Education (DOE). This prestigious recognition places INGDA among an elite group of schools in the state dedicated to supporting military students and families connected to the nation’s military.

The award is given to school programs statewide that help students of military families who are often moving from place to place, as well as the social-emotional toll that moving takes on them during their developmental years. Being a Purple Star Campus means INGDA is dedicated to providing extra assistance to these students and families that is specifically catered to their needs. In Indiana, only 102 schools have received this honor.

The full-time online public school currently serves nearly 100 active, reserve, and retired military families.

“The Purple Star designation is incredibly important to our school system," said Dwight Ashley, Executive Director at Indiana Gateway Digital Academy. “We hope that this designation helps military families gain confidence knowing that our entire school system is dedicated to helping their child gain the educational skills necessary to be life-, work- and college-ready.”

To achieve Purple Star designation, schools must meet specific DOE criteria. This includes specialized training for faculty to help them best serve military families and students, assigned points of contact within the school for military families, and employment of military service members and their immediate family members, among others.

The Purple Star designation is particularly significant this year with INGDA being part of the largest cohort in the award's history. Of the 102 designated schools in the state, 64 are new additions this year, showcasing the growing commitment of Indiana schools to support military-connected students.

For more information about INGDA and the ways we’re working to support the needs of our student population, please visit our website https://ingda.k12.com/.

About Indiana Gateway Digital Academy:

Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (INGDA) is a leading online education institution committed to providing a flexible and accessible learning environment for students. With a focus on personalized education, the academy empowers students to achieve academic success while accommodating the unique needs of military-connected students and families. For more information, visit https://ingda.k12.com/.

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FAQ

What is the significance of INGDA receiving the Purple Star designation?

The Purple Star designation recognizes INGDA as a school dedicated to supporting military students and families connected to the nation’s military, providing extra assistance catered to their needs.

How many schools in Indiana have received the Purple Star designation?

Only 102 schools in Indiana have received the Purple Star designation, with INGDA being one of them.

What does it mean to be a Purple Star Campus?

Being a Purple Star Campus means that INGDA is dedicated to providing specialized support to students and families of military members, helping them navigate the challenges of frequent relocations and the social-emotional toll it takes on them.

What are the criteria for schools to achieve the Purple Star designation?

Schools must meet specific DOE criteria, including specialized training for faculty, assigned points of contact for military families, and employment of military service members and their immediate family members, among others.