Center on Education and Lifelong Learning (CELL)

09/15/2026

Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual ISMHI Whole Child Summit on February 25, 2027, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Bloomington Convention Center.
This year, featured speaker Dr. Mallori DeSalle will share insights on sowing seeds of resilience through dynamic, humor-infused facilitation. Whether you are a school administrator, teacher, mental health professional, or family member, this event offers critical resources, exhibitors, and networking opportunities.
Early bird registration is $225 through November 21, 2026, and increases to $250 after that date.
Visit the link to secure your spot, submit a presentation proposal, or learn about sponsorship options:

This page outlines the activities of the Whole Child Summit

09/14/2026

📣 We’re growing at CELL!

The Center on Education and Lifelong Learning (CELL) at Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a Research Scientist to join our team.

This position will contribute to CELL’s work across Indiana in educational leadership, inclusive practices, implementation, systems improvement, research and evaluation, and grant development.

We’re looking for a strong systems thinker and collaborative colleague who is committed to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for children and young people.

The position requires:
🎓 An earned doctorate
💼 At least five years of relevant professional experience
🚗 Availability to travel throughout Indiana to support CELL’s district, state, and federally funded work
📍 Regular in-person availability in Bloomington, Indiana

Applications received by September 30, 2026, will receive full consideration.

We’re excited about CELL’s continued growth and look forward to welcoming a new colleague who shares our commitment to meaningful, systems-level improvement in education.

Learn more and apply:
https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34242

Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

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09/03/2026

As Indiana schools implement new graduation requirements that expand work-based learning opportunities and readiness seals, this panel discussion will support school communities in their efforts to ensure students with disabilities have access, support, meaningful participation, and successful outcomes.
Register for the P-12 Education Summit: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ewAPsrPPzgTebK6

09/01/2026

Educator Wellness

08/18/2026

What a great day of learning with the high school staff at Sunman-Dearborn! 🍎✨

Today was all about Co-Teaching and Collaboration—strengthening partnerships, sharing responsibility, and finding ways to better support ALL students. 🤝

We loved the conversations, energy, and willingness to learn and grow together. This is what meaningful professional learning looks like! 💡❤️

08/14/2026

08/11/2026

Help us wish our one and only Trish the HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS! 🎉🎂💖

Trish, you are truly amazing, and we are so lucky to have you in our lives. We love you to the moon and back! 🌙💕✨

Here’s to a beautiful birthday filled with all the love, laughter, and happiness you deserve! 🥳🎈

Happy Birthday, Trish! We love you! 💗

07/30/2026

Research Study on the Digital Experience of Youth with Disabilities

Julie Stella, is a doctoral student in Special Education at George Washington University. She is conducting a research study about youth with disabilities and their experience with technology. She is seeking parents of youth ages 14-22 with disabilities (IEP, 504 plan, etc) to take a 10 minute survey about the digital experience of their child. This is an IRB approved study supervised by her advisor, Dr. Elisabeth Kutcher.

If you wish to participate in the study, please click the link below, and thank you so much for considering!

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07/30/2026

The IIDC is seeking feedback to better understand training needs, credentialing interests, and how people find disability-related resources. Your input in our short survey (10 minutes to compete) will help guide future learning opportunities from the IIDC and make our information easier to find. Please note: You may see this survey more than once if you follow multiple IIDC Center social feeds.
Visit https://go.iu.edu/iidctrainingsurvey
🗓Survey closes August 9.

07/26/2026

Happy 36th Anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)!

Did you know that the ADA National Network is a free resource that provides information and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Learn more about the resources you can access here: adata.org/national-network