Membership

INPEA is a membership association of non-public schools and jurisdictions. As an advocate for non-public schools in Indiana, INPEA is engaged in public policy advocacy and professional development for its member schools.

INPEA operations and activities are funded in great part by membership dues and conference fees. Jurisdictional dues are tiered, based on the number of students in the jurisdiction. School dues are based on enrollment.

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“INPEC did a fantastic job in choosing the variety and quality of speakers.”

Jessica Patton – Teacher | St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Fort Wayne

“We get to network with teachers that we don’t necessarily see that often but who are likeminded and are working in the same field.”

Andrew Smith – Teacher | Scecina Memorial High School, Indianapolis.

“INPEC did a fantastic job in choosing the variety and quality of speakers.”

Jessica Patton – Teacher | St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Fort Wayne

“I love going to all the INPEC sectionals and learning things to take right back to the classroom…there’s always something new to learn.”

Judy King – Teacher | St. Matthew Cathedral School, South Bend

INPEA Membership Benefits

Gain an advocate at the General Assembly, Indiana Department of Education and State Board of Education. INPEA engages in the legislative process through lobbying, testifying at committee hearings and monitoring the development of state and federal law and regulations that impact non-public schools. INPEA also dialogues with the IDOE regarding private school issues.
Be part of a larger non-public school network in Indiana. Members work with the more than 400 faith-based and independent schools who are members of INPEA.
Receive regular communications on non-public school issues in Indiana. Members learn about laws, regulations and public policy issues through e-newsletters and updates.
Participate in professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators. Members attend conferences for educators (INPEC) and administrators (INPAC) on current educational issues. INPEA also conducts special topic workshops in regional locations or by online webinars (e.g., school choice, marketing, public policy advocacy).
Receive consultation on various non-public school issues. Members receive ongoing e-mail and phone support, as well as resources on various state and federal education programs and presentations to school leadership teams and boards.

To become an INPEA member school or jurisdiction, complete our membership application.

INPEA Dues

INPEA membership dues are assessed annually in the fall based on the previous school year’s student enrollment.

2024-2025 Membership Dues
$1.71 per Pre-kindergarten Student
$5.89 per K-12 Student

2024-2025 Jurisdictional Dues (Not Paid By School)
Category       Student Count (based on previous year)        Dues
Small              Less than 1,000 $1,242
Medium 1,000 – 4,999 $1,858
Large              5,000 – 9,999 $1,858
X-Large          10,000 + $3,305

For additional information call John Elcesser at 317-236-7329 or e-mail [email protected]