Moving forward with the past

This is your grandfather’s physical education. Returning to the days of old, the Iowa Department of Education showed some Des Moines students fitness skills that would be recognized by our ancestors of a hundred years ago.

Try an online professional development opportunity

There’s an opportunity for education professionals statewide to further their education online.

Called the AEA PD ONLINE, the system is a culmination of work and funds through all of the state’s Area Education Agencies. The goal: To provide professional development opportunities 24/7.

The statewide system not only makes it more convenient for those seeking professional development opportunities, it also provides a streamlined and cost-effective operation.

SAI’s Iowa Administrator of the Year awards

Research consistently points to the teacher as the single most important ingredient in a student’s success at school.
 
But it is the administrator whose leadership, vision and courage elevate an entire school or district to greatness.

The Iowa Department of Education salutes the six Iowans who were recognized May 9 as the state’s Administrators of the Year. The annual program is sponsored by the School Administrators of Iowa.

Secretary Duncan releases CTE blueprint in Iowa

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on April 19 praised Iowa’s leadership in career and technical education and used the state as his stage to release a CTE blueprint for the nation.

Iowa Department of Education consultant receives prestigious honor

The Iowa Department of Education's Jan Kuhl is believed to be the first-ever Iowan to receive a national honor by the American School counselor Association (ASCA).

Jan, the school counseling and careers consultant for the department, has been named the National 2012 Director/Coordinator of the Year by ASCA. She was nominated by people she works with in the field.

2012 Special Education Conference

Registration for Pursuing the Promise, the statewide special education conference, is now closed, with 1,200 participants having signed up for the June 11-12 event. For those who will not attend, the Iowa Department of Education will provide coverage of the event through the website and social media.

Iowa applies for No Child Left Behind waiver

Iowa Department of Education Director Jason Glass and other department leaders submitted an application for a waiver from the rigid accountability measures of the federal No Child Left Behind law. The proposal reflects a bold accountability system that makes sense for Iowa and emphasizes student growth and progress in addition to proficiency on tests, Glass said.

• Iowa's Waiver Request
• Iowa's Waiver Request Attachments
• Iowa's Waiver Request Appendices
• NCLB Waiver Request Legislative Briefing