Articles from 09/2019

Register today for the Early Learning Fall Institute. Hear about early childhood research and initiatives, take advantage of the resources of supporting agencies, and learn from national experts and each other at the Early Learning Fall Institute at the Prairie Meadows Conference Center in Altoona. The Iowa Departme…

Students are urged to apply for the United States Senate Youth Program, which is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. The annual program will be held in Washington, D.C., from March 7-14, 2020. Two student leaders from each state, the …

Registration is under way for a workshop on effective career advisement strategies with a specific focus on career and technical education (CTE). The workshop, titled Empowering Students to Pursue their Career Goals, will be held Sept. 16 at the Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny Campus. Middle and high sch…

Registration is under way for an Oct. 3 mini-institute to learn more about the impact of trauma and how to support children. The institute, called the Trauma-Informed Care and Early Childhood-Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, will take place the day before the two-day Early Learning Fall Institute, set…

Registration is under way for the Mental Health and Violence Prevention Summit, scheduled in Des Moines for Sept. 24-25. The summit will provide professional learning for schools to support youth mental health, resiliency and effective violence prevention. Participants will receive content to help support student…