Implementation (TLC System )

Contact(s)

W. Scott Dryer

515-402-8700

scott.dryer@iowa.gov

Lora Rasey

515-725-0648

lora.rasey@iowa.gov

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The information on this page is targeted towards districts who are implementing the TLC system in their districts.

Allowable Use of Funds

There are six categories of allowable uses for TLC funds as specified in legislation. The following linked document is intended to introduce or reinforce professional understanding of TLC allowable uses of funds. District leaders may use this tool as they identify TLC resources to leverage student achievement.

TLC Allowable Use of Funds

Plan Changes

How does a district submit a request to change its TLC plan?

School districts wishing to amend their TLC Plan should submit their requests now available on the Iowa Education Portal for superintendent and other TLC contacts. This application allows districts to house their entire updated plan. Districts may now access their original plan and update it with all previously approved changes. (Previously approved changes do not need to be reapproved, there is an option to record if change has previously been approved). Districts may also submit all new plan changes on the portal. Districts are asked to describe the change, the rationale for the change, and the level of support for the change. A link to supporting documents may be copied and pasted into the request. To access the application, log in to the Iowa Education Portal with your A&A account and look under the EdInfo menu for TLC Plan and Reporting. If you do not have an A&A account select ‘Create an Account’ at the top of the login screen.

When do districts need to submit a change request?
If the approved TLC plan and enacted TLC plan no longer align, a change request needs to be submitted to account for that difference. In other words, if someone were walking through your district with your TLC plan, would what is approved align to what they see? If not, a change request needs to be submitted. Additionally, any changes made to Part 8 of the grant including measures used to monitor the impact/effectiveness of the TLC plan will need to be submitted.

What changes have districts made?
The following documents lists change requests and outcomes that have been made by districts. These documents reflect all changes beginning int 2014 through July 1, 2019. Changes after July 1, 2019 are on the Iowa Educational Portal. Districts may access their changes on the Portal. A public link enabling everyone to view updated changes will be available soon.

TLC Plan Revisions 2019 (2019-06-30)
TLC Plan Revisions 2018 (2019-01-03)
TLC Plan Revisions 2017 (2018-01-02)
TLC Plan Revisions 2014-2016 (2017-03-09)

Iowa Instructional Framework

An instructional framework guides districts with specific effective practices that are learned, implemented, monitored and provides feedback on learning at all levels.

An increasing number of school districts have adopted an instructional framework.

The Iowa Department of Education supports schools that are looking for guidance in adopting an instructional rubric through the Iowa Instructional Framework.

Essential components of an Instructional Framework:

Teacher learning progressions
Focus on instructional practices
Student learning and growth

Teacher Learning Progressions

The intended use of these progressions is as a support tool (that provides common language) for improving instruction (to develop and grow effective teaching practices).
The purpose is to provide descriptions of graduated levels of teaching practice for any teacher in their teaching career (as well as for teacher leaders to help provide feedback through the continuous improvement process).

Focus on Instructional Practice

Teacher growth through ongoing reflection
Increase consistency in collaborative conversations (ongoing components of IDPM- Learning Opportunities, Collaborations and Implementation, Ongoing Data Collection) all about instruction
Instructional Practices in identified areas
Supports the Iowa Teaching Standards

The Department has worked with National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) to develop training and supports for the Iowa Instructional Framework.

Below are links to three webinar recordings that have been shared to help with successful implementation. They mention the Iowa Instructional Framework specifically, but many of the ideas could be used with any instructional framework.

End of Year Reports

Use the link above to view a district's End of Year Report. Select a district and school year from the dropdown menus to generate a report.

District Plans

Use the link above to view a district's TLC Plan. Select a district from the dropdown menu to generate a plan.

AEA Contacts

AEA	Contact	Email	Phone
Keystone AEA	Tesha Ruley	truley@aea1.k12.ia.us	563-245-1480
Central Rivers AEA	Amy Moine	amoine@aea267.k12.ia.us	319-268-7658
Prairie Lakes AEA	Jaymie Randel	jrandel@plaea.org	515-368-0358
Mississippi Bend AEA	Nicole Peterson	npeterson@mbaea.org	563-344-6487
Grant Wood AEA	Kris Donnelly	kdonnelly@gwaea.org	319-399-6783
Grant Wood AEA	Kim Owen	kowen@gwaea.org	319-399-6803
Heartland AEA	Kevin Fangman	kfangman@heartlandaea.org	515-270-9030
Heartland AEA	Wendy Robinson	wrobinson@heartlandaea.org	515-270-9030
Northwest AEA	Katy Evenson	kevenson@nwaea.org	712-222-6000
Green Hills AEA	Patrick Rabbitt	prabbit@ghaea.org	712-366-0503
Great Prairie AEA	Lonna Anderson	lonna.anderson@gpaea.org	641-682-8591