Public Input Sought on Science Standards
Public Input Sought on Science Standards Public input sought on science standards February public forums scheduled; survey opened this week DES MOINES – Iowa Department of Education Director Brad...
View ArticleRecertifying Iowa Core Implementation Plans
Recertifying Iowa Core Implementation Plans1. In the event of your plans were uncertified, there was an email that directly came to your district from the Iowa Department of Education that outlines...
View ArticleCore Aligned Classrooms
Common Core Aligned Classrooms Taken from ASCD Educore What does a classroom look like when it's aligned with the instructional intent of the Common Core State Standards? If this question is on your...
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New Iowa Science Standards!
State Board of Education adopts new science standardsStaci Hupp Ballard515-281-5651staci.hupp@iowa.govDate: Thursday, August 6, 2015Board accepts state team’s recommendation, calls for implementation...
View ArticleIowaCore.gov
In Iowa, we’re working hard to improve our education system because every door of opportunity must be open to all students. A critical piece of this work is having clear statewide standards for what...
View ArticleIowa Core Parent Guides Spanish Poster
The Iowa Department of Education is offering a poster in Spanish urging parents to go to the Iowa Core website. It says, literally:A better approach to educationIowa has transitioned to new state...
View ArticleArticle explains new Smarter Balanced tests
"Iowa State Board of Education adopts new state assessment for math and reading" ran on Nov. 20, 2015, in The...
View ArticleCharacteristics of Effective Instruction is the Heart of Iowa Core
Characteristics of Effective Instruction Student-centered ClassroomsStudents are directly involved and invested in the discovery of their own knowledge. Through collaboration and cooperation with...
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The Iowa Core and the IEP
The Core-and-more battle cry in educating students on Individualized Education Programs turned to boots-on-the-ground reality as teachers unpacked the Iowa Core in earnest. That’s because the Iowa Core...
View ArticleIowa Science Standards rolled out
In order to ensure our current K-12 students are scientifically-literate, global citizens who are prepared for college and career success, Iowa adopted new science standards that reflect what students...
View ArticleTeacher Certification for Iowa Science Standards
The State Board of Education adopted grade-specific science standards for grades K-8 and grade band science standards for 9-12. These standards provide a clear and rigorous set of performance...
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The Game Changer-Iowa Core
VOICE FROM THE FIELDThe Game Changer - Iowa Core Posted on February 16, 2016I am but one voice in a field of many - just one voice with a place to speak providing an opportunity for many to respond....
View ArticlePublic input sought on literacy standards
Public input sought on literacy standardsFriday, April 15, 2016 Iowans are encouraged to weigh in on the state’s current literacy standards by participating in one of two public forums as well as...
View ArticlePD workshop: Using Agriculture to Teach NGSS Concepts
Using Agriculture to Teach NGSS in an Engaging Way July 14 & 15 - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Moville Community Center - Moville, IA...
View ArticlePD workshop: Advancing STEM Learning through Agriculture
Advancing STEM learning through Agriculture & the LaunchPad Children's Museum June 15 & 16, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.LaunchPad Children’s Museum, Sioux City, IAThis fast-paced professional...
View ArticleNew Iowa Science Standards Module 1 Training
Iowa adopted the performance expectations of the Next Generation Science Standards as the new Iowa Science Standards. These performance expectations focus on three-dimensional learning and each...
View ArticleOn-line Version “Iowa Science Standards: Overview” Now Available
As of 2015, Iowa has new K-12 science standards and this year marks the second year of our four-year implementation process. Are you a new teacher or new to Iowa and have not yet heard about the new...
View ArticleIowa’s Tch Team Science Champions
Iowa’s Tch Team Science Champions Are you excited about creating learning environments that foster three-dimensional learning?Do you love trying new teaching strategies and instructional...
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Iowa Core Voice From The Field
VOICE FROM THE FIELDWhen students become scientists… Posted on November 15, 2016The new standards are coming! The new standards are coming! The new standards…..enough already! After new science...
View ArticleSmarter Balanced Assessments for Teachers
For Teachers - Smarter Balanced Assessments How Will Teachers Be Prepared for a Transition?Iowa school administrators and teachers will learn about the Smarter Balanced Assessments through a...
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Have you been able to make the shift?
VOICE FROM THE FIELDHave you been able to make the shift? Posted on January 10, 2017So what are the major differences in practice that one should expect to see when the Iowa Core Standards in Literacy...
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Mixing it up!
VOICE FROM THE FIELDMixing it up: Incorporating content-area literacy instruction Posted on February 06, 2017In my role as a literacy consultant for Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency, I have the...
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Digging Deeper into the New Iowa Science Standards
VOICE FROM THE FIELDDigging deeper into the new Iowa science standards Posted on March 08, 2017Justin Uhlenhopp and Tyler Wedemeier are science teachers at Forest City Middle School (FCMS). As a...
View ArticleConnecting Iowa Core Standards Training
?Are you i? nterested in earing UNI graduate credit for PD this summer ??? Our Geographic Alliance of Iowa summer workshops are now enrolling, minus those in August that will start enrolling at a...
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