Our Mission
To provide services and leadership, in partnership with families, schools and communities, that improve
the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth.
Our Goals
• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success
The DE is still in the process of collecting public feedback on a proposal to update Iowa's science standards. Time is running out; if you haven't already done so, please tell your parents and community members that their input is needed on this issue. Public feedback is sought in the following ways:
Take the survey (Deadline: Feb. 27)
Attend a public forum
Find a flyer about the upcoming Iowa Employment Conference: Employment, Training, Benefits & Wellness Conference. Schools that do not have human resources departments, leading to the HR duties falling on the administrative team, may find the conference insightful in staying up to date on the ever changing HR rules and regulations.
Iowa State University is now accepting applications for the Literacy Coaching Certificate program that starts in the Summer and Fall 2015. Our Literacy Coaching Certificate is an online program designed to prepare eligible classroom teachers, instructional leaders, and other school personnel to serve in literacy leadership roles with the goal of improving teacher practices and student achievement in diverse Pre K-12 school settings. Please check the program website here for detailed information about the curriculum, application requirements and tuition & fees.
APPLY NOW!
Summer application deadline is March 15
Fall application deadline is May 31
If you have additional questions please email literacy-coach@iastate.edu.
The Lake Mills Community School District is seeking applications for the position of Superintendent of Schools to begin on July 1, 2015. Lake Mills is an outstanding district whose current superintendent is retiring after eleven years in the district.
Applications materials can be found at Lake Mills CSD website or by contacting Jennifer Fjelstad at jfjelstad@lake-mills.k12.ia.us. Deadline for application is Feb. 28, 2015.
