April 2015 Each and Every Child Newsletter

The April 2015 issue of the Each and Every Child newsletter is available from the Iowa Department of Education.  This issue examines classroom behavior. The DE headed to Iowa City to see how a very disruptive classroom was literally transformed in a matter of months. The data points don’t lie – what they are doing in Iowa City works. In addition, read about a Bettendorf girl who was featured in a national advertising campaign.

Register Now for Our Kids Summer Institute 2015

Our Kids Summer Institute 2015 registration is OPEN! The Institute prides itself on highlighting cultures of students and families in Iowa by incorporating culturally and linguistically diverse voices in panels, cultural performances, planning, etc. Districts are encouraged to send a team(s) of administrators, classroom and ESL teachers and any other staff members who impact the education of ELLs.

Heartland AEA Title III will provide a $200 stipend to Heartland AEA Title III educators to help defray costs, with the reimbursement claim form available at the Institute. (Please note that this reimbursement does NOT include Des Moines Public Schools due to funding requirements).

Dates: June 16 & 17, 2015
Location: Waukee High School
Activity Number: ES009168221601

Superintendent Position Open at Osage CSD

Osage Community School is accepting applications until April 10 for the position of Superintendent of Schools. Osage is the county seat of Mitchell County. The school has an enrollment of 900+ students. Application materials can be found on the district website.