May 2017 Each and Every Child Newsletter

The Iowa Department of Education’s May 2017 Each and Every Child newsletter is now available. This issue focuses on keeping kids learning throughout their summer break. And Deborah Reed, head of the Iowa Reading Research Council, weighs in on the so-called summer slide.

Our Mission
To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities.

Our Goals

• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success

Districts Are Asked to Complete Step III Beginning May 1 in Request for Transportation Agreement Process

During the last two months, districts have been asked to complete Steps I - II in the online Request for Transportation Agreement process. Districts can now complete Step III (certifying your permissions) beginning May 1 through May 31. Please review the instructions and timelines to complete the process for 2017-18, including the video tutorials. For more information, contact Jenny Ugolini at jugolini@heartlandaea.org or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14441.