Iowa Core Curriculum News

Visit http://www.corecurriculum.iowa.gov/Home.aspx for updated information about the Iowa Core Curriculum now available on the Iowa Department of Education Web site.

Microsoft Settlement Monies

Heartland has not received any updates about the Microsoft Settlement. We will provide new information as it becomes available. In the meantime, here are a few reminders and dates to note.

• No invoices dated before August 16, 2009 will be eligible for voucher reimbursement.
• The approved product list will be posted shortly at http://www.iowaschoolmicrosoftsettlement.com/.
• The online application window for schools is April 15-May 15. It is recommended that schools choose the 360-day extension because the state does not know the settlement amount yet. As soon as the budget is determined, the schools can go back and complete the survey.
• There will be ICN sessions March 16-24 to explain the online application process. Copies of the ICN sessions will be available at the Heartland library.

Heartland AEA 11 Regional Physics Olympics

The Heartland AEA 11 Regional Physics Olympics competition will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Science Center of Iowa. For rules and registration information, go to the Heartland AEA 11 Regional Physics Olympics Web site, http://aea11.k12.ia.us/science/Physics_olympics/physics_index.html.

Please send completed forms and payment to:

Brenda Royer
Heartland AEA 11
6500 Corporate Drive
Johnston, IA 50131

Registration deadline date is March 13, 2009.

Questions can be directed to Peg Christensen, Science Consultant, at pchristensen@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-0405/(800)-255-0405, extension 14553.