Iowa Dept. of Education

Innovative Calendar Waiver Application (New and Continued) Deadline

01 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Event Type: Deadlines
More info: www.iowa.gov…

School Board Officers Report

01 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sunday, November 1, 2009

The newly elected School Board Officers should be reported by Nov. 1. The School Board Officers Report is updated throughout the school year as changes occur in the board officers.

Questions may be directed to:
denise.ragias@iowa.gov, 515-281-4600

Event Type: Deadlines
More info: www.edinfo.state.ia.us

Special Education Student Weighting Calculated

01 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sunday, November 1, 2009

The special education count for weighting is calculated by November 1 pursuant to Iowa Code 257.6(5) and is provided to the Department of Education and to each district by its AEA, division or special education (IC 273.5(5)) by December 1.

Contact: John.Lee@iowa.gov, 515-281-5733

Event Type: Deadlines

Whole Grade Share - last day for public notice of board intent

01 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sunday, November 1, 2009

The public notice of board intent to whole grade share for the subsequent school year must be published no less than 90 days before signing the agreement. See Iowa Code 282.11. Send notification of board intent for new or changed whole grade sharing arrangements to Barbara Byrd, Consultant, Iowa Department of Education.

Questions may be directed to:
Barbara.Byrd@iowa.gov, 515-281-5001

Event Type: Deadlines

Marquette Academy (Davenport) -- Cooley

03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 3 – Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Tom.Cooley@iowa.gov
515-242-5132

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

St. Ansgar -- Gajdel

03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 3 – Thursday, November 5, 2009

Wilma.Gajdel@iowa.gov
515-281-5332

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

Zion Lutheran School (Denison) -- Calhoun

03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 3 – Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Elizabeth.Calhoun@iowa.gov
515-281-8170

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

Every Learner Inquiries (ELI)

05 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Grant Wood AEA 10
4401 6th Street, S.W.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Thursday, November 5, 2009, 9am – 3:30pm

Contact Person:

Kathy McKee
Iowa Department of Education
kathy.mckee@iowa.gov
515-281-3146

Event Type: Trainings

Learning to Achieve Training

06 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

ICN - Marion High School origination site
Friday, November 6, 2009, 9am – 4:30pm

The goals for this training are to become knowledgeable about the most recent rigorous research as it relates to adults with LD, know the definitions of LD, understand the concept of self-determination and how it helps adults with LD, plus much more.

Contact: Phyllis Hinton phyllis.hinton@iowa.gov 515.281.4723

Additional Equipment for the Parent Educator Conference

09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Ames Scheman Center
Monday, November 9 – Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Please fill out this document for additional equipment needed.

Times for presenters
7:30--5:45 on Monday, November 9, 2009
7:30--1:30 on Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Contact person is Beth Buehler: (515) 281-7143

Event Type: Conferences
More info: eventactions.com…

Table Sessions--Early Childhood Parent-Educator Connection Conference

09 Nov 2009 22:15:00 GMT

Ames Scheman Center
Monday, November 9, 2009, 4:15 – 5:15pm

Contact person is Beth Buehler @ (515) 281-7143

Starts at 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Event Type: Conferences
More info: eventactions.com…

Every Student Counts (ESC - East) (K-8)

10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Kirkwood College
Kirkwood Center For Continuing Education
7725 Kirkwood Blvd. S.W.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m.

Contact Person:

Judith Spitzli
Iowa Department of Education
judith.spitzli@iowa.gov
402-8600

Event Type: Trainings

Bishop Garrigan Schools (Algona) -- Irwin

10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday, November 12, 2009

Lois.Irwin@iowa.gov
515-281-8582

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

Calamus-Wheatland -- Cooley

10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday, November 12, 2009

Tom.Cooley@iowa.gov
515-242-5132

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

George-Little Rock -- Calhoun

10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday, November 12, 2009

Elizabeth.Calhoun@iowa.gov
515-281-8170

More info: www.iowa.gov…

Logan Magnolia -- Mulcahy

10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 10 – Thursday, November 12, 2009

Denise.Mulcahy@iowa.gov
515-281-3198

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

St. Athanasius School (Jesup) -- Gajdel

10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 10 – Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Wilma.Gajdel@iowa.gov
515-281-5332

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

St. Patrick School (Anamosa) -- Gean

10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 10 – Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Brandie.Gean@iowa.gov
515-281-4726

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

SCR Train the Trainers

10 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Country Inn and Suites
2605 SE 16th St
Ames, Iowa
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 9:30am – 3:30pm

LEA trainers will be reimbursed for the following if needed:
* Mileage
* Monday night lodging-up to $75.00 and if your trip is more than 50 miles from Ames
* Monday evening meal- up to $23.00 and if your trip is more than 50 miles from Ames
* LEA Sub pay
* ALL RECEIPTS will be necessary for reimbursement

Event Type: Trainings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

Every Student Counts (ESC - West) (K-8)

11 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Swan Lake
22676 Swan Lake Drive
Carroll, Iowa
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 9am – 3:30pm

Contact Person:

Judith Spitzli
Iowa Department of Education
judith.spitzli@iowa.gov
402-8600

Event Type: Trainings

PBS Coaches

12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

ChildServe
5406 Merle Hay Road
Johnston, Iowa 50131
Thursday, November 12 – Friday, November 13, 2009

MaLinda.Hugh-Reynolds@iowa.gov
515-281-3021

edited by: mmh-r/8-17-09

Event Type: Conferences

SBRC Hearing Request

14 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Saturday, November 14, 2009

A request to appear before the SBRC is located at the link below and can be entered on-line. November 14 is the deadline for requests for the December 14, 2009 meeting.

Questions may be directed to:
Su.McCurdy@iowa.gov, 515-281-4738

Event Type: Deadlines
More info: www.edinfo.state.ia.us…

Iowa Autism Council

16 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Stoney Creek Inn
5291 Stoney Creek Court
Johnston, IA 50131
Monday, November 16, 2009, 10am – 3pm

Registration deadline is November 6, 2009

Contact person: Sonia Lewis @ (515) 281-4030

Event Type: Meetings
More info: eventactions.com…

Central Lyon -- Calhoun

17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 17 – Thursday, November 19, 2009

Elizabeth.Calhoun@iowa.gov
515-281-8170

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

Iowa Falls -- Gajdel

17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 17 – Thursday, November 19, 2009

Wilma.Gajdel@iowa.gov
515-281-5332

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

Knoxville -- Melcher

17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 17 – Thursday, November 19, 2009

Julie.Melcher@iowa.gov
515-281-6293

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

Lenox -- Mulcahy

17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 17 – Thursday, November 19, 2009

Denise.Mulcahy@iowa.gov
515-281-3198

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

New London -- Cooley

17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 17 – Thursday, November 19, 2009

Tom.Cooley@iowa.gov
515-242-5132

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

Schaller-Crestland (equity) -- Andersen/Irwin

17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 17 – Thursday, November 19, 2009

Tom.Andersen@iowa.gov
515-281-3769

Lois.Irwin@iowa.gov
515-281-8582

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

Seton Catholic School (Ottumwa) -- Byrd

17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 17 – Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Barb.Byrd@iowa.gov
515-281-5001

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

Sully Christian School (Sully) -- Gean

17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, November 17 – Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Brandie.Gean@iowa.gov
515-281-4726

entered: mmh-r - 13021

Event Type: Meetings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

Making A Difference & Making Proud Choices

18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Ottumwa
Great Prairie AEA
2814 N. Court Auditorium
Large Conference Rm
Wednesday, November 18 – Thursday, November 19, 2009

Curricula Training

Event Type: Trainings
More info: www.iowa.gov…

Child Development Coordinating Council (CDCC)

18 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Ola Babcock Miller (Library) Bldg
Johnson Brigham Conference Room
1112 E. Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 9am – 4pm

Contact:
Penny.Milburn@iowa.gov
515-281-7844

Event Type: Meetings

4th Annual State Stakeholder Input to APR for Indicators 13 and 14

20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

West Des Moines Learning Center
3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Friday, November 20, 2009, 10am – 3:30pm

Contact person: Beth Buehler @ (515) 281-7143

Participants at this meeting will review current state Indicator 13 and 14 data as well as FFY08 state transition activities. Input will be solicited regarding perceived progress or slippage and suggestions for future priorities and activities.

Event Type: Conferences
More info: eventactions.com…

Iowa Council for Early ACCESS Meeting

20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Stoney Creek Inn
5291 Stoney Creek Court
Johnston, IA 50131-1799
Friday, November 20, 2009, 10am – 4:30pm

Contact Person
Angi Walker
Department of Education
angi.walker@iowa.gov (515) 281-3924

Event Type: Meetings

SBRC Exhibits Due

23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building
400 E. 14th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
Monday, November 23, 2009

Exhibits should be mailed to Su McCurdy, Administrative Consultant, at the address above. Exhibits are due November 23 for the December 14, 2009 meeting.

Questions may be directed to:
Su.McCurdy@iowa.gov, (515) 281-4738

Event Type: Deadlines
More info: www.iowa.gov…

Reorganization effective next July 1 - last day for an election

30 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Monday, November 30, 2009

November 30 is the last day for an election to reorganize a school district, effective the following July 1. Election results should be submitted to Joyce Thomsen, Consultant, Department of Education, as soon as possible following the election.

Questions may be directed to:
Joyce.Thomsen@iowa.gov, 515-242-5612

Event Type: Deadlines

Juvenile Home Requests for Educational Program Services

01 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

The Juvenile Home Requests for Educational Program Services are filed at the AEA and are not submitted to the Department of Education. See Iowa Code 282.30 (1).

For questions, the Juvenile Home should contact the AEA in which it is located.

Event Type: Deadlines

SBRC Application - Increased Enrollment, Open Enrollment Out & LEP

01 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

This application is filed on the Department of Education's secure data collection website. No additional paperwork is required to be filed with the DE. This application should not be included with any other exhibits or mailings to the SBRC or department.

Questions may be directed to:
Joyce.Thomsen@iowa.gov, 515-242-5612

Event Type: Deadlines
More info: www.edinfo.state.ia.us

Anita -- Mulcahy

01 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, December 1 – Thursday, December 3, 2009

Denise.Mulcahy@iowa.gov
515-281-3198

entered: mmh-r, 13021

More info: www.iowa.gov…

Picture Word Inductive Model

01 Dec 2009 22:00:00 GMT

ICN
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 4 – 5:30pm

Memorandum of Agreement/Signatory Agency Meeting

02 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Jesse Parker Building, Starkweather Conference Room
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 12 – 2pm

Contact Person
Angi Walker
Department of Education
angi.walker@iowa.gov (515) 281-3924

Event Type: Meetings

Early ACCESS Executive Committee Meeting

02 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Jesse Parker Building, Starkweather Conference Room
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 2 – 4:30pm

Contact Person
Angi Walker
Department of Education
angi.walker@iowa.gov (515) 281-3924

Event Type: Meetings

Statewide Literacy Team Meeting

03 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Foxboro Conference Center
6165 NW 86th St # A
Johnston, IA 50131
Thursday, December 3 – Friday, December 4, 2009