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Sheldon -- Calhoun

School Improvement Site Visits Elizabeth.Calhoun@iowa.gov 515-281-8170 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 – Thursday, March 25, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

South Hamilton (equity) -- Andersen/Irwin

School Improvement Site Visits Tom.Andersen@iowa.gov 515-281-3769 Lois.Irwin@iowa.gov 515-281-8582 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Event Type: Meetings. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 – Thursday, March 25, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

St. Francis Xavier School (Dyersville) -- Barnes

School Improvement Site Visits Holly.Barnes@iowa.gov 515-242-6173 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 – Wednesday, March 24, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

St. John's School (Independence) -- Gajdel

School Improvement Site Visits Wilma.Gajdel@iowa.gov 515-281-5332 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 – Wednesday, March 24, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

West Burlington -- Byrd

School Improvement Site Visits Barb.Byrd@iowa.gov 515-281-5001 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 – Thursday, March 25, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

NIACC Monitoring Visit

DE Sponsored Professional Development Contact: Phyllis Hinton phyllis.hinton@iowa.gov 515.281.4723. Wednesday, March 24, 2010.

Coaches Guide: A Step by Step Resource for Individualizing Professional Development

Early Childhood Meeting questions, contact: Penny.Milburn@iowa.gov 515-281-7844 Dee.Gethmann@iowa.gov 515-281-5502 Technical questions, contact: MaLinda.Hugh-Reynolds@iowa.gov 515-281-3021. Event Type: Trainings. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 8:00 AM – Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5:30 PM. Hilton Garden Inn 8600 Northpark Dr. Johnston, Iowa 50131.

Finance Roundtable

This is one of four annual meetings of the Finance Roundtable focus group to discuss issues for school districts and area education agencies related to finance. Questions may be directed to: Su.McCurdy@iowa.gov, (515) 281-4738. Event Type: Meetings. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. State Board Room Grimes State Office Building 400 E. 14th St. Des Moines, IA 50319.

Archbishop Hennessy Catholic System (New Vienna) -- Barnes

School Improvement Site Visits Holly.Barnes@iowa.gov 515-242-6173 entered: mmh-r - 1-3021. Thursday, March 25, 2010 – Friday, March 26, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

11th Iowa Special Education Law Conference

DE Sponsored Professional Development Please Note: Hotel Julien is FULL! Please use Holiday Inn 563-556-2000. The following rates are as follows: State rate--$55.00 Federal rate--$70.00 Regular rate--$89.00 This event will update you on key issues in special education law, such as discipline, autism, the year in review, IEP issues, and eligibility issues. NOTE: Space is limited to 350. Please make sure the person's name who is attending the Law Conference be somewhere on the check. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 7:30 AM – Friday, March 26, 2010, 3:00 PM. For rooms use Holiday Inn--563-556-2000 Hotel Julien Dubuque 200 Main Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Contact Michelle Ray @ 515-281-5494 or Michelle.Ray@iowa.gov. For more info visit eventactions.com.

ABE Coordinator Teleconference

DE Sponsored Professional Development Contact: Phyllis Hinton phyllis.hinton@iowa.gov 515.281.4723. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Teleconference.

Iowa Lteracy Council

DE Sponsored Professional Development Contact: Phyllis Hinton phyllis.hinton@iowa.gov 515.281.4723. Friday, March 26, 2010, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Drake Learning Center - Des Moines.

West Des Moines - Melcher

School Improvement Site Visits Julie.Melcher@iowa.gov 515-281-6293 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Monday, March 29, 2010 – Thursday, April 1, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Open Enrollment Deadline for receiving district to act on timely-filed open enrollment application 281-17.0(2).

Public Schools Open Enrollment questions may be directed to Lois Irwin. Lois.Irwin@iowa.gov, 515-281-8582. Event Type: Deadlines. Tuesday, March 30, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Stratford -- Mulcahy

School Improvement Site Visits Denise.Mulcahy@iowa.gov 515-281-3198 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, March 30, 2010 – Wednesday, March 31, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Iowa Adult Literacy Leadership Conference

DE Sponsored Professional Development Contact: Phyllis Hinton phyllis.hinton@iowa.gov 515.281.4723. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Teleconference.

Annual Audit submission / extension request

Public Schools Two audit reports and PDF are filed with the Office of the Auditor of State with the filing fee. One audit report is filed with the School Finance Team in the Department of Education, and may be submitted on paper, CD-ROM, diskette, or as an email attachment. See Iowa Code 11.6(6). Questions may be directed to Janice.Evans@iowa.gov, (515) 281-4740. Requests for extensions to the filing deadline must be postmarked by March 31. Requests are sent by the AEA/district to the Auditor of State, State Capitol Building, Room 111, Des Moines, IA 50319. The A-133 reporting package is due to the federal clearinghouse the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the audit report or March 31. Questions may be directed to: Susan.Battani@auditor.state.ia.us, (515) 281-5464. www.auditor.iowa.gov Requests for extensions on A-133 audits must be agreed to in advance of the due date by the federal cognizant oversight agency for the audit. Send requests to U.S.D.E. OSFO, Post Audit Group, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington,… Event Type: Deadlines. Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

Electronic Transcript Introductory Workshop

Contact Persons Workshop Content: Coleen McClanahan, c_mcclanahan@msn.com or 515-233-1074 Workshop Logistics: Kim Wilson, kim.wilson@iowa.gov or 515-281-3757. Event Type: Trainings. Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Green Valley AEA 14 1405 North Lincoln Icaria & Nishnabotna Rooms Creston, IA 50801.

Electronic Transcript Introductory Workshop

Contact Persons Workshop Content: Coleen McClanahan, c_mcclanahan@msn.com or 515-233-1074 Workshop Logistics: Kim Wilson, kim.wilson@iowa.gov or 515-281-3757. Event Type: Trainings. Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Green Valley AEA 14 1405 North Lincoln Icaria & Nishnabotna Rooms Creston, IA 50801.

Early ACCESS Leadership Workshop

Early Childhood Meeting Contact: julie.curry@iowa.gov 515-281-5437 Technical Assistance: malinda.hugh-reynolds@iowa.gov 515-281-3021. Event Type: Meetings. Thursday, April 1, 2010, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Heartland AEA 11 6500 Corporate Dr Johnston, Iowa 50131.

Electronic Transcript Introductory Workshop

Contact Persons Workshop Content: Coleen McClanahan, c_mcclanahan@msn.com or 515-233-1074 Workshop Logistics: Kim Wilson, kim.wilson@iowa.gov or 515-281-3757. Event Type: Trainings. Thursday, April 1, 2010, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Indian Hills Community College Bennett Student Services Center, Room 100 623 Indian Hills Drive Ottumwa, IA 52501.

Electronic Transcript Introductory Workshop

Contact Persons Workshop Content: Coleen McClanahan, c_mcclanahan@msn.com or 515-233-1074 Workshop Logistics: Kim Wilson, kim.wilson@iowa.gov or 515-281-3757. Event Type: Trainings. Thursday, April 1, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Indian Hills Community College Bennett Student Services Center, Room 100 623 Indian Hills Drive Ottumwa, IA 52501.

Electronic Transcript Introductory Workshop

Contact Persons Workshop Content: Coleen McClanahan, c_mcclanahan@msn.com or 515-233-1074 Workshop Logistics: Kim Wilson, kim.wilson@iowa.gov or 515-281-3757. Event Type: Trainings. Monday, April 5, 2010, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. AEA 267 3712 Cedar Heights Rooms B/C Cedar Falls, IA 50613.

Electronic Transcript Introductory Workshop

Contact Persons Workshop Content: Coleen McClanahan, c_mcclanahan@msn.com or 515-233-1074 Workshop Logistics: Kim Wilson, kim.wilson@iowa.gov or 515-281-3757. Event Type: Trainings. Monday, April 5, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. AEA 267 3712 Cedar Heights Rooms B/C Cedar Falls, IA 50613.

Central City -- Gean

School Improvement Site Visits Brandie.Gean@iowa.gov 515-281-4726 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Event Type: Meetings. Tuesday, April 6, 2010 – Thursday, April 8, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Grundy Center -- Gajdel

School Improvement Site Visits Wilma.Gajdel@iowa.gov 515-281-5332 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, April 6, 2010 – Thursday, April 8, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Hamburg (equity) -- Andersen/Mulcahy

School Improvement Site Visits Tom.Andersen@iowa.gov 515-281-3769 Denise.Mulcahy@iowa.gov 515-281-3198 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, April 6, 2010 – Thursday, April 8, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Electronic Transcript Introductory Workshop

Contact Persons Workshop Content: Coleen McClanahan, c_mcclanahan@msn.com or 515-233-1074 Workshop Logistics: Kim Wilson, kim.wilson@iowa.gov or 515-281-3757. Event Type: Trainings. Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. DMACC - Ankeny Campus Conference Center/IA Culinary Arts Building Buildng #7 Ankeny, IA.

Every Learner Inquiries (ELI)

Contact Person: Kathy McKee Iowa Department of Education kathy.mckee@iowa.gov 515-281-3146. Event Type: Trainings. Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Swan Lake 22676 Swan Lake Drive Carroll, Iowa.

Electronic Transcript Introductory Workshop

Contact Persons Workshop Content: Coleen McClanahan, c_mcclanahan@msn.com or 515-233-1074 Workshop Logistics: Kim Wilson, kim.wilson@iowa.gov or 515-281-3757. Event Type: Trainings. Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. DMACC - Ankeny Campus Conference Center/IA Culinary Arts Building Buildng #7 Ankeny, IA.

Memorandum of Agreement/Signatory Agency Meeting

Early Childhood Contact Person Angi Walker Department of Education angi.walker@iowa.gov (515) 281-3924. Event Type: Meetings. Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Jesse Parker Building, Starkweather Conference Room.

Early ACCESS Executive Committee Meeting

Early Childhood Contact Person Angi Walker Department of Education angi.walker@iowa.gov (515) 281-3924. Event Type: Meetings. Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Jesse Parker Building, Starkweather Conference Room.

SBRC Hearing Request

Public Schools A request to appear before the SBRC is located at the link below and can be entered on-line. April 10 is the deadline for requests for the May 10, 2010 meeting. Questions may be directed to: Su.McCurdy@iowa.gov, 515-281-4738. Event Type: Deadlines. Saturday, April 10, 2010. For more info visit www.edinfo.state.ia.us.

Family Literacy Summit

Early Childhood Meeting questions contact: Tom.Rendon@iowa.gov 515-242-6024 Technical questions contact: MaLinda.Hugh-Reynolds@iowa.gov 515-281-3021. Event Type: Meetings. Monday, April 12, 2010, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Hilton Garden Inn 8600 Northpark Dr. Johnston, Iowa 50131.

Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists Spring Workshop

DE Sponsored Professional Development Contact person is Julie Carmer at (515) 281-7144 Registration starts at 8:15 a.m. on April 12th. Event Type: Conferences. Monday, April 12, 2010, 8:45 AM – Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 2:30 PM. Hilton Garden Inn 8600 Northpark Dr Johnston, IA 50131. For more info visit eventactions.com.

AEA 9-Equity--Cooley/Hawthorne/Andersen

School Improvement Site Visits Tom.Cooley@iowa.gov 515-242-5132 Sharon.Hawthorne@iowa.gov 515-281-5461 Tom.Andersen@iowa.gov 515-281-3769. Event Type: Meetings. Tuesday, April 13, 2010 – Thursday, April 15, 2010. For more info visit eventactions.com.

Oskaloosa -- Byrd

School Improvement Site Visits Barb.Byrd@iowa.gov 515-281-5001 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, April 13, 2010 – Thursday, April 15, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Trinity Lutheran School (Cedar Rapids) -- Gean

School Improvement Site Visits Brandie.Gean@iowa.gov 515-281-4726 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, April 13, 2010 – Thursday, April 15, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Wall Lake View Auburn & Sac -- Irwin

School Improvement Site Visits Lois.Irwin@iowa.gov 515-281-8582 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, April 13, 2010 – Thursday, April 15, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

West Central -- Barnes

School Improvement Site Visits Holly.Barnes@iowa.gov 515-242-6173 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, April 13, 2010 – Thursday, April 15, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Statewide Literacy Team Meeting

Thursday, April 15, 2010 – Friday, April 16, 2010. Foxboro Conference Center 6165 NW 86th St # A Johnston, IA 50131.

AEA Budget Proposal - Resubmit Unapproved

AEA The last date to resubmit an unapproved Budget Proposal for the subsequent fiscal year is April 15. See Iowa Code 273.3(12). Questions may be directed to: denise.ragias@iowa.gov, 515-281-4600. Event Type: Deadlines. Thursday, April 15, 2010.

Budget Certification

Public Schools The Budget Certification Date is April 15. See Iowa Code 24.17. Budgets are filed electronically with the Department of Management and filed with the Control County Auditor. A paper copy is no longer required to be filed with the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC). Questions may be directed to: Lisa.Oakley@iowa.gov, 515-281-8485. Event Type: Deadlines. Thursday, April 15, 2010.

Budget Guarantee - Board resolutions due to DOM

Public Schools Board resolutions for the budget guarantee are due to the Department of Management by April 15. Questions may be directed to: Lisa.Oakley@iowa.gov, 515-281-8485. Event Type: Deadlines. Thursday, April 15, 2010.

ISP/VPPEL - copy of ballot or resolution due to DOM

Public Schools A copy of the ballot question or board resolution for a new or renewed instructional support levy or voter-approved physical plant and equipment levy for the upcoming budget is due to the Department of Management. Questions may be directed to: Lisa.Oakley@iowa.gov, 515-281-8485. Event Type: Deadlines. Thursday, April 15, 2010.

Every Learner Inquiries (ELI)

Contact Person: Kathy McKee Iowa Department of Education kathy.mckee@iowa.gov 515-281-3146. Event Type: Trainings. Thursday, April 15, 2010, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Grant Wood AEA 10 4401 6th Street, S.W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

SBRC Exhibits Due

Public Schools Exhibits should be mailed to Su McCurdy, Administrative Consultant, at the address above. Exhibits are due April 19 for the May 10, 2010 meeting. Questions may be directed to: Su.McCurdy@iowa.gov, (515) 281-4738. Event Type: Deadlines. Monday, April 19, 2010. Department of Education Grimes State Office Building 400 E. 14th St. Des Moines, IA 50319-0146. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

AEA 11--Cooley/Hawthorne/Melcher

School Improvement Site Visits Tom.Cooley@iowa.gov 515-242-5132 Sharon.Hawthorne@iowa.gov 515-281-5461 Julie.Melcher@iowa.gov 515-281-6293. Tuesday, April 20, 2010 – Thursday, April 22, 2010.

Independence -- Gajdel

School Improvement Site Visits Wilma.Gajdel@iowa.gov 515-281-5332 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, April 20, 2010 – Thursday, April 22, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Lawton-Bronson -- Calhoun

School Improvement Site Visits Elizabeth.Calhoun@iowa.gov 515-281-8170 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, April 20, 2010 – Thursday, April 22, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Olin (equity) -- Andersen/Gean

School Improvement Site Visits Tom.Andersen@iowa.gov 515-281-3769 Brandie.Gean@iowa.gov 515-281-4726 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, April 20, 2010 – Thursday, April 22, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI)

Trainer: Annie Keith Contact Person: Rick Bartosh Iowa Department of Education richard.bartost@iowa.gov 515-281-0368. Event Type: Trainings. Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 9:00 AM – Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 3:30 PM. Heartland AEA 11 511 S. 7th Street Ames, Iowa.

DMACC Monitoring Visit

DE Sponsored Professional Development Contact: Phyllis Hinton phyllis.hinton@iowa.gov 515.281.4723. Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. DMACC.

Picture Word Inductive Model

Thursday, April 22, 2010. Hy-Vee Hall 730 3rd St Des Moines, IA 50309.

ABE Coordinator Teleconference

DE Sponsored Professional Development Contact: Phyllis Hinton phyllis.hinton@iowa.gov 515.281.4723. Thursday, April 22, 2010, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Teleconference.

Iowa Mennonite School (Kalona) -- Gean

School Improvement Site Visits Brandie.Gean@iowa.gov 515-281-4726 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 – Wednesday, April 28, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Nora Springs-Rock Falls -- Gajdel

School Improvement Site Visits Wilma.Gajdel@iowa.gov 515-281-5332 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 – Thursday, April 29, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

North Kossuth & Sentral -- Irwin

School Improvement Site Visits Lois.Irwin@iowa.gov 515-281-8582 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 – Thursday, April 29, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Van Buren -- Byrd

School Improvement Site Visits Barb.Byrd@iowa.gov 515-281-5001 entered: mmh-r. 13021. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 – Thursday, April 29, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Western Dubuque -- Barnes

School Improvement Site Visits Holly.Barnes@iowa.gov 515-242-6173 entered: mmh-r - 13021. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 – Thursday, April 29, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Learning Supports Training Workshops

DE Sponsored Professional Development Contact Julie Carmer (515) 281-7144 for problems with registration. Contact Beth Buehler (515) 281-7143 for issues related to meals, facilities, and hotel accommodations. To make hotel reservations, please contact one of the following hotels: Comfort Inn $59.99 (contact person: Perrez) (515) 232-0689 1605 S. Dayton Release date on rooms 4/10/10 Gateway Hotel $82.00 (contact person: Melinda) (515) 268-2203 2100 Green Hills Drive Release date on rooms 4/10/10 Holiday Inn $70.00 (contact person: Shannon) (515) 268-8808 2609 University Blvd. Release date on rooms 4/10/10 Quality Inn $50.00 (single) -$60.00 (double) (contact person: Kathy Anderson) (515) 232-9260 Release date on rooms 4/10/10 2601 E. 13th Street http://www.discovermidwesthotels.com. Event Type: Conferences. Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 8:00 AM – Thursday, April 29, 2010, 4:00 PM. Iowa State Center Scheman Building Ames, IA. For more info visit eventactions.com.

Bond resolution filing (if any) with control county auditor

District file a copy of any new bond issue resolutions with the control county auditor by May 1. Contact: Lisa.Oakley@iowa.gov, 515-281-8485. Event Type: Deadlines. Saturday, May 1, 2010.

Copy of VPPEL Ballot due to DOM

A copy of the ballot question for a new Voter Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (VPPEL) that will be 100% property tax is due by May 1 to Lisa Oakley at the Department of Management. Contact: Lisa.Oakley@iowa.gov, 515-281-8485. Event Type: Deadlines. Saturday, May 1, 2010.

Special Education Web Based Claims Available

The web based claim forms for special education foster care, district court placed, nonpublic, and high cost fund applications are available to LEAs and AEAs through the on-line data collection at the Department of Education's secure website. These claims are due August 1. Questions may be directed to: Steve.Crew@iowa.gov, (515) 281-6285. Event Type: Deadlines. Saturday, May 1, 2010.

Competent Private Instruction/Homeschooling: Deadline for conductiong annual assessment for homeschooled students 281-IAC 31.8 (1)

Public Schools Elizabeth.Calhoun@iowa.gov 515-281-8170 entered: mmh-r, 13021. Event Type: Deadlines. Saturday, May 1, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act: Postsecondary institution sends request for payment and list of students participating in PSEO to the appropriate LEA.

Public Schools Event Type: Deadlines. Saturday, May 1, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

AEA 9-Equity--Cooley/Hawthorne/Andersen

School Improvement Site Visits Tom.Cooley@iowa.gov 515-242-5132 Sharon.Hawthorne@iowa.gov 515-281-5461 Tom.Andersen@iowa.gov 515-281-3769. Event Type: Meetings. Tuesday, May 4, 2010 – Wednesday, May 5, 2010. For more info visit eventactions.com.

PBS Coaches Academy

Early Childhood questions contact: malinda.hugh-reynolds@iowa.gov 515-281-3021. Event Type: Conferences. Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 8:00 AM – Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 5:00 PM. Adventureland Inn 3200 Adventureland Drive Altoona, Iowa 50009.

Every Learner Inquiries (ELI)

Contact Person: Kathy McKee Iowa Department of Education kathy.mckee@iowa.gov 515-281-3146. Event Type: Trainings. Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Swan Lake 22676 Swan Lake Drive Carroll, Iowa.

CSPD

Early Childhood Meeting questions, contact: Gloria Frolek-Clark@iowa.gov 515-281-5751 Technical questions, contact: MaLinda.Hugh-Reynolds@iowa.gov 515-281-3021. Event Type: Meetings. Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Urbandale Public Library 3520 86th Street Urbandale, Iowa 50322.

Iowa Literacy Council

DE Sponsored Professional Development Contact: Phyllis Hinton phyllis.hinton@iowa.gov 515.281.4723. Friday, May 7, 2010, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Corinthian Baptist Church - Des Moines.

SBRC Meeting

Public Schools The School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) meets four times a year to conduct hearings on school district budgetary matters. A request to appear before the SBRC is located at the link below and can be entered on-line. The deadline for requests is 1 month prior to the meeting date. Exhibits should be mailed to Su McCurdy, Administrative Consultant at the address above. Exhibits are due 2 1/2 weeks prior to the meeting date. Questions may be directed to: Su.McCurdy@iowa.gov, 515-281-4738. Event Type: Meetings. Monday, May 10, 2010. Department of Education Grimes State Office Building 400 E. 14th St. Des Moines, IA 50319-0146. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Every Learner Inquiries (ELI)

Contact Person: Kathy McKee Iowa Department of Education kathy.mckee@iowa.gov 515-281-3146. Event Type: Trainings. Monday, May 10, 2010, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Grant Wood AEA 10 4401 6th Street, S.W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

AEA 11--Cooley/Hawthorne/Melcher

School Improvement Site Visits Tom.Cooley@iowa.gov 515-242-5132 Sharon.Hawthorne@iowa.gov 515-281-5461 Julie.Melcher@iowa.gov 515-281-6293. Event Type: Meetings. Wednesday, May 12, 2010 – Thursday, May 13, 2010.

Iowa State Board of Education Meeting

Contact: Jody Crane 515-281-5296 or jody.crane@iowa.gov. Thursday, May 13, 2010. For more info visit www.iowa.gov.

Iowa Adult Literacy Leadership Committee Face to Face

DE Sponsored Professional Development Contact: Phyllis Hinton phyllis.hinton@iowa.gov 515.281.4723. Friday, May 14, 2010. DMACC.

Child Development Coordinating Council (CDCC)

Early Childhood Contact: Penny.Milburn@iowa.gov 515-281-7844. Event Type: Meetings. Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Grimes State Office Bldg 400 E. 14th St. Des Moines, Iowa.

ABE Coordinator Face to Face with Deans and Directors

DE Sponsored Professional Development Contact: Phyllis Hinton phyllis.hinton@iowa.gov 515.281.4723. Thursday, May 20, 2010. DMACC.

Iowa Council for Early ACCESS Meeting

Early Childhood Contact Person Angi Walker Department of Education angi.walker@iowa.gov (515) 281-3924. Event Type: Meetings. Friday, May 21, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Stoney Creek Inn 5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston, IA 50131-1799.

Early ACCESS Leadership Workshop

Early Childhood Meeting contact: julie.curry@iowa.gov 515-281-5437 Technical assistance: malinda.hugh-reynolds@iowa.gov 515-281-3021. Event Type: Meetings. Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Heartland AEA 11 6500 Corporate Dr Johnston, Iowa 50131.

Finance Roundtable

This is one of four annual meetings of the Finance Roundtable focus group to discuss issues for school districts and area education agencies related to finance. Questions may be directed to: Su.McCurdy@iowa.gov, (515) 281-4738. Event Type: Meetings. Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. State Board Room Grimes State Office Building 400 E. 14th St. Des Moines, IA 50319.

Certified Budget - last day for districts to amend

Public Schools May 31 is the last day for school districts to amend the Certified Budget. See Iowa Code 24.9. Amended budgets are filed with the Department of Management. A copy of the amended certified budget is no longer required to be filed with the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC). Questions may be directed to: Lisa.Oakley@iowa.gov, 515-281-8485. Event Type: Deadlines. Monday, May 31, 2010.

Iowa KU Summer Institute

Contact: Kara Krohn kara.krohn@iowa.gov 515-281-7145. Event Type: Meetings. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 – Thursday, June 10, 2010. Heartland AEA 6500 Corporate Drive Johnston, Iowa.

Memorandum of Agreement/Signatory Agency Meeting

Early Childhood Contact Person Angi Walker Department of Education angi.walker@iowa.gov (515) 281-3924. Event Type: Meetings. Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Jesse Parker Building, Starkweather Conference Room.

Early ACCESS Executive Committee Meeting

Early Childhood Contact Person Angi Walker Department of Education angi.walker@iowa.gov (515) 281-3924. Event Type: Meetings. Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Jesse Parker Building, Starkweather Conference Room.

Early Childhood Summer Symposium

Early Childhood Symposium participants will select 1 of 3 workshop strands to attend. Training questions contact: dee.gethmann@iowa.gov 515-281-5502 kimberly.johnson@iowa.gov 515-281-4709 Technical questions contact: malinda.hugh-reynolds@iowa.gov 515-281-3021. Event Type: Trainings. Monday, June 14, 2010, 8:00 AM – Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 5:00 PM. Hilton Garden Inn 8600 Northpark Dr. Johnston, Iowa 50131.