Updates on Career and Academic Plan

Here is the latest on the Career and Academic Plan (formerly 8th grade Core Curriculum Plan) Iowa Code 279.61 as revised by HF 2392:

The career standards team recommendations and Iowa code are currently being used to develop the administrative rules. Below please find the timeline (although Amy describes it as a moving target) for next steps.

Attached you will find the report from the career standards team and their recommendations to be drafted into administrative rule.

June	CIS vendor application process developed
June	State board convenes to review HF 2392 amendment to Iowa Code 279.61
June	CIS vendor applications posted to IDOE web site
June	Career Standards sub-group invited to review CIS vendor applications (July and August)
June	Career Standards sub-group invited to be part of the RFI (Request for Information) process for vendors to present CIS products and be named as the Iowa State-designated career information system.
June	On or around June 11, State board of education reviews and HF2392, Division I, which are effective upon enactment and school districts need to have implemented by the school year beginning July 1, 2016.
June	On or around June 15, HF2392 is effective upon enactment.
June	Iowa Department of Education releases vendor requirements and posts requirements to IDOE web site.
July	IDOE and sub-group begin review of CIS vendors to give conditional (six month to one year approval) to vendors for academic year 2017.
July	IDOE posts list of approved vendors on Department web site.

 For questions, please contact...

Amy Vybiral

Education Program Consultant

Iowa Department of Education

Division of Community Colleges

515-281-3169-Office Phone

515-242-5988 - Fax

Amy.vybiral@iowa.gov

Summit on School Climate and Culture!!!

Des Moines Public Schools invites you to a attend a very special event designed to improve school climate and culture through professional development, skill building and application of the best practices and research. This August 8-9, learn how this can make a difference in your classrooms and schools. Hear first-hand from several experts on how to put this into practice. The conditions in which students learn and school staff work are directly linked to outcomes. The Summit on School Climate and Culture has been prepared to help you and your students benefit by this approach. WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? Improving the Climate and Culture in Your School This two-day event is designed to improve school climate and culture through professional development, skill building and application of the best practices and research.  A series of workshops, speeches and breakout sessions will focus on key areas, such as: Best Practices in Improving Student Behavior Multi-Tiered System of Supports Cultural Proficiency Social and Emotional Health Stakeholder Engagement Nationally-recognized experts will be speaking and leading workshops throughout the Summit. WHO ARE THE EXPERTS? Learn from Nationally Recognized Experts DMPS is honored to host experts from across the country at this event to give speeches, make presentations and lead workshops, including Erin Gruwell. Gruwell is a teacher, an education activist, and the founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation. She created the Freedom Writer Methods, a progressive teaching philosophy and curricula designed to achieve excellence from all students. By fostering an educational philosophy that values and promotes diversity, Gruwell transformed her students' lives. The work for the Freedom Writers has received attention around the world. Other distinguished speakers include: Judy Elliot Tim Lewis Brian Mendler Randall Lindsey And many other Visit our web site for more information on all of the Summit's speakers. HOW CAN I ATTEND? Visit our Web Site to Register Online To attend the Summit on School Climate and Culture, simply visit our web site to register online.  Registration is $275 for the two-day event. Be sure to check back to our web site from time to time for updates about the event and travel-related information.

The Ride!

The bus for RIDE 2016 (June 12-15) is filling up faster than ever before!  This three-day bus tour provides a door-to-door, first-hand look at college campuses and what each school offers students with hands-on learning and even overnights in residence halls! All transportation, meals, and lodging are taken care of by host colleges and Iowa ACAC.

This year we visit NIACC, Waldorf University, Wartburg College, University of Northern Iowa, Allen College, Hawkeye Community College, Luther College, Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar & Upper Iowa University, with overnight stops at NIACC, UNI, and Luther.

Each participant pays a $25 non-refundable registration fee to hold their spot. All schools represented by registrants who participate in the RIDE will receive a one year institutional Iowa ACAC membership for their whole office. Make sure to share this professional development opportunity with your counterparts throughout the state.

It’s a professional development opportunity like no other!

Gail McMahon

Iowa ACAC Executive Assistant

www.iowaacac.org

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May School Leader Update

Please click here for the May School Leader update. Please be aware there are several things that pertain to school counselors in this issue!!!