Audit report on the Northeast Iowa Schools Insurance Trust for the year ended June 30, 2009

Audit report on the Northeast Iowa Schools Insurance Trust for the year ended June 30, 2009

Environmental Services - Recycling Technical Assistance, 2010

Iowa is one of the more progressive recycling states in the U.S. due in large part to its environmental technical assistance programs for business. The Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED), Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Recycle Reuse Technology Transfer Center (RRTTC) and the Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) work together to offer services that help businesses save money, increase operational efficiencies, enhance regulatory compliance and manage difficult waste management issues.

Audit report on the Northeast Iowa Schools Insurance Trust for the year ended June 30, 2010

Audit report on the Northeast Iowa Schools Insurance Trust for the year ended June 30, 2010

Rising to Greatness An Imperative for Improving Iowa’s Schools, 2011

In the early 1990s, the Cold War ended, Back to the Future III was in theaters, and Iowa led the nation in reading and mathematics. Times have changed. A decade into the 21st century, Iowa has conceded its place at the top. During the past 20 years, achievement trends illustrate Iowa’s slide from a national leader in PK-12 education to a national average―sometimes below average―performer as other states (and nations) have accelerated past the state. Iowa students’ futures are at risk. Collectively, Iowa students are not hitting the mark in mathematics and reading competency. Sure, Iowa has its share of super-achievers. But the mass of Iowa students—not just underprivileged or minority students, but many of the majority white, relatively affluent students as well—are falling short of what is needed to attain quality jobs, growing incomes, and secure livelihoods in today’s globally competitive world. The world has moved beyond the industrial age and information age and is now in the innovation age. Students must be armed not only with knowledge, but also with skills and insights needed to critically analyze and innovate. The pressing problems and grand opportunities the world faces require that many more people contribute as innovators and problem solvers, not order takers and implementers. Innovators will prosper. Order takers will stagnate. The days of an abundance of low-skill jobs have come to an end.

One Unshakable Vision: World Class Schools for Iowa, October 3, 2011

Iowans have long shared a deep commitment to giving our children the best education possible. We recognize young people today must meet higher expectations than ever to thrive in this global, knowledge-based economy. For the sake of our children and our state, it is vitally important that we build on our tradition of excellence to improve our schools. Iowa’s house of education still has a strong foundation, but it is also in need of a major remodel to be ready for the days ahead.

Audit report on the Northeast Iowa Schools Insurance Trust for the year ended June 30, 2011

Audit report on the Northeast Iowa Schools Insurance Trust for the year ended June 30, 2011

Sexual Orientation Gender Indentity, and Iowa's Safe Schools Law, 2007

Another recently enacted law is the Iowa Safe Schools Law. Effective September 1, 2007, Iowa Code Chapter 280 requires both public and private schools to establish policies prohibiting harassment and bullying against students by employees, school volunteers, or other students. Sexual Orientation and Gender identity are covered under the Safe Schools Law. Students may now seek remedies under both Chapter 216 and Chapter 280.

Iowa College Student Aid Commission Annual Report FY 2010

Fiscal Year 2010 proved to be a year of many challenges. While the nation and the state dealt with an unprecedented economic downturn, a growing number of Iowa families sought assistance to pay higher education costs. The year saw Iowa’s unemployment rate soar to a 23-year high, contributing to a 22 percent increase in enrollment at Iowa’s colleges and universities. An increasing number of Iowans applied for financial aid to pay for college as evidenced by a 47 percent increase in the number of Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completed over the past 5 years. The economic downturn also forced the State to make a 10 percent reduction in all general fund appropriations which reduced the total amount of state-funded financial aid available to assist families.

Your Course to College, 2012-13 Edition

Who better to give advice to a future college student, like you, than current college students! Look throughout this guide for high school, college, and career advice from current students at Iowa’s colleges and universities!

Your Course to College, 2010-11 Edition

This document is produced for the citizens of Iowa from Iowa College Aid for college and career informational purposes. It includes college and career search information, financial aid information and Iowa college and university information for the 2010-11 academic year.

Your Course to College, 2009-10 Edition

This document is produced for the citizens of Iowa from Iowa College Aid for college and career informational purposes. It includes college and career search information, financial aid information and Iowa college and university information for the 2009-10 academic year.

Building World-Class Schools for Iowa: A Legislative Brief, January 14, 2013

The Iowa Department of Education has joined the Office of the Governor to prepare a set of legislative proposals that will bring Iowa closer to its goal of providing a world-class education to all children, no mater where they live. This legislative brief serves as an overview of the legislation, which I encourage you to read and discuss in greater detail. the goals behind these policies are straightforward: Comprehensive and systematically raise and support the teaching profession while expanding efforts to customize instruction to every student's passion and talents. Iowa's children deserve the best education can provide so they leave our schools with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful and rewarding lives. Iowa has many good schools with hard-working, talented educators who deserves our respect and appreciation. While we honor the past work of generations of Iowans who built a strong foundation, it is our responsibility - and our turn - to make a focused, dedicated effort to improve Iowa's schools. We stand at a pivotal moment in Iowa storied education history, in which we have the opportunity and will as community to make the transition from being "good" to being "great".

Audit report on the Northeast Iowa Schools Insurance Trust for the year ended June 30, 2012

Audit report on the Northeast Iowa Schools Insurance Trust for the year ended June 30, 2012

Compliance Monitoring Report Technical Assistance Tool, 2008

This form requests the minimum information required to demonstrate the extent of compliance with section 223(a)(11), 223(a)(12), 223(a)(13), 223(a)(14) of the JJDP Act of 2002. Many of these reporting requirements may be found in 28 C.F.R. 31.303(f)(5).

Compliance Monitoring Report Technical Assistance Tool, 2009

This form requests the minimum information required to demonstrate the extent of compliance with section 223(a)(11), 223(a)(12), 223(a)(13), 223(a)(14) of the JJDP Act of 2002. Many of these reporting requirements may be found in 28 C.F.R. 31.303(f)(5).