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News and Updates
Using ESSER III for MISIC Membership and Resources
Margaret Buckton discusses allowable ESSER uses with MISIC Members. In a Zoom meeting on May 12, MISIC partnered with Margaret Buckton from ISFIS to share some great information about the allowable uses of ESSER III monies and how those monies
ISASP Reading & Science Rangefinding – June 6 & 7
ISASP Reading and Science Rangefinding: The process of rangefinding is to review constructed response assessment items and discuss a set of responses that demonstrates a range of performance. The learning team will arrive at consensus scores according to the standards
Cybersecurity & Google Search Tips
We were joined by Sara Keehn from Next Generation Technologies during our MISIC Quarterly Meeting on April 8. Sara presented about cybersecurity and the importance of having strong passwords and other security measures in place in your district. She also
The Importance of Long-Term Relationships
We were fortunate to be joined by Dr. Doug Stilwell, professor at Drake University, during our MISIC Quarterly Meeting on April 8. He shared a presentation about the importance of long-term effective relationships with students. You can check out his
MISIC is committed to helping schools develop and deliver education that is based on equity for all students, families, and staff. MISIC works to prepare and support school staff through the development of materials and resources that are free from bias and that promote teaching and learning to meet the needs of all students, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We believe that all students and staff deserve to learn in an environment that values the identity and respects the needs of each individual student and staff member. MISIC is committed to a vision of education that is compassionate and supportive and that helps build a future of hope for all.
MISIC: Members Impacting Students; Improving Curriculum
We exist to support district leaders and teachers in building their confidence and capacity to design and deliver on a curriculum that prepares students for their futures.
In addition to teaching and learning materials, the consortium offers its members schools several different workshops on using data to create changes in classroom instruction. Consortium members are involved in helping build better testing system and instructional practices in statewide as well as national efforts. Members work closely with AEA personnel to impact instructional practice and to help teachers make informed instructional decisions.