As Diane Trim states, School districts are re-arranging bell schedules to accommodate student learning styles and multiple intelligences as well as our education standards. Block scheduling decreases passing time between classes, decreases time teachers spend beginning and ending classes, and

At the very start of the COVID pandemic in March 2020, MISIC worked feverishly to locate, vet and organize resources for our districts as they turned to remote teaching and learning. To this end, the MISIC team developed a host of

This year MISIC will again be doing four meetings spread across the year. Each meeting will be broadcast via Zoom across the state. The first meeting will be held Thursday, October 22 from 9am-11am. The meetings will also be recorded and posted.

Making a Difference: Social-Emotional Learning & Culturally Responsive Schools When: Monday, April 12 Where: FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny What: Strengthen your skills in supporting the social-emotional learning needs of all students and in helping yourself and your staff engage

08-13-2020 01:02 PM CET | Science & Education Press release from: SkillsForce SkillsForce, an innovative technology company focused on transforming educator professional learning, today announces it has secured a strategic alliance with Members Impacting Students; Improving Curriculum (“MISIC”), a non-profit,

MISIC has three ways to support the professional learning of your faculty and staff. All of our resources are adaptable to meet any school or district needs based upon your learning goals, scheduling, and the time you have.  Create a

Rise to the challenge of remote and hybrid teaching with these resources selected and organized for you! The many resources include tech tools, tutorials, getting started tips, websites, articles, and organizations to assist you with your curriculum, instruction, and assessment, no

Are you trying to navigate the new landscape for professional development? Click below to watch a 10 minute video to learn more! MISIC has partnered with SkillsForce to bring districts an exciting new platform that houses personalized, job-embedded learning to

Develop teacher and administrator skills in Social-Emotional Learning and Remote Teaching using MISIC’s micro-credentials. Micro-credentials provide personalized learning that focuses on real classroom applications and puts learning into action while bridging the gap between “just knowing” and “doing!” In addition to

Trauma-Sensitive Schools Workshop June 22-23 MISIC has partnered with Ms. Jen Alexander to offer one license renewal credit through her social-emotional workshop entitled Building Trauma Sensitive Schools on June 22 & 23. Jen Alexander is an experienced teacher, trainer, and author