Districts and states have worked around the clock for the past several months to put new structures in place for students to learn safely during an unprecedented crisis. We now know that the challenges of the pandemic are unlikely to
EQuip to Achieve Summit
The MISIC Board decided to postpone our upcoming conferences in April. We are now planning for a conference on September 13 & 14 at the FFA Center in Ankeny. More details and registration will be available soon. In the meantime,
Mental Health Resources
Liz Cox, CEO of Polk County Mental Health and Disabilities Services Region joined us for the most recent MISIC Quarterly Meeting and provided some great information and resources to support mental health in your district and community. You can view
Update on ISASP
Catherine Welch & Stephen Dunbar from Iowa Testing Programs joined us for the MISIC Quarterly Meeting last week and provided an update on the state test. They also took time to answer some questions from MISIC members. You can view
Update from the DE
Brad Niebling, Chief of the Bureau of Learner Strategies and Supports from the Iowa Department of Education joined us for the MISIC Quarterly Meeting last week and provided an update from the department. He also took time to answer some
MISIC Quarterly Meeting February 18, 2021 – Recordings Posted
It was great to see many of you on the MISIC Quarterly Meeting yesterday! If you missed the meeting or want to share any of the information with others in your district, you can now view the complete meeting or the individual
The Coaching Habit – MISIC Book Study for Instructional Coaches & Leaders
Interested in learning more about 7 Essential Coaching Questions? Join us for a “hybrid” book study with the book entitled The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier. March/April (Selected Fridays from Noon – 1) Licensure Renewal Credit Available Click here for
MISIC Quarterly Meeting – Thurs, Feb 18 – Register Now
The third MISIC Quarterly meeting will be held Thursday, February 18 from 9am-11am via Zoom. We are privileged to have the following people join us to present at the meeting: NOTE CHANGE: Brad Niebling, Chief of the Bureau of Learner Strategies
Practicing Empathy – The Five L’s
MISIC team member, Becky Hacker-Kluver, recently shared about Practicing Empathy during this time and how to focus on the Five L’s (Lean In, Listen, Look, Let Go & Learn) when talking with people. View the recording of her presentation below.
Van Buren CSD Shares About Providing District Courses for License Renewal Credit
MISIC team member, Ann Bartelt, recently spoke with Jenny Smith and Meghan Koellner from Van Buren CSD about how they are offering district developed professional development courses for license renewal credit. View the recording of their conversation below. Find other