MISIC: Members Impacting Students; Improving Curriculum

MISIC Members Webinar
2018-02-23 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | IA
The MISIC Members webinar meeting is this Friday, February 23rd from 12:30-2:30pm.

The MISIC Team will give an update on the work that we are doing for you. We look forward to “seeing” many of you at this meeting!

The agenda for the webinar includes:

Rebooting Your PLC
New Tools for Literacy
Preview of Fine Arts & PE Workshops
NGSS – The Five Innovations
Top Math Resources
Social Studies Update
Preview of Spring Conference: Focus on Inquiry – Thursday, April 12
C3 Cadres Update
Micro-credential Update
And More!

You must register below to get the link for the webinar.

Click here to register for the webinar.
Note: We will be recording the webinar. If you are unable to join us live, please register and you will receive the link to the recording as soon as it is available.

PE Workshop-Dike
2018-04-06 08:30 - 14:00 | Dike-New Hartford CSD, 330 Main Street, Dike, IA, United States
“Exercise For Learning–Growing Dendrites And Connecting The Dots Through The Shape America Standards”
Who: K-12 Physical Education Instructors, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
Facilitator: Bev Brown (Ahern), Past Physical Education K-12 and College Instructor
Dates/Locations:

Dike-New Hartford High School Gym
330 Main Street
Dike, IA 50624
Friday, April 6
8:30 – 2:00

Buena Vista University
BVU Lamberti Recreation Center
610 W. 4th Street
Storm Lake, IA 50588
CANCELLED

Register Here: https://goo.gl/forms/Xk4S5Fw3aWdeNb5q1
Workshop Cost (Lunch Included): MISIC Members $50 / Non-MISIC Members $175
Download a flyer for PE Workshops – Spring 2018
Agenda for Physical Education Workshop
8:00 – 8:30 Meet and Greet with Refreshments Being Served
8:30 Welcome, Overview, and Team Builder
Outcomes for Our Work Today Aligned To Research & The Shape America Standards
8:45 – 10:00
Understand the recent research about the importance about exercise, learning, and healthy living

What is the role of physical educators in the enhancement of academic and intellectual development?
What is exercising doing for us? Exercise has to be a part of the solution of getting our bodies healthy. What does this look like in PE classes and in life? There isn’t a disease or mental health condition in which exercise is not a foundational strand to getting the body back or keeping in a healthy condition.

10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 11:15
Understand and reflect on how various activities and/or assessments align with the National Standards

What are the National Shape America Standards? What do they look like in the classroom? How do we know that the Shape America Standards are making a difference for the students’ learning and for our instruction?

11:15 – Noon (Lunch Will Be Provided)
Noon – 1:45
You Will Have The Opportunity To Share Various Activities and/or Assessments From Your Classroom Aligned With the Shape America Standards! You will walk away with more ideas to use in your classroom tomorrow!

Each person should anticipate spending about 20 minutes showcasing and/or teaching a PE Lesson with a small group of three or four elementary, middle school, or high school colleagues. This will allow everyone to be able to share a lesson and receive feedback from peers… (Please bring the necessary equipment for your lesson that you will be sharing.)
You should be able to share the standards being addressed, actually teach the lesson for a small group, and then provide how to collect evidence on student learning and understanding. (Complete the form attached here, send it to Jamie prior to the workshop, and bring six copies with you.)

Name of Activity
Shape America Standards Being Addressed
Brief Description of Actual Activity
Description of Assessment (Rubrics, Scoring Guides, Criteria Being Assessed, etc.) even if it is observation, you must have identified the criteria in which the students will be evaluated.

1:45 – 2:00 Closure

PE Workshop-Storm Lake - CANCELLED
2018-04-19 08:30 - 14:00 | IA
The PE Workshop in Storm Lake has been cancelled. Please join us in Dike on April 6th if you would like to attend the PE Workshop.
“Exercise For Learning–Growing Dendrites And Connecting The Dots Through The Shape America Standards”
Who: K-12 Physical Education Instructors, Instructional Coaches, Administrators
Facilitator: Bev Brown (Ahern), Past Physical Education K-12 and College Instructor
Dates/Locations:

Dike-New Hartford High School Gym
330 Main Street
Dike, IA 50624
Friday, April 6
8:30 – 2:00

Buena Vista University
BVU Lamberti Recreation Center
610 W. 4th Street
Storm Lake, IA 50588
CANCELLED

Register Here: https://goo.gl/forms/Xk4S5Fw3aWdeNb5q1
Workshop Cost (Lunch Included): MISIC Members $50 / Non-MISIC Members $175
Download a flyer for PE Workshops – Spring 2018

Micro-Credential Developers Training
2018-05-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Winterset CSD Admin Office, 110 W. Washington St., Winterset, IA, 50273, United States
At the Fall Regional Meetings we shared information about micro-credentials. This is an exciting new path that MISIC is working towards as an option for administrator and teacher professional development.
If you are interested in helping develop micro-credentials for MISIC members, there will be training offered after each of the Spring Regional Meetings.
If you are interested in attending one of the training sessions to become a micro-credential developer, please email Jamie (jamie@misiciowa.org) and let us know!
Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks!

Micro-Credential Developers Training
2018-05-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Prairie Lakes AEA, 1235 5th Ave S, Ft Dodge, IA, 50501, United States

Micro-Credential Developers Training
2018-05-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Central Rivers AEA, 1521 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls, IA, United States

Micro-Credential Developers Training
2018-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Comfort Inn, 1200 E Baker St, Mt Pleasant, IA, 52641, United States

MISIC Annual Meeting
2018-08-08 11:45 - 13:15 | Hy-Vee Hall, Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
Join us for the MISIC Annual Meeting during the lunch break at SAI. Email jamie@misiciowa.org to register.
Lunch will be served from 11:45-12:30 with the meeting following from 12:30-1:15pm.

C3 Cadre (Cohort 7) - Session #1
2018-08-20 08:00 - 16:00 | Panorama CSD, Panora, IA, United States
What Is It:
MISIC’s C3 Cadre Project is an intensive and sustained professional development experience; designed to provide participants with deep knowledge and experience in designing units of study that implement the Iowa Standards with high levels of quality and rigor. Participants will learn how to use the Unit Planner to make the instructional shifts necessary to equip students with the knowledge and skills for success in the 21st Century.
Why Is It Needed:
To develop a school’s internal capacity to support the implementation of the Iowa Standards by creating a team of experts within the school or district.
Who Is It For:

Instructional, Curriculum, & PD Leaders
Teacher Leaders, Teacher Coaches
Building Administrators
Classroom Teachers, (all grades, all contents)

When & Where Is It:
Panorama CSD – Panora, IA
Full Days—8:00-4:00
August 20th
November 9th
January 14th
Half Days—1:30-4:30
September 12th
September 26th
October 10th
October 24th
December 5th
January 23rd
February 6th
February 20th
What Does It Cost:
Registration includes all 11 days of workshops, webinars, digital support, sharing and materials and resources.
MISIC Members: $600 per individual; $500 per person with a team of 3 or more.
Non-MISIC Members: $1500 per individual.
MISIC members have priority for limited spaces. A wait list will be created.
Questions?
Contact – Jamie Morgan- jamie@misiciowa.org OR Ann Bartelt – annbartelt0204@gmail.com

Regional Meeting - Cedar Falls
2018-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Central Rivers AEA, 1521 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls, IA, United States
Please join us for the first MISIC Regional Meeting for 2018-19. We will be presenting from Central Rivers AEA in Cedar Falls and will also be broadcasting live online. Join us online via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/411233183
The steering committee will meet for lunch immediately after the general meeting. Email Jamie (jamie@misiciowa.org) to register for any of the meetings.

Visual Arts Workshop
2018-10-26 09:00 - 15:00 | City Church, 2400 Oakwood Road, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
NEW for 2018-19!!! Administrator and Teacher Licensure Renewal Credit is available for attending a combination of meetings, conferences and workshops.
Register by Friday, October 12 to avoid the late registration fee.
Late Registration: $20 added to the registration fee for registrations made within 2 weeks of the event.

Making the Fine Arts Standards Come Alive in Your Visual Arts Classroom!
It has been almost a full year since Iowa adopted Fine Arts Standards, so what do I do now? I don’t have time to add anything else to my plate. HELP! Well, you’re in luck.
Make plans to attend this engaging one-day workshop sponsored by MISIC. You will take a brief overview of the standards and how they are structured, as well as see how you are already “doing” these standards. You will have time to collaborate with your peers, look how what you are already doing matches the standards, as well as have access to a new online user-friendly lesson plan template to help you document the implementation of the standards.
Who: All K-12 Visual Arts Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, etc.
When: Friday, October 26 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: City Church – 2400 Oakwood Rd – Ames, IA
Facilitator: Ronda Sternhagen, Visual Arts Teacher in Grundy Center & Visual Arts Consultant for Central Rivers AEA.
Cost (lunch included): MISIC Members: $100/person. Register 4 people and the 5th person is free!***
Non-MISIC Members: $195/person***
Click here to register.
Download a flyer here.
About the Presenter: Ronda is a veteran teacher in her 28th year in the art room. She has taught at all grade levels throughout her career, and currently teaches visual arts to grades 5-12, as well as a college level art appreciation class. Recently, she was co-facilitator of the Fine Arts Standards adoption process in Iowa, and she is a member of the Fine Arts Leadership Team for the Iowa Department of Education. She has received numerous accolades including Secondary Art Educator of the Year and Art Educator of the Year from Art Educators of Iowa, as well as being named Western Region Art Educator of the Year by the National Art Education Association. On a personal note, Ronda is a widow and proud mom to sons Andrew, age 23, and Matthew, a Senior at Grundy Center this year.
***Late Registration: $20 added to the registration fee for registrations made within 2 weeks of the event.
***Cancellation Policy: If received at least one week before the event, 100% of the registration will be refunded. No refund will be made if cancellation is received within one week of the workshop or conference.

MISIC Fall Conference - Learning by Design: Personalize It!
2018-10-29 08:30 - 15:00 | FFA Center, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny, IA, 50023, United States
Register by Monday, October 15 to avoid the late registration fee.
Late Registration: $20 added to the registration fee for registrations made within 2 weeks of the event.
Learning By Design: Personalize It!
October 29, 2018
FFA Enrichment Center – Ankeny
Registration 8:00-8:30am
Conference 8:30-3:00pm
Morning General Session: What is Personalized Learning?
An interactive and collaborative discussion around defining what personalized learning is and what it looks like in action.

Lunch Keynote Session: Trace Pickering, Executive Director/Co-Founder of Iowa BIG, a Partnership between the College Community, Linn Mar, and Cedar Rapids Community Schools
15+ Breakout Sessions including:

Using Perspective to Guide Teaching and Learning
School Mental Health 101
Making Personalized Learning Happen
Making Coaching Personal
Future Driven PD
Defining and Proving Engagement in the 21st Century Classroom
Learning Communities as an Instructional Method
Expanding Literacy through Game-Based Learning
Alternative Programming and Content Differentiation
Personalized Learning and Technology Integration
Iowa BIG North: Changing Education In Rural Iowa
Iowa BIG: Transforming Education Requires a Fundamental Paradigm Shift
Become a National Geographic Certified Educator​

Click here to register.
Click here to download a flyer.
Conference Costs
MISIC Members: $100/person*** – Register four people from your district and the 5th person is free!
Non-MISIC Members: $195/person***

***Late Registration: $20 added to the registration fee for registrations made within 2 weeks of the event.

***Cancellation Policy: If received at least one week before the event, 100% of the registration will be refunded. No refund will be made if cancellation is received within one week of the workshop or conference.

Please use the PayPal links below or bring a check with you to the conference.

MISIC members: $100/person

Non-MISIC members: $195/person

Social Studies Workshop
2018-10-30 08:30 - 15:00 | FFA Center, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny, IA, 50023, United States
NEW for 2018-19!!! Administrator and Teacher Licensure Renewal Credit is available for attending a combination of meetings, conferences and workshops.
Register for October 30 by Tuesday, October 16 &
Register for November 12 by Monday, October 29 to avoid the late registration fees.
Late Registration: $20 added to the registration fee for registrations made within 2 weeks of the event.
Iowa Social Studies Standards
FFA Center, Ankeny
The workshops will focus on Social Studies vocabulary, writing to learn, instructional strategies for an inquiry-based lesson and strategies for ensuring success for every learner. Participants will build on their understanding of the inquiry process, compelling essential questions, standards, text complexity and text sets to develop their units.
**The workshops will each have new content that build on previous workshops. However, you can attend these even if you were unable to attend last year.
Click here to register.
Download a flyer here.
October 30, 2018 – FFA Center – Ankeny
AND
November 12, 2018 – Courtyard by Marriott – Ankeny
8:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Workshop Costs
MISIC Members: $100/person*** Register 4 people and the 5th person is free.
Non-MISIC Members: $195/person***

***Late Registration: $20 added to the registration fee for registrations made within 2 weeks of the event.
***Cancellation Policy: If received at least one week before the event, 100% of the registration will be refunded. No refund will be made if cancellation is received within one week of the workshop or conference.

Please use the PayPal links below or bring a check with you to the workshop.

MISIC members: $100/person

Non-MISIC members: $195/person

Social Studies Workshop #2
2018-11-12 08:30 - 15:00 | Courtyard by Marrott, 2405 SE Creekview Dr, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
NEW for 2018-19!!! Administrator and Teacher Licensure Renewal Credit is available for attending a combination of meetings, conferences and workshops.
Iowa Social Studies Standards
Courtyard by Marriott, Ankeny
The workshops will focus on Social Studies vocabulary, writing to learn, instructional strategies for an inquiry-based lesson and strategies for ensuring success for every learner. Participants will build on their understanding of the inquiry process, compelling essential questions, standards, text complexity and text sets to develop their units.
**The workshops will each have new content that build on previous workshops. However, you can attend these even if you were unable to attend last year.
Click here to register.
Download a flyer here.
October 30, 2018 – FFA Center – Ankeny
AND
November 12, 2018 – Courtyard by Marriott – Ankeny
8:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Workshop Costs
MISIC Members: $100/person*** Register 4 people and the 5th person is free.
Non-MISIC Members: $195/person***

***Late Registration: $20 added to the registration fee for registrations made within 2 weeks of the event.
***Cancellation Policy: If received at least one week before the event, 100% of the registration will be refunded. No refund will be made if cancellation is received within one week of the workshop or conference.

Please use the PayPal links below or bring a check with you to the workshop.

MISIC members: $100/person

Non-MISIC members: $195/person

Regional Meeting - Winterset
2018-11-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Winterset CSD Admin Office, 110 W. Washington St., Winterset, IA, 50273, United States
Please join us for the second MISIC Regional Meeting for 2018-19. We will be presenting from Winterset CSD in Winterset and will also be broadcasting live online.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/c72eafe65d7ee9bccde7dc3c8da9331e
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The steering committee will meet for lunch immediately after the general meeting. Email Jamie (jamie@misiciowa.org) with any questions.

Music Workshop
2018-11-27 09:00 - 15:00 | City Church, 2400 Oakwood Road, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
NEW for 2018-19!!! Administrator and Teacher Licensure Renewal Credit is available for attending a combination of meetings, conferences and workshops.
Making the Fine Arts Standards Come Alive for Your Music Students!
It has been almost a full year since Iowa adopted Fine Arts Standards, and this workshop is planned to help make these standards come alive with your music students.
You will take a brief overview of the standards and how they are structured, as well as see how you are already “doing” these standards. You will have time to collaborate with your grade-level peers, compare these standards with your current teaching, and look how what you are already doing matches the standards. You will be looking at various instructional strategies, as well as assessment processes for the standards.
You will also experience and share resources that help students work in the Creating and Responding processes. Think about some of the resources you’ve already developed and bring those ideas with you!

Who: All K-12 Music (Vocal and Instrumental) Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, etc.
When: Tuesday, November 27 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: City Church – 2400 Oakwood Rd – Ames, IA
Facilitator: Wendy Barden, Music Educator
Cost (lunch included): MISIC Members: $100/person*** Register 4 people and the 5th person is free!
Non-MISIC Members: $195/person***
Click here to register.
Download a flyer here.
About the Presenter: Wendy Barden is a highly respected Minnesota music educator, national clinician, and published author with the Neil A. Kjos Music Company. Following 40 years of teaching, and leading, music education in Osseo, Minnesota, school district, Barden currently serves as music education specialist for the state of Minnesota. She holds a B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Barden is honored to be a member of Phi Beta Mu and the Minnesota Music Educators Hall of Fame.
***Late Registration: $20 added to the registration fee for registrations made within 3 weeks of the event.
***Cancellation Policy: If received at least one week before the event, 100% of the registration will be refunded. No refund will be made if cancellation is received within one week of the workshop or conference.

Regional Meeting - Ft Dodge
2019-02-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Prairie Lakes AEA, 1235 5th Ave S, Ft Dodge, IA, 50501, United States
Please join us for the third MISIC Regional Meeting for 2018-19. We will be presenting from Prairie Lakes AEA in Ft Dodge and will also be broadcasting live online.
The steering committee will meet for lunch immediately after the general meeting. Please email Jamie (jamie@misiciowa.org) and let us know if you plan to join us in Ft Dodge.
Register in advance to join us online for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/d4b97bb4d8f2ff4534538d7d4481ef37
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Regional Meeting - Ft Madison
2019-04-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Ft Madison CSD, 2001 Ave B, Ft Madison, IA, 52627, United States
Please join us for the final MISIC Regional Meeting for 2018-19. We will be presenting from Ft Madison CSD in Ft Madison and will also be broadcasting live online. The link for online will be available soon.
The steering committee will meet for lunch immediately after the general meeting. Email Jamie (jamie@misiciowa.org) to register for any of the meetings.

Social Studies Workshops
2019-09-16 08:30 - 15:00, 2019-09-17 08:30 - 15:00 | City Church, 2400 Oakwood Road, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
Iowa Social Studies Standards
The workshops will focus on Social Studies vocabulary, writing to learn, instructional strategies for an inquiry-based lesson and strategies for ensuring success for every learner. Participants will build on their understanding of the inquiry process, compelling essential questions, standards, text complexity and text sets to develop their units.
**The workshops will each have new content that build on previous workshops. However, you can attend these even if you were unable to attend previous workshops.
September 16 & 17 – City Church – Ames
8:30 – 3:00 p.m.
MISIC Members: $100/person/day Register 4 people and the 5th person is free!***
Non-MISIC Members: $195/person***
Register here.
***Late Registration: $20 added to the registration fee for registrations made within 3 weeks of the event.
***Cancellation Policy: If received at least one week before the event, 100% of the registration will be refunded. No refund will be made if cancellation is received within one week of the
workshop or conference.

MISIC Fall Conference - Social-Emotional Learning: Helping Students Feel Safe, Supported & Nurtured
2019-09-23 08:30 - 15:00 | FFA Center, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny, IA, 50023, United States
Keynote Sessions:
Lyndsey Fennelly – Hope & Healing: Lyndsey’s Personal Journey
Jeff Herzberg – Trauma Responsive Schools

Liz Cox – Personal Values, Talents & Passions for a Greater Purpose

Breakout Session Topics include:
• Trauma 101 and Recovery
• It’s in a Book: Social Emotional Learning in 7-12 Language Arts Classrooms
• Strengthening Classroom PBIS with Relationships, Clear Expectations, & Feedback
• Optimal Learning Environments for Students Becoming College, Career, and Future Ready
• Building Resilience through Authentic Relationships
• Discovering My Limits: Being OK when I’m Not OK
• Mother, Wife, Teacher, Instructional Coach — How I Work with Social/Emotional Learning In My Many Roles!
• Building Understanding & Shifting the Culture Among Adults Working with Challenging Children
• Halt the Resignations: Trauma vs. Burnout
• Smart Tools for Monitoring Student Interventions
• Facing and Overcoming the School Mental Health Epidemic in Iowa

Cost:
MISIC Members: $100/person. Register 4 people and the 5th person is free!***
Non-MISIC Members: $195/person***
Register here.
***Late Registration: $20 added to the registration fee for registrations made within 2 weeks of the event.
***Cancellation Policy: If received at least one week before the event, 100% of the registration will be refunded. No refund will be
made if cancellation is received within one week of the workshop or conference.

MISIC Workshop - Preparing for ISASP
2019-10-01 08:30 - 15:00 | Courtyard by Marrott, 2405 SE Creekview Dr, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
Preparing for the New State Assessment: ISASP
Act now to shift classroom practice to prepare for students for this new assessment. In this workshop, districts will explore multiple documents and strategies related to implementation of the ISASP:

Identify accurate targets for instruction that are aligned to the ISASP
Understand question item types on the ISASP and how to provide practice for students on new question types
Receive an organized plan for preparing teachers and test proctors for the test
Develop strategies for preparing students for the writing portion of the test

Cost:
MISIC Members: $100/person. Register 4 people and the 5th person is free!***
Non-MISIC Members: $195/person***

Register here.
***Late Registration: $20 added to the registration fee for registrations made within 2 weeks of the event.
***Cancellation Policy: If received at least one week before the event, 100% of the registration will be refunded. No refund will be
made if cancellation is received within one week of the workshop or conference.

MISIC Regional/Statewide Meeting - Via Zoom
2019-10-21 09:00 - 11:00 | IA
Please join us for the first MISIC Regional/Statewide Meeting for 2019-20. We will be presenting the meeting via Zoom.
When: Oct 21, 2019 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/5b589c1978b285208c34be5db4a05ad8
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Tonya Hotchkin from Tanager Place will be joining us to present more information about Social-Emotional Learning.
Rise: Well-being and Resilience
This presentation will provide concepts from the Rise: Well-being and Resilience Framework. Emphasis will be on how to build authentic relationships in order to create adaptive neuropathways and allow for new narratives to be developed in youth. Insight will be given on the indicators of well-being and how to foster social, emotional learning in youth. Lastly, we will explore ways to enhance a youth’s life; integrating all concepts within the framework so that all youth can RISE and live in their greatness.

MISIC Regional/Statewide Meeting - Via Zoom
2019-12-16 09:00 - 11:00 | IA
Please join us for the second MISIC Regional/Statewide Meeting for 2019-20. We will be presenting the meeting via Zoom.
When: Monday, Dec 16, 2019 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8e7738f2f006591c8c34be5db4a05ad8
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Agenda for December 16th

Welcome
ISASP – Focus on Using Data – Catherine Welch & Steve Dunbar
Writing on Demand
Building Understanding & Shifting the Culture Among Adults Working With Challenging Children
Blast from the Past MISIC Resource
Q&A

Future Meetings (all meetings are 9-11am)

Monday, February 10
Monday, April 20

MISIC Regional/Statewide Meeting - Via Zoom
2020-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 | IA
Please join us for the third MISIC Regional/Statewide Meeting for 2019-20. We will be presenting the meeting via Zoom.
The meeting will also be recorded and posted.
You must register in advance for the meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJ0ufumoqzwq4DzGTsh1R_Pgly6jJ5s1xg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Agenda for February 10th

Welcome & Updates
Building Understanding & Shifting the Culture Among Adults Working With Challenging Children
Writing on Demand – Practical Tools for Improving Student Writing
Are Students Stressed About ISASP? Tips and Strategies For Helping Them Rise to the Challenge!
Q&A

Future Meetings (all meetings are 9-11am)

Monday, April 20

MISIC Regional/Statewide Meeting - Via Zoom
2020-04-20 09:00 - 11:00 | IA
Please join us for the final MISIC Statewide Meeting for 2019-20. We will be presenting the meeting via Zoom.
You must register in advance for the meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uJMvcO2oqz0tubt0gDrkGZgMNysy7dgwTA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The meeting will include the following topics and presenters:
MISIC Resources to Support Schools – Sue Beers, MISIC Director
Supporting Families and Students through Resiliency – Emma Thompson, Tanager Place

What are normal signs of stress students/families might be experiencing?
How do you support students and their families who are enduring high stress?
What resources are available to help you navigate students and families through high stress?

Self-Care for Individuals & Organizations – Jeff Herzberg, Prairie Lakes AEA

Self-care starts with YOU!
Well-being is more than physical health
Organizational supports
Strategies that are working for you and your team

The meeting will also be recorded and posted.

MISIC Regional/Statewide Meeting - Via Zoom
2020-10-22 09:00 - 11:00 | IA
Please join us for the first MISIC Statewide Meeting for 2020-21. We will be presenting the meeting via Zoom.

9:00am-10:30am – MISIC Meeting – “How to Maximize MISIC Resources to Support Professional Development”
10:30am-11:00am – Networking with other MISIC members

You must register in advance for the meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYudu6vqj8qGNZV89DuJ9PO3JHWt-svKIRE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The meeting will also be recorded and posted.

MISIC Quarterly Meeting - Via Zoom #2
2020-12-17 09:00 - 11:00 | IA
Please join us for the second MISIC Quarterly Meeting for 2020-21. We will be presenting the meeting via Zoom.

9:00am-10:30am – MISIC Meeting
10:30am-11:00am – Networking with other MISIC members

You must register in advance for the meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtd–gqTkjEt1UUj2iC1pIJYiU1JtPGynu
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The meeting will also be recorded and posted.

MISIC Regional/Statewide Meeting - Via Zoom #3
2021-02-18 09:00 - 11:00 | IA
Please join us for the third MISIC Statewide Meeting for 2020-21. We will be presenting the meeting via Zoom.
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:

Brad Niebling, Chief of the Bureau of Learner Strategies and Supports, Iowa Department of Education

Director Ann Lebo has a family emergency and is not able to join us. Dr Niebling will join us in her place.

Catherine Welch & Stephen Dunbar – ISASP
Liz Cox – CEO, Polk County Mental Health and Disabilities Services Region

The MISIC Team will also share some updates on the following topics:

Book Study for Instructional Coaches
Micro-Credentials – New America Report

You must register to receive the link for the meeting. The meeting will also be recorded and posted.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Future Meeting (all meetings are 9-11am)

Thursday, April 15

EQuip to Achieve Summit
2021-04-08 - 2021-06-20 | Online
Let’s improve EQ and Remote Learning together!

The MISIC Board and Team want to let you know about the opportunity to attend the EQuip to Achieve: EQ and Remote Learning Summit (EQ2A), which will now take place virtually and on-demand from April 8th through June 20th, 2021.
MISIC is partnering with the organizers of the EQ2A Summit during this important event and Sue Beers will also be presenting a session.
According to Education Week’s Research Center, the most important area of focus for K-12 over the next 12-18 months is (#1) social emotional learning (SEL). What would you get by attending the summit?

Over 40 on-demand, 60 min sessions with experts and practitioners
Live interactive sessions (Lego, Escape Room…)
Live Speaker Panels with discussions on EQ/SEL and mental health’s most pressing topics
Live Networking Events to connect parents, teachers, specialists, and technologists
Free access to digital EQ360 assessments and tools during and after summit
edTech fair to explore the best and newest technologies to help maximize student learning and save time
And so much more!

As a partner, MISIC has secured discounted tickets for our members. Click the button below and choose CoHost/Speaker/Guests Discount option to receive the discounted price of $105 when you register.

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