MISIC: Members Impacting Students; Improving Curriculum

Where High-Quality Materials Meet High-Quality Science Instruction
2026-09-21 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | City Church, 2400 Oakwood Road, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
MISIC is excited to partner again with Dr. Chris Like from the Iowa Dept of Ed. to offer this interactive workshop for K-12 educators!
High-quality instructional materials (HQIM) can play a powerful role in improving student learning, but student achievement depends on how those materials are implemented and adapted to meet the needs of learners. In this workshop, science educators will explore practical strategies for adapting high-quality instructional materials while maintaining the integrity of their design.
Participants will examine instructional models, evidence-based teaching strategies, and assessment practices that support three-dimensional science learning and student sensemaking. Whether your district has already adopted instructional materials, is currently evaluating options, or has chosen a different approach, this session will provide tools and ideas that can strengthen science instruction and improve student outcomes.
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Math Workshop
2026-09-22 09:00 - 15:00
We will be hosting a workshop for Math educators in Ames. Details and registration coming soon!

The New Iowa Social Studies Standards: Practical Strategies for Powerful Learning
2026-09-23 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for a full-day interactive professional learning experience focused on Iowa’s new Social Studies Standards and the instructional shifts that help teachers bring them to life in the classroom. Participants will explore how these shifts emphasize evidence-based practices in social studies around disciplinary literacy, democratic principles, and reading and writing through the use of primary sources.
Presented by Stefanie Wager, Iowa Dept of Ed
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Literacy Workshop
2026-09-24 09:00 - 15:00
We will be hosting a workshop for Literacy educators.
Presented By: Wanda Steuri, EdS – Iowa Department of Education
Dyslexia and Reading Specialist
Science of Reading / Dyslexia Consultant
More details and registration coming soon!
