APR Instructions
In order to satisfy the requirements for reporting annual
progress toward state and federal indicators, school districts and
non-public schools in Iowa complete an Annual Progress Report (APR) due
to the Iowa Department of Education by September 15 each year. APRs
include information regarding academic proficiency, academic goals,
dropouts, graduation rates, attendance rates, and post-secondary
data.
Community School Districts
The following link will take you to the log-in screen for community school districts:
https://www.edinfo.state.ia.us/securelogin.asp
Contact your superintendent for log-in and password.
Accredited Nonpublic Schools
The following link will take you to the log-in screen for accredited nonpublic schools:
https://www.edinfo.state.ia.us/securelogin.asp
Contact the person who
completes the certified annual enrollment for your building or system
for log-in and password.
Reference Documents
 CSIP Rule Interpretation Matrix 2006-12-08 14:27:33
 Chapter 12 Rule Interpretation Matrix
Create NCLB Requirements Report
Please read the following instructions to help you create your report (Note: You may want to print this page for reference):
- From the main page, click up to five schools/school districts, the names of the schools/districts will appear next to the numbers 1-5.
- Click the green "Make Chart" button on the left hand side of the screen.
- Next, click your choice of "indicators" that are listed on the left. For example, click "Average Daily Attendance Rate". This will create the report for the schools/districts requested.
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Each AEA annually submits a written progress report to its
schools and school districts and the department and makes the report
available to the public. The report includes, at a minimum, information
regarding agency-wide goals and indicators of quality as specified in 281--Iowa Administrative Code 72.10(2).
Annual Progress Report (APR) Requirements AEAs
Requirements for the AEA APR, due February 1, are contained within the online entry system. The following link will take you to the log-in screen; https://www.edinfo.state.ia.us/securelogin.asp . Contact your agency's chief administrator for log-in and password.
For questions regarding the AEA APR, contact Tom Cooley at 515-242-5132 or tom.cooley@iowa.gov
AEA Customer Survey Data
2004-05 Customer Survey Data
2003-04 Customer Survey Data
2002-03 Customer Survey Data
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Each AEA, on a cycle established by the department, shall
submit to the department a comprehensive improvement plan. The plan
shall be the basis for the improvement actions taken by the agency and
shall also serve as a basis for the comprehensive site visit. 281--Iowa Administrative Code 72.9(273)
Each agency must submit a revised CIP the year following its
comprehensive site visit. The current site visit schedule, listed by
school year, is as follows:
| Agency |
Year |
Grant Wood AEA
10
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2006-07
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| Northwest
AEA |
2006-07 |
| Green Valley AEA
14 |
2007-08 |
| Merged AEA 15 and AEA 16 |
2007-08 |
| AEA
267 |
2008-09 |
| Prairie Lakes AEA
8 |
2008-09 |
| Mississippi Bend AEA
9 |
2009-10 |
| Heartland AEA
11 |
2009-10 |
| Keystone AEA
1 |
2010-11 |
| Loess Hills AEA
13 |
2010-11 |
Comprehensive Improvement Plan (CIP) Requirements Checklist for AEAs
The following checklist describes the requirements that must be addressed by each AEA required to rewrite its CIP. The updated CIP is due by April 1, 2008. If you have questions, contact Tom Cooley tom.cooley@iowa.gov or Sharon Hawthorne sharon.hawthorne@iowa.gov
2008 CIP Requirements Checklist for AEAs
AEA Customer Survey
2004-05 Customer Survey Data
2003-04 Customer Survey Data
2002-03 Customer Survey Data
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Schools or school districts will submit a revised five-year Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) by September 15 of the school year following the comprehensive site visit specified in Iowa Code section 256.11 which incorporates, when appropriate, areas of improvement noted by the school improvement visitation team. 281--Iowa Administrative Code 12.8(2)
School districts and non-public schools are
required to revise and recertify their CSIPs by the September 15th
date of the next school year.
Revisions, in accordance to Chapter 12, are based on any or all of the
following actions:
- completion of a site
visit,
- grade level changes (as in cases of reorganizations),
- and/ or funding
stream changes.
School districts and
non-public schools are encouraged to annually update their CSIPs as ongoing
planning documents.
 CSIP Website Instructions
2006 CSIP Updates
See public information Regarding districts or school systems CSIPs
Community School Districts
The following link will take you to the log-in screen for community school districts:
https://www.edinfo.state.ia.us/securelogin.asp
Contact your superintendent for log-in and password.
Accredited Nonpublic Schools
The following link will take you to the log-in screen for accredited nonpublic schools:
https://www.edinfo.state.ia.us/securelogin.asp
Contact the person who
completes the certified annual enrollment for your building or system
for log-in and password.
Reference Documents
CSIP Rule Interpretation Matrix (2006-12-06)
Chapter 12 Rule Interpretation Matrix (2006-11-01)
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Both federal and state laws require that there
be no discrimination in educational programs or in school hiring practices on
the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, creed, gender, disability,
age and marital status. Districts are required to implement multicultural,
gender-fair approaches to the entire educational program. The Department of
Education has the legal responsibility to monitor compliance with these
equity-related requirements in school districts receiving federal and state
funding. The Equity Review Process is one way the Department carries out this
responsibility. Questions should be referred to Del Hoover, Deputy
Administrator, Division of PK-12 Education 515-281-8402, or Tom Andersen,
Consultant for Equity in School Improvement, Division of PK-12 Education 515-281-3769.
Educational Equity Review Information for Educational Agencies
Educational Equity Review K-12 Guide 2007-2008
Education Equity Review Summary of Equity Issues
Coordination Equity, Role and Function
 2007-2008 Data Needs Manual
Summary of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Requirements
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With respect to both public and nonpublic schools, the state has
the authority and responsibility to be assured of an educational
program which is in accordance with minimal standards. Approval
standards are those rules and regulations promulgated by the Iowa
Department of Education and found in Iowa Administrative Code
(IAC). These standards detail the statutes as to intent and purposes
and carry the force and effect of law (e.g., 281--Iowa Administrative Code 12.1).
 How to become a Nonpublic Accredited School- A step by step process
Application for Accreditation
Requirements for Accreditation - Nonpublic Schools
General Accreditation Standards for Education (281) are detailed in Chapter 12 of the Iowa Administrative Code.
An accredited school meets or exceeds the minimum
requirements for operation as either an elementary or secondary school
as stated in the general statutes and regulations adopted by the State
Board of Education. If a school meets these minimum standards, it will
be granted accreditation.
Chapter 12 Rule Interpretation Matrix
More About Becoming an Accredited Nonpublic School in Iowa
Nonpublic APR Checklist (Information will be posted soon)
Onsite Document Review Checklist for Nonpublic Schools
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP):
A school or school district shall submit a revised five-year
comprehensive school improvement plan by September 15 of the school
year following the comprehensive site visit specified in Iowa Code
section 256.11 which incorporates, when appropriate, areas of improvement noted
by the school improvement visitation team. 281--Iowa Administrative Code 12.8(2)
School districts and non-public schools are
required to revise and recertify their CSIPs by the September 15th
date of the next school year.
Revisions, in accordance to Chapter 12 of the Iowa Adminstrative Code , are based on any or all of the
following actions: completion of a site
visit, grade level changes (as in cases of reorganizations), and/ or funding
stream changes. School districts and
non-public schools are encouraged to annually update their CSIPs as ongoing
planning documents.
CSIP Rule Interpretation Matrix
Contact:
Julie Melcher
515-281-6293
julie.melcher@iowa.gov
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All colleges and universities engaged in practitioner preparation in Iowa are subject to approval by the State Board of Education as provided in the Code of Iowa. Each program must meet the standards outlined in the Iowa Administrative Code (IAC), Chapter 79, Standards for Practitioner Preparation Programs.
Each institution seeking approval of its practitioner preparation
program files evidence of the extent to which it meets the standards
contained in the chapters cited above, by means of a self-evaluation
report called the Institutional Report. After the institution files its
Institutional Report, a team visits the institution for the purpose of
evaluation of programs.
The Director of the Department of Education gives recommendations to
the State Board based on the factual and evaluative evidence on record
about each practitioner preparation program's adherence to the State
Standards. After the State Board grants approval to programs filed by
an institution, candidates who complete such programs and who are
recommended by an authorized official of that institution will be
issued the appropriate license with the proper endorsement(s).
Praxis II Qualifying Scores for Elementary Education Candidates
Elementary teacher candidates who graduate from a college/university teacher education program and are recommended for licensure
after September 1, 2007, must attain the qualifying score in one of the Praxis
II content tests, 0011 or 0014. In fulfilling this requirement, an elementary
teacher candidate meets the U. S. Department of Education definition of “Highly
Qualified Teacher.” Secondary teacher candidates are considered "Highly
Qualified" as a result of their in-depth content preparation and are not
required to pass content exams.
- Effective September 1, 2007, the qualifying score on Test 0011
is 151.
- Effective September 1, 2007, the qualifying score on Test 0014
is 142.
Teacher Intern Program
Four-year colleges or universities may also offer a teacher intern
preparation program once approved by the State Board of Education. In
May, 2002, the State Board adopted rules that establish the standards
required for approval of these teacher intern preparation programs.
Applicants for the teacher intern license are required to complete an
initial 12 semester hours of introductory content in pedagogy that
includes 50 contact hours of field experience with students. Upon
successful completion of this introductory program, the applicant
qualifies for the teacher intern license which allows him or her to
serve as the teacher of record in a high school during a one year
teaching internship. This teaching internship is highly supported by
the postsecondary institution in partnership with the employing
district and/or area education agency and includes extensive
supervision and participation in a state-approved mentoring and
induction program. During this time the intern completes a teacher
intern seminar that includes extension of coursework from the teacher
intern introductory program. After the teacher internship year, the
intern completes a 12 semester hour concluding intern teacher program
and is then eligible for an initial teaching license.
Currently a teacher intern program is offered online through Kaplan University: http://www.kaplancollegeia.com/
Publications and Reports
Standards for Practitioner Preparation
Teacher Intern Preparation Programs (Chapter77) (2006-07-10)
Practitioner and Administrator Preparation Programs (Chapter79) (2006-07-10)
Curriculum Exhibits
Exhibit Templates & Exhibits for Approved Programs by Institution
General Directions for Completing Curriculum Exhibits (2006-07-10)
Table of Contents (2006-07-11)
Instructions for Entering Curriculum Exhibits on the Website (2006-07-10)
National Standards
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC)
Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC)
Praxis II Testing for New Teachers in Iowa
FAQ About New Iowa Elementary Education Praxis II Testing Requirement
Practitioner Programs in Iowa
Directory of Teacher Preparation Programs
Practitioner Preparation Program List (2006-10-30)
Links
Four Year Colleges' Education Programs
Links to Colleges (40.27 KB 2006-07-10 14:37:53)
Endorsements by College (28.65 KB 2006-07-10 15:15:55)
Other Links
Approved Paraeducator Preparation Programs and Contacts
Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education-IACTE
Praxis Tests-Education Testing Services
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The School Improvement Team at the Iowa Department of Education
conducts on site visits to accredited nonpublic schools and school
districts, reviews Annual Progress Reports (APRs), and assists Schools
and School Districts in continuous school improvement efforts such as
the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). The Team conducts feasibility studies with accredited public school districts seeking
options such as Whole Grade Sharing and School District Reorganization.
The Team monitors Competent Private Instruction (CPI), Specially
Accredited Schools, Open Enrollment, School District Waivers and
Exemptions, Nonpublic School Accreditation, and Postsecondary
Enrollment Options. The Team also helps coordinate the annual
Winter Institute.
The following contact information includes the monitoring
assignments of each School Improvement Consultant. Schools, School
Districts, AEAs, and members of the public should contact the
Consultant assigned to their AEA for any school improvement related
questions.
Contact Information
Address:
Grimes State Office Building
400 E. 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
General Number: 515-281-3170
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (Except State Holidays)
Deputy Division Administrator
PK-12 Education
Del Hoover
515-281-8402
Del.Hoover@iowa.gov
Oversees the School Improvement Team, approves Waivers and
Exemptions, Charter School Director, Administrative Preparation Program
and Teacher Quality.
Secretary
Annette Mathieu
515-281-3170
Tom.Cooley@iowa.gov
Monitors and provides technical assistance for AEA 9.
Postsecondary Enrollment Options Consultant and Co-Leader of AEA
Accreditation, Reorganization, and Technical assistance.
Wilma Gajdel
515-281-5332
Wilma.Gajdel@iowa.gov
Monitors and provides technical assistance for AEA 267. Exempt Schools Consultant.
Barbara Byrd
515-281-5001
Barbara.Byrd@iowa.gov
Monitors and provides technical assistance for Great Prairie AEA. Feasibility Studies Consultant, District Restructuring.
Denise Mulcahy
515-281-3198
Denise Mulcahy@iowa.gov
Monitors and provides technical assistance for AEA 13 & 14. Charter School Consultant.
Julie Melcher
515-281-6293
Julie.Melcher@iowa.gov
Monitors and provides technical assistance for AEA 11. Nonpublic School Accreditation, Specially Accredited Schools Consultant.
Lois Irwin
515-281-8582
Lois.Irwin@iowa.gov
Monitors and provides technical assistance for AEA 8. Open Enrollment Consultant.
Elizabeth Calhoun
515-281-8170
Elizabeth.Calhoun@iowa.gov
Monitors and provides technical assistance for Northwest AEA. Competent Private Instruction (CPI) i.e. Homeschooling Consultant.
Brandi Gean
515-281-4726
Brandi.Gean@iowa.gov
Monitors and provides technical assistance for AEA 10. Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) / Annual Progress Report (APR) Assistance.
Holly Barnes
515-242-6173
Holly.Barnes@iowa.gov
Monitors and provides technical assistance for AEA 1. Annual Progress Report (APR) / Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) Assistance.
Tom Andersen
515-281-3769
Tom.Andersen@iowa.gov
Monitors
and provides Equity/Multi-Cultural/Gender Fair Technical Assistance for
all Area Education Agencies. Coordinates LEA focused equity site
visits. Coordinates AEA focused equity site visits. Coordinates
Community Colleges equity site visits.
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Foreign Language
Iowa Code section 256.11(5)(f)
2007-2008 Foreign Language Waiver
2007-2008 Foreign Language Waiver
2008-2009 Foreign Language Waiver
2008-2009 Foreign Language Waiver
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Board Approval: Minutes that demonstrate that the local school board has approved this request to be waived from the 3rd and 4th sequential units of foreign language.
- Hearing: None required
- Department Deadline: None
- Assurance: That all requirements were met; however, no students enrolled in the 3rd and 4th sequential units of this foreign language.
- Requirements/documentation include:
- Foreign language for which the waiver is sought.
- Local school board approval of waiver request.
- School or school district currently employs teacher licensed/endorsed to teach the 3rd and 4th sequential units of the foreign language for which the waiver is sought. A copy of the teacher’s license/endorsement is attached to the waiver request.
- Grades 9-12 class schedule for the appropriate school year that shows that the 3rd and 4th units of this foreign language was assigned a schedule that would have allowed students to enroll, that the class was properly scheduled, and that students were aware of the course offerings.
- Assurance that no students are enrolled.
General Accreditation Standards
281--Iowa Administrative Code 12.9
2008-2009 Chapter 12 General Accreditation Standards Exemption
2008-2009 Chapter 12 General Accreditation Standards Exemption
2009-2010 Chapter 12 General Accreditation Standards Exemption
2009-2010 Chapter 12 General Accreditation Standards Exemption
- Board Approval: Board minutes that demonstrate that the local school board has approved the request.
- Hearing: None required
- Department Deadline: Written request and plan submitted to the department on or before January 1st preceding the school year for which the waiver is requested.
- Required components for a general accreditation standards exemption request include:
- The standard or standards for which the exemption is requested
- A rationale for each general accreditation standard identified above.
- The sources of supportive research evidence and information, when appropriate, that were analyzed and used to form the basis of each rationale.
- How the school or school district staff collaborated with the local community or with the school improvement advisory committee about the need for the exemption request.
- Evidence that the board approved the exemption request.
- A list of the indicators that will be measured to determine success.
- How the school or school district will measure the success of the standards exemption plan on improving student achievement or performance.
New Innovative Calendar and Continued Innovative Calendar
Iowa Code section 279.10
(For more or less than 180 days. Note: The innovative school year calendar shall provide for an equivalent number of total hours that school was in session the year prior to the request for the waiver.
2009-2010 Calendar Waiver Request for New Innovative School Year
2009-2010 Calendar Waiver Request for New Innovative School Year
2009-2010 Calendar Waiver Request for Continued Innovative School Year
2009-2010 Calendar Waiver Request for Continued Innovative School Year
- Board Approval: Yes
- Hearing Deadline: Minutes of the meeting that verify that the public hearing for the innovative calendar request or continued innovative calendar request was held.
- Department Deadline: The board shall file a request for approval with the department no later than November 1st preceding the school year for which the waiver is requested defined in the Code of Iowa.
- Required components of request for new innovative school year:
- Request for new innovative school year, including signatures of both superintendent and board president.
- Rationale for educational impact.
- Proposed calendar changes. (This does not mean that the district’s calendar must be board approved prior to submitting the request.)
- Documentation of the notice of public hearing.
- A list of savings and goals to be attained under the innovative school year.
- Required components of request for continued innovative school year:
- Request for continued innovative school year, including signatures of both superintendent and board president.
- Documentation of the notice of public hearing.
- An evaluation of savings and impacts on the educational program as a result of the innovative school year.
Early Start Date
Iowa Code section 279.10(4)
Form: Web-based document located on the Spring BEDS.
Report located at: https://www.edinfo.state.ia.us/securelogin.asp
- Board Approval: Yes
- Hearing Deadline: July 1st preceding the school year for which the waiver is requested defined in the Code of Iowa.
- Department Deadline: Request is made one year in advance on the spring BEDS.
- Assurance: That the school district has held a public hearing and that starting school on the earliest starting date specified in Iowa Code section 279.10 subsection 1 will have a significant negative educational impact.
Contact:
Del Hoover, Deputy Administrator
515-281-8402
del.hoover@iowa.gov
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Iowa Code section 282.10 defines whole grade
sharing as a procedure used by school districts whereby all or a substantial
portion of the pupils in any grade in two or more school districts share an
educational program for all or a substantial portion of a school day under a
written agreement pursuant to Iowa Code sections 256.13, 280.15, or 282.7(1). Whole grade
sharing may either be one-way or two-way sharing.
Whole Grade Sharing Handbook 2007
Q and A for Schools Involved in Dissolution
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