Iowa Department of Education

Annual Retreat, Blank Park Zoo

June 14

Work Session, Director and State Board

June 15

• Introduction, review of State Board retreat goals
• Overview of the education system in Iowa (department organization chart)
• The work of the State Board (Operating Guidelines)
• How can the State Board and Department work most effectively together?
• 2005-2006 Update on key Strategic Plan initiatives and State Board priorities. Measures of success, update, status, and accomplishments related to the strategic plan and the State Board of Education priorities. This session is designed to set the stage for State Board priority setting for next year.
• Identify State Board of Education Priorities and Work Plan for 2006-2007
• Discuss State Board Meeting Calendar -- set meeting dates for 2007

June 16

Developing a deeper understanding:

• School Finance in Iowa
  

• Elementary and Secondary Education Act
  

• Community College Programs and Services
  

• How does the work of the State Board connect to these basic frameworks for education?

Evaluation of Retreat Goals and Outcomes