Tools for the unique needs of students

Tools for the unique needs of students As classroom culture evolves, what tools are available for educators to address the unique needs of students? How are generations of educators acknowledging and adjusting to changes in the classroom from when they were in school? Are social/emotional techniques working/effective?

October 12, 2023 at 10:10AM

• Jenny Schulz

• Yen Veirhoven

• Gina Weekly

• Dan Devore

Opportunities and challenges for students of color

Though the diversity of Iowa’s schools continues to increase, finding teachers and support staff of color remains a challenge for school districts. We’ll look at how districts are trying to address the diversity of its teaching and education staff, while also working to address the way it serves students of color during and around the school day.

October 12, 2023 at 11:15AM

• Barb Hanson

• Sarah Swayze

Computer science in a required state

How are districts developing opportunities for students to access computer science? As part of a state requirements, what can classrooms and educators do to encourage and ensure equal access? What additional funding comes with the new computer requirements?

October 12, 2023 at 1:20PM

• Ryan Marzen

• Dr. Ben Schaefer

Reimagining the school day

Some Iowa school districts are experimenting with four-day school weeks as ways to help students and teachers in the districts. We’ll look at how Iowa schools are rethinking the school day as well as thoughts about how the changes are impacting student learning.

October 12, 2023 at 2:25PM

• Joel Pedersen

Long Term Strategies in Workforce/Recruitment

What techniques show promise? Explore career pathways such as Grow Your Own program, student incentives upon graduation, apprenticeships and teacher training opportunities. Examples identified include Grow Your Own program, Iowa City.

October 13, 2023 at 8:30AM

Intersection: Social needs and partnerships between schools and non-profits

The ability to reach students and their families about available resources while gathered consistently at school. Who leads these partnerships? What communication or practice of information distribution is most effective? How can nonprofits build trust among the students, faculty, and staff?

October 13, 2023 at 9:40AM

• Maggie Hartzler

Intersection: Implementation of School Choice in Iowa

The number of families applying for state-funded ESA accounts exceeded preliminary estimates. What does this mean, and what will happen as the state continues to implement school choice.

October 13, 2023 at 10:45AM

Intersection: Implementation of School Choice in Iowa

The number of families applying for state-funded ESA accounts exceeded preliminary estimates. What does this mean, and what will happen as the state continues to implement school choice.

October 13, 2023 at 10:45AM