Welcome to the #IASB79 Annual Convention online program, sponsored by Miron Construction Co.!
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Do you feel lost trying to navigate through Iowa’s “sunshine laws” related to open meetings and open records? Do you feel like whenever you are presented with an issue related to properly handling school board meetings or releasing school district records, you have more questions than answers? Join attorneys from Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. for this interactive session covering everything from explaining the general applicability of Iowa’s open meetings and open records laws to navigating frequently asked questions and scenarios that commonly arise. Come prepared to ask questions and evaluate hypothetical examples.
Every student deserves access to safe and supportive learning environments, so what does this look like for students in your community? During this session, hear how Bettendorf Schools developed a Therapeutic Learning Classroom through community collaboration using the Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework (MTSS). With staff capacity of implementation in mind, the district created a community of educational leaders responsible for facilitating teams that support students with behavioral health concerns. By focusing on Tier Three Interventions, Bettendorf has increased staff members' capacity to reduce dysregulation and minimize classroom disruptions. By the end of this session, you'll have exclusive access to the tools Bettendorf used to develop their Therapeutic Learning Classroom to use as you envision what access to safe and supportive learning environments looks like in your community!
Dr. Michelle Morse currently serves as the Superintendent for the Bettendorf Community School District. Dr. Morse began her career in public education twenty-nine years ago as a speech-language pathologist and classroom teacher. She has served in a variety of administrative positions... Read More →
Extension Educator: Families, Youth & Community, Iowa State University
Jennifer is a Lecturer and Department Coordinator in the Department of Psychology at St. Ambrose University. Jennifer has a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from the University of Northern Iowa, and a Master’s of Science Degree in Education from Western Illinois University. Her... Read More →
While measuring academic performance is the standard practice across all districts, Alburnett Schools is going beyond the test scores by identifying data-driven metrics for student success attributes. Tracking whether students are community-minded citizens, emotionally intelligent, effective communicators, lifelong learners, and student leaders eliminates reliance on intuition and provides a holistic picture of student achievement. In this session, learn what Alburnett has uncovered about the strong correlation between academic performance and attributes of student success that lead to greater success for all students, and gain insight on how you can support lifelong learners in your district!