Other Links and Resources

In most schools, print-based instructional materials, such as textbooks, are a prime way of delivering curricular content. This system works fine for many learners. But for others – those who struggle to read because of physical, sensory, cognitive, or learning differences – such materials are not usable for learning. These students need Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) in order to access the general education curriculum. Such access is guaranteed in federal statutes, such as IDEA and NCLB, as well as Iowa’s Rules of Special Education.

Is an Apple-sponsored website for educators providing materials and tools such as teacher-tested lessons, photos, maps and videos to encourage and support collaboration among educators. The site features daily news on education and related topics and also provides chat rooms that enable teachers to interact and share information with colleagues.

Home schooling students and parents may be interested in these Web links developed by the late Dr. Mary Berry.

IEP Results is a procedure used statewide to support the data-based decisions and description of goal oriented results for students with disabilities.

State Information Management System for Area Education Agencies and the Iowa Department of Education. Login to records requires password.

This web site provides teachers with grade level instructional resources based on the content learning standards compiled by Iowa school districts in AEA9 and aligned to national standards documents.

Offers a rich variety of online educational resources for students 24/7. The resources are funded and provided by Iowa Area Education Agencies.

Web site offers information for schools, as well as others. Resources include a guide to pre-employment inquiries; diversity and civil rights quizzes which may be used in the classroom; and general information on filing a civil rights complaint with the commission.

In mathematics and reading is a project of Iowa AEAs to help schools develop and implement standards-referenced assessment systems.

Maintains a calendar of DE activities, as well as various state and national meetings.

Provides access to distance learning opportunties and information in the state of Iowa.

Iowa AEAs save schools thousands of dollars through several statewide cooperative purchases of a variety of products, including educational media, software, and A/V and computer equipment.

IPTV K-12 Connections provides Iowa's K-12 educators and students access to unique opportunities to participate in distance learning experiences via the Iowa Communications Network (ICN). IPTV K-12 Connections offers complete online registration and support. Teachers are able to learn about session offerings, register for sessions and check the progress of the registration directly from this Web site.

Various regulations mandate employers to provide training to employees on a variety of subjects. These programs are designed to provide you with the basic content training on the requirements of the various mandates

The Iowa Reading Association provides an opportunity to have a proactive part of a professional organization that is active at the local, state, and national level to help teachers to be aware of the newest things happening with curriculum, legislative discussions, and literature. Above all, the projects the association supports help children become literate, promising citizens in a changing world.

National Report on High School Reform

Is a network of educational research and development organizations supported by contracts with the U.S. Education Department, Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI).

Provides onlines libraries of legally-reviewed notices, forms and guidance, each designed to make parent communication consistent, accurate and affordable for districts of all sizes. The TransACT subscription includes professional translations, personalized notices and ongoing updates. Forms are available in English, Spanish, Bosnian, Vietnamese, Laotian and Serbo-Croation. To subscribe as a new user, go to ; click on "Subscribe"; click on "SUBSCRIBE NOW" as a new visitor; and follow the steps to create a new account.