Friday, September 9, 2016

September2016 H.E.L.P. Blog

What’s New:

  • Dates are planned for Differentiated Accountability Universal and Targeted Support in Assessment & Data Based Decision Making and Universal Instruction within GHAEA.  Please see the Help calendar for dates. Superintendents should have received invitations to these trainings as well.
  • ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act): Iowa’s Statewide plan is currently being finalized and vetted. This work will be on-going for approximately the next six months.

What’s Due:


  • September 15: PK desk audits are due via the Iowa Education portal. Contact Jennifer.Adkins@iowa.gov with questions.
  • September 15: District and AEA desk audits open in the portal. Desk audits are due by December 15. Contact Janet.Boyd@iowa.gov with questions.
  • October 3: Special Education Count Day
  • October 15: Certified Enrollment Deadline **YOU MAY WANT TO CLICK CERTIFY ON THE 14TH SINCE THE 15TH IS A SATURDAY AND STATE OFFICES ARE NOT OPEN ON WEEKENDS.**