*Note: The links the blue boxes to the left (except Professional Learning) are currently only available to MISIC members.
News and Updates
State Board of Education Adopts New Social Studies Standards
Please see the message below that was sent out from The Iowa Dept of Ed. On January 15, 2026, the State Board of Education adopted new social studies standards. The social studies standards revision process began in 2025, when the
MISIC Update – Chapter 103 Resources & SkillsForce Update
During the MISIC Quarterly Meeting on December 16th, MISIC team member, Jamie Morgan, shared some of the new resources that the MISIC team has been working on for you. You can check out her presentation and the new resources below.
MISIC Update – Intervention Flowchart
During the MISIC Quarterly Meeting on December 16th, MISIC team member, Callie Stein, shared an Intervention Flowchart that can be used as you are working with student behaviors in the classroom. You can check out her presentation below. You can
MISIC is committed to helping schools develop and deliver education that is based on equity for all students, families, and staff. MISIC works to prepare and support school staff through the development of materials and resources that are free from bias and that promote teaching and learning to meet the needs of all students, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We believe that all students and staff deserve to learn in an environment that values the identity and respects the needs of each individual student and staff member. MISIC is committed to a vision of education that is compassionate and supportive and that helps build a future of hope for all.
MISIC: Members Impacting Students; Improving Curriculum
We exist to support district leaders and teachers in building their confidence and capacity to design and deliver on a curriculum that prepares students for their futures.
In addition to teaching and learning materials, the consortium offers its members schools several different workshops on using data to create changes in classroom instruction. Consortium members are involved in helping build better testing system and instructional practices in statewide as well as national efforts. Members work closely with AEA personnel to impact instructional practice and to help teachers make informed instructional decisions.