*Note: The links the blue boxes to the left (except Professional Learning) are currently only available to MISIC members.


News and Updates

Literacy Workshop – Wednesday, April 29th – Register Now!

Supporting Struggling Adolescent Readers: Building the Skills That Make Understanding Possible MISIC is excited to partner with Really Great Reading to offer this dynamic new workshop for educators on Wednesday, April 29th in Ames. The workshop will explore how strengthening

Science Workshop – Tuesday, April 28th – Register Now!

From Standards to Sensemaking: Designing Coherent Science Learning Join us in Ames on Tuesday, April 28th for a workshop for all K-12 science educators and district leadership presented by Christopher Like from the Iowa Department of Education. This workshop will

Math Workshop – Monday, April 27th – Register Now!

Math for Every Learner: Balancing Rigorous Instruction with Tiered Support Join us in Ames on Monday, April 27th for a workshop for all K-12 math educators and district leadership presented by April Pforts, Christi Donald & Melissa Carlson from the

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.

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