October 2013 School Leader Update From Iowa Dept. of Education

Click here to read the October 2013 School Leader Update from the Iowa Department of Education. In this issue, look for important details about the planning grants and informational webinars associated with the Teacher Leadership and Compensation System, an update on the work to implement Response to Intervention in some Iowa schools this fall and news about the five Iowa schools named 2013 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Be sure to read about some upcoming changes to the Iowa Department of Education’s website and find out how to give feedback on the Next Generation Science Standards, which are under review by a state task force.