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IOWA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Tom Ahart, Editor

Ankeny CSD

306 SW School St., P.O. Box 189

Ankeny, IA 50021

515-965-9600

FAX 515-965-4234

tahart@ankeny.k12.ia.us

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Download Selected Articles from Past Issues of Iowa Educational Leadership

Iowa ASCD members receive a hard copy in the mail.

FALL 2008

The Fall 2008 issue of Iowa Educational Leadereship represents the passing of the torch to Tom Ahart who begins his service as editor with this issue. As editor, Tom needs your support by submitting articles for this journal. Below are selected articles from this issue.

From the New Editor of Iowa Educational Leadership

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Tom Ahart discusses his plans for the future of Iowa Educaitnal Leadereship.

Motivational Efforts to Improve the Curriculum

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Marlow Ediger reviews the history of educational "reform" beginning with the National Defense Education Act of 1958. He connects the dots from that act to the 1980 report, A Nation at Risk, to today's No Child Left Behind act.

Evaluation as Usual? Iowa Principals' Perceptions of State-Mandated Teaching and Evaluation Standards

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Nicholas Pace, Terri Lasswell, and Gregory Reed report on a study of principal perceptions of the Iowa teaching standards and evaluation procedures madated for use in all schools. Among their findings was that "most principals felt that the Iowa Teaching Standards and the Iowa Evaluator Approval Training Program made them feel adequately or very well prepared to conduct teacher evaluations."

A Word of Advice & the Pre-Employment Process for Educators

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Michael McGough addresses the attributes of the professional pre-employment process for teachers and offers add offers advice to experienced professionals can share with those new to the profession.

In Memorium -- Susanne Baty

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Douglas Schermer, Iowa ASCD Historian, reports on the legacy of Susanne Baty who passed away December 21, 2007 following a long illness. Baty served as editor of the Iowa Educational Leadership beginning in October 1998.

JUNE 2007

Iowa ASCD publishes Iowa Educational Leadership throughout the year. Members receive a hard copy in the mail. Everyone is welcome to download and print the electronic version of these articles at http://iowa.ascd.org – click on publications. This is the last issue edited by Susanne Baty. Beginning August 1, 2007, Tom Ahart will serve as editor.

The Whole Child: A Global Vision for Learning

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Dick Hanzelka, ASCD President

The address was presented by Dr. Hanzelka at the Iowa ASCD Curriculum Leadership Academy held May 10, 2007, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Des Moines, Iowa.

Reform Math Textbooks in Iowa High Schools: What Principals Might Like to Know about Teachers’ Experiences

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Jenna Seymour and Annie H. Pettit share the comments of six teachers who were interviewed about their experiences with reform mathematics textbooks.

Meeting the Needs of Each Student: Implementing & Documenting Differentiation in the Classroom

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Pam Armstrong-Vogel, Iowa ASCD’s president for 2007-2008, addresses the issue of differentiation.

Shining Stars and Everyday Heroes

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David Wilkinson is the Teaching and Learning Specialist with the Iowa State Education Association. Here he addresses the issue of teaching Iowa history and the new Shining Stars

and Everyday Heroes, the two-CD kit provided to Iowa educators by ISEA.

Is It Good For the Kids? Mixed News About the Learning Gap

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Gene Carter, ASCD Executive Director

What is that “S” Doing in the Middle of ASCD?

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Douglas Schermer, Iowa ASCD historian, takes a look at the “S” word.

Transitions

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Outgoing Iowa Educational Leadership Editor Susanne Baty announces that Tom Ahart will assume the editorship August 1, 2007.

Resources

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Susanne Baty presents a list of resources of interest to Iowa ASCD members.

APRIL 2007

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

By Kris Condon

ACHIEVING SUCCESS ON ITED

By the Spirit Lake High School Reading Committee

WHY TESTS AREN’T ENOUGH

By Gene Carter

PERSISTENT ISSUES

By Marlow Ediger

DÉJÀ VU – COMMISSION OF TEN ADDRESSES HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE ALIGNMENT

By Douglas Schermer

CONNECTIONS

By Susanne Baty

RESOURCES

THE WAY WE WERE

FEBRUARY 2007

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Kristine Condon

President Condon’s report on Iowa ASCD activities.

ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS: WHAT TYPES OF PROGRAMS LEAD TO THE GREATEST LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS?

Dr. Tim Gilson, Assistant Professor, UNI

The growth of alternative high schools in Iowa has been extensive and widespread. This growth has come at such a rapid pace that many characteristics which lend themselves to at-risk student success have been overlooked.

SETTING SAIL FOR WELLNESS

Michele Appelgate, Mason City School Board and Public Information Officer for Cerro Gordo Department of Public Health.

An innovative, cooperative health and wellness program between Mason City Schools and the county Health Department is outlined. “Port Wellness ” for middle school students is “designed for fun, not competition.” Daily exercise, “Snack Attacks” and nutrition education provide the focus for these optional and free activities.

WELLNESS CORNER

Connie Bjornstad, Okoboji Community Schools nurse.

The Okoboji School District has instituted a Wellness Policy that incorporates physical activities in the guidance program as well as offering healthy foods for breakfast and lunch.

READING FIRST: A COMPREHENSIVE READING PROGRAM

Fran McVeigh, AEA 15 Reading Specialist

Alan R. Miller, Chariton Elementary Principal

A research-based Comprehensive Reading Program of classroom instruction for all children and intervention for children at risk of reading difficulty or failure is in place in Chariton. A Leadership Team, support from AEA 15, alignment with science and social studies standards, and an emphasis on fluency and vocabulary are contributing to student success.

RESEARCH LINK--HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE: THE INTERSECTION OF HEALTH PROBLEMS AND LEARNING IN HIGH POVERTY SCHOOLS

Robert Pena, Assistant Professor at Arizona State University, submitted by Frank Hernandez, Assistant Professor at Iowa State University.

As Iowa schools become more culturally and economically diverse, how will school and district administrators balance the academic and health needs of their students? This article speaks to the important need to conduct health audits at schools and in districts so that health care practices and resources can become more transparent and to improve our understanding of the relationship between health and learning.

This study has important implications for how schools and districts can improve their health care delivery, and recommendations for health care in schools with high numbers of culturally and economically diverse students. Federal legislation mandates that public schools provide services to enrolled children who experience health problems and disabilities. The research is clear that the health of children has an impact on their academic learning.

MOTIVATIONAL EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE CURRICULUM

Dr. Marlow Ediger, Truman State University Professor Emeritus

The No Child Left behind Act has changed the educational landscape. A federal law with state standards is in the offing. A pupil may fail a grade or a school may be labeled as failing if appropriate scores on tests are not attained. The author outlines his recommendations for change in order to truly improve curriculum and instruction.

RESHAPING PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: THE FITNESS FACTOR

Diane Bartholomew, assistant professor at Graceland University.

Rational movement has been linked to brain development and physical fitness has been tied to higher academic performance. Review the focus of physical education pro grams from the pre-1920’s “through the physical” ....training for lifelong leisure activities and the debate which accompanies the shifts.

JOB SATISFACTION OF IOWA PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Boris Sodoma, doctoral student at the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) and David Else, Associate Professor and Director of the IEL at UNI. They may be contacted at bs453687@uni.edu and david.else@uni.edu.

How has principal job satisfaction changed since 1999? What are the most significant factors which determine how administrators view their positions? How has NCLB affected this? Read this interesting UNI (Institute for Educational Leadership) study to gain a current perspective on the changing role of principals and the effect this has on their comfort with their roles.

GOAL CARDS: ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXTENDED LEARNING STUDENTS

Leone Junck, retired Ogden educator and award-winner from Future Problem Solving.

Student-authored Goal Cards assist their achievement, motivation, and self-responsibility. Future Problem Solving helps students to learn to be comfortable sharing their ideas and developing skills as effective team players.

CONNECTIONS

WAY WE WERE

ASCD FEBRUARY FLYER AND SURVEY

Susanne B. Baty

FALL 2006

From the President