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Iowa Parents.org is a joint effort between the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI), the Iowa Department of Education (DE), and Area Education Agency 267 (AEA 267). This website is designed to provide information and support to a wide-range of parents and educators throughout Iowa. We are committed to increasing parent and educator knowledge about effective parent involvement strategies aimed at increased student achievement. The ultimate purpose of this website it to help parents and educators work together so all students can be successful.
This collaborating partnership is being funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC). This website is just one of many project opportunities for parents and educators to learn more about “promoting success through parent involvement.”
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“To inspire, engage and support parents, schools and communities to improve learning and developmental outcomes for children and youth." | |
The Iowa Department of Education, under the direction of the State Board of Education and the Director, establish policy and adopt accreditation rules for the operation of Iowa schools, area education agencies, and community colleges. The mission of the department is to chamption excellence in education through superior leadership and services. The department of education is committed to high levels of learning, achievement and performance for all students, so they will become successful members of their community and the workforce.
Area Education Agency 267 (AEA 267) in an intermediate service agency that supports educators, parents, and the communities in working together toward one ultimate goal, improving student learning. AEA 267 provides support in the areas of quality instructional materials, curriculum planning, best practices in teaching and learning, safe and caring learning environment, appropriate educational opportunities for all learners, technology planning, professional development, assessment, special education, and leadership development.
School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) is the professional association to which 2000 of Iowa's superintendents, principals and central office administrators belong. Their primary focus is on developing quality leaders who have a positive impact on student achievement. The services they provide to members include offering opportunities for their professional development through trainings and workshops; recruiting, supporting and retaining excellent educators in to the field of school administration; advocating for a variety of educational issues at the state and national levels, and providing advice on legal issues. |
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