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Christ-centered schools since 1976.

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January 2016 IACS Newsletter

February 1, 2016 By IACS

The 2016 Legislative Session has begun. This is the second year of the 86th General Assembly. Between lower-than-expected revenue estimates, current commitments in education reform, medicaid expansion, and other areas; and the dynamics of an election year; debate on budget and policy bills may be fewer but no less intense than usual this year.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, Legislative Update, School Choice, Issue Update, Independent Accreditation, Iowa ACE Tags: School Choice, ESA, Department of Ed, website, Iowa Senate, Events, Textbooks, Transportation, Iowa House, Iowa Legislature, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa, Newsletter, Iowa ACE, Private Education, Independent Accreditation, Governor Branstad, State Board, Accreditation

2015 IACS Annual Membership Meeting Agenda

October 15, 2015 By IACS

The 2015 IACS Annual Membership Meeting is almost here!  Member schools will be receiving an email today with the agenda.  It can also be accessed by IACS schools here.  The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 21 from 9:30AM to 1:30PM at the Fox Creek Center. This year we will have presentations by the […]

Topics: News, IACS Events Tags: IACS Events

July End-Of-Session Newsletter

July 16, 2015 By IACS

We have published the IACS July Newsletter.  It has a brief summary of this year’s legislative session, points out some issues in the news that affect our schools, and has some tips for enlarging your footprint in your community.  Let us know what you think by clicking below to view/download! July 2015 IACS Newsletter

Topics: News, Legislative Update, Issue Update Tags: Events, Best Practices, Marketing, Title Funding, ESEA, Iowa Senate, Email List, Textbooks, Transportation, Iowa House, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa, website, Newsletter, Iowa Legislature, Iowa ACE, Private Education, Independent Accreditation, Governor Branstad, Accreditation, School Choice, ESA

ESEA Debate Heats Up

July 8, 2015 By IACS

H.R. 5 (the “Student Success Act”) is the House of Representatives’ version (of the ESEA) and takes the first steps in restoring equity in this area. Specifically, section 120 of H.R. 5 beings to address many of our concerns. According to the the Congressional website it includes the following provisions:

Topics: News, Issue Update Tags: Department of Ed, Private Education, Action Alert, ESEA, Title Funding

May 2015 IACS Newsletter Available!

May 21, 2015 By IACS

You may now download the latest newsletter from IACS here: May 2015 IACS Newsletter

Topics: News, Legislative Update, Issue Update, IACS Events Tags: IACS Events, School Choice, Accreditation, School Start Date, Independent Accreditation, Private Education, Newsletter, website, Iowa, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House, Transportation, Textbooks, Iowa Senate

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