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Christ-centered schools since 1976.

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Highlights From 2023 School Survey

December 20, 2023 By IACS

There have been significant changes in the educational environment for our schools this year.  With the passing of the “Students First Act” in January of 2023, the year was spent shifting gears as schools sought to implement Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) with fidelity and to navigate a quick turnaround on rules and changes in their business offices.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, School News, News, Tax Credits, School Choice, Elementary/Middle, High School Tags: ESA, Survey, Tuition, School Tuition Organizations, School Choice Myths, Rural Schools, Accountability, Odyssey Marketplace, School News, Demographics, Challenges

ESA Vendor Applications Now Being Accepted

June 23, 2023 By IACS

The Iowa Department of Education announced yesterday that they are now accepting applications for vendors wanting to offer services to ESA-recipients through the Odyssey Marketplace.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, School Choice, Issue Update, Elementary/Middle, High School Tags: ESA, School Choice, Department of Ed, Private Education, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Textbooks, Therapies, Tutoring, Odyssey Marketplace

ESA Application Webinar Trainings

June 6, 2023 By IACS

Before applying for a Students First ESA, parents and guardians may want to watch a recording of an ESA application training webinar

Topics: News Tags: Training, ESA, School Choice, Video, Department of Ed, Education Savings Accounts, Private Education

Students First ESA FAQ

June 6, 2023 By IACS

With the Students First ESA applications now open to parents, we wanted to make sure everyone knew where to go for the latest answers to frequently asked questions!

Topics: News, Education Savings Accounts, School Choice Tags: ESA, School Choice, Private Education, Education Savings Accounts, FAQ

ESA Application Open Until June 30

June 6, 2023 By IACS

The ESA Application is open as of 8:00 a.m. May 31, 2023 and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2023.

Topics: News, Education Savings Accounts, School Choice Tags: ESA, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Private Education, Department of Ed, School Choice

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