Iowa Department of Education

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Buyer type:: State Agency
Location:: Des Moines, IA
Country:: US

Iowa Department of Education RFPs

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FY27 Secondary CTE Regional Planning Partnership
Open
Jun 12, 2026
Closes
Oct 15, 2026
The Iowa Department of Education is soliciting applications for the FY27 Secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) Regional Planning Partnership (RPP) program to support school districts and community colleges in providing high-quality CTE programs through joint area education agency/community college partnerships. Applicants must submit their annual application via IowaGrants, including bylaws, membership lists, a multi-year plan, budget forms, and prior-year financial reports. The application deadline is October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM, with a project period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
676623 - FY27 Computer Science Incentive Fund PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Open
Jun 24, 2026
Closes
Oct 2, 2026
The Iowa Department of Education is offering a state-funded grant (FY27 Computer Science Incentive Fund) to support professional-development activities that increase K‑12 teachers' capacity to deliver computer-science instruction aligned with the Iowa Computer Science Standards and CSTA Teacher Standards. Eligible applicants include Iowa public school districts, accredited non-public school systems, and collaboratives; funding is categorical, supplemental only, and must be expended by September 30, 2027. Applicants must submit a detailed, itemized budget and a three-year CS education plan, comply with semi-annual progress reports and two reimbursement claim windows, and physical-computing devices are fundable only when directly tied to the professional-development activities.

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City
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Des Moines
County
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Polk
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400 E 14th St
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(515) 281-5294
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50319
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Iowa State Board Of Education Meeting
Date: Jun 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included discussions on non-public advisory committee membership and processes, updates on the director's forum, public comments regarding charter school renewal processes, and recognitions for Iowa students in the America 250 contest and other academic achievements. Federal updates were provided regarding state waivers and new interagency agreements. Division updates covered equitable services procurement, Title 1 Part A schoolwide eligibility, the National Math Stars program, new risk assessment processes for accreditation, and various educational conferences and professional learning initiatives, including science of reading, STEM, and early learning standards.
Iowa State Board of Education Meeting
Date: May 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included the introduction of new members and the student board member. Key agenda items covered the annual officer elections for president and vice president, followed by appointments to the non-public school advisory committee and the Iowa Public Broadcasting System Board. The meeting featured updates on community college advisory committee developments, including personnel promotions and grant application progress. The Director's report detailed the conclusion of the legislative session, highlighting various bills related to educational standards, teacher preparation, and student services, along with upcoming administrative rule-making requirements. Additionally, the meeting included various celebrations, such as the announcement of US Presidential Scholars semifinalists, recognition of school nurses, and updates on student contests and Public Service Recognition Week.

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Mark HoranAccountant/Auditor 1

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Shaela MeisterAdministrative Consultant

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Iowa Department of Education RFPs

FY27 Secondary CTE Regional Planning Partnership

676623 - FY27 Computer Science Incentive Fund PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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FY27 Secondary CTE Regional Planning Partnership

676623 - FY27 Computer Science Incentive Fund PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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