Iowa Association of Christian Schools
The Public Policy Voice of Iowa's Protestant, Christ-Centered Schools.
We have revamped the “Schools” page on the website to help parents find their nearest Christian schools! We include all the Christian schools on our list with dues-paying members getting a more prominent listing.
Below is a screenshot from the new page. Just enter your zip code, decide how far out from your location you want to search, and voila!
There are many questions and many agencies engaged on the coronavirus pandemic. We have put all the relevant information on one page. We’ll update this page as new resources and information is available. Please contact us with additional questions or resources that should be added.
IACS Page for Distance Learning and School Closure Resources
IACS – Admissions during Covid-19
Iowa Alliance For Choice In Education COVID-19 Resources Page
Council for the American Private Education – Coronavirus Updates
Center for the Advancement of Christian Education (CACE): COVID-19 Resources
ACSI Coronavirus Resources
(ACSI) Legal & Legislative Coronavirus Resources
Christian Schools International COVID-19 Resources
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Coronavirus Page
(NAIS) Sharing Solutions – Evolving Education in the time of COVID-19
(NAIS) COVID Resources Page
Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod COVID-19 Information
American Enterprise Institute – The Paycheck Protection Program: An Introduction
School Accepting COVID-19 Loans Must Be Aware of Workplace Law Consequences
Alliance Defending Freedom video on CARES Act questions
Iowa Coronavirus (COVID-19) Main Resource Page
Iowa Governor’s Office-Newsroom
Iowa Department of Education – COVID-19 Page
(IDE Guidance on Concurrent Enrollment
(IDE) Resources to Support Learning During COVID-19
(IDE) Emergency Operations Planning Resources
(IDE) CARES Act Summary – Includes List of Possible Uses (not exhaustive)
(IDE) CARES Act District & Nonpublic Allocations
(IDE) CARES Act – Department Guidance on ESSER Funds
(IDE) Guidance on Summer Learning and Activities – May 20, 2020
(IDE) Guidance on Summer Sports – May 20, 2020
(IDE) Guidance on Use of School Facilities – May 20, 2020
(IDE) Return to Learn Support
Iowa Department of Public Health – COVID-19 Page
Iowa Department of Human Services – COVID-19 Page
Iowa Economic Development – COVID-19 Page and Links to Multiple Grant and Loan Programs
Iowa Small Business Development Centers – COVID-19 Page
Secretary of State – Remote Notary Services Now In Effect
Legislative Services Agency (LSA) – COVID-19 Impact on States’ Schools Map
(LSA) – Workforce and Labor Issues
(LSA) – State of Iowa and Federal Response to COVID-19 – Taxation
Iowa Department of Public Health Childcare Guidance
Iowa DHS Childcare Availability Map
White House / CDC Main Coronavirus Page
Centers For Disease Control (CDC)
(CDC) Preparing for a Safe Return to School
U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 “Coronavirus” Information and Resources
(USDE) Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund Page
(USDE) CARES Act Equitable Services FAQ
Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Assistance Page
(SBA) Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources
(SBA) PPP Loan Interim Rules
(SBA) PPP Loan FAQs for faith-based organizations
IRS: Employee Retention Credit
Healthdata.org projections and data on COVID-19 hospital use and deaths over time
Our IACS January 2019 Newsletter is out! There are a few events to pencil in on your calendar and we have an overview on the legislature and our areas of focus for the year!
Our latest, IACS December 2016 Newsletter, is up and ready for you to read.
Please download and forward to your friends, colleagues, share to your email lists, and post wherever you’d like. We appreciate the help getting the word out about IACS and the latest goings-on.
In this edition: 2017 legislative preview, new IACS advocacy app, and more!
It’s time for a social media blitz on school choice in Iowa. The Iowa Association of Christian Schools partnered with Iowa ACE, the Iowa Catholic Conference, and Americans For Prosperity – Iowa to produce a video that outlines the importance of allowing parents to make choices for their children. It also highlights the value of Education Savings Accounts and our current tax credit program.
Below is a clip we have posted on social media yesterday and today. There are more to come. Will you join us in visiting our pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ to share and like our posts? Let’s get the word out about parental rights in education and force candidates this election cycle to make choice in education a major topic of discussion. The video points to UnitedForStudents.com and you are able to sign up for the AFP and Iowa ACE lists on that website. We also encourage you to sign up here on this website for occasional newsletters and legislative action alerts specific to Christian schools and education in the state!