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) Updated CARES Act Programs Guidance! (Oct 9, 2020)
(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
With schools, teachers, parents, and students all searching for the best methods to keep in touch and continue relationships and education throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic; we’ll try to update this list regularly as we collect more ideas. The following are free tools to help educators, parents, and students connect with each other and continue learning during this unique time:
Google: Teach From Home – This page helps teachers familiarize and use Google products to help with distance learning strategies
Ed Choice – Free Tools to Help Educators and Students Connect While Social Distancing
AP Central (College Board) – AP Changes and online resources for 2019/2020 school year due to COVID-19 crisis
Scholastic Offering Free Online Courses
School Choice Week’s website has a list of resources
California posted good guidance on distance learning
CACE: The Emergency Pivot to Online Teaching and Learning
CACE: Assessing Distance Learning: A Virtual 101
ExcelinEd put out a newsletter with some great resources for online/distance learning
Google’s tips on distance learning
Arizona State University – ASU For You free coursework and resources
Below is a list of the latest CDC Resources that may impact and/or help IACS member schools:
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products for Use Against Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the Cause of COVID-19
Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Centers For Disease Control – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Includes link to information “For Communities, schools, and businesses.”
Centers For Disease Control FAQ
Centers For Disease Control – School-Specific Guidance
New this year to the IACS website is a bill tracking feature as part of our “Action Center” section available on the right side of each page.
Just click on the Action Center link from anywhere on our website and then click on “View Key Legislation” to see a selection of bills we are working on. Although it doesn’t include every bill we are following, it will give you an idea of the kinds of legislation IACS is tracking and working on.
Please contact us with questions!