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Kira Learning in Iowa
Iowa teachers and district leaders, this one's for you!
Iowa's Professional Development Grant is providing funding to schools to create innovative, diverse approaches to providing professional learning and scaling high-quality computer science instruction across Iowa.
Deadline: 11/17/24
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Professional Development Grant Overview
How much is available?
Not specified, but the application will ask you to propose an all-inclusive budget for your project. Grant funding is decided based on the quality of application.
Application criteria
Available to eligible Iowa school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, or a collaborative of one or more school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and area education agencies.
When is the deadline?
Application closes in IowaGrants.gov on November 17th, 2024.
Applicants will be notified on or around December 9th, 2024.
Spending window closes September 30th, 2025.
What's included in Kira's professional development package?
Looking to use this funding to help endorse Iowa Computer Science teachers? Kira offers customizable professional development programs that can be tailored to each state's specific guidelines. We've successfully helped Tennessee and other states prepare teachers for state exams and ultimately, build their confidence in the classroom. Get in touch with our team to learn more about our Professional Development options.
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Free Assessment
Kira will use the results of the assessment to create a personalized learning plan for each participant.
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Live webinar sessions
Our expert team will lead ten hour-long, weekly webinars with tailored sessions to meet each individual's needs.
Full access to Kira
Use Kira's full suite of learning tools, which provide assistance when working asynchronously.
Course customization
Kira has worked with many states with varying PD requests. We'll work with you to build exactly what you need.
What's Kira Learning?
Leading teaching and learning platform for CS
Kira Learning is an all-in-one platform for teaching computer science and AI. With standards-aligned curriculum, easy-to-use teaching and learning functionality, and AI tools designed to help teachers save time, Kira is helping teacher put their best foot forward in the classroom.
Quality professional development for educators
In addition to offering CS and AI courses for students, we offer professional development and help teachers all over the world get certified to teach computer science in their area.
Programs are customizable based on your state's standards.
Need some extra help applying for the grant? Kira's team is here to help.
Send us an email anytime at iowa@kira-learning.com for assistance.