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Contact Hollie Welch at hollie.welch1@iowa.gov with updates to the customer service guide.

Other Directories:

ProgramContact
21st Century Community Learning CentersVic Jaras
515-402-2729
21st Century Skills: Financial and Civic LiteracyStefanie Wager
515-419-2876
21st Century Skills: Health LiteracyLyn Jenkins
515-664-6732
21st Century Skills: Employability Skills

Heather Meissen
515-326-5378

Christopher Like

515-336-3958

4+ Services (Special Education)Kelsey Teeter
515-975-7332
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ProgramContact
Accelerating LearningTina Wahlert
515-326-0162
Accommodations and Accessibility for ISASPJennifer Denne
515-326-5332
Accounting (LEA & AEA)

Jina Brinks
515-313-5942

Song Luong
515-205-0259

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

ACHIEVEShannon Grundmeier
515-402-8742
Achievement GapsJason Crowley
515-336-3923
ACT (American College Testing)319-337-1270
Administrative Law JudgeThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Administrative Rules Calendar 
Administrative Rules CoordinatorThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Administrator and Teacher EvaluationsStephanie TeKippe
515-326-5333
Administrator Mentoring and InclusionStephanie TeKippe
515-326-5333
Administrator Licensure (Educator Licensure)

Josh Moser

515-281-3587

Joanne Tubbs
515-281-3611

Administrator PreparationMaryam Rod Szabo
515-360-7369
Adolescent HealthMelissa Walker
515-864-6701
Advisor for Iowa State Advisory Councils on Military Education (ACME)Monte Burroughs
515-631-9207
AEA Accreditation

Tina Wahlert
515-326-0162

Barb Guy
515-689-4076

AEA BudgetsJina Brincks
515-313-5942
AEA Media DirectorsTina Wahlert
515-326-0162
AEA ReorganizationTina Wahlert
515-326-0162
After School Snack ProgramPatti Harding
515-868-1956
Agriculture EducationAlan Spencer
515-270-8863
Allowable Costs, K-12 and AEA, RegularKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
Allowable Costs, K-12 and AEA, Special EducationLuke Markway
515-393-8349
Alt ELPATerri Schuster
515-681-2492
Alt ELPA ScreenerTerri Schuster
515-681-2492
Alternate AssessmentJennifer Denne
515-326-5332
Alternate English Language Proficiency Assessment (Alt ELPA)Terri Schuster
515-681-2492
Alternate English Language Proficiency StandardsTerri Schuster
515-681-2492
American Rescue PlanTim Glenn
515-205-7650
Amish ExceptionBuffy Campbell
515-954-8651
AnalysisJason Crowley
515-336-3923
Annual Notices and DeadlinesPam Spangler
515-229-6425
Appeal Decisions/Procedures, LegalThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
ApprenticeshipsJoe Collins
515-419-5190
Architecture and Construction CareersCale Hutchings
515-975-8193
Arts, Communication and Information SystemsCale Hutchings
515-975-8193
Athletic EligibilityThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
AttendanceThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Attendance Center Rankings Public SiteJay Pennington
515-326-1017
Kiran Ummadi
515-577-6079
AudiologyTori Carsrud
515-577-7894
Audit Adjustments in Certified Enrollment and Supplementary WeightingMargaret Hanson
515-281-3214
Autism ServicesWendy Trotter
515-822-3469
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ProgramContact
Background Checks for Educator LicensureDanielle Brookes
515-281-3482
Basic Education Data Survey (BEDS)

Jay Pennington
515-326-1017

Shelly Neese
515-336-3859

BEDS Data RequestsShelly Neese
515-336-3859
Before and After School ProgramsVic Jaras
515-402-2729
Beginning Teacher Mentoring and Induction

Tom Wood
515-326-2147

Stefanie Wager
515-419-2876

Behavior

Kay Augustine
515-326-5620

Lyn Jenkins
515-664-6732

Biliteracy SealStefanie Wager
515-419-2876
Bloodborne Pathogen Training Requirements and ServicesMelissa Walker
515-864-6701
Blue Ribbon SchoolsJay Pennington
515-326-1017
 
Board of Educational Examiners SecretaryMeredith Hawk
515-281-5849
Board of Educational Executive DirectorMike Cavin
515-281-4810
Board Officer Data CollectionHolli Marolf
515-281-5812
Bond IssuesTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Branstad State Fair Scholarship Review TeamAlan Spencer
515-270-8863
Budget Guarantee/AdjustmentJohn Parker 
(Department of Management)
515-281-4743
Budgets (AEAs and LEAs)Jina Brincks
515-313-5942
Bullying and HarassmentKay Augustine
515-326-5620
BusesTom Simpson
515-326-1022
Business Education, Finance, Marketing and ManagementDennis Harden
515-314-7852
Business OutreachJoe Collins
515-419-5190
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ProgramContact
Career AcademiesHeather Meissen
515-326-5378
Career and Academic Planning EducationErica Wood Schmitz
515-330-0185
Career and Technical Education (CTE)Dennis Harden
515-314-7852
Career and Technical Education, Data & ReportingLisa Gard
515-418-3156
Career and Technical Education (Educator Licensure)David Wempen
515-281-3605
Career and Technical Education Technical Assistance – Secondary and PostsecondaryJeff Fletcher
515-321-7309
Career PathwaysJoe Collins
515-419-5190
Cares ActTim Glenn
515-205-7650
Carl D Perkins Federal GrantJeff Fletcher
515-321-7309
Categorical Funding, Uses ofKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
Central Rivers AEA, School Improvement ConsultantDennis McClain
515-822-2554
Certified Annual Report (CAR) Reporting, Edits and Assistance

Jina Brinks
515-313-5942

Song Luong
515-205-0259

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

Certified BudgetsJohn Parker 
(Department of Management)
515-281-4743
Certified EnrollmentMargaret Hanson
515-281-3214
Rachel Kruse
515-281-4153
Kerri Ladehoff
515-281-3805
Certified Enrollment, Nonpublic ServicesJennifer Thomas
515-725-2252
Chart of Accounts (COA) LEA and AEA Operations

Jina Brinks
515-313-5942

Song Luong
515-205-0259

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

Charter Schools

Barbara Ohlund

515-681-2310

Tom Bredfield
515-360-5131

charters@iowa.gov

Check and ConnectKay Augustine
515-326-5620
Chief Financial Officer, Department of Education

Sandra Hurtado-Peters

515-250-3728

Chief of Staff, Internal Operations 
Chief Operating OfficerDeborah Elder
515-669-1157
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)Julie Breshears
515-829-2101
Cheryl Tolley
515-681-2304
CACFP Home Sponsors

Annette Miller

515-681-2306

CACFP Independent and Center Sponsors

Lisa Nolting

515-681-2302

 

Child Development Coordinating CouncilAmy Stegeman
515-868-1675
Child Nutrition ProgramEllen Miller
515-238-4220
Choose Iowa Recipe DevelopmentBrenda Windmuller
515-681-5752
Civil Rights, National School Lunch ProgramPatti Harding
515-868-1956
Civil Rights, Data CollectionSwetha Kondreddy
515-829-0179
Civil Rights, Title VISueAnn Johnson
515-336-3942
Claims, Special EducationLuke Markway
515-393-8349
Claims, School Food ServicesPatti Harding
515-868-1956
Closed Colleges- Transcripts319-335-0229
Coaching Caregivers in Family-Guided Routines-Based InterventionDee Waddell
515-326-5364
Coaching Licensure (Educator Licensure)Kelly Faga
515-281-6896
Collaborative for the Alternate Assessment of English Language ProficiencyJennifer Denne
515-326-5332
College Savings Iowa888-672-9116
College Student Aid Commission (ICSAC)

David Ford

515-901-9924

Nathan Svare 

515-281-8260

Commodity Foods DistributionSarah White
515-360-1494
Common Core of Data (CCD) Fiscal CoordinatorKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
Common Core of Data (CCD) Non-FiscalSwetha Kondreddy
515-829-0179
Common Course Numbering System, CCHeather Meissen
515-326-5378
Communications Director. Department of EducationHeather Doe
515-281-7967
Community College Accreditation

Amy Gieseke
515-858-2234

Heather Meissen
515-326-5378

Community College Business Officers LiaisonAmy Gieseke
515-858-2234
Community College Career & Technical Education Deans – LiaisonDennis Harden
515-314-7852
Community College Chief Student Services Administrators LiaisonKelly Friesleben
515-868-2847
Community College ComplaintsKelly Friesleben
515-868-2847
Community College Data ReportingVlad Bassis
515-281-3671
Community College Diversity/Equity/Non-traditional/STEMJeanette Thomas
515-745-2556
Community College Institutional Researchers LiaisonVlad Bassis
515-281-3671
Community College Program Approval and ReviewHeather Meissen
515-326-5378
Community College Strategic Plans and Quality Faculty Plans

Amy Gieseke
515-858-2234

Robin Lilienthal
515-418-8273

Community College Work-Based LearningJoe Collins
515-419-5190
Community College Economic Developers LiaisonRobin Lilienthal
515-418-8273
Community College EquityKelly Friesleben
515-868-2847
SueAnn Johnson
515-336-3942
Community College Management Information System (MIS)Vlad Bassis
515-281-3671
Lisa Gard
515-418-3156
Community College Program ApprovalHeather Meissen
515-326-5378
Community College Technical Assistance - Student Issues Document Review and UpdateKelly Friesleben
515-868-2847
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)Patti Harding
515-868-1956
Community Learning Centers (Before and After School Programs)Vic Jaras
Comprehensive System of Personnel Development - Birth – Five 
Computer Science (Standards and Instruction)

Michelle Meier

515-238-6780

Condition of Education ReportJason Crowley
515-336-3923
Swetha Kondreddy
515-829-0179
Betsy Lundy
515-473-0573
Condition of Education Report, Fiscal DataJina Brincks
515-313-5942
Conditional Licensure - Administrators (Educator Licensure)

Josh Moser

515-281-3587

Mike Cavin
515-281-4810

Conditional Licensure - Regular Education (Educator Licensure)David Wempen
515-281-3605
Conditional Licensure - Special Education (Educator Licensure)Geri McMahon
515-281-3437
Conditions for Learning Survey 
Consolidated Accountability and Support Application (CASA)

Robert Barleen
515-971-7238

Eric Heitz
515-326-1018

Mike Wright
515-494-5610

Consolidated State Performance ReportSwetha Kondreddy
515-829-0179
Consolidated Application for Federal Title ProgramsHannah Walsh
515-689-3108
Content Creator, Department of EducationShaela Meister
515-858-2235
Contracts, Department of EducationJill Borgeson
515-205-4754
Coordinated Early Intervening ServicesJohn Lee
515-281-5733
Correctional Education, LegalThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Corrections EducationPeggy Long
515-975-8398
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental AppropriationsTim Glenn
515-205-7650
Counseling (Educator Licensure)Kelly Faga
515-281-6896
Course to College

Danielle Sampson

515-725-3446

Course to College Coaching/AmeriCorps

Karey Hawkins

515-979-8265

Crisis Planning, Intervention and ResponseNancy Hunt
515-326-1031
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ProgramContact
Data Analysis, Special EducationLuke Markway
515-393-8349
Data Based Decision MakingGreg Feldmann
515-661-7067
Connor Hood
515-326-5284
Stacie Stokes
515-238-5731
Data Processing Tools, Community CollegesVlad Bassis
515-281-3671
Data RequestsBetsy Lundy
515-473-0573
Jay Pennington
515-326-1017
Data Support, Community CollegesLisa Gard
515-418-3156
Data Warehouse (EdInsight)Alex Arockiasamy
515-494-9695
Mike Comiskey
515-494-9083
Roger Petersen
515-326-1020
Kiran Ummadi
515-577-6079
Davis Bacon ActTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Deaf and Hard of HearingTori Carsrud
515-577-7894
Desk Audits

Tom Bredfield
515-360-5131

Buffy Campbell
515-954-8651

Mickolyn Clapper
515-745-3385

Andrea Danker
515-669-8157

Eric Heitz
515-326-1018

Dennis McClain
515-822-2554

Sara Nickel
515-971-7558

Pam Spangler
515-229-6425

Developmental EducationKelly Friesleben
515-868-2847
Differentiated AccountabilityGreg Feldmann
515-661-7067
Eric Heitz
515-326-1018
Stacie Stokes
515-238-5731
Tina Wahlert
515-326-0162
Direct Certification ServicesJennifer Thomas
515-725-2252
Becca Wemhoff
515-975-0812
Disaster Assistance and Emergency ManagementTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Displaced StudentsIsbelia Arzola
515-326-5962
Dispute Resolution Support (Hearings, Meditations, Complaints for Special Education) 
DissolutionTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Dissolution NotificationTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Distance LearningGwen Nagel
515-419-3275
District Cost Per Pupil (LEA Budgets)John Parker 
(Department of Management)
515-281-4743
District Developed Service Delivery PlansMeLissa Lawson
515-979-6750
District or Accredited Non-Public Online Schools ApprovalGwen Nagel
515-419-3275
District ReorganizationTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Diversity/Equity in EducationSueAnn Johnson
515-336-3942
Eric Heitz
515-326-1018
Driver's Education and Behind the Wheel (Educator Licensure)

Josh Moser

515-281-3587

Mike Cavin
515-281-4810

Dropout VerificationMargaret Hanson
515-281-3214
Rachel Kruse
515-281-4153
Kerri Ladehoff
515-281-3805
Dual Language ProgramsTerri Schuster
515-681-2492
Due Process (Pre Appeals, Hearings, Mediations, Complaints for Special Education) 
DUI/OWI, Driving Under the InfluencePeggy Long
515-975-8398
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)Jennifer Denne
515-326-5332
DyslexiaWanda Steuri
515-238-8634
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ProgramContact
E-RatePam Jacobs
515-975-0071
Early ACCESS (Part C)Dee Waddell
515-326-5364
Early ACCESS Compliance and ProceduresKate Small
515-418-2570
Early ACCESS Family SurveyKate Small
515-418-2570
Early ACCESS State CoordinatorDee Waddell
515-418-2570
Early ChildhoodKimberly Villotti
515-339-5519
Early Childhood Assessment and EvaluationMary Breyfogle
515-326-1030
Amy Stegeman
515-868-1675
Kimberly Villotti
515-339-5519
Early Childhood, Birth - ThreeDee Waddell
515-326-5364
Early Childhood Inclusion TeamMary Breyfogle
515-326-1030
Early Childhood Iowa - State Technical Assistance Team – Department LiaisonMarianne Adams
515-326-2653
Early Childhood Multi-Tiered System of SupportsKimberly Villotti
515-339-5519
Early Childhood Outcomes, 3 to 5 years 
Early Childhood Personnel DevelopmentMelissa Schnurr
515-419-9471
Early Childhood Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports 
Early Childhood Professional DevelopmentMelissa Schnurr
515-419-9471
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) 
Early Intervention for Infants and ToddlersDee Waddell
515-326-5364
Early Literacy Alternate Assessment (ELAA)

Jennifer Denne
515-326-5332

Tiffany Poage
515-250-2685

Early Literacy ImplementationGreg Feldmann
515-661-7067
April Gosselink-Lemke
515-971-0469
Early Literacy, Use of FundsKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
Song Luong
515-205-0259
Early Warning SystemSynthia Davis
515-336-3924
Greg Feldmann
515-661-7067
Connor Hood
515-326-5284
Economic DevelopmentJoe Collins
515-419-5190
EdFactsBetsy Lundy
515-473-0573
EdFacts (Federal Reporting)Swetha Kondreddy
515-829-0179
EdInsight (Data Warehouse)Alex Arockiasamy
515-326-0854
Mike Comiskey
515-494-9083
Jay Pennington
515-326-1017
Roger Petersen
515-326-1020
educate.iowa.gov WebsiteLisa Albers
515-494-9147
Education and Training Career ClusterJeanette Thomas
515-745-2556
Education Preparation Legislation and StandardsMaryam Rod Szabo
515-360-7369
Educational Equity Review (LEA/AEA)SueAnn Johnson
515-336-3942
Educator Licensure Account LoginsJessica Naylor
515-281-3245
Educator Licensure AttorneyBeth Myers
515-242-6506
Educator Licensure IT SupportJeff DeBruin
515-242-6797
Educator Preparation (Teacher, Administrator, Other Practitioners)Maryam Rod Szabo
515-360-7369
Elementary Teacher Licensure (Educator Licensure)Geri McMahon
515-281-3437
Eligibility/EvaluationRachel Bosovich
515-238-4179
ELPA21Terri Schuster
515-681-2492
Emergency FeedingSarah White
515-360-1494
Emergency Operation Plans 
Employment Verification, Department of Education 
Empowerment/Early Childhood IowaMarianne Adams
515-326-2653
Energy ConservationTed Bauer
515-979-5468
English as a Second Language (K-12)Rachel Pettigrew
515-380-5115
English Language Arts (Standards and Instruction)Leigh Bellville
515-689-3717
English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (ELPA21)Terri Schuster
515-681-2492
English Language Proficiency Standards (ELP Standards)Terri Schuster
515-681-2492
English Learners ProgramRachel Pettigrew
515-380-5115
Enrollment Projections 
Entrepreneurship, CareersJoe Collins
515-419-5190
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative ActionShelly Neese
515-336-3859
Equity Compliance - Section 504, Title IX, ADASueAnn Johnson
515-336-3942
Eric Heitz
515-326-1018
ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)

Sarah Seney
515-494-9534

Heidi Anthony
515-326-1029

ESSA/ESEA

Jillian Dotson
515-979-7237

Hannah Walsh
515-689-3108

ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Foster CareElisa Koler
515-669-4052
ESSA Ombudsman for Equitable ServicesRachel Bosovich
515-238-4179
Essential Elements

Jennifer Denne
515-326-5332

Tiffiny Poage
515-250-2685

E transcript Gateway LiaisonKerri Ladehoff
515-281-3805
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)Stacie Stokes
515-219-5288
Tina Wahlert
515-326-0162
Extensions (Educator Licensure)Joanne Tubbs
515-281-3611
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ProgramContact
Facilities, Schools 
FAFSA Completion Initiative

Elizabeth Yaddof

515-494-5647

Fall Basic Education Data Survey (BEDS)Shelly Neese
515-336-3859
Family and Community EngagementVeronica Andersen
515-402-2736
Family and Consumer Sciences Service Area Secondary and PostsecondaryJeanette Thomas
515-745-2556
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)Thomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Farm to Child Nutrition Programs

Meg Collins

515-336-3903

 

FAST (Formative Assessment System for Teachers) Assessments

Robert Barleen
515-971-7238

Angela Bosworth-Cowman
515-661-7079

Synthia Davis
515-336-3924

Greg Feldmann
515-661-7067

Connor Hood
515-326-5284

Federal Programs

Jillian Dotson
515-979-7237

Isbelia Arzola
515-326-5962

Federal Programs Risk AssessmentTeresa Garcia
515-210-6340
Fee Waivers, LegalThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Finance RoundtableKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
Finance Survey Report

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

Finance, K-12, Regular and Special EducationKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
Finance, Special EducationLuke Markway
515-393-8349
Financial, Child Nutrition ProgramsPatti Harding
515-868-1956
Financial (Community Colleges)Amy Gieseke
515-858-2234
Financial LiteracyStefanie Wager
515-419-2876
Fine Arts (Standards and Instruction) 

Kris VerSteegt

515-371-0410

Fiscal Data Requests

Jina Brinks
515-313-5942

Song Luong
515-205-0259

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

Fiscal StudiesKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
Food Service Management Companies (FSMC)- National School Lunch ProgramShea Cook
515-326-1682
Keerti Patel
515-681-2300
Foreign Exchange StudentsThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Foreign Language (Standards and Instruction)Stefanie Wager
515-419-2876
Foster Care EducationElisa Koler
515-669-4052
Foster Care Instructional Program ClaimsElisa Koler
515-669-4052
Foster Care Verification Search ApplicationLuke Markway
515-393-8349
Foundation of Reading AssessmentLindsay Harrison
515-205-4697
Free/Reduced, Hawk-I, Certification and VerificationPatti Harding
515-868-1956
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Heather Doe
515-281-7967

Shaela Meister
515-858-2235

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)Stephanie Dross
515-326-5358
Keerti Patel
515-681-2300
Full Service Community School ProgramsVic Jaras
515-402-2729
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ProgramContact
GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) LEA and AEA

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

GAP Outcome ReportRobin Lilienthal
515-418-8273
GAP Tuition Assistance Program AdministratorRobin Lilienthal
515-418-8273
GEAR UP Iowa (Future Ready and 3.0)

Karmon Long

515-249-4813

GED/HiSET Diploma and Transcript Request855-313-5799
General Fund or Operational QuestionsKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
GI Bill – Iowa State Approving AgencyMonte Burroughs
515-631-9207
Gifted and Talented and Advanced Learner ProgramMolly McConnell
515-326-0260
GOLD AssessmentMary Breyfogle
515-326-1030
govDeliveryLisa Albers
515-494-9147
Grade SharingTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Graduate VerificationMargaret Hanson
515-281-3214
Rachel Kruse
515-281-4153
Kerri Ladehoff
515-281-3805
Graduation RequirementsEric Heitz
515-326-1018
Graduation Dropout RateJason Crowley
515-336-3923
Grant Wood AEA School Improvement ConsultantTom Bredfield
515-360-5131
Great Prairie AEA School Improvement ConsultantSara Nickel
515-971-7558
Green Hills AEA School Improvement ConsultantAndrea Danker
515-669-8157
Green Ribbon SchoolsTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Guided PathwaysKelly Friesleben
515-868-2847
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ProgramContact
Harassment and BullyingKay Augustine
515-326-5620
Hawk-I Board 
Head StartMonica Garner
515-336-3281
Health Appraisal Program of School Children for Strategic PlanningMelissa Walker
515-864-6701
Health Education (Standards and Instruction)Lyn Jenkins
515-664-6732
Health Sciences Service Area – Secondary and PostsecondaryJoe Collins
515-419-5190
Health Services, AllMelissa Walker
515-864-6701
Health Services for Emergency or Disaster Management/Crisis Response ProgrammingMelissa Walker
515-864-6701
Healthy Indicators (Panorama's Student Success)Greg Feldmann
515-661-7067
Connor Hood
515-326-5284
Hearings, Legal 
Hearings, School Budget Review Committee (SBRC)Stephanie Edler
515-689-2258
Heartland AEA School Improvement ConsultantEric Heitz
515-326-1018
High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)Lisa Gard
515-418-3156
Alternative PathwaysLisa Gard
515-418-3156
High School Equivalency Test AdministrationLisa Gard
515-418-3156
Higher Education Act (HEA)Maryam Rod Szabo
515-360-7369
Higher Education Data Center (HEDC)

David Ford

515-901-9924

Nathan Svare 

515-281-8260

Historic PreservationTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Home Base Iowa, Veterans and MilitaryMonte Burroughs
515-631-9207
Home School Assistance, Uses of FundsKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
Song Luong
515-205-0259
HomeschoolingBuffy Campbell
515-954-8651
Dennis McClain
515-822-2554
HomelessTyler Navin
515-669-8622
Homeless EducationTyler Navin
515-669-8622
Hospitality and Tourism Career ClusterJeanette Thomas
515-745-2556
Human Resources, Department of Education 
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ProgramContact
IDEA AdministrationBarb Guy
515-689-4076
IDEA Child Counts and DataJohn Lee
515-281-5733
IDEA Differentiated AccountabilityMary Beilke
515-681-2303
IDEA FinanceLuke Markway
515-393-8349
IDEA Part B 
IDEA Part C, Birth to 3 YearsDee Waddell
515-326-5364
IDEA Part C, Special Education DataKate Small
515-418-2570
IDEA Professional DevelopmentBetsy Lin
515-326-7982
IEP/IFSP System Development (ACHIEVE)Shannon Grundmeier
515-402-8742
iJAG Authorization (Educator Licensure)Joanne Tubbs
515-281-3611
ILOPD CACFP Wellness Training Modules and PoliciesJulie Breshears
515-829-2101
Immigrant Education ProgramRachel Pettigrew
515-380-5115
InclusionDee Waddell
515-326-5364
Individualized Education Programs (IEP), 3 to 5 Years oldDee Waddell
515-326-5364
Indirect Cost Rate, School Finance

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

Industry-Recognized CredentialsHeather Meissen
515-326-5378
Infant Diets

Lisa Nolting

515-681-2302

InfrastructureTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Information Management System (IMS) for Individual Family Service Plan, Birth to Three YearsKate Small
515-418-2570
Institutional Park and Roads Fund GrantsJeff Fletcher
515-321-7309
Internal Operations, Chief of Staff 
International AssessmentsTom Deeter
515-326-5368
Interstate Compact for Educational Opportunities for Military DependentsJathan Chicoine
515-745-2710
Intervention SystemGreg Feldmann
515-661-7067
Investigator (Educator Licensure)Diane Dennis
515-281-3483
Iowa Academic Standards, Adoption, Implementation and Review

Tom Wood
515-326-2147

Stefanie Wager
515-419-2876

Iowa and National FFAAlan Spencer
515-270-8863
Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher EducationMaryam Rod Szabo
515-360-7369
Iowa Business Professional of America (BPA)Cale Hutchings
515-975-8193
Iowa College Aid

David Ford

515-901-9924

Nathan Svare 

515-281-8260

Iowa College and Career Readiness Academy

Megan Sibbel

515-725-3463

IowaCNPEllen Miller
515-238-4220
Iowa Commission for Educational Opportunity for Military DependentsMonte Burroughs
515-631-9207
Iowa Course for Drinking Drivers (OWI/DUI)Peggy Long
515-725-2865
Iowa DECACale Hutchings
515-975-8193
Iowa Distance Mentoring Model of Professional DevelopmentDee Waddell
515-326-5364
Iowa Education Portal (EdPortal)Jean Alfred
515-725-1251
Iowa e-Learning Central

Bob Barleen
515-971-7238
Angela Bosworth-Cowman
515-661-7079

Eric Gebhart

515-281-3021
Nancy Hunt
515-326-1031

Iowa English Language Arts and Literacy StandardsLeigh Bellville
515-689-3717
April Gosselink-Lemke
515-971-0469
Iowa Evaluator Approval Training and SupportStephanie TeKippe
515-326-5333
Iowa Exchange Visiting Teachers from Spain ProgramStefanie Wager
515-419-2876
Iowa Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)Jeanette Thomas
515-745-2556
Iowa FFAAlan Spencer
515-270-8863
Iowa Girls High School Athletic UnionAmy Gieseke
515-858-2234
Iowa GrantsJeff Fletcher
515-321-7309
Iowa High School Athletic Association 
Iowa Online LearningGwen Nagel
515-419-3275
Stacie Stokes
515-210-5288
Iowa National Guard Education Office PartnershipMonte Burroughs
515-631-9207
Iowa Nursing WorkforceJoe Collins
515-419-5190
Iowa Professional Development Model

Tom Wood
515-326-2147

Stefanie Wager
515-419-2876

Iowa Quality Preschool Program StandardsDee Waddell
515-326-5364
Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards (QPPS) and Verification VisitsMary Breyfogle
515-326-1030
Amy Stegeman
515-868-1675
Kimberly Villotti
515-339-5519
Iowa School Certifying Officials Training SupportMonte Burroughs
515-631-9207
Iowa School Performance ProfilesJason Crowley
515-336-3923
Tom Deeter
515-326-5368
Jay Pennington
515-326-1017
Iowa School Report Card Public SiteTom Deeter
515-326-5368
Kiran Ummadi
515-577-6079
Iowa SkillsUSACale Hutchings
515-975-8193
Iowa State Director, Career and Technical Education, Primary Federal ContactDennis Harden
515-314-7852
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP)Christi Donald
515-238-4715
Iowa Student Identification/Locator SystemJennifer Thomas
515-725-2252
Iowa Teacher of the Year ProgramGwen Nagel
515-419-3275
Iowa Team Ag EdAlan Spencer
515-270-8863
Iowa Technology Student Association (TSA)Cale Hutchings
515-975-8193
Iowa Testing Programs319-335-5408
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ProgramContact
Juvenile Home Budget and Claim (AEA)Jina Brinks
515-313-5942
Juvenile Justice Education ProgramsElisa Koler
515-669-4052
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ProgramContact
K-3 Innovative Grants, At-Risk StudentsApril Gosselink-Lemke
515-971-0469
Keystone AEA School Improvement ConsultantBuffy Campbell
515-964-8651
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ProgramContact
Labor Market Information/State and Community College RegionsCenk Cetin
515-419-4792
Learning LossTina Wahlert
515-326-0162
Learning SupportsBeth Buehler-Sapp
515-281-7143
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)Dee Waddell
515-326-5364
Legal ConsultantThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Legislative Contact (State)Eric St Clair
515-326-0274
Level One Training (Alleged Abuse of Students)Thomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Liaison Advisory Committee on Transfer Students (LACTS), Department RepresentativeAmy Gieseke
515-858-2234
Licensure InformationMeredith Hawk
515-281-5849
Limited English Proficient ServicesRachel Pettigrew
515-380-5115
Literacy (Standards and Instruction)Leigh Bellville
515-689-3717
Local College/Career Access Networks

Anne Thomas

515-725-3404

Local Levies and Supplemental State AidJohn Parker 
(Department of Management)
515-281-4743
Lookback Tool, FinanceLuke Markway
515-393-8349
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ProgramContact
Maintenance of Effort (MoE) LEA and AEA

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

Maintenance of Effort, IDEA (LEA and AEA)Luke Markway
515-393-8349
Management LevyTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Mandatory Abuse ReportingThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Mandatory Health ScreeningsMelissa Walker
515-864-6701
Manufacturing Career ClusterCale Hutchings
515-975-8193
Marketing Career ClusterDennis Harden
515-314-7852
Mathematics (Standards and Instruction)April Pforts
515-314-6243
Media Relations, Department of EducationHeather Doe
515-281-7967
Medicaid, ALL 
Medication GuidanceMelissa Walker
515-864-6701
Mental Health

Kay Augustine
515-326-5620

Lyn Jenkins
515-664-6732

Mentoring and Induction, Teachers

Tom Wood
515-326-2147

Stefanie Wager
515-419-2876

Mentoring StudentsKay Augustine
515-326-5620
Methods of AdministrationSueAnn Johnson
515-336-3942
Migrant Education ProgramIsbelia Arzola
515-326-5962
Military Articulation AgreementKelly Friesleben
515-868-2847
Mississippi Bend AEA School Improvement ConsultantMickolyn Clapper
515-745-3385
Modified Supplemental Amount, At-risk and Dropout PreventionTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Modified Supplemental Amount, SBRCStephanie Edler
515-689-2258
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)Mary Bielke
515-681-2303
Synthia Davis
515-336-3924
Greg Feldmann
515-661-7067
Connor Hood
515-326-5284
Stacie Stokes
515-238-5731
MTSS for Advanced LearnersMolly McConnell
515-326-0260
MTSS for English Language Arts

Leigh Bellville
515-689-3717
April Gosselink-Lemke
515-971-0469

Wanda Steuri

515-238-8634

MTSS for MathematicsApril Pforts
515-314-6243
MTSS for Social-Emotional-Behavioral Health

Kay Augustine
515-326-5620

Lyn Jenkins
515-664-6732

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ProgramContact
National Accreditation (CAEP, AAQEP)Maryam Rod Szabo
515-360-7369
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)Tom Deeter
515-326-5368
National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE)Alan Spencer
515-270-8863
National Association of Supervisors of Ag Education (NASAE)Alan Spencer
515-270-8863
National Board CertificationTana Mullen
515-281-3333
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Financial Reports

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Number AssignmentSwetha Kondreddy
515-829-0179
National School Lunch Program (NSLP)Shea Cook
515-326-1682
Christine Crow
515-330-8158
Jean Easley
515-360-5149
Patti Harding
515-868-1956
Deann Murphy
515-360-5238
Keerti Patel
515-681-2300
Brenda Windmuller
515-681-5752
Native Language Teacher Authorization (Educator Licensure)Joanne Tubbs
515-281-3611
Neglected and DelinquentElisa Koler
515-669-4052
Noncredit Community College OfferingsRobin Lilienthal
515-418-8273
Nonpublic School Accreditation (State and Independent)

Andrea Danker
515-669-8157

Eric Heitz
515-326-1018

Dennis McClain
515-822-2554

Nonpublic Concurrent EnrollmentLisa Washington
515-326-5389 
Nonpublic School Textbook ProgramRachel Kruse
515-281-4153
Nonpublic Schools - Annual Notices and DeadlinesPam Spangler
515-229-6425
Nonpublic Schools Advisory 
Nonpublic Transportation Reimbursement

Tom Simpson
515-326-1022

Holli Marolf
515-281-5812

Northwest AEA School Improvement ConsultantPam Spangler
515-229-6425
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ProgramContact
Occupational/Vocational LicensureMeredith Hawk
515-281-5849
Off-Site Education Programs (Residential/Day)Elisa Koler
515-669-4052
OmbudsmanRachel Bosovich
515-238-4179
Online Learning (PK-12)Gwen Nagel
515-419-3275
Open Educational ResourcesKelly Friesleben
515-868-2847
Open Enrollment

Mickolyn Clapper
515-745-3385

Sara Nickel
515-971-7558

Open Records Request, Department of Education

Heather Doe
515-281-7967

Shaela Meister
515-858-2235

Operational Function Sharing (Finance)Ted Bauer
515-979-5468
Operational Sharing Technical AssistanceShelly Neese
515-336-3859
Out of State Online Educator PreparationMaryam Rod Szabo
515-360-7369
OWI, Operating a vehicle while under the InfluencePeggy Long
515-975-8398
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ProgramContact
PACE Program AdministratorRobin Lilienthal
515-418-8273
Panorama Student Success

Robert Barleen
515-971-7238

Angela Bosworth-Cowman
515-661-7079

Synthia Davis
515-336-3924

Greg Feldmann
515-661-7067

Connor Hood
515-326-5284

Paraeducator Certification (Educator Licensure)Danielle Brookes
515-281-3482
Paraeducator Preparation ProgramLindsay Harrison
515-205-4697
Parent Call Cadre – Special EducationMeLissa Lawson
515-979-6750
Parent Involvement, Title IVeronica Andersen
515-402-2736
Part C (Early Access) Comprehensive System of Personnel DevelopmentMelissa Schnurr
515-419-9471
Performing Arts (Standards and Instruction)

Kris VerSteegt

515-371-0410

Perkins

Vlad Bassis
515-281-3671

Jeff Fletcher
515-321-7309

Jeanette Thomas
515-745-2556

Amy Vybiral
515-339-4520

Phase I and Phase II, Fiscal ReviewsKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
Phase II AccreditationEric Heitz
515-326-1018
Physical Education RequirementsLyn Jenkins
515-664-6732
Physical Education (Standards and Instruction)Lyn Jenkins
515-664-6732
Physical Plant and Equipment, Public Education and Recreation LeviesTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Playground SafetyTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Policy DevelopmentEric St Clair
515-326-0274
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Kay Augustine
515-326-5620
Postsecondary Attainment Institute

David Ford

515-901-9924

Nathan Svare 

515-281-8260

Postsecondary Enrollment OptionsLisa Washington
515-326-5389 
Postsecondary School State Authorization877-272-4456, option 4
Practitioner PreparationMayam Rod Szabo
515-360-7369
Prairie Lakes AEA School Improvement ConsultantPam Spangler
515-229-6425
Prayer in Schools, LegalThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
PK, Use of FundsKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
Song Luong
515-205-0259
PK Teacher Licensure (Educator Licensure)Geri McMahon
515-281-3437
Preschool AuditMary Breyfogle
515-326-1030
Kimberly Villotti
515-339-5519
Preschool Programs (Standards and Instruction)Mary Breyfogle
515-326-1030
Preschool Programs (National School Lunch Program)Patti Harding
515-868-1956
Preschool ReportingMary Breyfogle
515-326-1030
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and ScienceApril Pforts
515-314-6243
Presidential Scholars Program 
Private InstructionBuffy Campbell
515-954-8651
Dennis McClain
515-822-2554
Private Provider of Online Course ApprovalGwen Nagel
515-419-3275
Professional Educator StandardsMaryam Rod Szabo
515-360-7369
Professional Learning StandardsMaryam Rod Szabo
515-360-7369
Professional Organizations for English Learners and AssessmentTerri Schuster
515-681-2492
Professional Service License (Educator Licensure)Kelly Faga
515-281-6896
Program Evaluation 
Project Lead the WayCale Hutchings
515-975-8193
Public Relations, Department of EducationHeather Doe
515-281-7967
Public Schools – Annual Notices and DeadlinesPam Spangler
515-229-6425
Public School District AccreditationEric Heitz
515-326-1018
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ProgramContact
Qualified School/ Zone BondsTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Quality Faculty Plans, Community Colleges

Amy Gieseke
515-858-2234

Derreck Calkins

515-238-9758

Quality Programs for Students with Visual ImpairmentsIowa Braille
800-645-4579
Quality Rating System 
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ProgramContact
Radon in SchoolsTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Reading RecoveryBarbara Ohlund
515-681-2310
(REAP) Rural Education Achievement Program – RLIS & SRSAJay Pennington
515-326-1017
Swetha Kondreddy
515-829-0179
Recruitment and Retention, TeachersMaryam Rod Szabo
515-360-7369
Regional Planning PartnershipsHeather Meissen
515-326-5378
Religious Organization Exempt from State LawBuffy Campbell
515-954-8651
Reorganizations, Notification and Progress ReportsTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Research/Evaluation – Department of EducationTom Deeter
515-326-5368
Jay Pennington
515-281-1018
Resident District Determination, Special EducationLuke Markway
515-393-8349
Residential Child Care Institutions (RCCI)Patti Harding
515-868-1956
Residential Placement and Day Program, Finance and BillingLuke Markway
515-393-8349
Reverse Credit TransferKelly Friesleben
515-868-2847
Rural Community OutreachJoe Collins
515-419-5190
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ProgramContact
Safety and SanitationStephanie Dross
515-326-5358
SAVETed Bauer
515-979-5468
SCED Course Code Classification SystemRachel Kruse
515-281-4153
Scholarships, Grants, Loan Repayment and Income Bonus Programs

grants.iowacollegeaid@iowa.gov

877-272-4456, option 3

School Administration Manager Authorization (SAM) (Educator Licensure)Joanne Tubbs
515-281-3611
School Association Report CollectionTed Bauer
515-979-5468
School Bond IssuesTed Bauer
515-979-5468
School Breakfast ProgramShea Cook
515-326-1682
Christine Crow
515-330-8158
Jean Easley
515-360-5149
Patti Harding
515-868-1956
Deann Murphy
515-360-5238
Keerti Patel
515-681-2300
Brenda Windmuller
515-681-5752
School Budget Review Committee Corrective Action PlansKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
School Budget Review Committee HearingsKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) LiaisonKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
School Budget Review Committee, Special Education Administrative CostsLuke Markway
515-393-8349
School Budget Review Committee, Transportation Assistance AllocationTom Simpson
515-326-1022
School Building SafetyTed Bauer
515-979-5468
School Bus Driver Accidents, Authorizations and Training

Joseph Funk
515-669-4987

Tom Simpson
515-326-1022

School Bus Authorization and Trainings, RecordsHolli Marolf
515-281-5812
School Bus Inspection (Northeast)Chris Errthum
515-669-4994
School Bus Inspections (Southeast)Joseph Funk
515-669-4987
School Bus Inspections (West)Tom Simpson
515-326-1022
School Bus Inspections, General

Chris Errthum
515-669-4994

Joseph Funk
515-669-4987

Tom Simpson
515-326-1022

School Bus Inspections, Records

Tom Simpson
515-326-1022

Holli Marolf
515-281-5812

School Business Alert NewsletterHolli Marolf
515-281-5812
School Business Official (SBO) Authorization and Web ApplicationHolli Marolf
515-281-5812
School Business Official (Educator Licensure)David Wempen
515-281-3605
School Capital Assets Issues

Jina Brinks
515-313-5942

Song Luong
515-205-0259

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

School Counseling

Tom Bredfield
515-360-5131

Buffy Campbell
515-954-8651

Mickolyn Clapper
515-745-3385

Andrea Danker
515-669-8157

Eric Heitz
515-326-1018

Dennis McClain
515-822-2554

Sara Nickel
515-971-7558

Pam Spangler
515-229-6425

School FacilitiesTed Bauer
515-979-5468
School Finance Data Requests and Analysis

Jina Brinks
515-313-5942

Song Luong
515-205-0259

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

School Finance FormulaKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
Jay Pennington
515-326-1017
School Finance Law and PolicyKassandra Cline
515-725-1120
School Finance Terminology

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

School Food Service ProcurementPatti Harding
515-868-1956
School Funds and Levies

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

School Health Services (Birth – 21 Years)Melissa Walker
515-864-6701
School Improvement Consultants

Tom Bredfield
515-360-5131

Buffy Campbell
515-954-8651

Mickolyn Clapper
515-745-3385

Andrea Danker
515-669-8157

Eric Heitz
515-326-1018

Dennis McClain
515-822-2554

Sara Nickel
515-971-7558

Pam Spangler
515-229-6425

School Information UpdateMargaret Hanson
515-281-3214
School Interoperability FrameworkMargaret Hanson
515-281-3214
Rachel Kruse
515-281-4153
Kerri Ladehoff
515-281-3805
Roger Petersen
515-326-1017
School Laws and Rules of Iowa 
School Long-term Debt Issues

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

School NursingMelissa Walker
515-864-6701
School Nutrition Education OpportunitiesJean Easley
515-360-5149
School Nutrition Financial Audit ReviewDeann Murphy
515-360-5238
School Nutrition Professional StandardsPatti Harding
515-868-1956
School Property Maintenance and ManagementTed Bauer
515-979-5468
School Report Card Public SiteKiran Ummadi
515-577-6079
School SafetyThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
School Transportation, AllTom Simpson
515-326-1022
School VolunteerismVic Jaras
515-402-2729
School Wellness PolicyChristine Crow
515-330-8158
Science (Standards and Instruction)

Christopher Like

515-336-3958

Seamless Summer Option (SSO)Shea Cook
515-326-1682
Christine Crow
515-330-8158
Stephanie Dross
515-326-5358
Jean Easley
515-360-5149
Deann Murphy
515-360-5238
Brenda Windmuller
515-681-5752
Secondary Career and Technical EducationDennis Harden
515-314-7852
Heather Meissen
515-326-5378
Secondary Teacher Licensure (Educator Licensure)David Wempen
515-281-3605
Section 504SueAnn Johnson
515-336-3942
Eric Heitz
515-326-1018
Senior Year PlusLisa Washington
515-326-5389 
Service LearningVic Jaras
515-402-2729
Shared Visions Parent Support ProgramAmy Stegeman
515-868-1675
SIF Data IntegrationConnor Hood
515-326-5284
Significant Disabilities Advisory TeamJennifer Denne
515-326-5332
Significant Disproportionality/Coordinated Early Intervening ServicesBarb Guy
515-689-4073
Skilled and Technical Sciences LiaisonCale Hutchings
515-975-8193
Skilled Workforce InitiativesRobin Lilienthal
515-418-8273
Smart Snacks

Meg Collins

515-336-3903

Social Emotional 

Kay Augustine
515-326-5620  

Lyn Jenkins
515-664-6732

Social-Emotional-Behavioral Health

Kay Augustine
515-326-5620

Lyn Jenkins
515-664-6732

Social Media, Department of EducationShaela Meister
515-858-2235
Social Studies (Standards and Instruction)Stefanie Wager
515-419-2876
Spanish Calls, Special Education Parent CadreIsbelia Arzola
515-326-5962
Special Diets in Child Nutrition ProgramsChristine Crow
515-330-8158
Special Education Administrator OutreachBarbara Guy
515-689-4073
Special Education Advisory PanelNancy Hunt
515-326-1031
Special Education, Allowable Use of FundsLuke Markway
515-393-8349
Special Education Balances (AEA)Jina Brincks
515-313-5942
Special Education, Compliance InvestigatorBetsy Lin
515-326-7982
Rachel Bosovich
515-238-4179
Special Education DataLuke Markway
515-393-8349
Special Education Licensure (Educator Licensure)Geri McMahon
515-281-3437
Special Education Eligibility and EvaluationRachel Bosovich
515-238-4179
Special Education, Family and Educator Partnership 
Special Education FinanceLuke Markway
515-393-8349
Special Education IDEA InformationTiffany Poage
515-250-2685
Special Education Mediation Evaluation ReportingRachel Bosovich
515-238-4179
Special Education, Out of State Placement Approval ProcessElisa Koler
515-669-4052
Special Education ProgramsBarb Guy
515-689-4073
Special Education K-6 Literacy, Preschool and Significant DisabilitiesMary Beilke
515-681-2303
Special Education Supplement (SES)Luke Markway
515-393-8349
SES Medicaid Data Collection 
Special Education Weighted EnrollmentTiffany Poage
515-250-2685
Special Education TransitionKelsey Teeter
515-975-7332
Special Milk Program (SMP)Patti Harding
515-868-1956
Specially Accredited Schools

Andrea Danker
515-669-8157

Dennis McClain
515-822-2554

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)Mary Beilke
515-681-2303
Tiffiny Poage
515-250-2685
Staff Data RequestsBetsy Lundy
515-473-0573
State AssessmentsChristi Donald
515-238-4715
State Report CardJason Crowley
515-336-3923
Tom Deeter
515-326-5368
Statement of Professional Recognition (Educator Licensure)

Mike Cavin
515-281-4810

Danielle Brookes
515-281-3482

Statewide Assessment System AdvisoryChristi Donald
515-238-4715
Statewide Literacy Leadership Team FacilitatorLeigh Bellville
515-689-3717
April Gosselink-Lemke
515-689-3717
Statewide Longitudinal Data SystemJean Alfred
515-725-1251
Alex Arockiasamy
515-494-9695
Mike Comiskey
515-494-9083
Roger Petersen
515-326-1020
Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program for Four-Year-Old ChildrenMary Breyfogle
515-326-1030
Amy Stegeman
515-868-1675
STEM Advisory Council

Justin Lewis

515-669-7007

STEM BEST Program

Tanya Hunt

515-979-3084

STEM Communications

Jan Lockhart

515-577-8610

STEM Corporate Partners

Justin Lewis

515-669-7007

STEM/Iowa STEM Education General Information

info@iowaSTEM.org

515-335-1531

STEM Regions

info@iowaSTEM.org

515-335-1531

STEM Resources

info@iowaSTEM.org

515-335-1531

STEM Scale-Up Program

info@iowaSTEM.org

515-335-1531

STEM Signature Programs

info@iowaSTEM.org

515-335-1531

STEM Teacher Externships Program

Ann Gritzner

515- 577-2549

Student Activity Fund, SBRCStephanie Edler
515-689-2258
Student AssessmentChristi Donald
515-238-4715
Student DisciplineThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Student Engagement and VoiceKay Augustine
515-326-5620
Student FeesTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Student Fee WaiversThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Student Reporting in Iowa (SRI)Margaret Hanson
515-281-3214
Kerri Ladehoff
515-281-3805
Rachel Kruse
515-281-4153
Jay Pennington
515-326-1017
Jennifer Thomas
515-725-2252
Student Teaching RequirementsMaryam Rod Szabo
515-360-7369
Student VisasThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Substitute Authorization (non-teacher preparation)Alivia Bullis
515-725-2146
Substitute License (teacher preparation)Alivia Bullis
515-725-2146
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)Shea Cook
515-326-1682
Christine Crow
515-330-8158
Stephanie Dross
515-326-5358
Jean Easley
515-360-5149
Deann Murphy
515-360-5238
Superintendent NotesPam Spangler
515-229-6425
Supplemental State AidJohn Parker 
(Department of Management)
515-281-4743
Supplemental Weighting Operational SharingTed Bauer
515-979-5468
Supplemental WeightingMargaret Hanson
515-281-3214
Rachel Kruse
515-281-4153
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ProgramContact
Teacher Intern ProgramsAmy Mayer
515-238-9148
Teacher Intern License (Educator Licensure)Joanne Tubbs
515-281-3611
Teacher Leadership

Tom Wood
515-326-2147

Stefanie Wager
515-419-2876

Teacher Licensure - New Iowa GraduatesSherry Jensen
515-281-8323
Teacher Loan Repayment Programs877-272-4456
Teacher PreparationMaryam Rod Szabo
515-360-7369
Teacher Quality Professional Development

Tom Wood
515-326-2147

Stefanie Wager
515-419-2876

Teacher Shortage AreasMaryam Rod Szabo
515-360-7369
Teachers from SpainStefanie Wager
515-419-2876
Teaching Standards, Criteria, and Iowa Standards for School LeadersStephanie TeKippe
515-326-5333
Team NutritionChristine Crow
515-330-8158
Team Nutrition GrantChristine Crow
515-330-8158
Technology Innovation Grant (TIG)Stacie Schafer
515-402-5845
Therapeutic ClassroomsLyn Jenkins
515-664-6732
Title IVeronica Andersen
515-402-2736
Mary Beilke
515-681-2303
Stacie Stokes
515-238-5731
Title I, Section 1003 - School ImprovementStacie Stokes
515-326-5962
Sara Nickel
515-971-7558
Title II, Part A, Supporting Effective InstructionIsbelia Arzola
515-326-5962
Title IIIRachel Pettigrew
515-380-5115
Title IVHannah Walsh
515-689-3108
Title V (REAP)Teresa Garcia
515-210-6340
Title VI (Civil Rights)SueAnn Johnson
515-336-3942
Title IXSueAnn Johnson
515-336-3942
Transfer MajorsKelly Friesleben
515-868-2847
Transferability (Federal Title Programs)Hannah Walsh
515-689-3108
Transgender and Gender Identity, LegalThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Transportation, All SchoolTom Simpson
515-326-1022
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Career ClusterCale Hutchings
515-975-8193
Trauma Responsive School Practices

Nancy Hunt
515-326-1031

Kay Augustine
515-326-5620

Truancy, LegalThomas Mayes
515-281-8661
Tuition, Special EducationLuke Markway
515-393-8349
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ProgramContact
Uniform Administrative Accounting and Procedures (LEA and AEA)

Bobby Wilson

515-210-9674

United States Senate Youth ProgramStefanie Wager
515-419-2876
United States Veterans Labor Apprentice ProgramMonte Burroughs
515-631-9207
Universal Instruction for PreschoolAmy Stegeman
515-868-1675
Unspent BalancesJohn Parker 
(Department of Management)
515-281-4743
USDA Child Nutrition Programs

Kala Shipley
515-681-2307

Stephanie Dross
515-326-5358

USDA Farm to School Grant

Meg Collins

515-336-3903

USDA Foods ProgramEllen Miller
515-238-4220
Keerti Patel
515-681-2300
Kala Shipley
515-681-2307
Sara White
515-360-1494
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V

ProgramContact
VA Vocational Readiness and Employment Services (VR&E) PartnershipMonte Burroughs
515-631-9207
Vehicle Information System (VIS)

Tom Simpson
515-326-1022

Holli Marolf
515-281-5812

Veterans Administration Compliance, Outreach and LiaisonMonte Burroughs
515-631-9207
Veterans and Military Education

Monte Burroughs
515-631-9207

Jathan Chicoine
515-745-2710

Virtual College Coaching/Texting

Elizabeth Yaddof

515-494-5647

Virtual/Online SchoolsStacie Stokes
515-210-5288
Dennis McClain
515822-2554
Visual Arts (Standards and Instruction)

Kris VerSteegt

515-371-0410

Voluntary Framework of AccountabilityVlad Bassis
515-281-3671
Lisa Gard
515-418-3156
Jeff Fletcher
515-321-7309
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W

ProgramContact
Waivers/ExemptionsEric Heitz
515-326-1018
Water Infrastructure Improvement for Nation (WIIN) GrantMelissa Walker
515-864-6701
Web and Document Accessibility, Department of EducationLisa Albers
515-494-9147
Website Content and Policy, Department of EducationLisa Albers
515-494-9147
Heather Doe
515-281-7967
Whole Grade SharingPam Spangler
515-229-6425
WIIN Lead Testing in Schools and Child CareLyn Jenkins
515-664-6732
Work-Based LearningJoe Collins
515-419-5190
Workforce Education LiaisonRobin Lilienthal
515-418-8273
Workforce Preparation Program EvaluationVlad Bassis
515-281-3671
World Languages (Standards and Instruction)Stefanie Wager
515-419-2876
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ProgramContact
Year-Round SchoolsEric Heitz
515-326-1018
Youth Mental Health First Aid TrainingNancy Hunt
515-326-1031
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