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Guide for IOAPA Middle School Courses
We are excited to share the IOAPA Middle School Course infographic! This infographic uses data from 2020-2021 IOAPA students and may be helpful for upcoming fall enrollment decisions. This infographic, our high school infographic, and other useful information can be found … Continue reading
Visual Guide to IOAPA Middle School Courses
To aid in decisions about spring enrollment, we are excited to share the IOAPA Middle School Course infographic. This infographic uses data from 2019-2020 IOAPA students. This, along with our high school infographic and other useful information, can be found on our … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Online AP Academy
New Requirements for IOAPA Middle School Courses
As you may know, the Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) and the Belin-Blank Exceptional Student Talent Search (BESTS) have teamed up to provide identification and programming services, and to help Iowa teachers find talented students and develop their abilities. There … Continue reading
Spring Computer Science Course for Advanced Middle Schoolers
Iowa Online AP Academy’s (IOAPA) curriculum provider, Project STEM, has made its CS Python Fundamentals course available for IOAPA middle school students to take as a condensed one-semester version of the course this spring. IOAPA provides free access to high-quality, online, advanced … Continue reading
Visual Guide to IOAPA Middle School Courses
We are excited to share the new IOAPA Middle School Course infographic using data from 2018-2019 IOAPA students! This, along with our high school infographic and other useful information, can be found on our website, on the Support Materials page.
Full funding available! Remember to schedule I-Excel testing for incoming sixth graders!
UPDATE: I-Excel testing is now available this spring at no cost for incoming 6th graders. As we begin to look towards Fall 2022, please note that we have changed our middle school testing requirements for IOAPA middle school students. This … Continue reading
Using Above-Level Testing for IOAPA Decisions: Focus on Current 5th and 6th Graders
Starting in the 2022-2023 school year, IOAPA will require 6th or 7th grade students to have taken I-Excel in order to be eligible for IOAPA middle school courses. Additionally, we highly recommend using the ACT to inform eligibility for older students to … Continue reading
Visual Guide to IOAPA Middle School Courses
We are excited to share the new IOAPA Middle School Course infographic using data and feedback from 2017-2018 IOAPA students and mentors! This, along with our high school infographic and other useful information, can be found on our website, on the Support Materials … Continue reading
IOAPA for Middle School: It’s Time to Prepare for Above-Level Testing!
We are nearing the end of 2018! Although there are many fun and stressful end-of-year activities and holidays approaching, we encourage you to think about planning for 2019 Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) coursework. The best way to do so for … Continue reading
Posted in Acceleration, Advanced Placement, I-Excel, Testing, Uncategorized
IOAPA for Middle School – Advice From Current Mentors
A recent question on the Belin-Blank Center’s email listserv for gifted education teachers sparked a conversation about various success stories and best practices from experienced IOAPA mentors. With their consent, I have gathered that advice into a blog post so … Continue reading
FAQs about the IOAPA + BESTS Partnership
The Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) and the Belin-Blank Exceptional Student Talent Search (BESTS) are teamed up to provide identification and programming services to help Iowa teachers find talented students and develop their abilities. This partnership helps (1) students remain … Continue reading
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Advanced Coursework Opportunities Free for Iowa’s Rural Schools
The College Board’s Advanced Placement® (AP) program allows high school students to complete college-level coursework. Additionally, success on the associated AP exams can translate into college credit. In fact, AP credit is accepted or recognized by the three public universities … Continue reading
There’s room for your students in IOAPA!
Funding is still available through Iowa Online Advanced Placement Academy (IOAPA) for Iowa students in 6th-12th grade! IOAPA provides Iowa students free access to high-quality, online, advanced course offerings not currently available within their school districts. These courses are offered asynchronously so they … Continue reading
IOAPA Spring AP Exam Scholarships
IOAPA offers AP exam scholarships for low-income students completing courses through our program. Applications for this opportunity are currently open, and we want to encourage you to apply if you have eligible students. The application deadline for this funding is March … Continue reading
Fall Registration is open for IOAPA courses!
Fall 2023 registration for Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) is now open! IOAPA provides free access to asynchronous advanced courses for Iowa students in 6th grade and above. A primary aim of this program is to provide access to students … Continue reading
Resources for IOAPA Computer Science courses
Mentors of Iowa Online AP Academy’s (IOAPA) computer science (CS) courses have slightly different tasks than those required for mentoring other courses. This is due to Project STEM being a curriculum provider as opposed to an online school. More information … Continue reading
Introduction to IOAPA Computer Science courses
Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) offers three online computer science (CS) courses for Iowa students who don’t have access to these courses within their school district. These courses are offered through the curriculum provider Project STEM. Current computer science course offerings … Continue reading
Ordering AP Exams for Spring only courses
As you may know, an important deadline is approaching if your students are taking Spring semester-only AP courses. AP exams for your students enrolled in one-term, spring semester courses must be ordered by March 15, 2023. Courses that began after November 15 … Continue reading
IOAPA Spring enrollment is now open!
Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) registration for Spring 2023 classes is now open! The primary aim of this program is to provide access to Iowa students who would otherwise be unable to find these courses offered in their school district. … Continue reading
Guide for IOAPA High School Courses
We are excited to share the IOAPA High School Course infographic! This infographic uses data from 2020-2021 IOAPA students and may be helpful for upcoming fall enrollment decisions. This infographic, our middle school infographic, and other useful information can be found … Continue reading
IOAPA Fall enrollment is now open!
Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) registration for Fall 2022 classes is now open! IOAPA provides free access to asynchronous advanced courses for Iowa students in 6th grade and above. A primary aim of this program is to provide access to … Continue reading
Helping when gifted students fall behind
Working with gifted/talented students who are not accustomed to being challenged by coursework can be a challenge for teachers and mentors. These issues can be compounded if challenging coursework is also presented on a self-paced platform, such as in IOAPA courses. Educators will want to help … Continue reading
Visual Guide to IOAPA Middle School Courses
We are excited to share the new IOAPA Middle School Course infographic using data and feedback from 2016-2017 IOAPA students and mentors! This, along with our high school infographic and other useful information, can be found on our website, on the … Continue reading
Update on IOAPA’s Computer Science Courses
This year, there are some changes with IOAPA’s computer science (CS) courses. Our curriculum for these courses is now provided by a non-profit organization called ProjectSTEM. So, what will this transition look like for IOAPA students and mentors? Much of … Continue reading
IOAPA Registration is Open for Fall 2021
The Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) offers Iowa students free access to online advanced course offerings for students who would otherwise be unable to find these courses offered in their school district. Additionally, the Belin-Blank Center provides AP exam scholarships … Continue reading
Making Research-Backed Educational Placement Decisions During a Pandemic: IOAPA and Other Opportunities
Spring is coming, and that means it’s time to start planning for next year. In a typical year, this is when we would recommend having students participate in above-level testing. Above-level testing helps educators to determine which students might need … Continue reading
Visual Guide to IOAPA High School Courses
To aid in decisions about spring enrollment, we are excited to share the IOAPA High School Course infographic. This infographic uses data from 2019-2020 IOAPA students. This, along with our middle school infographic and other useful information, can be found on our … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Online AP Academy, Uncategorized
IOAPA: Fall Registration Opening Soon
Registration for Fall 2020 Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) courses will open April 15th! In this time of stress and uncertainty, we are excited to continue to offer above-level courses to high-ability Iowa students at no cost. See our full course … Continue reading
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Discovering Talented Students: Using Content-Area Scores for IOAPA Eligibility
The partnership between the Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) and the Belin-Blank Exceptional Student Talent Search (BESTS) is a great way to connect talented students with appropriate assessment and educational opportunities. Eligibility for IOAPA middle school courses is determined through … Continue reading
A (New) Visual Guide to Middle School IOAPA Courses
With the introduction of our middle school courses in Fall 2015, many students and teachers may still have questions about the types of courses offered by the Iowa Online AP Academy, who these classes might benefit, and how to select … Continue reading
Visual Guide to IOAPA High School Courses
We are excited to share the new IOAPA High School Course infographic using data from 2018-2019 IOAPA students! This, along with our middle school infographic and other useful information, can be found on our website, on the Support Materials page.
Middle School IOAPA and High School Credit
Advanced coursework is extremely beneficial for high ability students at all levels. At the secondary level, though, concerns about earning credits and grades may influence the decision to offer or take appropriately challenging coursework. Schools often have difficulty determining how … Continue reading
IOAPA: Spring Dates & Deadlines!
We want to help you keep on track for 2019! Here are all of the important dates and deadlines related to IOAPA and AP courses for the spring semester. January 25, 2019: Last day to drop IOAPA courses without being assessed … Continue reading
A Visual Guide to Middle School IOAPA Courses
With the introduction of our middle school courses in Fall 2015, many students and teachers may still have questions about the types of courses offered by the Iowa Online AP Academy, who these classes might benefit, and how to select … Continue reading
IOAPA: Spring Registration Opens Soon
Spring registration for Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) courses open November 1st and will close December 7th, 2018, or when seats fill, whichever comes first. There are limited seats in each course, and we expect them to fill up fast. Be sure to … Continue reading
Visual Guide to IOAPA High School Courses
We are excited to share the new IOAPA High School Course infographic using data and feedback from 2017-2018 IOAPA students and mentors! This, along with our middle school infographic and other useful information, can be found on our website, on the Support Materials … Continue reading
IOAPA: Important Dates & Deadlines
Keeping track of dates and deadlines can be overwhelming. This post includes all the important dates and deadlines related to IOAPA and AP courses. Make sure to bookmark this blogpost to have these dates handy throughout the 2018-2019 school year. … Continue reading
October is Gifted Education Awareness Month!
Governor Reynolds declared the month of October to be Gifted Education Awareness Month. The Iowa Talented and Gifted Association (ITAG) proposed many activities to celebrate giftedness in your school and district! Some of these include: Ask to have gifted students … Continue reading
IOAPA and Above-Level Testing: Important Announcement
Above-level testing is used extensively in gifted education. It can be useful for making decisions about (1) identifying a student for a gifted program, (2) determining what a student is ready to learn next, (3) deciding whether or not a … Continue reading
In Case You Missed It: IOAPA for Middle School Students
Over the last year, we’ve covered several different aspects of our new IOAPA program for middle school students. Our middle school program allows students in grades 6-8 to take high-school-level classes online while still in middle school. The classes provide … Continue reading
Middle School IOAPA: Working Out Credit Concerns
As we’ve discussed throughout the implementation of our middle school program, the addition of middle school IOAPA courses often creates new situations and challenges to work through for teachers and administrators hoping to provide these options for their high ability … Continue reading
Spring IOAPA Registration is Approaching!
Spring registration for Iowa Online AP Academy courses will open on November 7 and continue through December 14, 2016. Seats will be limited, so be sure to register promptly if you can! Available high school courses are: AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, … Continue reading
Using Above-Level Testing to Connect Talented Students with Challenging Coursework
As you may know, the Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) and the Belin-Blank Exceptional Student Talent Search (BESTS) have teamed up to provide identification and programming services to help Iowa teachers find talented students and develop their abilities. For more … Continue reading
IOAPA at Your Middle School: How Do IOAPA Courses Align With State Standards?
This post is part of our series on Iowa Online Advanced Placement Academy courses for middle school students. To read the entire series, click here. When seeking to add IOAPA courses to your school’s curriculum, there are many questions that … Continue reading
Expanding IOAPA’s Above-Level Math Pathway
We at the Iowa Online AP Academy are excited to announce the addition of two new courses for the 2018-2019 school year! Both courses expand the existing above-level math pathway, allowing students to access additional high school math courses during … Continue reading
Scholarships and Programs for IOAPA Students
While the end of the year is often a time for looking back on the year that’s passed, it’s also a time for looking and planning ahead for the summer and the coming year. We’ve rounded up some relevant programs … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Online AP Academy
In Case You Missed It: Developing an AP Culture
This post was originally published in December 2015. Enjoy! When talking with many of our schools, we hear that one of the keys to building a successful AP program is fostering an environment where academic achievement is valued, especially within … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Placement, Iowa Online AP Academy
Middle School IOAPA: One School’s Perspective
This is part one of a three-part series on implementing our new above-level online middle school courses. You can also read parts two and three. As we’ve announced, IOAPA’s middle school program will be available state-wide beginning next school year … Continue reading
Important Dates and Deadlines
We know there are a lot of dates and deadlines related to IOAPA and AP courses. Keep this post handy as a convenient reminder of the most important dates for the 2017-2018 school year. September 15, 2017: Last day to drop … Continue reading
Visual Guide to IOAPA High School Courses
We are excited to share the new IOAPA High School Course infographic using data and feedback from 2016-2017 IOAPA students and mentors! This, along with our middle school infographic and other useful information, can be found on our website, on … Continue reading
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