In This Issue
District Honored as 2017 Schools of TechXcellence
District Administration magazine honored 19 schools and districts in math instruction and makerspace initiatives as part of the new Schools of TechXcellence program. This is the inaugural round of honorees for this new national recognition program.  TechXcellence  was created by  District  Administration magazine, in conjunction with HP and Intel, to recognize schools that have implemented innovative, effective and replicable technology programs that contribute meaningfully to student or operational success. The June 2017 honorees were selected by the program's judges from numerous nominations, and reflect programs that demonstrate effective and replicable success.  The 19 schools and  districts  honored in this round of  TechXcellence,  from 14 states, have launched math instruction and makerspace programs that incorporate technology powered by Intel, including laptops, tablets and 3D printers. Cedar Falls was the only district chosen to receive the honor and only honoree in Iowa.
 
Cedar Falls Community School District is being recognized for its "Makerspace Labs" program, which puts 3D printers, robots, video cameras and manufacturing equipment in schools, allowing students to create, experiment and innovate on their own terms. The initiative fosters hands-on and self-guided learning, and increases student engagement in STEM subjects.  The Cedar Falls Community School  District  initiative underscores the importance of embracing technology as part of the education process moving forward in the 21st century.  
 
"What these stories tell us is that innovation may be powered by the latest devices and applications, but it is fueled by the creativity, vision and drive of teachers, principals and district leaders," says JD Solomon, editorial director at District Administration magazine. "We hope our readers are inspired by the integration of technology demonstrated by these honorees to launch similar initiatives in their own schools."
 
To view a full list of honorees visit www.districtadministration.com/techx.
See Progress on Aldrich Elementary
Learn More about CF CAPS
Dalton and Gabe's Super Readers of Summer
Fidget Quilts Made for Dementia Patients by Students
Watch the 8 Over 80 Ceremony
Watch as Floyd Winter, retired educator and
President of the Cedar Falls Schools Foundation is honored!
#cedarvalleyreads Summer Activities
Online Registration

Fliers
Don't forget to check the District's Flier page for upcoming events and activities!
Board Brief
Watch the June 12 board meeting.
Watch the June 22 board meeting.

The next Cedar Falls Schools Board of Education meeting will be July 18, 2017,
5:30 p.m. at Cedar Falls City Hall and will be shown on Cedar Falls Channel 15.   Agendas, documents and materials for all board of education meetings can be found on the Cedar Falls Schools website . Watch previous meetings on the District's YouTube Channel.  Meetings will be available live at  www.cedarfalls.com/live . This format works best with Internet Explorer.
New State Law for Meningococal Vaccine - Incoming 7th and 12 grade Students

Paraeducators, Food Service and Bus Driver Positions



Open Positions
Calendar
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Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-553-3000


It is the policy of the Cedar Falls Community School District not to illegally discriminate in either: its educational programs on the basis of race, religion, creed, socioeconomic status, color, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetic information; or its employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, or genetic information. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district's Equity Coordinator, Dr. Adrian Talbot, Director of Human Resources, James L. Robinson Administrative Center, 1002 West First St. Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613, 319-553-3000.