Join Iowa Safe Schools in Making a Difference

Start your journey to becoming a CSCA!

The Certified School Culture Advocate (CSCA) Program is a six-course, nine-credit program meant to empower educators to become change-makers in their schools. With the relationship between school climate and student achievement gaining clarity by the day, Iowa Safe Schools developed a program to help educators explore not only the theoretical framework of school climate analysis, but also the real-world impacts of climate on student success and well-being.

The CSCA program, which educators can move through at their own pace, is the first of its kind in the state of Iowa and has phenomenal reviews from those who have earned their certification. CSCA participants will conclude their program by taking the CSCA Capstone course, in which they will develop a cumulative approach to improving school climate and culture within their home educational environment.

Participants can begin the program at any time and complete it at their own pace.

Still Have Questions?

Be sure to check out the FAQs below about the CSCA Program. If you still have questions, connect with our Director of Educational Programming, Jordan Mix.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to sign up for all nine courses at one time?

No! You can sign up for courses at your own pace, but each course must be completed within its designated time frame.*

Do I have to take these courses in a certain order?

You can take these courses in any order, except for the CSCA Capstone which must be taken last.

Does the CSCA Certification expire?

Yes, the CSCA Certification is good for three years. After three years, it can be renewed with the CSCA recertification class.

Can I take get the certification if I audit them instead of taking them for a specific credit type?

Sort of. You can enroll in these courses at the audit price and take them without receiving any credit aside from the certification. However, to earn the certification, you must pass all six courses. So, your work will be graded, unlike a traditional course audit.*

Do I get anything for completing this program?

Aside from the knowledge that you are becoming a trusted leader in your school?! Just kidding, we know it’s powerful to be able to display all of your hard work! Yes! You will get a CSCA Completion package in the mail 4-6 weeks after the course end date. This will include your certificate, a lapel pin, and some other goodies from the Iowa Safe Schools team.

Iowa's Certified School Culture Advocates

Amber Cravens (Davenport, IA)

Jennifer Hobson (Hampton, IA)

Jamie Sebring (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Rep. Molly Donahue (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Meri Edel (Marshalltown, IA)

Sara McGarvey (Buckingham, IA)

Rachelle Michael (Cedar Falls, IA)

Timothy Murphy (Waukee, IA)

Heather Pohlman (Ute, IA)

Rebecca Shattuck (Des Moines, IA)

Michelle Weber (Dubuque, IA)

Chelsea Haaland (Waukee, IA)

Lisa Newgard (Cedar Falls, IA)

Lisa-Ann Johnson (Iowa City, IA)

Tyson Leiss (Sioux City, IA)

Madalyn Loring (Dows, IA)

Laura Murray (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Breanna Oxley (Marion, IA)

Sheri Rosilen (Pella, IA)

Kelsey Steffener (Burlington, IA)

Adam Vorrie (Dows, IA)

Anna Bemer (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Amy Hayes (Clive, IA)

Emily Mohling (Granger, IA)

Candace Pearson (Des Moines, IA)

Rebecca Whalen (Marshalltown, IA)

Erin Murphy (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Ryan Phillips (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Josh Krueger (Sumner, IA)

Korine Schlawin (Muscatine, IA)

Jalen Tranbarge (Sumner, IA)

Yan’tu Barber (West Valley, UT)

Kevin Koffron (Iowa City, IA)

Bailey Reilly (Huxley, IA)

Sara Harrold (Jesup, IA)

Megan Irey (West Des Moines, IA)

Chad Bakkum (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Deborah Dvorak (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Suzette Prince (Des Moines, IA)

Morgan Redmond (Marion, IA)

Jessica Steve (Dubuque, IA)

Molly Burgeson (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Justine Kilgore (Dubuque, IA)

Ashley Krogmann (Linn-Mar, IA)

Sarah Love (Johnston, IA)

Brittany Schofield (Waukee, IA)

Roberta Kolthoff (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Join Iowa Safe Schools in Making a Difference

Start your journey to becoming a CSCA!

Still Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Iowa's Certified School Culture Advocates

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