The Instructional Materials Center (IMC) is a resource center for educators and area non-profit organizations. It studio is named after Dottie & Jim Kimm who were lifelong learners and generous benefactors to the West Des Moines Community Schools.

Resources
The IMC has curriculum resources, eduational poster sets, audio-visual, presentation and classroom display equipment - and all the supplies to make those things happen! Some of the equipment includes:

• Full color poster printer
• Banner maker
• Heavy-duty & regular laminators
• Button makers
• Die cutting equipment
• Video-editing equipment
• Color laser printer & copier
• Copier

* Note:  On Friday, May 2 and 9, the IMC will be open from 8 a.m. to Noon

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jo or Marcia at 633.5050.

Other Information
To view prices, Ellison Die Shapes and the Poster List, please click on the link.

Workshops
The IMC offers workshops throughout the school year that are free to WDMCS staff - all supplies are provided. Call the IMC at (515) 633-5050 to register for workshops.

Professional Library & Computer Lab
The Professional Library contains district reports and site improvement plans; professional education journals, books on teaching strategies and assessment, as well as staff development videos and training manuals. Materials may be checked out by WDMCS staff for use in the classroom or for training.

Contact Information
Carol Taggart
IMC Supervisor
Learning Resource Center
3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265-5556
(515) 633-5050

Kimm Teaching Resource Studio
The IMC, the district Professional Library and the Technology Lab make up the studio.