The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) is currently reviewing the requirements for becoming an elementary teacher. The Board is looking in to the preparation of future teachers to meet the needs of students in the 21st Century. This proposal for the new Elementary Education Teaching Endorsement is a draft prepared by a team of educators working at the building level, AEAs and in colleges and universities.
The BOEE has put together an electronic survey as one way of gathering input from elementary teachers and administrators and elementary prepared AEA staff. Elementary teachers have already been notified, but the BOEE needs school administrators to also fill out the survey. You will find the survey at http://www.boee.iowa.gov/ElementaryEdSurvey.html.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Requested Item: Central Iowa Area Health Education Center Reaches Out
Central Iowa Area Health Education Center (CI AHEC) recruits and retains health professionals in under-served areas. Each center teaches children about health care careers, offers clinical training sites for health profession students and supports health care practitioners with continuing education programs. Programming targets three population groups throughout Iowa.
The CI AHEC is also conducting a community needs assessment within their catchment area and have a survey for K-12 professionals regarding what programs currently exist and what programs would be beneficial.
The CI AHEC would greatly appreciate if school professionals from the counties of Boone, Dallas, Greene, Guthrie, Jasper, Polk and Story would fill out the pdf form, found by clicking here, and e-mail it to Jill Whitson, Executive Director of the Central Iowa AHEC, at jwhitson@broadlawns.org or mail it to her at the following:
Jill Whitson, Executive Director
Central Iowa AHEC
1801 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50314
Questions about the Community Forum and/or the survey can be directed to Jill Whitson at 515-282-5721 or jwhitson@broadlawns.org.
- First, AHEC activities foster kindergarten through undergraduate student interest in the pursuit of health care careers.
- Second, health care profession students are provided greater opportunities for clinical experiences in under-served areas.
- Finally, practicing health professionals are provided continuing education opportunities addressing the unique challenges of serving the under-served.
The CI AHEC is also conducting a community needs assessment within their catchment area and have a survey for K-12 professionals regarding what programs currently exist and what programs would be beneficial.
The CI AHEC would greatly appreciate if school professionals from the counties of Boone, Dallas, Greene, Guthrie, Jasper, Polk and Story would fill out the pdf form, found by clicking here, and e-mail it to Jill Whitson, Executive Director of the Central Iowa AHEC, at jwhitson@broadlawns.org or mail it to her at the following:
Jill Whitson, Executive Director
Central Iowa AHEC
1801 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50314
Questions about the Community Forum and/or the survey can be directed to Jill Whitson at 515-282-5721 or jwhitson@broadlawns.org.
Planning the Possible: How Schools Can Use Stimulus Dollars for Lasting Impact
ASCD announced the online version of Planning the Possible: How Schools Can Use Stimulus Dollars for Lasting Impact which can be viewed at http://stimulus.ascd.org/ascd/2009/. It explains how sustained, capacity-building professional development can improve student achievement and what resources are available. There are also resources on how to make critical decisions about school improvement. This digital format includes keyword searching and interactive links.
Create Joy in Learning and Leading!
In 1986, David Langford became the first classroom teacher to apply Quality Learning philosophy, theory, tools and processes to improve student learning. Over the past 20 years, David has traveled extensively to present his trademark 4-Day Quality Learning Seminar to colleagues in K-12 school systems, the military, universities, colleges, pre-schools and businesses in how to identify systemic problems and create quality solutions that improve learning.
Now he is bringing his 4-Day Seminar to Des Moines, June 29-July 2, 2009. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers, administrators, central office leaders, anyone!
What will you learn?
You will receive a confirmation e-mail with seminar details upon registration.
For more information on this exciting opportunity, visit http://www.langfordlearning.com/.
Now he is bringing his 4-Day Seminar to Des Moines, June 29-July 2, 2009. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers, administrators, central office leaders, anyone!
What will you learn?
- Learn how brain research and quality improvement marry to create dynamic learning environments.
- Learn how to reduce or eliminate behavior problems.
- Learn how to create successful Professional Learning Communities.
- Learn how to lead with systems thinking and data analysis.
- Learn what educators around the world have discovered: Students can and will self-assess and manage their own learning processes.
- Learn how to use over 60 quality tools that will help you identify problems and create solutions.
- Administrators develop solid skills enabling them to effectively lead change, support their staff and improve their organization.
- Teachers learn to teach more efficiently, actively engaging and stimulating learners using quality tools and assessments.
- Students become engaged learners, intrinsically motivated.
- Register and pay online with a credit card for this seminar by clicking here.
- Download a brochure and pay with check or PO# by clicking here.
- Call 406-628-2227 to register over the phone or e-mail office@langfordlearning.com.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail with seminar details upon registration.
For more information on this exciting opportunity, visit http://www.langfordlearning.com/.
Teen Mental Health Documentary Now Available at Heartland AEA
Recently there was a documentary on Iowa Public Television called, Cry For Help. The documentary pertained to teen mental health and suicide and has been described as "powerful". A copy of this documentary is now available in our Media Resources.
"Sexting" Raises School Technology Use Concerns
"Sexting" is the act of sending sexually explicit materials electronically (usually through cell phones). It is a growing concern in schools as the primary abusers are teenagers. Click here to hear an interview with an assistant principal that was wrongfully charged with possession of child pornography after investigating a sexting incident at his school.
Camp for Your 'Business-Minded' Students
The Jacobson Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship at The University of Iowa (U of I) is offering a camp for business-minded students in 7th-9th grades in Des Moines. The Jacobson Entrepreneurship Academy will be offered July 27 – July 31, 2009 at the Pappajohn Higher Education Center, 1200 Grand Avenue in downtown Des Moines.
The camp, sponsored by the Richard O. Jacobson Foundation, will be held daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the center, convenient for working parents in downtown Des Moines.
Throughout the week, campers will hear from nationally recognized entrepreneurs, tour local start-up companies and get hands-on instruction from the U of I entrepreneurship faculty. They will write their own business plans and at the end of the week, campers will present their businesses plans and compete for seed capital, cash prizes and recognition as a top young entrepreneur in Iowa.
The priority registration fee of $139 per student has been extended. The fee includes lunches, snacks, instruction, class materials, camp T-shirt, bus transportation for tours and the graduation reception.
Several scholarships are available to those in need. Registration continues until all spaces are filled. Registration materials are available on the Jacobson Institute Web site at www.jacobsoninstitute.org.
For more information, contact Dawn Bowlus, Jacobson Institute director, at 319-335-0985 or dawn-bowlus@uiowa.edu.
The camp, sponsored by the Richard O. Jacobson Foundation, will be held daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the center, convenient for working parents in downtown Des Moines.
Throughout the week, campers will hear from nationally recognized entrepreneurs, tour local start-up companies and get hands-on instruction from the U of I entrepreneurship faculty. They will write their own business plans and at the end of the week, campers will present their businesses plans and compete for seed capital, cash prizes and recognition as a top young entrepreneur in Iowa.
The priority registration fee of $139 per student has been extended. The fee includes lunches, snacks, instruction, class materials, camp T-shirt, bus transportation for tours and the graduation reception.
Several scholarships are available to those in need. Registration continues until all spaces are filled. Registration materials are available on the Jacobson Institute Web site at www.jacobsoninstitute.org.
For more information, contact Dawn Bowlus, Jacobson Institute director, at 319-335-0985 or dawn-bowlus@uiowa.edu.
William Penn University Educational Opportunities
Please remind your staff and students about the ICN Programs available at William Penn University. William Penn has scholarship funding available for the following programs:
More information about ICN programs at William Penn University, please go to http://www.wmpenn.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=148.
- Associate of Arts in Leadership Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education
- Bilingual Educator On-Campus Program (for High School Seniors)
- Bilingual Teacher Education (For the application packet, click here.)
More information about ICN programs at William Penn University, please go to http://www.wmpenn.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=148.
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