Heartland AEA will be supporting the following two new programs:
• “Mentoring Matters” (Lipton and Wellman) is designed for mentors of first-year teachers with materials focusing on enhancing the skills of the mentor.
• “Instruction for All Students” is designed for second-year teachers and their mentors to learn together about teaching and learning using a study group format.
Sites may continue to use their current mentoring program with first-year teachers. Currently, Heartland AEA plans to continue to support “BEST Beginning Teacher”.
Information will be shared about the support Heartland AEA will be providing to prepare for the changes in the Fall of 2010, as well as the commitments that will be expected from participating school districts. There are two opportunities to attend informational meetings. To register, for the informational meetings, go to the Heartland Professional Development catalog on our home page or click on the link below. Copy the appropriate activity number and paste it into the search box on the registration page in the browser.
https://prodev.aea11.k12.ia.us/4DCGI/YYYYYYYYYYYYYYSRCH
Date & Time: February 5, 2010 from 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: Room 13, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Activity Number: MI0004-9211-1001
or
Date & Time: February 11, 2010 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Location: Room 18, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Activity Number: MI0004-9211-1002
Please direct questions to Cheryl Risen at
