Upcoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Sessions

If you or your staff are interested in a class, please register through the Heartland Professional Development Catalog.

Iowa Quality Preschool Program Study Groups
These study groups are an in-dept look into the Quality Preschool Program Standards and will assist with portfolio development. The IQPPS Overview is a prerequisite to this course. Participants would choose from one of the four sessions below. Target audience: Any state voluntary grant recipients (teachers, associates and administrators) who are preparing for a verification visit in the next year.

QPPS Study Group - Session 1
September 29, October 27, December 1 & January 19 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church (4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines)
Activity Number: EC005599991101

QPPS Study Group - Session 2
October 1, October 29, December 3 & January 21 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church (4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines)
Activity Number: EC005599991102

QPPS Study Group - Session 3
November 10, December 8, January 12, & February 16 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Heartland AEA Ames Office (511 S. 17th Street)
Activity Number: EC005592111101

QPPS Study Group - Session 4
November 10, December 8, January 12 & February 16 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Heartland AEA Indianola Office (115 W. Salem Avenue)
Activity Number: EC005592111102

Every Child Reads: 3-5
This course provides participants with strategies for teaching language, reading and writing skills for preschool age children. One course has been scheduled. Please watch for additional Every Child Reads offerings in the future. Target audience: Any Early Childhood/preschool teacher

Every Child Reads: 3-5 - Session 1
October 13, November 17, February 23, April 13, May 11, & May 25 from 1:30-4:30 p.m.
North Ridge Elementary (400 NW 27th St., Grimes, IA)
Activity Number: EC004615761101