Resources from WestEd for supporting English Language Learners

SchoolsMovingUp is a WestEd initiative designed to help schools and districts address the challenge of raising student achievement. In an interactive Web format, SchoolsMovingUp offers resources to help education professionals make sound decisions and take action in their school reform efforts. To find out more about upcoming webinars and resources to support English Language Learners, please click here.

Curriculum Network: December Curriculum Network Meeting

The December Curriculum Network meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 3, 2010. The meeting will go from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and will be held at St. Mary's Church (4600 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA). The agenda and a map for the church are available at http://curriculumnet.pbworks.com/w/page/32779192/December-2010-Agenda

You will be able to choose one of four topics to participate in for the second part of the morning.

Area Counselors Receive Awards From Iowa School Counselor Association

Congratulations to area educators who received awards at last week's Iowa School Counselor Association Conference! Thanks for all you do for students!

Elementary Counselor of the Year: Meredith Dohmen, Walnut Creek Campus, West Des Moines

High School Counselor of the Year: Tami Valline, Perry High School, Perry

RAMP Award Winners (Recognized for having American School Counselor Association model programs): Sarah Majoros, Madison Elementary & Damon Holland, Brubaker Elementary, Des Moines

Thanksgiving Week Van Delivery Schedule

We wanted to remind you that all Heartland AEA offices will be closed November 25 & 26, and there will be no van delivery November 24-26.