AEA PD Online received some questions about the initial message that was sent out about Level 1 Training. In last week’s Administrator Connection, it stated that the "board-appointed Level I Investigator and at least one alternate are to be posted with their phone numbers in every room of the building." This was text that had been sent out by Carol Greta in the past, and until this year, we had not heard back from school districts on the discrepancy.
However, in the blue book itself, it states:
102.5(3) Annually publish the names or positions and telephone numbers or other contact information of the designated investigator and alternate:
a. In the student handbook,
b. In a local newspaper of general circulation, and
c. Prominently post the same information in all buildings operated by the school authorities.
This is the information that is shared in the training itself. We will amend future informational emails/messages to change "every room of the building" to "every building."
Friday, September 28, 2012
Superintendents: October 2 HAA Meeting
Download a PDF or Word Doc of the October Heartland Administrators Association meeting agenda. The meeting will be held from 9:00-11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2 at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive) in Room 13A and B.
Please remember that we had decided to go paperless with our meetings. Please bring a computer or I-pad to the meeting, or we will have a cart of I-pads available for members to use. All handouts will be available on the Google Site at bit.ly/HAA2012
We will begin our learning sessions this month. Each superintendent should have received a copy of Professional Capacity. Our conversations will be around Chapter One. Please bring your copy of the book with you. Our professional learning session will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Please remember that we had decided to go paperless with our meetings. Please bring a computer or I-pad to the meeting, or we will have a cart of I-pads available for members to use. All handouts will be available on the Google Site at bit.ly/HAA2012
We will begin our learning sessions this month. Each superintendent should have received a copy of Professional Capacity. Our conversations will be around Chapter One. Please bring your copy of the book with you. Our professional learning session will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Curriculum Network: October 5 Meeting
Go to the Google Site link below to find the Curriculum Network agenda and handouts for next week’s meeting. The meeting will be held on Friday, October 5 in Rooms 3, 4 & ICN of the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive) and will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Curriculum Network Google Site: https://sites.google.com/a/aea11.k12.ia.us/curriculum-network-aea-11/home
Curriculum Network Google Site: https://sites.google.com/a/aea11.k12.ia.us/curriculum-network-aea-11/home
Invitation to the Administrator Connection
If you are interested in having the Administrator Connection sent to other personnel in your district in addition to the superintendent, principal and curriculum coordinator, please email the Heartland Communications Department at comms@aea11.k12.ia.us with the subject line of "Add to Administrator Connection List." Please include the person's name, title (assistant principal, activities director, etc.) and email.
AEA Digital Library: Digital Videos for Today’s 21st Century Curriculum
Teachers can create a personal account to retrieve teacher support materials. Ask your teacher librarian or call the Heartland AEA library for the AEA Digital Library teacher passkey for your building.
Urgent ESL Reminders
Title III Mini-grant to Support ELLs in the CORE
The deadline for submitting proposals for the Title III Mini-grant to Support ELLs in the CORE has been extended to October 5. If your district would like to apply for additional funding to purchase materials that support your ELLs, please click here for the proposal form and reporting guidelines.
Multi-tiered Systems of Cultural and Linguistic Support for ELLs
With Cristina Sanchez-Lopez
Date: October 12-13, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Location: Zion Lutheran Church (4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines)
Activity Number: ES006999991301
Title III will provide sub reimbursement to districts for Friday’s session and a $150 stipend to participants for Saturday. Books will be provided.
Mid-TESOL (Regional Conference for Administrators and Teachers)
Dates: October 19-20, 2012
Location: Iowa State University
More information to come, watch the ESL Listserv (please click here to subscribe).
Title III will provide a $100 stipend to participants. To receive this stipend you must find Stephaney Jones-Vo or Pat Latham on Saturday to get a stipend claim form. This claim form must be returned to Stephaney or Pat before you leave that day. NO stipends will be paid to anyone who does not complete and return the form before the end of the conference on Saturday. For more information about MidTESOL and to register, go to: http://www.midtesol.org/midtesol/
Iowa Culture and Language Conference
Dates: November 12-14, 2012
Location: Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Coralville, IA
More information to come, watch the ESL Listserv (please click here to subscribe).
Title III will support teachers and administrators by providing district reimbursement for registration, substitute teacher pay, and a travel stipend of $100. Participants must attend the entire session. If you are registered for the preconference, you must stay the entire day. If you are registered for the conference, you must attend the two entire days. Participants may register for both the preconference and conference, or just the preconference or just the conference.
To register go to: http://www.nwaea.k12.ia.us/en/programs_and_services/iowa_culture__language_conference/
The deadline for submitting proposals for the Title III Mini-grant to Support ELLs in the CORE has been extended to October 5. If your district would like to apply for additional funding to purchase materials that support your ELLs, please click here for the proposal form and reporting guidelines.
Multi-tiered Systems of Cultural and Linguistic Support for ELLs
With Cristina Sanchez-Lopez
Date: October 12-13, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Location: Zion Lutheran Church (4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines)
Activity Number: ES006999991301
Title III will provide sub reimbursement to districts for Friday’s session and a $150 stipend to participants for Saturday. Books will be provided.
Mid-TESOL (Regional Conference for Administrators and Teachers)
Dates: October 19-20, 2012
Location: Iowa State University
More information to come, watch the ESL Listserv (please click here to subscribe).
Title III will provide a $100 stipend to participants. To receive this stipend you must find Stephaney Jones-Vo or Pat Latham on Saturday to get a stipend claim form. This claim form must be returned to Stephaney or Pat before you leave that day. NO stipends will be paid to anyone who does not complete and return the form before the end of the conference on Saturday. For more information about MidTESOL and to register, go to: http://www.midtesol.org/midtesol/
Iowa Culture and Language Conference
Dates: November 12-14, 2012
Location: Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Coralville, IA
More information to come, watch the ESL Listserv (please click here to subscribe).
Title III will support teachers and administrators by providing district reimbursement for registration, substitute teacher pay, and a travel stipend of $100. Participants must attend the entire session. If you are registered for the preconference, you must stay the entire day. If you are registered for the conference, you must attend the two entire days. Participants may register for both the preconference and conference, or just the preconference or just the conference.
To register go to: http://www.nwaea.k12.ia.us/en/programs_and_services/iowa_culture__language_conference/
October Edition of "Each and Every Child"
Click here to find a link to the October edition of "Each and Every Child" brought to you by the Iowa Department of Education’s Bureau of Student and Family Support Services. The e-newsletter is designed to enhance communication between parents and teachers. Please forward it to your parents and use the stories as opportunities for discussion. This edition includes a story about differentiated instruction.
Risky Business Conference to Be Held Oct. 15
Registration is open for the Risky Business Conference to be held October 15 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. This conference is essential for those working with At-Risk populations. Click here for registration information.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Reminder: Drake University Extension Online Classes Available
It is not too late to take an online course this fall through Drake University Extension Education. October 8 is the registration deadline for the two courses listed below. Enroll now while there is still room.
Anti-Bullying: Where to Start (EDMA 205)
October 15 - December 9
3 semester hours of graduate credit - $550
Bullying is a growing problem in our schools. Discover what you can do to halt bullying and harassment and improve the culture and climate of your classroom.
Teacher Leadership Strategies (EDMA 206)
October 15 - December 9
3 semester hours of graduate credit - $550
Enhance your leadership abilities and learn how to communicate more effectively and persuasively with students, parents, colleagues, community members and board members. This course will explore ideas of leadership, communication and personal relationships as they relate to your social and professional relationships.
You may find a comprehensive listing of all online courses offered through Drake University Extension Education by visiting http://www.drake.edu/edex/distance/Online_Courses.php.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Anti-Bullying: Where to Start (EDMA 205)
October 15 - December 9
3 semester hours of graduate credit - $550
Bullying is a growing problem in our schools. Discover what you can do to halt bullying and harassment and improve the culture and climate of your classroom.
Teacher Leadership Strategies (EDMA 206)
October 15 - December 9
3 semester hours of graduate credit - $550
Enhance your leadership abilities and learn how to communicate more effectively and persuasively with students, parents, colleagues, community members and board members. This course will explore ideas of leadership, communication and personal relationships as they relate to your social and professional relationships.
You may find a comprehensive listing of all online courses offered through Drake University Extension Education by visiting http://www.drake.edu/edex/distance/Online_Courses.php.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
MS/HS Spanish Classes Invited to Explore Latin Cultures through Stephens Auditorium Performances
The Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium is known for bringing in many enriching cultural experiences each year. The 2012-2013 season will be no exception, as audience members get the chance to explore Latin culture with both the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico and the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba. Both of these performances would be enriching opportunities for middle and high school students taking Spanish to learn more about Latin culture beyond what they learn in the classroom. Please pass the attached flier of information to Spanish teachers. More information about the two shows is available at the following:
Ballet Folklorico: http://www.center.iastate.edu/events/dance/ballet-folklorico-de-mexico/
National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba: http://www.center.iastate.edu/events/classical/nsoc/
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Ballet Folklorico: http://www.center.iastate.edu/events/dance/ballet-folklorico-de-mexico/
National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba: http://www.center.iastate.edu/events/classical/nsoc/
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
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