Check Your Inbox for the New Educator Connection with World of Media

Earlier today, we emailed to all educators in our area the new version of the Educator Connection which has been combined with the World of Media newsletter. Click here to find the issue that includes information on our Creative Services (formerly Print & Production), online databases such as AEA Digital Library and NBC Learn, resources to help teach about the upcoming Presidential Elections and leading an anti-cyberbullying movement and a host of other links and tools to use in the classroom.

We're testing this new version which is an interactive, online e-magazine that replaces the past print, PDF and blog editions. Take a look and contact the Heartland AEA Communications Dept. at comms@aea11.k12.ia.us to let us know what you think!

Please Complete Two-Question Website Survey

We are redesigning the website to make it easier to navigate for those we serve. Please think about the ways you currently use Heartland AEA's website and take a short, two-question survey. Your feedback is appreciated. The survey will be open until November 1, 2012. Click here for the survey.

October Issue of Impacting Lives

Read the latest Impacting Lives update at http://aeas4iowa.wordpress.com/. In this issue, you'll find how AEAs combat bullying in schools, information on the educational focus of Eastern Iowa and a story about Ava, a small girl from Hardy who is making great developmental strides with the help of her AEA team.

HEART Training for Administrators, October 31

There will be a HEART for Administrators class on October 31, 2012. This workshop is intended for those who will have responsibility for managing HEART or leading it's use in the school. Topic covered will include managing security, cleaning data, importing data, as well as a full presentation of the various data displays available within the system. Participants for this workshop may include district administrators and other leaders. It may also be appropriate for technology or clerical staff with primary responsibility for managing the system.

Date: October 31, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, Computer Lab

Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number AS003792111303 in the correct field.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Connor Hood at chood@aea11.k12.ia.us or (800) 255-0405 ext. 14506.

Latest offerings showcased in Professional Development Blog

Check out what's new on our Professional Development blog: Practical Applications for Celebrating Diversity in the Classroom, Identifying Your Cultural Identity, Historical Perspectives of Diversity, Human Relations, Right Brain Drawing and more! Find more detailed descriptions and registration information by clicking on the link below.

http://pdblog.aea11.k12.ia.us/

Kirkwood College to Offer Online Transition Course Spring 2013

In the Spring of 2013, Kirkwood Community College will offer an online, statewide Transition Services course that meets the Career and Transitional Programs Area of Concentration certification. Click here for a flyer about the course. Please feel free to share the flyer with paraeducators and teachers who may benefit from the course.

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.

Iowa Reading Association ESEA Title I Conference, June 25-26

The Iowa Reading Association, an interactive group of individuals promoting literacy through leadership and educational programming, will be hosting The Iowa Reading Association ESEA Title I Conference on June 25-26, 2013 at the Scheman Building on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa.

Featured speakers will include Gail Boushey and Joan Moser-the 2 Sisters (The Daily Five and CAFÉ), Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Lunch Lady), Peter Johnston (Opening Minds and Choice Words) and Barry Lane (But How Do You Teach Writing?).
 
Program proposals and registration forms are currently available on the Iowa Reading Association website.
 
For more information contact Wendy Hammrich, conference chair whammrich@gmail.com, or visit the Iowa Reading Association website at www.iowareading.org.
 
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.