Many administrators are using social media to communicate and collaborate in new and exciting ways. For example, every Sunday night from 8:00-9:00 p.m. Iowa educators lead a discussion on Twitter using the hashtag #iaedchat. This hour is a great way to engage in conversation with other educators and network.
Have you joined the conversation? Click here for a list compiled by SAI of Iowa education administrators who are on Twitter.
Remember you can stay up-to-date with news and information when ‘Follow’ Heartland AEA on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HeartlandAEA and ‘Like’ us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/heartlandaea. Do it today and pass on the word!
Friday, January 25, 2013
Last Chance to Review the NGSS Draft
The second draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will remain open for feedback until January 29, 2013. It is encouraged that all interested parties review the draft as individuals or in groups and provide feedback to the Lead States and writers. If you have not already done so, please take some time to review the last public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards at http://www.nextgenscience.org/next-generation-science-standards by next Tuesday.
If you are a K-12 Science Educator you should participate in the review because, NGSS is a research based redesign of the sequence and content of K-12 science. NGSS Student Performance objectives combine the practices of science and engineering with the disciplinary core ideas and crosscutting concepts. How will this change your classroom and teaching? What new resources will you need to successfully implement NGSS?
If you are a K-12 Science Educator you should participate in the review because, NGSS is a research based redesign of the sequence and content of K-12 science. NGSS Student Performance objectives combine the practices of science and engineering with the disciplinary core ideas and crosscutting concepts. How will this change your classroom and teaching? What new resources will you need to successfully implement NGSS?
Standards-Based Grading with Rick Wormeli, April 8
Focus of the session:
- Participants will deepen their understanding of the principles related to standards-based assessment and grading.
- Participants will understand how standards-based assessment, grading and reporting practices to support the implementation of the Iowa Core.
- Participants will be equipped to provide leadership and coaching for exploration, study and possible implementation of standards-based assessment and grading practices in a school/district.
Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number SI014299991301INV in the correct field.
Gradual Release of Responsibility Framework with Doug Fisher, April 12
Participants will be able to:
- Troubleshoot typical problems and possible solutions in implementation at systems level and individual teacher level
- Understand how the framework can by applied to support various content areas and grade levels within the Iowa Core
- Understand how the framework can be differentiated to support the needs of diverse learners (advanced and struggling learners)
- Coach teachers’ implementation to maximize student learning
Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number SI014399111301 in the correct field.
Important ESL Reminders
- Heartland’s next ESL professional development opportunity is a class, Engaging Middle School ELLs in the Math Core, ES007092111301 on February 2 & 16, 2013. Participants will earn a stipend and receive useful resources.
- The next ESL Advisory/Networking meeting will be February 5, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 13B of the Johnston REC. All Heartland districts are invited to send a representative(s).
- It is the time to prepare for administering the Iowa English Language Development Assessment, the I-ELDA, to the English language learners in your district. Each district may choose when to test during the state determined testing window of February 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013. Visit the Northwest AEA I-ELDA website for testing materials and other information.
Stephaney Jones-Vo
(515) 270-0405 ext. 14680
Pat Latham
(515) 993-4596 ext. 11228
New UNI Master of Arts in Education in Elementary Education to Begin Online Fall 2013
The University of Northern Iowa's Continuing and Distance Education is accepting applications through Monday, April 15, for a fall 2013 Master of Arts in Education degree in Elementary Education. This program, offered entirely online, is designed for pre-K through sixth-grade elementary classroom teachers with licensure in the field of elementary education.
Courses address curriculum issues, technology, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies and action research and are designed using the Quality Matter set of professional standards based upon research, best practices and national standards for course design.
The degree consists of 30 hours of credit, which can be earned in five consecutive semesters. All courses included in this program are offered entirely online through eLearning.
For additional information about the program and additional offerings through Continuing and Distance Education, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged or call (319) 273-2121 or (800) 648-3864.
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.
Courses address curriculum issues, technology, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies and action research and are designed using the Quality Matter set of professional standards based upon research, best practices and national standards for course design.
The degree consists of 30 hours of credit, which can be earned in five consecutive semesters. All courses included in this program are offered entirely online through eLearning.
For additional information about the program and additional offerings through Continuing and Distance Education, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged or call (319) 273-2121 or (800) 648-3864.
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.
St. Cecilia School Principal Opening
St. Cecilia School in Ames, IA, seeks a
full-time Administrator for a 240-student, PK-5 program for the 2013-14
school year. Candidates must be a practicing Catholic and hold an Iowa
administrator license, or be eligible for the administrator license.
Previous administrative experience preferred. The successful candidate
will be a visionary leader committed to the formation of tomorrow’s
Catholics and academic excellence. St. Cecilia School is a high
performing, dynamic Catholic elementary school located two miles from
Iowa State University and within 35 miles of Des Moines. The successful
candidate will serve in excellent school facilities. Send letter of
application, resume and completed application form (see website) by
February 8, 2013 to Search Committee, 2900 Hoover Ave., Ames, IA 50010.
For more information about the position and the school, go to www.stcames.org/school.
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.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Best of Impacting Lives
Standards-Based Grading with Rick Wormeli, April 8
Focus of the session:
- Participants will deepen their understanding of the principles related to standards-based assessment and grading.
- Participants will understand how standards-based assessment, grading and reporting practices to support the implementation of the Iowa Core.
- Participants will be equipped to provide leadership and coaching for exploration, study and possible implementation of standards-based assessment and grading practices in a school/district.
Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number SI014299991301INV in the correct field.
Gradual Release of Responsibility Framework with Doug Fisher, April 12
Participants will be able to:
- Troubleshoot typical problems and possible solutions in implementation at systems level and individual teacher level
- Understand how the framework can by applied to support various content areas and grade levels within the Iowa Core
- Understand how the framework can be differentiated to support the needs of diverse learners (advanced and struggling learners)
- Coach teachers’ implementation to maximize student learning
Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number SI014399111301 in the correct field.
January AEA PD Online and AEA K-12 Online Blog Updates
Recent Updates:
- Interested in Becoming an AEA PD Online Instructor?
- For AEA PD Online Instructors: Moving from Moodle Version 1.9 to 2.2 in May 2013
- Tool of the Month: Diigo
- Upcoming Online Course Offerings
- AEA PD Online: Live!
- External Partner Webinars
Recent Updates:
- Better Together: Iowa's Communities of Practice (CoPI)
- Upcoming CoPI Events
- CoPI: A View from the Field by Bridgette Wagoner
I-ELDA Testing & ESL Updates
It is the time to
prepare for administering the Iowa English Language Development
Assessment, the I-ELDA, to the English language learners in your
district.
To access archived Adobe Connect training sessions on ordering, administering, and returning the I-ELDA, visit the Iowa Department of Education ELL page for live links to these trainings.
Visit the Northwest AEA I-ELDA website for testing materials and other information.
Heartland AEA schools (which do not include Des Moines schools) have reported approximately 2,800 English language learners for the 2012-13 school year. To meet Federal Title I and Title III guidance, it is imperative that all English language learners (ELLs) take the I-ELDA to measure growth and proficiency in their language learning process. Each district may choose when to test during the state determined testing window of February 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013.
According to the 2012 Fall BEDs report, the number of English language learners has grown to approximately 25,000. This significant increase in ELLs signals a growing need to support teachers and staff as they strive to improve their knowledge of appropriate strategies imperative to the success of the English language learners in their classrooms.
Stephaney Jones-Vo
(515) 270-0405 ext. 14680
Pat Latham
(515) 993-4596 ext. 11228
To access archived Adobe Connect training sessions on ordering, administering, and returning the I-ELDA, visit the Iowa Department of Education ELL page for live links to these trainings.
Visit the Northwest AEA I-ELDA website for testing materials and other information.
Heartland AEA schools (which do not include Des Moines schools) have reported approximately 2,800 English language learners for the 2012-13 school year. To meet Federal Title I and Title III guidance, it is imperative that all English language learners (ELLs) take the I-ELDA to measure growth and proficiency in their language learning process. Each district may choose when to test during the state determined testing window of February 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013.
According to the 2012 Fall BEDs report, the number of English language learners has grown to approximately 25,000. This significant increase in ELLs signals a growing need to support teachers and staff as they strive to improve their knowledge of appropriate strategies imperative to the success of the English language learners in their classrooms.
- Heartland’s next ESL professional development opportunity is a class, Engaging Middle School ELLs in the Math Core, ES007092111301 on February 2 & 16, 2013. Participants will earn a stipend and receive useful resources.
- The next ESL Advisory/Networking meeting will be February 5, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 13B of the Johnston REC. All Heartland districts are invited to send a representative(s).
Stephaney Jones-Vo
(515) 270-0405 ext. 14680
Pat Latham
(515) 993-4596 ext. 11228
Iowa ASCD Legislator Advocacy Workshop
The Iowa ASCD Board is hosting a professional opportunity on February 6, 2013 in which participants will learn how to leverage change with legislators. Registration is $50 for members of Iowa ASCD and $90 for non-members. Upon registration you will receive access to tools for advocacy and influence, including talking points for major issues (e.g., competency-based instruction, readers by third grade, kindergarten readiness, instructional time, teacher and principal evaluation), sample letter and telephone script for contacting your legislators, and a rubric to evaluate your skills in advocacy. Iowa ASCD will also provide contact information about your legislators so that you may schedule visits "on the hill" as part of this opportunity. You will also receive a $50 coupon for future event of your choice at Iowa ASCD.
Register online for the Learn to Advocate with Impact workshop on the Iowa ASCD website: https://iowaascd.org/index.php/events/event-registration/
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.
Register online for the Learn to Advocate with Impact workshop on the Iowa ASCD website: https://iowaascd.org/index.php/events/event-registration/
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.
UNI to offer Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at a Distance
The University of Northern Iowa's Continuing and Distance Education is accepting applications through Wednesday, May 1, 2013 for a Master of Arts degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), scheduled to begin June 2013.
TESOL provides preparation for helping others improve their abilities to use English. The program is designed for individuals who wish to teach overseas, at community colleges, in intensive English programs and for K through 12 teachers wishing to upgrade their skills and employability.
Courses meeting via Adobe Connect, an interactive desktop video conferencing system, in the fall and spring semesters will be taught in eight-week modules on Thursday evenings.
Recent graduates of the program are now teachers of English in the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and Asia; K through 12 teachers in the U.S.; English teachers in community colleges and in intensive English programs in the U.S. and abroad; and professionals in government agencies and on projects developing curricula and evaluating English teaching programs.
For additional information about the program and additional offerings through Continuing and Distance Education, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged or call (319) 273-2121 or (800) 648-3864.
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.
TESOL provides preparation for helping others improve their abilities to use English. The program is designed for individuals who wish to teach overseas, at community colleges, in intensive English programs and for K through 12 teachers wishing to upgrade their skills and employability.
Courses meeting via Adobe Connect, an interactive desktop video conferencing system, in the fall and spring semesters will be taught in eight-week modules on Thursday evenings.
Recent graduates of the program are now teachers of English in the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and Asia; K through 12 teachers in the U.S.; English teachers in community colleges and in intensive English programs in the U.S. and abroad; and professionals in government agencies and on projects developing curricula and evaluating English teaching programs.
For additional information about the program and additional offerings through Continuing and Distance Education, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged or call (319) 273-2121 or (800) 648-3864.
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.
St. Cecilia School Principal Opening
St. Cecilia School in Ames, IA, seeks a full-time Administrator for a 240-student, PK-5 program for the 2013-14 school year. Candidates must be a practicing Catholic and hold an Iowa administrator license, or be eligible for the administrator license. Previous administrative experience preferred. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader committed to the formation of tomorrow’s Catholics and academic excellence. St. Cecilia School is a high performing, dynamic Catholic elementary school located two miles from Iowa State University and within 35 miles of Des Moines. The successful candidate will serve in excellent school facilities. Send letter of application, resume and completed application form (see website) by February 8, 2013 to Search Committee, 2900 Hoover Ave., Ames, IA 50010. For more information about the position and the school, go to www.stcames.org/school.
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.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Parent PBIS Workshop, Jan. 29
Parents of children with more challenging behaviors are invited to attend a special PBIS workshop sponsored by Heartland AEA's Parent & Educator Connection and Des Moines Public Schools on January 29, 2013. Parents will learn the importance of building positive relationships, designing supportive environments and teaching strategies. Click here for a flyer that can be distributed to interested parents and school staff.
Heartland AEA Now Offering Data Backup Services
If you would like to back up your district's important data to Heartland's secure storage bunker, we are now offering that service at a cost of 55 cents per month per gigabyte. Please contact Lance Wilhelm, Director of Technology, at lwilhelm@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-9030 if you are interested.
PLN for District Technology Personnel
Heartland AEA will be hosting Technology Professional Learning Network meetings for those leading technology integration in area districts. If you or the appropriate district staff member are interested in attending, contact Denise Krefting at dkrefting@aea11.k12.ia.us. The first meeting of the year will be on January 15, 2013 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Any district can attend. Click here for more information and the agenda.
Standards Based Grading Learning Opportunities Available Through Grant Wood AEA
Grant Wood Area Education Agency will help sponsor two Standards Based Grading learning opportunities this spring. The first is a series of three workshops facilitated by Tammy Heflebower from Marzano Research Labs that will explore the deeper work on Standards, Assessments and Grading practices. Click here for information about the workshops.
The second is an event hosted by educators from Solon, Clear Creek Amana and Van Meter Schools for secondary educators, administrators and others interested in learning more about Standards Based Grading. Click here for more information. Registration information will be available later in January.
The second is an event hosted by educators from Solon, Clear Creek Amana and Van Meter Schools for secondary educators, administrators and others interested in learning more about Standards Based Grading. Click here for more information. Registration information will be available later in January.
Expert to Lead IPI Workshops at AEA 267, Jan. 30 & 31
AEA 267 will be hosting Jerry Valentine, Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri and a leading expert on the Instructional Practices Inventory (IPI) process for two workshops. Register through the AEA 267 learning portal.
Course #4311, Section #7538, West Marshall Winter 13. [No Credit]
January 30, 2013
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
The Instructional Practices Inventory (IPI) process delves into the area of student engagement. IPI is built on the three broad categories of engagement: Student-Engaged Instruction, Teacher-Directed Instruction and Disengagement. Participants will learn how to observe and score six different categories of student engagement to create a profile of student learning experiences throughout a typical day of instruction in a building. The profile is used by faculty to analyze school-wide data and engage in reflective conversations about how to improve student engaged learning. An example of how staff use the data: The staff of the Peoria Public Schools has had tremendous buy-in and is using the data as a foundation for rich dialogue around student engagement and higher order thinking. Student engagement and higher order thinking connect with the Iowa Core Curriculum Characteristics of Effective Instruction.
Course #4824, Section #7539, West Marshall Winter 13. [No Credit]
January 31, 2013
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The basic IPI Process provides the opportunity for teacher leaders to collect student engagement data around six categories and for teachers to study the data profiles and consider instructional designs to better impact student success. The processes associated with the use of the IPI are firmly set in the following premises: The importance of collaborative learning and the value of adults creating a school culture that supports collaborative learning; the importance of using data as the basis to understand, reflect upon, and improve existing instructional practices; and, the significance of engaging students during learning time and the importance of engaging them in analytical, critical, and deeper learning experiences. As a school continues to gradually infuse technology into classroom learning experiences, what the faculty learns about current practices and what will be learned as technology is more readily present in the learning setting provide a foundation for decisions about professional development and resource allocation. The observer must make an IPI engagement code for all students and for “only the tech students”, and also designate the predominant technology category. The IPI-Technology categories describe how technology is being used for learning.
Course #4311, Section #7538, West Marshall Winter 13. [No Credit]
January 30, 2013
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
The Instructional Practices Inventory (IPI) process delves into the area of student engagement. IPI is built on the three broad categories of engagement: Student-Engaged Instruction, Teacher-Directed Instruction and Disengagement. Participants will learn how to observe and score six different categories of student engagement to create a profile of student learning experiences throughout a typical day of instruction in a building. The profile is used by faculty to analyze school-wide data and engage in reflective conversations about how to improve student engaged learning. An example of how staff use the data: The staff of the Peoria Public Schools has had tremendous buy-in and is using the data as a foundation for rich dialogue around student engagement and higher order thinking. Student engagement and higher order thinking connect with the Iowa Core Curriculum Characteristics of Effective Instruction.
Course #4824, Section #7539, West Marshall Winter 13. [No Credit]
January 31, 2013
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The basic IPI Process provides the opportunity for teacher leaders to collect student engagement data around six categories and for teachers to study the data profiles and consider instructional designs to better impact student success. The processes associated with the use of the IPI are firmly set in the following premises: The importance of collaborative learning and the value of adults creating a school culture that supports collaborative learning; the importance of using data as the basis to understand, reflect upon, and improve existing instructional practices; and, the significance of engaging students during learning time and the importance of engaging them in analytical, critical, and deeper learning experiences. As a school continues to gradually infuse technology into classroom learning experiences, what the faculty learns about current practices and what will be learned as technology is more readily present in the learning setting provide a foundation for decisions about professional development and resource allocation. The observer must make an IPI engagement code for all students and for “only the tech students”, and also designate the predominant technology category. The IPI-Technology categories describe how technology is being used for learning.
I-ELDA Testing & ESL Updates
It is the time to prepare for administering the Iowa English Language Development Assessment, the I-ELDA, to the English language learners in your district.
To access archived Adobe Connect training sessions on ordering, administering, and returning the I-ELDA, visit the Iowa Department of Education ELL page for live links to these trainings.
Visit the Northwest AEA I-ELDA website for testing materials and other information.
Heartland AEA schools (which do not include Des Moines schools) have reported approximately 2,800 English language learners for the 2012-13 school year. To meet Federal Title I and Title III guidance, it is imperative that all English language learners (ELLs) take the I-ELDA to measure growth and proficiency in their language learning process. Each district may choose when to test during the state determined testing window of February 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013.
According to the 2012 Fall BEDs report, the number of English language learners has grown to approximately 25,000. This significant increase in ELLs signals a growing need to support teachers and staff as they strive to improve their knowledge of appropriate strategies imperative to the success of the English language learners in their classrooms.
Stephaney Jones-Vo
(515) 270-0405 ext. 14680
Pat Latham
(515) 993-4596 ext. 11228
To access archived Adobe Connect training sessions on ordering, administering, and returning the I-ELDA, visit the Iowa Department of Education ELL page for live links to these trainings.
Visit the Northwest AEA I-ELDA website for testing materials and other information.
Heartland AEA schools (which do not include Des Moines schools) have reported approximately 2,800 English language learners for the 2012-13 school year. To meet Federal Title I and Title III guidance, it is imperative that all English language learners (ELLs) take the I-ELDA to measure growth and proficiency in their language learning process. Each district may choose when to test during the state determined testing window of February 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013.
According to the 2012 Fall BEDs report, the number of English language learners has grown to approximately 25,000. This significant increase in ELLs signals a growing need to support teachers and staff as they strive to improve their knowledge of appropriate strategies imperative to the success of the English language learners in their classrooms.
- Heartland’s next ESL professional development opportunity is a class, Engaging Middle School ELLs in the Math Core, ES007092111301 on February 2 & 16, 2013. Participants will earn a stipend and receive useful resources.
- The next ESL Advisory/Networking meeting will be February 5, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 13B of the Johnston REC. All Heartland districts are invited to send a representative(s).
Stephaney Jones-Vo
(515) 270-0405 ext. 14680
Pat Latham
(515) 993-4596 ext. 11228
January Edition of "Each and Every Child"
Click here to find a link to the January 2013 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 in your district and use the stories as opportunities for discussion.
Iowa Department of Revenue Encourages Electronic Filing
Beginning in mid-January, the Iowa Department of Revenue website (www.iowa.gov/tax) will feature links to software companies offering online filing of income tax returns. File your federal and Iowa income tax returns together from the Department’s website. Most students are eligible to eFile for free!
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.
Openings for MOC Floyd Valley HS Principal & MS Principal
MOC Floyd Valley will have an opening for a high school principal (one position) and a middle school principal (one position) beginning next year (2013-14 school year). Deadlines for applications are January 18, 2013 for the high school position and February 8, 2013 for the middle school position.
Go to http://www.moc-fv.k12.ia.us/district/vacant.php for more 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.
Go to http://www.moc-fv.k12.ia.us/district/vacant.php for more 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.
Friday, January 4, 2013
2013-14 Student Planners Available Through Heartland AEA
We have two available sizes (5.5” x 8.5” and 8.5” x 11”). Choose your preferred cover, intro pages, planner pages, note pages and calendars from our set styles for basic planners. Optional pages can be added for an additional fee (student handbook, activities calendars, etc.). Order quantities must be a minimum of 50 planners.
Standard Planner Prices
5.5” x 8.5” - $1.50 per planner
8.5” x 11” - $2.60 per planner
Click here to see the standard styles you can choose from and here for the order form. Please complete and return the order form to Creative Services at creativeservices@aea11.k12.ia.us.
For more information or to personalize your school's planners, contact Creative Services directly at (800) 255-0405 ext. 14368.
IEC Winter Paper Buy Due Jan. 11
The Iowa Educator Consortium Winter Paper Bid has been awarded to The Paper Corporation out of Des Moines. This statewide purchasing opportunity offers excellent pricing on a large variety of paper weights, colors and sizes as well as envelopes.
Order forms were sent in December directly to schools via AEA van mail delivery, but are also available on the Iowa Educator Consortium website.
When placing an order, all POs/orders should be sent directly to:
The Paper Corporation
1770 N.E. 58th Avenue
P.O. Box 599
Des Moines, IA 50302
Fax: (515) 263-1641
Orders are due January 11, 2013.
Delivery is to be completed by the end of March. If you have questions regarding the ordering process or would like to request color swatches and/or paper samples, contact Mary Cross at mcross@fcdist.com or (800) 369-8733.
Order forms were sent in December directly to schools via AEA van mail delivery, but are also available on the Iowa Educator Consortium website.
When placing an order, all POs/orders should be sent directly to:
The Paper Corporation
1770 N.E. 58th Avenue
P.O. Box 599
Des Moines, IA 50302
Fax: (515) 263-1641
Orders are due January 11, 2013.
Delivery is to be completed by the end of March. If you have questions regarding the ordering process or would like to request color swatches and/or paper samples, contact Mary Cross at mcross@fcdist.com or (800) 369-8733.
Superintendents: January SAI Update
As there was no January HAA meeting, please click here for the January SAI Update for superintendents.
Budget Workshops for Public School Superintendents & Business Managers Approaching
Heartland AEA will once again be hosting school budget workshops for public school superintendents and business managers with the goal to assist schools in completing their school budget in a single work session. As we did last year, the workshop days will be split into two sessions, morning and afternoon.
The morning sessions are reserved for new managers or those who have less experience. The afternoon sessions are reserved for those who do not need as much assistance. Click here for a past Administrator Connection article to find more information and how to register for a session.
The morning sessions are reserved for new managers or those who have less experience. The afternoon sessions are reserved for those who do not need as much assistance. Click here for a past Administrator Connection article to find more information and how to register for a session.
Teachers Sought for U.S. Dept. of Education’s Teaching Ambassador Fellowship Program
Since 2008, the Department has employed eighty outstanding teachers on a full- or part-time basis through the Teaching Ambassador Fellowship program. This highly selective program was created because in the belief that teachers should have meaningful opportunities to both contribute to and understand the policies that impact their students and school communities. When families, students and other teachers want information about education, it is most often to teachers that they turn.
The Teaching Ambassador Fellowship supports the Department’s mission by employing a diverse cadre of teachers to gain significant knowledge about the Department information and resources, share this information with other educators across the country and contribute their classroom expertise to the national dialogue.
Teaching Ambassador Fellows are outstanding teachers, with a record of leadership, strong communication skills and insights into educational policy based in classroom expertise. They come with networks of support from their professional communities and have participated in training or development programs that have prepared them to write and speak frequently about teaching, educational leadership and/or policy.
The Washington Fellowship is a full-time appointment based at the Department’s Headquarters in Washington. The Classroom Fellowship enables teachers to participate on a part-time basis for the Department, in addition to their regular school responsibilities, working in collaboration with the Department’s Regional Offices.
All Teaching Ambassador Fellows spend one year learning about key federal programs and policies; sharing their expertise with federal staff members; and providing outreach and communication about federal initiatives to other educators on behalf of the Department in order to help teachers understand and implement these efforts at the federal, state and local levels, to improve the likelihood of their success. For the Fellows, the program adds greater knowledge of educational policy and leadership to their toolkits to contribute to solutions at all levels for long intractable challenges in education.
Applications for the U.S. Department of Education’s fifth cohort of Teaching Ambassador Fellows are now open. The application period will close on January 29, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. For more information about the application process, visit the program page at www.ed.gov/programs/teacherfellowship or go directly to the applications for the Washington and Classroom Fellowships on www.usajobs.gov.
The Teaching Ambassador Fellowship supports the Department’s mission by employing a diverse cadre of teachers to gain significant knowledge about the Department information and resources, share this information with other educators across the country and contribute their classroom expertise to the national dialogue.
Teaching Ambassador Fellows are outstanding teachers, with a record of leadership, strong communication skills and insights into educational policy based in classroom expertise. They come with networks of support from their professional communities and have participated in training or development programs that have prepared them to write and speak frequently about teaching, educational leadership and/or policy.
The Washington Fellowship is a full-time appointment based at the Department’s Headquarters in Washington. The Classroom Fellowship enables teachers to participate on a part-time basis for the Department, in addition to their regular school responsibilities, working in collaboration with the Department’s Regional Offices.
All Teaching Ambassador Fellows spend one year learning about key federal programs and policies; sharing their expertise with federal staff members; and providing outreach and communication about federal initiatives to other educators on behalf of the Department in order to help teachers understand and implement these efforts at the federal, state and local levels, to improve the likelihood of their success. For the Fellows, the program adds greater knowledge of educational policy and leadership to their toolkits to contribute to solutions at all levels for long intractable challenges in education.
Applications for the U.S. Department of Education’s fifth cohort of Teaching Ambassador Fellows are now open. The application period will close on January 29, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. For more information about the application process, visit the program page at www.ed.gov/programs/teacherfellowship or go directly to the applications for the Washington and Classroom Fellowships on www.usajobs.gov.
January 2013 School Leader Update
By request, we will now include the Iowa Department of Education’s School Leader Updates each month in the Administrator Connection. Click here to download the January 2013 issue. This issue includes timely information about a new school safety guide, continued efforts to increase participation in school breakfast, and a new initiative to collect information about Internet access in Iowa school buildings.
Student Member for State Board Education Sought
The application and supporting documents for the student member to the State Board of Education are available on the Iowa Department of Education’s website at http://bit.ly/Ukcopk or contact Jody Crane at jody.crane@iowa.gov.
The term of the student member starts May 1, 2013 and ends April 30, 2014. The Board meets at least seven times during that term, with most meetings taking place in the Grimes State Office Building in Des Moines. The deadline for submitting an application with all required documents is February 1, 2013.
Besides being a full-time, regularly enrolled 10th or 11th grade student in a public high school, the student must meet these requirements:
The term of the student member starts May 1, 2013 and ends April 30, 2014. The Board meets at least seven times during that term, with most meetings taking place in the Grimes State Office Building in Des Moines. The deadline for submitting an application with all required documents is February 1, 2013.
Besides being a full-time, regularly enrolled 10th or 11th grade student in a public high school, the student must meet these requirements:
- Has a GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) or 3.75 (5.0 scale)
- Has attended his/her present high school at least the past two consecutive semesters (or the equivalent thereof)
- Demonstrates participation in extracurricular and community activities, as well as an interest in serving on the board
Poster Contest Launched to Promote Bus Safety
The Iowa Department of Education is seeking poster entries from students promoting school bus safety. Entries must reflect this year’s theme: At My Stop – You Stop. The contest is sponsored by the National Association for Pupil Transportation. Students from kindergarten through the eighth grade are encouraged to enter. Each school district needs to determine one winner from each category and then forward them onto the Iowa Department of Education.
Posters will be accepted by the Department through April 30, 2013.
For specific contest details, go to http://bit.ly/VB3Hqt.
Posters will be accepted by the Department through April 30, 2013.
For specific contest details, go to http://bit.ly/VB3Hqt.
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