Our Mission
To provide services and leadership, in partnership with families, schools and communities, that improve
the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth.
Our Goals
• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success
Course registration is
extended until April 3 for two ELL professional development
opportunities to be held in Johnston at the Stoney Creek Inn:
Advocating for ELLs: Overview for School and District Administrators
Date: April 22, 2015
Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (Check-in from 8-8:30 a.m.)
Location: Stoney Creek Inn, Johnston, Iowa, Pioneer Room
Activity Number: ES008799991501
This workshop is focused specifically on the needs of administrators with opportunities to network with other district leaders.
Advocating for ELLs: Overview for Teachers and Teacher Leaders
Dates: April 23-24, 2015
Time: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Check-in from 8-8:30 a.m.)
Location: Stoney Creek Inn, Johnston, Iowa, Northwoods Conference Room
Activity Number: ES008899991501
License renewal credit
will be awarded the April 23-24 workshop for full participation. Title
III funds will be available to cover the cost of substitute teachers,
with reimbursement claim forms available at the event.
The workshops will be grounded in Diane Staehr Fenner’s book Advocating for English Learners: A Guide for Educators. A copy will be purchased for each participant.
See revised agendas for more information!
Presenter Bios
Diane Staehr Fenner, Ph.D.
is the President of DSF Consulting, LLC, a woman-owned small business
that provides expertise to support the achievement of English learners
(ELs) based on research, best practice, and standards for P-12 students
and educators. She has provided professional development on implementing
the Common Core for English learners in several states and districts.
Teddi Predaris is a
Senior Consultant at DSF Consulting and leverages over 35 years of
experience in the field of English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL), bilingual education and Two-Way Immersion programs.
Iowa Transition Conference
Sept. 22-24, 2015
Coralville Marriott
Proposals are now being accepting for the third annual Iowa Transition Conference:
- Submissions accepted through April 10, 2015
- Presenters notified by May 1, 2015
- Possible topics may
include: post-secondary transition planning, career development and
skills training strategies, adult agency collaborations, student run
businesses, increasing student engagement strategies, dropout prevention
and parent collaboration
- Presenters may attend the day they are presenting for free!!
To submit a proposal:
- Go to www.EdEvents.org and click on Iowa Transition Conference.
- On the right side of the home page, you will see Submit a Proposal. Click on that link to access your account.
- If you don’t already
have an account, you will need to create one. If you do have an account,
just type in your email and password to access the proposal submission
form. The system recognizes you by your unique email address and
password combination, so be sure to use the same email address whenever
you log on to EdEvents.
- Complete the form and click Submit Proposal.
If you have any questions, please contact info@EdEvents.org.
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