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The Heartland Administrators' Association (HAA) will meet Nov. 7, 2017, from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive in Johnston, Rooms 107 A/B. HAA Meeting Nov. 7, 2017 9 - 11:30 a.m. Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive Rooms 107A/B Click here for the Zoom Link Agenda Link
The Jan. 9 meeting of the Heartland Administrators’ Association (HAA) will not be a typical monthly meeting. Instead, Heartland AEA is bringing in Rick Kaufman, a nationally recognized crisis management consultant and trainer, to lead a workshop on Crisis Communication & Emergency Management. Superintendents are invited to bring another representative from the district, such as a communications or public relations specialist or a principal. Learn more about the workshop at this link and be sure to register! Crisis Communication & Emergency Management Workshop Jan. 9, 2018 Heartland Administrators' Association Meeting 9 - 11:00 a.m. *Note the location change to: Hilton Garden Inn, 8600 Northpark Dr, in Johnston Register at this link *There will not be a Zoom option for this meeting since it’s highly interactive.
School administrators from across Iowa will come together in January to learn the most up-to-date legislative insight and meet with legislators face-to-face at the Capitol. The 2018 Legislative Advocacy Event sponsored by Iowa's Area Education Agencies will be held on Jan. 30-31. See the details below and be sure to register! Legislative Update Jan. 30, 2018 5:30 p.m. Prairie Meadows Hotel Legislative Visits Jan. 31, 2018 7:30 - 9 a.m. Iowa State Capitol Registration is open until Jan. 23 at this link.
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’s landmark publication Principles to Actions connects research with practice. Specific, research-based teaching practices that are essential for a high-quality mathematics education for all students are combined with core principles to build a successful mathematics program at all levels. These workshops provide an introduction to the Principles to Actions’ Essential Elements that constitute the non-negotiable components of a successful mathematics program. Participants will focus on the following principles:
A Commitment to Access and Equity
A Powerful Curriculum
Appropriate Tools and Technology
Meaningful and Aligned Assessment; and
A Culture of Professionalism
Principles to Actions: Essential Elements for an Excellent Math Program (6-12) Dec. 7, 2017 FFA Enrichment Center 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny Register at this link Principles to Actions: Essential Elements for an Excellent Math Program (K-5) Dec. 8, 2017 FFA Enrichment Center 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny Register at this link For more information, view the workshop flyer or contact Vickie Borich, Heartland AEA Mathematics Curriculum Consultant, at (515) 270-9030 ext. 11273 or vborich@heartlandaea.org.
