Our Mission 
To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities.

Our Goals

• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success

Reminder About March 3 Event with Hamish Brewer, Superintendents: Stay for Partnership Updates

The March 3 Heartland Administrators' Association meeting will feature guest speaker, Hamish Brewer. This engagement was opened up to other educators who might also enjoy his "Be Relentless" presentation. Superintendents are encouraged to stay after Brewer’s session for AEA and other partnership updates.


Be Relentless with Hamish Brewer
March 3, 2020
Des Moines Area Community College, Student Center, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA

9 - 10 a.m. Keynote Message
10 - 10:30 a.m. Q&A
10:30 - 11 a.m. Book Signing (Mr. Brewer will be personally autographing his book, Relentlesss: Changing Lives by Disrupting the Educational Norm. Be sure to purchase the book in advance to get your copy signed!)

Superintendent Session
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Heartland Administrators’ Association Partnership Updates

Heartland AEA Library & Digital Newsletter

The Heartland AEA Library & Digital Resources Library & Digital Resources newsletter is now available. Make sure to follow the newsletter and share it with your colleagues! In this issue…

• HS Lesson Plans: Deepfake Videos
• Top 10 Sites to Check Your Facts
• Political Ad Analysis Worksheet
• Verify Social Media Info in Real-Time
• AASL Standards and Crosswalks

Friday! Friday! Friday! Join Us for Standards-Based Learning Framework Fridays!

Heartland AEA is hosting EdCamp-style workshops throughout the school year to provide additional learning, collaboration and conversation for those interested in Standards-Based Learning (SBL) including Grading and Reporting. No matter what stage of SBL someone is in, they will walk away with ideas, information, articles, activities and videos that can be used immediately with an SBL guiding team or building team. The workshops coincide with specific strands of the Standards-Based Learning Framework developed by Heartland AEA. 

The next Framework Friday is March 6 from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 

Learn more and register at Heartland AEA Framework Fridays. Come spend an afternoon focused on SBL and celebrate and see the nexxus in the work everyone is doing.

Need Initial Certification in CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program? Join Us on April 6

The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program, developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), is a one-day training that provides an opportunity for educators to obtain initial certification in CPI's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program. Participants will receive an introduction to crisis prevention focusing on nonphysical strategies, including nonverbal, paraverbal, and verbal techniques that can be used to assist in de-escalating behavior. Participants will receive instruction, role-playing, practice and feedback in using personal safety techniques, such as blocking, moving and releasing, to avoid or minimize injury when interacting with an individual who is escalated.

INITIAL CPI Training
April 6, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Register at this link: http://bit.ly/2YFocds (course #180648)

Intended Audience: District staff in the Heartland AEA service area who work with individuals 3-21 years who engage in problem behaviors that have the potential to result in injury to self or others.

Heartland AEA Welcomes International Thought-Leader, Dr. Anthony Muhammad

Join this special event with Anthony Muhammad, Ph.D., to explore the dynamics of school culture from a sociological, psychological, anthropological, political, historical and economic lens, using the Transforming School Culture framework.

Dr. Muhammad has been a practitioner of education for 20 years, serving as a middle school teacher, assistant principal and high school principal as well as an author and educational consultant. He is recognized as a leading expert in school culture and developing strong PLC schools.

Dr. Muhammad is a best-selling author of the books:

• Time for Change: The Four Essential Skills of a Transformational School Leader
• Overcoming the Achievement Gap Trap: Liberating Mindsets to Effect Change
• The Will to Lead and the Skill to Teach
• Transforming Schools at Every Level
• Transforming School Culture: How to Overcome Staff Division

Transforming School Culture: Understanding and Overcoming Resistance to Necessary Change Featuring Anthony Muhammad, Ph.D.
April 23, 2020
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
8600 Northpark Drive Johnston, IA

Registration
Register by April 20, 2020 at this link: http://bit.ly/2MEyMyA using course #181933
$50 per person. Lunch included.
Registration is limited to 125. There is no waiting list for this event.

All educators are invited!

Share This Networking and Support Opportunity with Your Parents and Caregivers of Students with Special Needs

Parents and caregivers of students with special needs: Join us for “Conversation & Coffee,” our monthly morning coffee group! Learn about community resources and upcoming events and network with parents who have similar experiences and challenges. Mark your calendar for these 2020 meeting dates!

• March 12, 2020
• April 16, 2020
• May 21, 2020

Conversation & Coffee meets from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at the 100th Street Corner Café in Urbandale. RSVP appreciated but not necessary: Kari Paulsen, Family & Educator Coordinator, Heartland AEA, at kpaulsen@heartlandaea.org or (515) 270-9030 ext. 14493.

Matt Miller's Webinar Recording + Register for HOI 2020 & Google Expedition Training

Couldn’t attend Matt Miller's webinar?
No worries! We recorded it for you!

Are You Ready for Something New in Tech Integration? Announcing the Heart of Innovation Summer Summit!
Are you ready for something new in tech integration? The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit 2020 is a full day of learning and networking with your fellow educators. John Spencer, co-author of Launch. Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativity and Bring Out the Maker in Every Student and Empower. What Happens When Students Own Their Learning will keynote this exciting event, and a variety of breakout sessions will follow. Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to learn how you can bring innovative practices to your classroom! 1 license renewal credit available. $10 registration includes a full day of learning and networking and lunch. Now accepting session proposals! Check it out! Heart of Innovation Summer Summit 2020

Join us for Google Expedition Training!
Heartland AEA has two Google Expedition kits (one set of 15 devices and headsets and one set of 30 devices and headsets). To check out the kits for the 2020-21 school year you must attend our half-day training. More information and registration here

Iowa Schools and the Coronavirus

Many of you are receiving questions from parents and community members about how schools are preparing for the potential spread of the coronavirus. To help you navigate local planning and conversations, the following resources are available:

• School-specific talking points and a Frequently Asked Questions document from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH). More general information about the coronavirus is available on the IDPH website.

• A webinar for school administrators and school nurses is scheduled for March 2, from 1-2:30 p.m. The webinar will be hosted jointly by IDPH and the Iowa Department of Education. Register here. The webinar will be recorded, and a link will be sent to all who register.

The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) recommends districts review appropriate policies on communicable diseases. IASB has provided the following sample policies as reference. The attached samples reflect no changes from those previously issued by IASB. For assistance, contact Siobhan Schneider, IASB Policy/Legal Services Director.

IASB Sample Policy 507.3 – Communicable Diseases – Students 
IASB Sample Policy 403.3 - Communicable Diseases – Employees 
IASB Sample Regulation 403.3R1 - Universal Precautions Regulation

The DE will share more information on this issue as it becomes available. For more information, contact Melissa Walker, DE school health consultant.

March 2020 School Leader Update

The March 2020 School Leader Update from the Iowa Department of Education is now available.

Our Mission 
To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities.

Our Goals

• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success

Reminder About March 3 HAA Event with Hamish Brewer, Superintendents: Stay for Partnership Updates

The March 3 Heartland Administrators' Association meeting will feature guest speaker, Hamish Brewer. This engagement was opened up to other educators who might also enjoy his "Be Relentless" presentation. Superintendents are encouraged to stay after Brewer’s session for AEA and other partnership updates. 

March 3 HAA Meeting Agenda

Be Relentless with Hamish Brewer
March 3, 2020
Des Moines Area Community College, Student Center, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA

9 - 10 a.m. Keynote Message
10 - 10:30 a.m. Q&A
10:30 - 11 a.m. Book Signing (Mr. Brewer will be personally autographing his book, Relentlesss: Changing Lives by Disrupting the Educational Norm. Be sure to purchase the book in advance to get your copy signed!)

Superintendent Session
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Heartland Administrators’ Association Partnership Updates

Calling All Educators Who Would Like to Learn More About Iowa’s Gifted & Talented Program!

This workshop is designed for beginning gifted and talented teachers, K-12 general education teachers, instructional coaches and administrators who are interested in gaining background knowledge about Gifted and Talented (GT) programming in Iowa. Topics covered will include:

• Iowa Code requirements for GT programs
• Characteristics of gifted students
• Best practices and resources for educators, including an overview of the new MTSS Advanced Learner Facilitation Guide

Gifted & Talented 101: Gifted Students, Programming & MTSS for Advanced Learners
March 6, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

Register at this link: http://bit.ly/2TLAmCO using Course #182218. There is no registration fee for this workshop.

Do You Have Your Teams Registered for Numeracy Project Training?

Numeracy Project training will introduce teachers, teacher leaders, consultants and administrators to the trajectory by which learners acquire a solid foundation in numeracy. Sessions provide training and materials around universal screeners, diagnostic tools, progress monitoring and intervention activities. Use this link to get you and your team registered and choose the section that works best for your team. Contact your Heartland AEA Math Consultant if you have any questions.

Two Academies Offered in March for Leadership Teams to Improve Academic and Behavior Outcomes for ALL Students

The following two academies are for elementary, middle and high school leadership teams who would like more supports around MTSS to create a systematic process to ensure all students learn at high levels. If you have any questions, contact Shannon Harken at sharken@heartlandaea.org or Sheila Fay at sfay@heartlandaea.org.

An Academy for Elementary Schools
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS): Creating a systematic process to ensure all students learn at high levels

The Academy is designed to provide leadership teams with the knowledge and resources to improve academic and behavior outcomes for ALL students. Leadership teams will focus on developing action plans to support efficient and effective MTSS systems at the building level. Strong connections to current work in ELI (Early Literacy Implementation) and ESSA (Every Students Succeeds Act). These two days will assist building teams in developing or strengthening their leadership and infrastructure to successfully implement an MTSS system including all critical components. Ongoing supports and resources including the SAMI (Self-Assessment of MTSS Implementation) will be highlighted.

March 26 & April 3, 2020
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Goodwill of Central Iowa, 5355 N.W. 86th St., Johnston, IA
Register at this link: http://bit.ly/2HJijWG (Course #182253)

Elementary leadership teams to include administrators, classroom teachers, teacher leaders, school counselors, interventionists, special education teachers.

An Academy for Middle Schools & High Schools
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS): Creating a systematic process to ensure all students learn at high levels
Are you seeking clarity on how to be more efficient and effective in building a system of supports for all students and staff? The Academy is designed to provide leadership teams with the knowledge and resources to improve academic and behavior outcomes for ALL students. You will develop a common understanding of the Five Essential Components of a Multi-tiered System of Supports. In an era of accountability, Iowa schools need a school improvement framework to guide this work. Teams will focus on developing action plans to fully implement MTSS at the building level. Ongoing supports will be provided.

March 31 & April 21, 2020
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Goodwill of Central Iowa, 5355 N.W. 86th St., Johnston, IA
Register at this link: http://bit.ly/37JrS2c (Course #181277)

Middle school and high school leadership teams to include administrators, content teachers and teachers who support systems work (TLC, Counselor, At-Risk, ALT).

Here is Your Chance! Earn Initial Certification in CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program

The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program, developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), is a one-day training that provides an opportunity for educators to obtain initial certification in CPI's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program. Participants will receive an introduction to crisis prevention focusing on nonphysical strategies, including nonverbal, paraverbal, and verbal techniques that can be used to assist in de-escalating behavior. Participants will receive instruction, role-playing, practice and feedback in using personal safety techniques, such as blocking, moving and releasing, to avoid or minimize injury when interacting with an individual who is escalated.

INITIAL CPI Training
April 6, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Register at this link: http://bit.ly/2YFocds (course #180648)

Intended Audience: District staff in the Heartland AEA service area work with individuals 3-21 years who engage in problem behaviors that have the potential to result in injury to self or others.

Student Success Literacy Status Indicators Plus Other News and Updates

The winter screening window has closed and there are new features in Student Success. Please read below for information about Literacy Status calculations in Student Success and other new features.

Literacy Status in Student Success

• The Student Success system is now calculating literacy status. You will now find the following tools that use this information.
• Each student’s current literacy status will be displayed on the student page in the demographic array (gray boxes under the student’s name).
• Literacy Status will be an option under “view by” on the left menu, meaning that you will be able to break down data views by literacy status.
• You will also be able to filter by literacy status on most views. You will be able to make smart groups based on the filters that you can call up any time.
• Color coding is not used for literacy status anywhere in the Student Success system. Red, Yellow and Green are Panorama’s color codes for at benchmark, below, and far below benchmark. Please don't confuse them for literacy status.
• The basic logic for literacy status determinations are as follows:

Student's Literacy Status Designation (previous screening window)	Student's Score for the Current Screening Window	Student's New Literacy Status Designation
Adequately Progressing	At/Above Benchmark	Adequately Progressing
Adequately Progressing	Below Benchmark	At-Risk
Adequately Progressing	No Score	Adequately Progressing
At-Risk	At/Above Benchmark	Adequately Progressing
At-Risk	Below Benchmark	Persistently At-Risk
At-Risk	No Score	At-Risk
Persistently At-Risk	At/Above Benchmark	At-Risk
Persistently At-Risk	Below Benchmark	Persistently At-Risk
Persistently At-Risk	No Score	Persistently At-Risk
Cannot Determine/No Status	At/Above Benchmark	Adequately Progressing
Cannot Determine/No Status	Below Benchmark	At-Risk
Cannot Determine/No Status	No Score	Cannot Determine/No Status

• The system will use any available Spring 2019 to calculate the student’s Fall literacy status.
• For students with no Spring 2019 default assessment data available, the Spring status will be interpreted as “cannot be determined” when calculating the Fall 2019 status.
• There should be very few, if any, cases where these calculations result in a discrepancy from locally determined literacy status for the Winter literacy status. In all cases, err on the side of providing appropriate support to students to help them close the gap.

Early Literacy Implementation

• This is probably a good time to remind people of the ELI requirements (which have not changed). Here’s a very brief version of the big ideas, followed by a link to the full ELI guidance and support documentation
• Students with a literacy status of At Risk are required to have weekly PM. Parent/family communication and intervention during this time are strongly encouraged, but not required by law.
• Students with a literacy status of Persistently At Risk are required to have intervention, progress monitoring and parent/family communications about the child’s needs and school efforts to address those needs.
• We encourage you to read the ELI in the FAST Lane article which can be found in the Iowa section of the FAST knowledge base and a similar article in the Student Success Resource Library for ideas on how to implement ELI in a child-friendly/parent-friendly way.
• Click here to access all of the ELI support documents, guidance and legal requirements:https://educateiowa.gov/pk-12/instruction/literacy/early-literacy-implementation-eli

Healthy Indicator reports

• You may notice a few subtle changes in reports as we continue to refine the way the system interprets enrollment changes and other nuances that may affect counts.
• Please keep in mind that the function of these reports is to provide big picture views of key processes related to MTSS. It is most important to attend to the opportunities to identify system improvements, and less important to be concerned about minor discrepancies and nuances. There are NO accountability actions tied to these indicators. They are not used for ESSA determinations, school report cards, etc. School teams may use them in their own self-study as they develop an understanding of local practices and a search for places to improve those practices.
• Quality MTSS implementation begins with an evidence-based universal tier of instruction that meets the needs of 80% of students without further intervention (HI #3). The system perspective is important because it is difficult to intervene out of a curriculum and instruction problem without also attending to the universal tier.
• Now that the Winter window is closed, HI reports 2 and 5 will initially be blank and slowly “fill” with data week by week. That is not surprising, given the nature of these reports. Expect these summaries to be volatile and less helpful in the beginning, becoming more consistent and meaningful as the year progresses.
• We will soon be posting information in the Student Success resource library about using the healthy indicator reports to support systems improvement.

Where to go when you need help or have a question:
Sometimes it's hard to know which system to use, but seeking help in the right system will speed assistance. One general guideline is to report the issue in the system where you see the issue. The Early Warning System (EWS) team at the DE provides support for both FAST and Student Success; however, they are products of different companies with separate systems used for documentation and submission of support requests. Support requests in the wrong system causes delays and confusion. EdPortal is supported by a different team, although the EWS team can assist with Student Success permission troubleshooting. See: Support Map for Users for a printable quick-reference guide support for the three systems.

• FAST: Click Knowledge Base (documentation) or Support (ask questions/request help) in the upper left corner of FAST. There is an Iowa specific section in the FAST Knowledge Base under General > Iowa Resources that contains many Iowa-specific supports. If you do not have access to the Iowa section, please let us know via a support ticket.
• Student Success: There are a few different ways to find information or get help but quickest way is to click Need Help? in the lower right corner of Student Success. A supplementary training doc on finding resources and assistance, including animated visuals, is available in this document: Finding help and resources in Student Success.
• EdPortal: Tutorials and support contact information are available on the EdPortal home page.

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Our Mission 
To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities.

Our Goals

• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success

Heartland AEA Retains Verlengia's Services for Ongoing District Support

Jim Verlengia, Ed.D., who recently retired from Heartland AEA after 23 years, is available to assist districts with a variety of leadership services and supports, namely:

• Individual and Team Coaching
• Administrative Team and School Board Effectiveness Training
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Planning and Needs Assessment Facilitation
• Culture Development
• Systems Thinking Approach
• Motivational Presentations
• Special Assignments

For more information or to inquire about a specific district need, contact: Jim Verlengia, Ed.D. at (515) 499-6490 or Jon Sheldahl, Chief Administrator, at (800) 255-0405 ext. 14314.

Heartland AEA Math Consultants Invite You to Numeracy Project Training

Numeracy Project training begins this month and will introduce teachers, teacher leaders, consultants and administrators to the trajectory by which learners acquire a solid foundation in numeracy. Sessions provide training and materials around universal screeners, diagnostic tools, progress monitoring and intervention activities. Use this link to get you and your team registered and choose the section that works best for your team. Contact your Heartland AEA Math Consultant if you have any questions.

Numeracy Project Training Dates
Section 1: 2/19/20, 3/25/20 and 4/2/20 (8 - 11 a.m.), Heartland AEA, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

Section 2: 2/19/20, 3/25/20 and 4/2/20 (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.), Heartland AEA, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston


Section 3: 2/24/20, 3/9/20 and 4/16/20 (8 - 11 a.m.), Heartland AEA, 602 Visions Parkway, Adel


Section 4: 2/24/20, 3/9/20 and 4/16/20 (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.), Heartland AEA, 602 Visions Parkway, Adel


Section 5: 2/27/20, 3/11/20 and 4/21/20 (8 - 11 a.m.), Heartland AEA, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston


Section 6: 2/27/20, 3/11/20 and 4/21/20 (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) Heartland AEA, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

Join Us for Standards-Based Learning Framework Friday on March 6

Just four more EdCamp-style workshops will be held this school year to provide additional learning, collaboration and conversation for those interested in Standards-Based Learning (SBL) including Grading and Reporting. The workshops coincide with specific strands of the Standards-Based Learning Framework developed by Heartland AEA.


Standards-Based Learning Framework Fridays
Next Session: March 6
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Visit our website to learn more and register

Heartland AEA Welcomes International Thought-Leader, Dr. Anthony Muhammad

Join this special event with Anthony Muhammad, Ph.D., to explore the dynamics of school culture from a sociological, psychological, anthropological, political, historical and economic lens, using the Transforming School Culture framework.

Dr. Muhammad has been a practitioner of education for 20 years, serving as a middle school teacher, assistant principal and high school principal as well as an author and educational consultant. He is recognized as a leading expert in school culture and developing strong PLC schools.

Dr. Muhammad is a best-selling author of the books:

• Time for Change: The Four Essential Skills of a Transformational School Leader
• Overcoming the Achievement Gap Trap: Liberating Mindsets to Effect Change
• The Will to Lead and the Skill to Teach
• Transforming Schools at Every Level
• Transforming School Culture: How to Overcome Staff Division

Transforming School Culture: Understanding and Overcoming Resistance to Necessary Change Featuring Anthony Muhammad, Ph.D.
April 23, 2020
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
8600 Northpark Drive Johnston, IA

Registration
Register by April 20, 2020 at this link: http://bit.ly/2MEyMyA using course #181933
$50 per person. Lunch included.
Registration is limited to 125. There is no waiting list for this event.

All educators are invited!

Do You Need CPI's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training or Renewal?

The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program, developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), is a one-day training that provides an opportunity for educators to obtain initial certification in CPI's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program or renewal certification for individuals who are not eligible for the recertification training. Participants will receive an introduction to crisis prevention focusing on non-physical strategies, including non-verbal, para-verbal and verbal techniques that can be used to assist in de-escalating behavior.

Initial Training
Registration Link
Use course #180648 and select a section.

Intended Audience: District staff in the Heartland AEA service area who work with individuals 3-21 years who engage in problem behaviors that have the potential to result in injury to self or others.


Refresher Training
Registration Link
Use course #180315 and select a section.

Intended Audience: District staff in the Heartland AEA service area who have completed the CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 1-day-training within the past year and need to receive recertification.

For more information or questions, contact the Heartland AEA Regional Director who serves your district.

Conventional and Emergent Literacy Strategies Courses to be Offered This Summer at Heartland AEA

Conventional Literacy Strategies for Students on Alternate Assessment
This class is for educators who work with students with significant cognitive disabilities, K-12, who take the alternate assessment and are beginning readers and writers. In this course, teachers will learn about specially designed instruction and the comprehensive literacy framework as developed by Karen Erickson and David Koppenhaver. Content will include: principles of effective literacy instruction, the importance of communication and core vocabulary, a brief overview of reading theory, and literacy routines (comprehension instruction, word identification, independent reading, spelling and writing). This class is designed for teachers and assumes instructional knowledge, but it may also be appropriate for paraeducators.

July 24, 27-28, 2020 (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Course #182326: Registration Link


Emergent Literacy Strategies for Students on Alternate Assessment
This class is a revision of Emergent Literacy Instruction for Students on Alternate Assessment. It reviews the same routines but adds depth and breadth. This course will focus on emergent literacy skills for students with significant cognitive disabilities. The concepts and strategies apply to any student on alternate assessment, K-12, who is not yet reading or writing. It is not appropriate for students with dyslexia or other learning disabilities. Content is based on the work of Karen Erickson and David Koppenhaver, and will include specially designed instruction, the comprehensive literacy framework, principles of effective literacy instruction, communication and core vocabulary, and five instructional routines: shared reading, independent reading, foundational skills, independent writing and predictable chart writing.

July 24, 30-31, 2020 (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Course #182335: Registration Link

Register Today for Matt Miller's Webinar + New Courses, Heart of Innovation Summit and Microsoft DigiGirlz Day

This online book study course and Zoom webinar is designed to help educators find ways to integrate curiosity and critical thinking into their classrooms. Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your Classroom by Matt Miller will be the focus. If you would enjoy working in a collaborative network of teachers and discover ways of using technology purposefully, this is the class for you!

Matt Miller Webinar: Fostering Curiosity to Empower Critical Thinking
Author of Ditch That Textbook
Feb. 20 from 1-2 p.m.
http://bit.ly/39lt4do 

Heart of Innovation Summer Summit 2020
June 10, 2020
Are you ready for something new in tech integration? The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit 2020 is a full day of learning and networking with your fellow educators. John Spencer, co-author of Launch: Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativity and Bring Out the Maker in Every Student, and, Empower: What Happens When Students Own Their Learning will keynote this exciting event, and a variety of breakout sessions will follow. Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to learn how you can bring innovative practices to your classroom! Recertification Credit will be an option this year! Want to present? Now accepting session proposals! Submit a session!

Professional Learning Opportunities
Check out new courses and information about Microsoft DigiGirlz Day here.


Tech Integration
Have questions about integration tech in the classroom? Contact your Heartland AEA Instructional Technology Consultant.