The Executive Leaders is a new group in Iowa, coordinated through SAI and open to all school superintendents. The purpose of the SAI Executive Leaders is to provide strategic leadership for system improvements that will result in a quality education for Iowa's youth. The group met September 25 and 26 at Drake University and listened to presentations by Bruce Hunter, AASA associate executive director; and Jason Glass, Iowa DE director, on Iowa school reform. The letters (attached below) resulted from participants' discussions and may be used as superintendents participate in the town hall meetings occurring around the state, to help inform legislators, etc.
Letter to Governor Branstad
Letter to Senator Harkin
Friday, October 21, 2011
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Heartland AEA’s Facebook and Twitter accounts are bustling with activity! We use Facebook and Twitter to post information about resources, classes, good news stories and other fantastic reads.
Follow Heartland AEA on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HeartlandAEAAlso remember to check out Iowa’s Area Education Agencies social media sites. Get quick and current updates on education issues, policies and professional learning opportunities available around the state.
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Urbandale CSD to Host ESL Simulation
Click here for more information on Urbandale CSD’s Life in a Second Language, a unique, interactive experience about the challenges faced by non-English speaking Urbandale residents. The free event will be held next Monday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Webster Elementary. Registration has been extended to be open until filled.
SAI to Host Administrator-Counselor Workshop, Dec. 7
Click here for more information about the Administrator-Counselor Workshop that SAI will host on December 7, 2011. In light of the Governor’s Education Blueprint, this workshop will explore how the principal/counselor team can work together to ensure every learner's success. Dr. Matt Davidson, executive director of the Institute for Ethics and Excellence will lead the workshop.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Session with Linda Fandel, Governor's Special Assistant for Education, Oct. 17
On Monday, October 17 Linda Fandel will be presenting a session for the Heartland Administrators’ Association. The session will be held at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive) at 10:00 a.m. Linda will be addressing the Governor's Blueprint for Education. She will speak for about 20 minutes and then take questions.
If you are unable to attend in person, you may access the session online via webinar. The directions for the webinar are below. If you access the session this way, you will be able to hear the session and text in any questions that you would like to have answered.
If you need assistance, please contact Sharon Kurns at skurns@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-9030. On the morning of the session contact her by cell phone (515) 419-5814.
Before the Session
If you are unable to attend in person, you may access the session online via webinar. The directions for the webinar are below. If you access the session this way, you will be able to hear the session and text in any questions that you would like to have answered.
If you need assistance, please contact Sharon Kurns at skurns@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-9030. On the morning of the session contact her by cell phone (515) 419-5814.
Before the Session
- Go to http://admin.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm to test the computer you will be using for an Adobe Connect session.
- Adobe Connect will automatically run a test of your computer. The latest Acrobat Connect Add-In will be installed if necessary. It is strongly recommended to use an ethernet connection (as opposed to wireless).
- A computer (tested with the above URL).
- The computer connected to an ethernet cable (Recommended, it will work with wireless, but the ethernet connection will be more reliable).
- The computer connected to a projector/screen (only if several participants are in the same room).
- The computer connected to external speakers (only if several participants are in the same room).
- Click on this link or paste the URL into your browser http://iowa.adobeconnect.com/fandel
- Click "Guest."
- Type in your name.
- Adjust the volume on your computer.
- Use the chat box on the left hand side of the screen if you want to ask a question.
HEART Training to be Offered in Adel Office
We will be offering a session on HEART on Tuesday, November 1 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the meeting room at the Adel regional office (600 Visions Parkway). The class is intended for the newly tapped HEART users (and those who would like a refresher) who will need to understand how to run HEART and retrieve data in the system.
To register for this class, click here or go to the Heartland Professional Development Catalog and enter activity number AS003792111203 in the correct field.
Participants for this class will need to bring a laptop. If you do not have a laptop of your own, please reserve one by contacting Jennifer Swanson at jswanson@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14560.
To register for this class, click here or go to the Heartland Professional Development Catalog and enter activity number AS003792111203 in the correct field.
Participants for this class will need to bring a laptop. If you do not have a laptop of your own, please reserve one by contacting Jennifer Swanson at jswanson@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14560.
EdInsight Training to be Offered Nov. 1
As we have communicated last year, EdInsight is the Iowa Department of Education’s data warehouse and analysis system. It holds data from Project EASIER, the IMS system (IEP information) and the Iowa Testing Program.
Heartland AEA is providing a training opportunity in the Adel regional office meeting room on Tuesday, November 1 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. To register for this class, click here or go to the Heartland Professional Development Catalog and enter activity number AS005192111201 in the correct field.
Participants for this class will need to bring a laptop. If you do not have a laptop of your own, please reserve one by contacting Jennifer Swanson at jswanson@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14560.
Learn more about EdInsight at http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1691&Itemid=2490
Heartland AEA is providing a training opportunity in the Adel regional office meeting room on Tuesday, November 1 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. To register for this class, click here or go to the Heartland Professional Development Catalog and enter activity number AS005192111201 in the correct field.
Participants for this class will need to bring a laptop. If you do not have a laptop of your own, please reserve one by contacting Jennifer Swanson at jswanson@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14560.
Learn more about EdInsight at http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1691&Itemid=2490
Exit Code Clarification and Procedures Manual Language
Two exit codes, RRT and RRC, communicate that a student has returned to general education in Iowa. These codes have been rewritten for clarification.
RRT: Returned to Iowa general education, either within or outside of AEA, Iowa IEP inactivated; student remains eligible for special education.
RRC: Returned to Iowa general education, either within or outside of AEA, Iowa IEP completed or parent revoked consent for services; student no longer eligible for special education.
There are two circumstances when a student is no longer eligible for special education upon the return to general education; 1) when an IEP team has determined that a student is no longer eligible (“Iowa IEP completed”) or 2) when a parent or age of majority student revokes consent for services. In all other circumstances, students who return to general education retain special education eligibility.
When code definitions were changed in the Web IEP, the IMS and the Documentation Guide, the Procedures Manual language on page 173 was not revised to reflect the code change. As of March 1, 2011, the correct code for revocation of consent for services is “RRC.”
The Document Revocation of Consentjavascript:void(0) of Service, on page 173 of the Procedures Manual should read as the following:
If you have questions, please contact the Heartland AEA Regional Director that serves your district.
RRT: Returned to Iowa general education, either within or outside of AEA, Iowa IEP inactivated; student remains eligible for special education.
RRC: Returned to Iowa general education, either within or outside of AEA, Iowa IEP completed or parent revoked consent for services; student no longer eligible for special education.
There are two circumstances when a student is no longer eligible for special education upon the return to general education; 1) when an IEP team has determined that a student is no longer eligible (“Iowa IEP completed”) or 2) when a parent or age of majority student revokes consent for services. In all other circumstances, students who return to general education retain special education eligibility.
When code definitions were changed in the Web IEP, the IMS and the Documentation Guide, the Procedures Manual language on page 173 was not revised to reflect the code change. As of March 1, 2011, the correct code for revocation of consent for services is “RRC.”
The Document Revocation of Consentjavascript:void(0) of Service, on page 173 of the Procedures Manual should read as the following:
“When it is determined that a student should be exited from special education due to the revocation of consent for services, the student is removed from the roster and the Exit form is completed using the appropriate exit code (RRC) for IMS.”The full document with this information can be found on the Iowa IDEA website at http://www.iowaidea.org/vnews/display.v/ART/4a8b1534597fd labeled Errata: Return to General Education Exit Code for Revocation of Consent – Posted September 2011.
If you have questions, please contact the Heartland AEA Regional Director that serves your district.
Invitation to Participate in Title III Mini-Grant
Districts are invited to apply for a Title III Mini-Grant that supports districts in providing access to the CORE through differentiated materials for content classes and language development. The number of ESL students in a district determines the eligible grant amount. A base amount of $1,000 will be awarded to the recipients with an enrollment of 1-50 ESL students. This amount will increase an additional $500 per additional 50 students. Don’t delay in sending your proposal electronically to Pat Latham or Stephaney Jones-Vo, which is due on or before December 6, 2011.
See the proposal template found here to help you write and submit your proposed Title III Mini-Grant.
The following is the timeline for the grant. (These dates are non-negotiable.)
See the proposal template found here to help you write and submit your proposed Title III Mini-Grant.
The following is the timeline for the grant. (These dates are non-negotiable.)
- December 6, 2010-Grant Proposal Due to Heartland AEA 11 ESL/Diversity Consultants
- December 16, 2011-Awards will be announced
- December 16, 2011 to May 6, 2012- Purchase of materials
- May 8, 2012-Money must be expended by this date
- May 8, 2012-Narrative Report of purchases
- May 31, 2012-Signed invoice sent to Dr. Kim Thuente, (515) 270-0405, ext. 14372 by your district’s business office
ICLC: Coming Together to Move Forward, Nov. 7-9
Pre-conference-November 7, 2011
Conference-November 8-9, 2011
Coralville Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
Coralville, Iowa
Title III will fund participation in this statewide pre-conference and conference. Title III will reimburse for registration, substitutes and provide a travel stipend based on the number of teachers attending the conference (5 or fewer-$150, 6-10-$300 per district). Districts are encouraged to send a team. Districts will be reimbursed following submission of the claim form, which will be available after the conference from Pat Latham. Full attendance is required for reimbursement.
For registration and to see full conference details, click here: http://tinyurl.com/3mrck85
Conference-November 8-9, 2011
Coralville Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
Coralville, Iowa
Title III will fund participation in this statewide pre-conference and conference. Title III will reimburse for registration, substitutes and provide a travel stipend based on the number of teachers attending the conference (5 or fewer-$150, 6-10-$300 per district). Districts are encouraged to send a team. Districts will be reimbursed following submission of the claim form, which will be available after the conference from Pat Latham. Full attendance is required for reimbursement.
For registration and to see full conference details, click here: http://tinyurl.com/3mrck85
Collaboration and Co-Teaching in the ELL Classroom
Teacher collaboration and co-teaching are proven strategies for helping students with diverse needs achieve academically. Two national presenters, Andrea Honigsfeld and Maria Dove, will address the fundamental questions, issues and structures about collaboration and co-teaching to help ELLs be successful in the classroom. This course will include three face-to-face sessions with the presenters and activities online and in the classroom between sessions.
Substitute reimbursement (Friday) and teacher stipends (two Saturdays) will be provided for all teachers/schools/districts that are part of the Heartland AEA 11 Title III grant. To register for this class, click here or go to the Heartland Professional Development Catalog and enter activity number ES006669571201 in the correct field.
Substitute reimbursement (Friday) and teacher stipends (two Saturdays) will be provided for all teachers/schools/districts that are part of the Heartland AEA 11 Title III grant. To register for this class, click here or go to the Heartland Professional Development Catalog and enter activity number ES006669571201 in the correct field.
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