Friday, April 3, 2009

Counselor Connections: Career Pathways

This session is open to administrators, counselors and teachers who are interested in post-high school options for students. Focus will be on the career pathways and opportunities through the Central Iowa Works consortium.

The session is scheduled for April 7, 2009 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Heartland AEA Johnston office. Register through the Heartland Professional Development Catalog at https://prodev.aea11.k12.ia.us/4DCGI/CN004092110901INV*.


Questions or concerns can be addressed to Susen Schirmer, Heartland AEA 11 Professional Learning and Leadership Consultant, at sschirmer@aea11.k12.ia.us or at
(515) 270-0405 ext. 14379.

Improving Transition Results Workshop to Be Offered in May

The Improving Transition Results Workshop will provide an understanding and clarification of transition assessments and how to gather assessments needed for students age 14 and up. Staff, teachers and AEA staff will learn how to access and use the matrix designed by the Iowa Department of Education. Participants will review IEP design and the six critical elements required to meet the State Performance Plan (i.e., special education indicators 13 and 14). This training is appropriate for middle and high school special education teachers.

Please Note: This is the same course offered in October 2008. Heartland is offering this course for those who were unable to participate in October. If available, please bring your computer to the training. We will be accessing the Iowa Assessment Matrix.


The workshop will be offered May 8, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the
Heartland AEA Johnston Office, Rooms 3 & 4.

Teachers may register for this activity through Heartland Professional Development. Please go to the Heartland Web Site and click Classes, Workshops and Trainings. Then go to Professional Development Catalog, the activity is titled Improving Transition Results, and the Activity Number is DL002092110909.

If you have questions or concerns, contact Sue Severson at sseverson@aea11.k12.ia.us or at (515) 270-0405 ext. 14661.