Last week many of you received information about training for a course to be included in Evaluator III called “Assessing Academic Rigor”. Included in that information was an application to become a trainer for this two-credit course that is required for all administrators as a part of Evaluator III.
Evaluator III will be different from our past experiences with Evaluator Approval Training. Click here for the course description and here for the requirement page. Assessing Academic Rigor is the only required course. (It is a two credit course.) There will be additional optional courses offered. You will be required to take a total of four credits, Assessing Academic Rigor and an additional course from the list of options.
In a communication provided to AEA Educational Services Directors, it appears that members of the Evaluator III committee will make decisions about applications and trainers. Our understanding is that there will be 40 people statewide who will be selected to attend the training on July 6 and 7, 2010, and then will be expected to teach the “Assessing Academic Rigor” course during the 2010-11 school year. How those 40 will be distributed for AEAs and UENs will be determined by the members of the Evaluator III committee.
When we find out how many trainers there will be in AEA 11 and who they are, we will be scheduling sessions of Assessing Academic Rigor during the 2010-11 school year. Sessions of the additional courses will be scheduled when training becomes available.
The intent of the Evaluator III committee is to have pairs of trainers teach the courses. These pairs would consist of one individual with building or district level administrative experience and one individual with a background in the provision of professional development. If you are aware of any retired administrators who might be interested, please feel free to forward the application.
If you are interested in applying, the application (including expectations for training) is attached here. Heartland AEA is not involved in the decision-making process. Contact information for the committee selecting the trainers is included on the application.
Friday, May 28, 2010
DE Guidance on Special Education Services in Difficult Budgetary Times
Click here for a document sent by Thomas Mayes of the DE. As schools look for ways to save money, this document will remind districts of certain parameters imposed by federal and state special education laws. It has previously been distributed and is currently posted on the DE’s special education page under the “State Guidance” tab.
It is essential that public agencies govern themselves by the principles set forth in the document. Please contact Thomas Mayes at Thomas.Mayes@iowa.gov if you have any questions.
It is essential that public agencies govern themselves by the principles set forth in the document. Please contact Thomas Mayes at Thomas.Mayes@iowa.gov if you have any questions.
School Nutrition Association summer classes offered
Is your school food-service personnel aware of the new Level I Certification requirements with the School Nutrition Association? If not, your staff should consider attending two SNA-approved classes that focus on Nutrition Education and the Sanitation and Safety obligations. “Food Safety and Sanitation” and “School Food Service Nutrition 101” will be offered via the ICN June 22-24, 2010. Presenter, Ann Feilmann, will cover topics including methods of safe food-handling, sanitation and current nutrition requirements. Click here for more information on these summer courses. Registration is due by June 8, 2010.
Questions can be directed to Cheryl Little at Cheryl.Little@iavalley.edu.
Questions can be directed to Cheryl Little at Cheryl.Little@iavalley.edu.
Heartland AEA Facility Update
As previously communicated, Heartland AEA will close the Agency’s Woodside office in Ankeny effective June 30, 2010. Staff members previously assigned to the Woodside office, including Regions 8 & 13, assistive technology and Shelter Care Program administrative staff, will move to the Agency’s Regional Education Center at 6500 Corporate Drive in Johnston. The sound booth currently located at the Woodside office will also be moved to the Johnston REC. The closure of the Woodside office reduces the amount of funds spent on facilities and the overall square footage footprint of the Agency.
Heartland also continues to pursue a new location for the Agency's Newton Regional Education Center, and it is hoped that a final relocation will be completed by August 2010.
If you have any questions about these Heartland facility project, please contact Steve Prall, Chief of Operations, at sprall@aea11.k12.ia.us or (800) 362-2720.
Heartland also continues to pursue a new location for the Agency's Newton Regional Education Center, and it is hoped that a final relocation will be completed by August 2010.
If you have any questions about these Heartland facility project, please contact Steve Prall, Chief of Operations, at sprall@aea11.k12.ia.us or (800) 362-2720.
Heartland AEA Regional Summer Office Hours
Click here for a schedule of summer office hours for Heartland AEA's regional offices.
Enhancing Collaboration, Enriching Student Outcomes
This course is designed for general and special education teachers who currently, or plan to, engage in collaboration. The focus of the class will include: the continuum of service delivery options for meeting student needs, refining the planning process to ensure effective service delivery, matching appropriate service delivery methods to student needs, the consultative process, academic engagement, effective differentiated instruction, planning and scheduling.
This class is designed for teacher teams and will include opportunities for teaming. Administrator attendance is welcome, as administrative support helps to facilitate successful collaboration. Teams are expected to bring curricular materials to plan a lesson or unit based on the instructional needs of their learners. If participants have access to current district/student data (ITBS/ITEDs, IEP goal data, classroom data), please bring these materials as well. Feel free to contact Cheryl Risen at (515) 270-9030 ext. 14587 with any questions.
Dates/Time: June 21 and 23 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Stoney Creek Inn, John Deere Room
5291 NW 84th St.
Johnston, IA
Registration is due June 7, 2010.
To register, go to the Professional development course catalog on the Heartland AEA website at https://prodev.aea11.k12.ia.us/4DCGI/YYYYYYYYYYYYYYSRCH.
Activity Number: DL004199991101
This class is designed for teacher teams and will include opportunities for teaming. Administrator attendance is welcome, as administrative support helps to facilitate successful collaboration. Teams are expected to bring curricular materials to plan a lesson or unit based on the instructional needs of their learners. If participants have access to current district/student data (ITBS/ITEDs, IEP goal data, classroom data), please bring these materials as well. Feel free to contact Cheryl Risen at (515) 270-9030 ext. 14587 with any questions.
Dates/Time: June 21 and 23 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Stoney Creek Inn, John Deere Room
5291 NW 84th St.
Johnston, IA
Registration is due June 7, 2010.
To register, go to the Professional development course catalog on the Heartland AEA website at https://prodev.aea11.k12.ia.us/4DCGI/YYYYYYYYYYYYYYSRCH.
Activity Number: DL004199991101
Be a Presenter at the ICLC Conference, November 1-3
Be a part of the 25th Annual Iowa Culture and Language Conference. If you are interested in becoming a presenter, visit the ICLC website at http://www.nwaea.k12.ia.us/en/upcoming_events/iowa_culture_language_conference/ and submit the “Call for Proposal” forms by August 5, 2010. Next year's conference will be held November 1-3, 2010 and will be located at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.
YouthBiz linked to Iowa Core Curriculum and 21st Century Skills
The University of Iowa has developed YouthBizCentral, an online entrepreneurship curriculum tied to the Iowa Core Curriculum and 21st Century Skills. Teachers can purchase a 2010-11 classroom license for $250. The license includes one teacher account and up to 25 student licenses. Carl Perkins funding can be used to purchase a classroom license for the YouthBizCentral curriculum.
YouthBizCentral Online Curriculum
YouthBizCentral is a comprehensive ,online entrepreneurship curriculum that enables educators to teach the “entrepreneurial mindset,” encouraging creativity, innovation, critical thinking and problem-solving—and also equipping students with the skills necessary to excel in the worlds of business and entrepreneurship.
Developed by the Jacobson Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship at The University of Iowa, YouthBizCentral boasts the following features:
• Online/Easily accessible www.youthbizcentral.org
• Tied to: National Entrepreneurship Standards and Iowa Core Curriculum & 21st Century Skills
• Eight fully customizable core units:Lesson Plans, PowerPoint Presentations, Activities & Web Resources, Entrepreneurial profiles
• Assessment tool
• Student Business Planning Template
• Equips youth with the skills to succeed in: Starting their own business and Leading existing organizations
Track Record
Over 100 Iowa teachers piloted the YouthBizCentral curriculum in their classrooms: YouthBizCentral Pilot (2009, N=454)
• Pre- and post- student assessment results
• Teacher feedback
Demo the Curriculum: Log-in Instructions
Visit www.youthbizcentral.org
Your e-mail address – youthbiz
Your password – demo
Purchase a 2010-2011 License
Fee: $250 includes one teacher license and 25 student licenses (Eligible for purchase with Perkins funds) Regions interested in purchasing several teacher licenses should contact Dawn Bowlus for pricing information.
Purchase via AEA direct purchasing or Purchase Order. (Be sure to indicate teacher name and school)
Checks should be written to:
Jacobson Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship
The University of Iowa
108 PBB Suite S160
Iowa City, IA 52245
For More Information
Contact: Dawn Bowlus at dawn-bowlus@uiowa.edu or (319) 335-0985
YouthBizCentral Online Curriculum
YouthBizCentral is a comprehensive ,online entrepreneurship curriculum that enables educators to teach the “entrepreneurial mindset,” encouraging creativity, innovation, critical thinking and problem-solving—and also equipping students with the skills necessary to excel in the worlds of business and entrepreneurship.
Developed by the Jacobson Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship at The University of Iowa, YouthBizCentral boasts the following features:
• Online/Easily accessible www.youthbizcentral.org
• Tied to: National Entrepreneurship Standards and Iowa Core Curriculum & 21st Century Skills
• Eight fully customizable core units:Lesson Plans, PowerPoint Presentations, Activities & Web Resources, Entrepreneurial profiles
• Assessment tool
• Student Business Planning Template
• Equips youth with the skills to succeed in: Starting their own business and Leading existing organizations
Track Record
Over 100 Iowa teachers piloted the YouthBizCentral curriculum in their classrooms: YouthBizCentral Pilot (2009, N=454)
• Pre- and post- student assessment results
• Teacher feedback
Demo the Curriculum: Log-in Instructions
Visit www.youthbizcentral.org
Your e-mail address – youthbiz
Your password – demo
Purchase a 2010-2011 License
Fee: $250 includes one teacher license and 25 student licenses (Eligible for purchase with Perkins funds) Regions interested in purchasing several teacher licenses should contact Dawn Bowlus for pricing information.
Purchase via AEA direct purchasing or Purchase Order. (Be sure to indicate teacher name and school)
Checks should be written to:
Jacobson Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship
The University of Iowa
108 PBB Suite S160
Iowa City, IA 52245
For More Information
Contact: Dawn Bowlus at dawn-bowlus@uiowa.edu or (319) 335-0985
First Annual Dreams Made True Pageant
Dreams Made True, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of girls with special needs, ages 5-25, and providing their families the opportunity to connect with and learn from each other. These young ladies will have the chance to unite and showcase their unique abilities during the first annual Dreams Made True pageant on July 23-24, 2010 in Carroll, Iowa. Click here for more information.
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