If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Linda Biermann Hoobin, Teaching and Learning Consultant for the Iowa Core, at lhoobin@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14327.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Iowa Core Update: Leadership for the Iowa Core – Updated
October is fast approaching! Make sure to reserve your spot for Heartland AEA’s Leadership for the Iowa Core Year Three, Day 1 training. Click here to download an updated flyer of dates, times and locations for training. Please note that the Indianola location has been changed to Brenton Camp Lounge in the Student Center at Simpson College.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Linda Biermann Hoobin, Teaching and Learning Consultant for the Iowa Core, at lhoobin@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14327.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Linda Biermann Hoobin, Teaching and Learning Consultant for the Iowa Core, at lhoobin@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14327.
Curriculum Network: October Curriculum Network Meeting
The October Curriculum Network meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 1, 2010. The meeting will go from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and will be held in Rooms 3, 4 & the ICN of the Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive). The agenda is available at http://curriculumnet.pbworks.com/October-2010-Agenda
You will be able to choose one of three topics to participate in for the second part of the morning. These topics, plus one new topic, will also be repeated during the November and December meetings.
You will be able to choose one of three topics to participate in for the second part of the morning. These topics, plus one new topic, will also be repeated during the November and December meetings.
Google Apps Webinars Planned for Educators
This past summer, Iowa’s Area Education Agencies announced an exciting agreement with Google to provide all K-12 schools in Iowa with free access to Google Apps for Education. Click here read the announcement.
A series of webinars for educators implementing Google Apps in all Iowa schools is planned during the 2010-2011 school year.
Sponsored by Iowa AEAs, these webinars will be distributed using two Google groups listservs. Anyone can join the following two Google groups free of charge.
The Iowa Google Apps Group is for tech directors, network administrators and other individuals that are deploying or managing Google Apps in their schools. Visit http://groups.google.com/group/iowa-google-apps-group
The Iowa Teachers Google Apps User Group is designed for teachers and administrators using Google Apps everyday with students and staff. Visit http://groups.google.com/group/IA-Teach-GApps-UserGroup
All live webinars will be accessible at http://iowaec.na4.acrobat.com/googleapps and do not require a pre-registration. Each webinar will begin at 3:30 p.m. on the dates below. The schedule of webinars through December 2010 includes the following topics:
October 21, 2010 - Using Google Docs
November 11, 2010 - Using Gmail
December 16, 2010 - Using Google Groups
(More webinars will be scheduled in 2011.)
For more information about the Google Apps webinars, contact Andy Crozier at acrozier@gwaea.org or (319) 399-6866.
A series of webinars for educators implementing Google Apps in all Iowa schools is planned during the 2010-2011 school year.
Sponsored by Iowa AEAs, these webinars will be distributed using two Google groups listservs. Anyone can join the following two Google groups free of charge.
The Iowa Google Apps Group is for tech directors, network administrators and other individuals that are deploying or managing Google Apps in their schools. Visit http://groups.google.com/group/iowa-google-apps-group
The Iowa Teachers Google Apps User Group is designed for teachers and administrators using Google Apps everyday with students and staff. Visit http://groups.google.com/group/IA-Teach-GApps-UserGroup
All live webinars will be accessible at http://iowaec.na4.acrobat.com/googleapps and do not require a pre-registration. Each webinar will begin at 3:30 p.m. on the dates below. The schedule of webinars through December 2010 includes the following topics:
October 21, 2010 - Using Google Docs
November 11, 2010 - Using Gmail
December 16, 2010 - Using Google Groups
(More webinars will be scheduled in 2011.)
For more information about the Google Apps webinars, contact Andy Crozier at acrozier@gwaea.org or (319) 399-6866.
Transition Times Workshop to be Held For Students With Disabilities
Heartland’s Parent & Educator Connection will be hosting the following workshop on September 28 for high school students with disabilities and their families. Please pass on this information to those who may be interested. Feel free to display the attached flyer in your schools and around your community.
Transition Times Workshop
September 28, 2010
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Originating Site: Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center
Satellite Sites: High School ICN rooms in: Ames, Carroll, Winterset and North HS in Des Moines
Register by September 27, 2010 to receive hand-outs and an action plan.
Families can gain information on planning for successful post-high school experiences in the areas of living, learning and working. Families (including students) and educators of 7-12th grade students on IEPs are invited. The workshop is designed to help families understand the realities of employment for all youth, with a special emphasis on strategies for youth with disabilities. It will discuss the importance of work, the crucial role of self-awareness, career planning and the necessary role that families play in the process.
Transition Times Workshop
September 28, 2010
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Originating Site: Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center
Satellite Sites: High School ICN rooms in: Ames, Carroll, Winterset and North HS in Des Moines
Register by September 27, 2010 to receive hand-outs and an action plan.
Families can gain information on planning for successful post-high school experiences in the areas of living, learning and working. Families (including students) and educators of 7-12th grade students on IEPs are invited. The workshop is designed to help families understand the realities of employment for all youth, with a special emphasis on strategies for youth with disabilities. It will discuss the importance of work, the crucial role of self-awareness, career planning and the necessary role that families play in the process.
Disability Mentoring Day Conference: October 8, 2010
Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) is a national effort to promote career development for students and job seekers with disabilities through hands-on career exploration, on-site job shadowing and ongoing mentoring leading to internship and employment opportunities. Click here to download a flyer of this year’s conference and expo that will be held October 8, 2010 in the Meadows Conference Center in Altoona, Iowa.
State PEC Transition Conference: Great Expectations October 27-28, 2010
This outstanding conference for parents, educators, community service providers and high school students focuses on the areas of living, working and learning. National and local presenters will share insights and information through general sessions and 51 small group sessions.
James Autry and Sally Pedersen kick off the conference with The Big Transition, From Birth to Employment: A Child with Autism's Journey from Toddler to Graduation to Employment.
Many conference sessions are designed with student participation in mind, and high school students receiving services through an IEP are encouraged to attend. LeDerick Horne, a noted poet, playwright and motivational speaker will conduct sessions on his poetry and self-advocacy for students in addition to his closing keynote to the general conference.
There is no fee to attend this year due to a special grant, but registration is required. To register, go to http://www.iowa.gov/educate/calendar/calendar.html#/?i=1 and click on October 27: Secondary Transition Conference. Click here to download a complete program of the conference.
James Autry and Sally Pedersen kick off the conference with The Big Transition, From Birth to Employment: A Child with Autism's Journey from Toddler to Graduation to Employment.
Many conference sessions are designed with student participation in mind, and high school students receiving services through an IEP are encouraged to attend. LeDerick Horne, a noted poet, playwright and motivational speaker will conduct sessions on his poetry and self-advocacy for students in addition to his closing keynote to the general conference.
There is no fee to attend this year due to a special grant, but registration is required. To register, go to http://www.iowa.gov/educate/calendar/calendar.html#/?i=1 and click on October 27: Secondary Transition Conference. Click here to download a complete program of the conference.
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