Friday, December 21, 2012
Iowa Dept. of Education Transitions from EdInfo System to EdPortal After Dec. 31
As was stated in the Department's December School Leader Update, all applications currently available at www.edinfo.state.ia.us will be available only though the Iowa Department of Education Portal after December 31, 2012. EdInfo users with an A&A (Authentication and Authorization) account will be migrated to the portal and will retain access to the same applications as currently available to them. In order to migrate users, the e-mail address on the A&A account must match the email address on a user's EdInfo account. For more information about creating an A&A account or verifying email addresses on the two systems, click here.
Des Moines Grant Funded Principal Academy, Jan. 17
The Center For College and Career Readiness is hosting a free, grant-funded session for district Administrators and Principals on January 17.
This Leadership Academy includes just published information from assessment consortia, new examples of assessment items, the latest research on College & Career Readiness and direct guidance on High Fidelity Impact Strategies. Create a coherent approach between Marzano, Common Core, and current state standards.
Agenda topics include:
Sign up for a personal afternoon consultation with Larry Hahn, Vice President of the Center for College and Career Readiness.
The Center for College & Career Readiness has dedicated more than $500,000 in grant funded professional development for Principals and District Leaders.
If you have questions about this event, please contact Linda Berz at Linda.berz@commoncoreinstitute.org or (800) 318-4555 ext 133.
This Leadership Academy includes just published information from assessment consortia, new examples of assessment items, the latest research on College & Career Readiness and direct guidance on High Fidelity Impact Strategies. Create a coherent approach between Marzano, Common Core, and current state standards.
Agenda topics include:
- Common Core: Measurable Requirements
- Common Core Assessments: Specific Examples, Overview of Requirements, What to do NOW
- Breaking Research Data and What It Means: Writing & College/Career Readiness
Sign up for a personal afternoon consultation with Larry Hahn, Vice President of the Center for College and Career Readiness.
The Center for College & Career Readiness has dedicated more than $500,000 in grant funded professional development for Principals and District Leaders.
If you have questions about this event, please contact Linda Berz at Linda.berz@commoncoreinstitute.org or (800) 318-4555 ext 133.
UNI's Continuing and Distance Education to Offer Online Master of Arts in Education
University of Northern Iowa's Continuing and Distance Education is accepting applications for its upcoming Professional Development for Teachers cohort degree program, beginning in the fall of 2013 and leading to a Master of Arts in Education degree.
This program is designed to fulfill the professional development needs for classroom teachers and other teaching professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of the teaching and learning process. Students will have a variety of opportunities to develop strategies for implementing innovative practices in the classroom and for thoughtful analysis of issues and problems facing teachers.
"This program is especially well-suited to busy teachers who are interested in a cohort-based master's program that challenges them to expand their expertise in a broad range of educational topics," says program coordinator Michelle Tichy.
This degree will be earned online. Coursework begins in the fall of 2013 using a cohort model in which a group of students moves together through a course sequence, with the degree to be awarded in the summer of 2015. To learn more about the program and how to apply, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged/prof-dev-for-teachers.
For information about additional offerings available through Continuing Distance and Education at UNI, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged or call (319) 272-2121 or (800) 648-3864.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
This program is designed to fulfill the professional development needs for classroom teachers and other teaching professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of the teaching and learning process. Students will have a variety of opportunities to develop strategies for implementing innovative practices in the classroom and for thoughtful analysis of issues and problems facing teachers.
"This program is especially well-suited to busy teachers who are interested in a cohort-based master's program that challenges them to expand their expertise in a broad range of educational topics," says program coordinator Michelle Tichy.
This degree will be earned online. Coursework begins in the fall of 2013 using a cohort model in which a group of students moves together through a course sequence, with the degree to be awarded in the summer of 2015. To learn more about the program and how to apply, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged/prof-dev-for-teachers.
For information about additional offerings available through Continuing Distance and Education at UNI, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged or call (319) 272-2121 or (800) 648-3864.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Happy Holidays from Heartland AEA
Best wishes to you for a very joyful holiday season. Please click here to view our holiday card.
Next Issue of Educator Connection with World of Media Now Available
Earlier today, we sent out the latest issue of the Educator Connection with World of Media. Like the one in the fall, this edition is an interactive, online e-magazine that replaces the past print, PDF and blog editions. We took some of your suggestions to include tabs that identify the content. Please do not hesitate to contact the Heartland AEA Communications Dept. at comms@aea11.k12.ia.us with more feedback on our new resource!
Click here for this issue which includes information on using ebooks to support the Iowa Core standards, professional learning opportunities and updates, interactive simulations for math and science and much, much more!
Click here for this issue which includes information on using ebooks to support the Iowa Core standards, professional learning opportunities and updates, interactive simulations for math and science and much, much more!
December Impacting Lives Update
Read the latest Impacting Lives update at http://aeas4iowa.wordpress.com/. In this issue, you'll find information about how the AEAs support English Language Learner needs in Iowa as well as how AEAs support technology tools and resources that are used to impact learning.
Preparations for August 2013 Online Training System
This past August during the peak season of traffic to our online training system (http://training2.aea11.k12.ia.us), many users experienced a delay in website load time. In fact, a few days saw the average load time for a page at over 30 seconds. The reason for these delays was an unexpected 125% increase in the number of people taking online trainings. In order to make the make the user experience better, we have come up with a series of solutions and recommendations.
Our solutions for 2013
To solve the issue in August 2012, we instituted a “maximum concurrent users = 100” policy. Immediately doing so, the performance level improved to normal. For 2013 we will be keeping a concurrent user cap, but we will be raising it as we make some other changes.
The biggest change we are making is distributing the training system over many different servers. This should allow more processing power for our system. We are also looking at re-optimizing our server software to see if we can minimize the load an individual user has. We will be testing this new environment this winter with some pilot schools. We are confident that we will have a successfully working system next August.
Our recommendations for 2013
While these changes will help, with the additional trainings we will be adding, we could see numbers double again. Therefore, we have some suggestions for districts to make the experience better for their employees.
1. Encourage employees to take trainings earlier. If your district sends out a welcome-back to school letter in July to employees, encourage them then to take the trainings. July is a down time for usage of the server, so the chances of hitting that cap are very small.
2. If you are having staff complete the training in August, avoid the heavy usage dates. To the right, you can see our projected usage chart for next August, the darker the color, the heavier the usage.
3. Avoid having your entire staff take the training at once. While this practice might be very convenient for the planning of pre-service days, it also greatly enhances your chances of hitting the cap, meaning some will be logged into the site and some will not. Plus, all the individuals from your school accessing the same training could impact your own district bandwidth, slowing down the experience as well.
4. Target district inservice days. Waiting until your first early-out can save a lot of frustration for your teachers. Do take note that many districts use Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as an inservice day, and we see a spike of usage on that day as well.
Our solutions for 2013
To solve the issue in August 2012, we instituted a “maximum concurrent users = 100” policy. Immediately doing so, the performance level improved to normal. For 2013 we will be keeping a concurrent user cap, but we will be raising it as we make some other changes.
The biggest change we are making is distributing the training system over many different servers. This should allow more processing power for our system. We are also looking at re-optimizing our server software to see if we can minimize the load an individual user has. We will be testing this new environment this winter with some pilot schools. We are confident that we will have a successfully working system next August.
Our recommendations for 2013
While these changes will help, with the additional trainings we will be adding, we could see numbers double again. Therefore, we have some suggestions for districts to make the experience better for their employees.
1. Encourage employees to take trainings earlier. If your district sends out a welcome-back to school letter in July to employees, encourage them then to take the trainings. July is a down time for usage of the server, so the chances of hitting that cap are very small.
2. If you are having staff complete the training in August, avoid the heavy usage dates. To the right, you can see our projected usage chart for next August, the darker the color, the heavier the usage.
3. Avoid having your entire staff take the training at once. While this practice might be very convenient for the planning of pre-service days, it also greatly enhances your chances of hitting the cap, meaning some will be logged into the site and some will not. Plus, all the individuals from your school accessing the same training could impact your own district bandwidth, slowing down the experience as well.
4. Target district inservice days. Waiting until your first early-out can save a lot of frustration for your teachers. Do take note that many districts use Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as an inservice day, and we see a spike of usage on that day as well.
December Blog Updates for AEA PD Online and AEA K-12 Online
The AEA PD Online and AEA K-12 Online blogs have been updates are now available. See below for more information.
Go to www.aeapdonline.org/ for AEA PD Online updates or click on the direct article links below. For real time updates, follow AEA PD Online on Twitter at @aeapdonline.
Recent Updates:
Go to www.aeak12online.org/ for AEA K-12 Online updates or click on the direct article link below.
Recent Updates:
Recent Updates:
- Preparations for August 2013 Online Training System
- SoftChalk: A Tool Brought to You by AEA PD Online
- Upcoming Course Offerings
- External Partners Webinars
Recent Updates:
Reminder: Clarification on Home Language Survey Usage
We have received guidance from Dr. Jobi Lawrence, Director of Title III and Education Consultant at the Iowa Department of Education, regarding the use of the Home Language Survey. Please see below for the message.
Please be advised regarding the current use of the Home Language Survey for all students. Based on guidance from our Title III program officer, until further notice, school districts are to provide the Home Language Survey as a hard copy in its full form to new enrollees and maintain that paper copy in a student folder. This form is located on www.TransAct.com and is identified as Form A. This will allow access to the form in 23 languages.
In light of the upcoming Title III visit to Iowa next year, we will want to maintain this practice. We will provide updated information as it becomes available.
Please be advised regarding the current use of the Home Language Survey for all students. Based on guidance from our Title III program officer, until further notice, school districts are to provide the Home Language Survey as a hard copy in its full form to new enrollees and maintain that paper copy in a student folder. This form is located on www.TransAct.com and is identified as Form A. This will allow access to the form in 23 languages.
In light of the upcoming Title III visit to Iowa next year, we will want to maintain this practice. We will provide updated information as it becomes available.
Dates & Times Established for 2013 I-ELDA Trainings
The Iowa English Language Development Assessment trainings will be conducted by Adobe Connect this year. Please note the times and dates listed below. We will send the link as soon as it is available.
Logistics (protocol for ordering and returning): January 8 from 8:00-9:00 a.m.
K-2: January 8 from 10:00 am.-12:00 p.m.
3-12: January 22 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
If any sessions need to be canceled due to inclement weather, January 24 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. will be the make up time. Sessions will be archived so if you are unable to view them at the scheduled times they will be available.
The I-ELDA testing window is February 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013.
Logistics (protocol for ordering and returning): January 8 from 8:00-9:00 a.m.
K-2: January 8 from 10:00 am.-12:00 p.m.
3-12: January 22 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
If any sessions need to be canceled due to inclement weather, January 24 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. will be the make up time. Sessions will be archived so if you are unable to view them at the scheduled times they will be available.
The I-ELDA testing window is February 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013.
Friday, December 7, 2012
AEAs Enter New Compact with Iowa Schools and the Department of Education
Last school year, the leadership from the AEAs worked with the leadership from the Iowa Department of Education (DE) to define and strengthen the relationship between the AEA system and the DE. Building upon this collaborative work, the AEA chief administrators drafted a document entitled A New Compact with Iowa Schools and the Department of Education.
This document announces a new, bold statement for AEA system co-ownership of student results and outlines a new direction in terms of accountability for Iowa’s AEAs. The document also is a statement of leadership for educational reform and is intended to be a vehicle for AEAs to be proactive and focused on student learning.
The unified AEA Board of Directors and each of the nine individual AEA Boards have endorsed the Compact. Throughout this month the Compact is being shared with staff in the AEA system, staff in the DE, state elected officials and local school administrators and staff.
The Compact identifies the commitment of the AEAs to work collaboratively to achieve one overarching goal:
By 2018 every child who graduates from an Iowa PK-12 public or non-public accredited school will be prepared for success in post-secondary studies, a career and citizenship.
Progress toward this overarching goal will be monitored through the use of a “vital few” or key measures (immediate focus will be on measures 1 and 2):
1. Every Iowa child will be proficient in reading by the end of third grade.
2. The learning gaps between students with IEPs and those without and for those students in disaggregated sub-groups will be reduced by half by 2018.
3. A numeracy goal will be determined after sufficient progress has been made in reaching the literacy goal identified above.
4. A post-secondary readiness goal will be established by 2014 that most accurately identifies and tracks post-secondary success.
Click here for the Compact document and here for a short PowerPoint which provides an overview. Click here for a short video outlining a summary of the Compact. The video is narrated by Roark Horn, Chief Administrator at AEA 267.
Although many details are yet to come, please feel free to share your thoughts, ideas and/or questions about the Compact with Dr. Paula Vincent.
Help Us Spread the Word About Digital Resources!
Heartland AEA’s mission is to provide services and leadership to improve the learning outcomes of all children in central Iowa. An audience we sometimes have trouble connecting with as an Agency is parents. Parents are a child’s first teacher and should be actively involved in their child’s education. We’d like to partner with our schools to help inform parents of tools, such as our online databases, that are available for their children and can be used for homework help.
Throughout the year, we will create a series of releases about digital resources provided through the school and made possible by Heartland AEA. To make it more meaningful for parents, the releases can be personalized by including photos of students using the resources and testimonials of how students and educators have used them. The first of these releases is about ebooks and can be found here.
The following are two things we would like you to do to promote these resources. If your school/district has other ideas, please contact the Heartland AEA Communications Dept at comms@aea11.k12.ia.us.
Put in School Newsletters
Include the release, with the above-mentioned photos and testimonials, in school newsletters that are sent to your communities.
Send to Local Newspapers
Please send the release as is or with your added photos and testimonials to your local newspaper(s) following your school’s/district’s media relations procedures. We assume you already have an established relationship with your local paper(s), but if not, a listing of area newspapers can be found on the Iowa Newspaper Association website. If you do not have a public relations/communications department, consider using the following message when sending the release.
Throughout the year, we will create a series of releases about digital resources provided through the school and made possible by Heartland AEA. To make it more meaningful for parents, the releases can be personalized by including photos of students using the resources and testimonials of how students and educators have used them. The first of these releases is about ebooks and can be found here.
The following are two things we would like you to do to promote these resources. If your school/district has other ideas, please contact the Heartland AEA Communications Dept at comms@aea11.k12.ia.us.
Put in School Newsletters
Include the release, with the above-mentioned photos and testimonials, in school newsletters that are sent to your communities.
Send to Local Newspapers
Please send the release as is or with your added photos and testimonials to your local newspaper(s) following your school’s/district’s media relations procedures. We assume you already have an established relationship with your local paper(s), but if not, a listing of area newspapers can be found on the Iowa Newspaper Association website. If you do not have a public relations/communications department, consider using the following message when sending the release.
Dear [Editor’s name],Please refrain from publishing your school’s username/password. This information should be protected and can be obtained by contacting the school librarian. We appreciate your assistance in helping spread awareness of our digital resources. If you have any questions, contact the Heartland AEA Communications Dept. at comms@aea11.k12.ia.us.
Students in [school/district] have 24/7 access to hundreds of ebooks with thanks to Heartland Area Education Agency (AEA). Please print the attached release in the paper and let us know if you would be interested in doing a story on how our school district is working with the local AEA to improve the learning climate for students in school and at home.
Best regards,
[Your name, title]
Heartland AEA Now Offering Pick Up of Computer Equipment For Recycling
School districts are buying more and more computers, which means that the need for computer recycling is rapidly growing. While there are many options available to districts, one to consider is free through Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa. Goodwill will accept the following:
● Computers and computer parts (desktop and laptop)
● CRT and LCD monitors and terminals
● Printers and scanners
● Keyboards, mice, speakers and other peripherals
● Cords and cables
● Ink and toner cartridges
● Computer software, floppies and magnetic media
● Computer batteries and battery backups
● Hard drives, optical drives and floppy drives (external or internal)
● Internal computer components (motherboards, power supplies, etc.)
● All other computer-related electronics (networking equipment, web cameras, etc.)
This equipment can be dropped off at the Goodwill warehouse at 4900 NE 22nd Street in Des Moines or you can contact Dave Parr, Goodwill of Central Iowa Vice President for Operations, for more information about pickup options. He can be reached by phone at (515) 265-5323 or by email at davep@dmgoodwill.org.
(NOTE: The Goodwill office that covers central Iowa covers most, but not all, of the Heartland AEA area. For the Carroll and Guthrie Center areas, the same service is available via Goodwill’s Sioux City and Council Bluffs offices.)
If you have small numbers of computers to recycle, Heartland AEA will pick those computers up as part of our regular van service. We will use Goodwill to recycle this equipment, so the van drivers will use Goodwill’s above list of approved items when making a pickup. Place the items to be recycled in the same location that Heartland AEA picks up and drops off other materials. Print off and attach the Heartland AEA “Recycle Me” sheets to each of the items. (Tech Coordinators will be provided a pdf of the “Recycle Me” sheet.) The items will not be taken unless they have the official “Recycle Me” sheets attached to them.
Please place no more than 5 items out at a time. (Smaller components in one box would count as 1 item.) Please keep in mind that depending on what other districts have recycled, it may take a few van runs before we are able to collect those 5 items. Once those 5 items have been picked up, you can set out 5 more.
This is our first attempt at providing a service like this to our schools, so please have patience as we work to make it beneficial for schools. Remember that this is just for small amounts of equipment—we will NOT pick up large amounts of equipment at one time. If you have any questions about the process or would like more information, contact Dustin Gean, Operations Manager, at dgean@aea11.k12.ia.us.
● Computers and computer parts (desktop and laptop)
● CRT and LCD monitors and terminals
● Printers and scanners
● Keyboards, mice, speakers and other peripherals
● Cords and cables
● Ink and toner cartridges
● Computer software, floppies and magnetic media
● Computer batteries and battery backups
● Hard drives, optical drives and floppy drives (external or internal)
● Internal computer components (motherboards, power supplies, etc.)
● All other computer-related electronics (networking equipment, web cameras, etc.)
This equipment can be dropped off at the Goodwill warehouse at 4900 NE 22nd Street in Des Moines or you can contact Dave Parr, Goodwill of Central Iowa Vice President for Operations, for more information about pickup options. He can be reached by phone at (515) 265-5323 or by email at davep@dmgoodwill.org.
(NOTE: The Goodwill office that covers central Iowa covers most, but not all, of the Heartland AEA area. For the Carroll and Guthrie Center areas, the same service is available via Goodwill’s Sioux City and Council Bluffs offices.)
If you have small numbers of computers to recycle, Heartland AEA will pick those computers up as part of our regular van service. We will use Goodwill to recycle this equipment, so the van drivers will use Goodwill’s above list of approved items when making a pickup. Place the items to be recycled in the same location that Heartland AEA picks up and drops off other materials. Print off and attach the Heartland AEA “Recycle Me” sheets to each of the items. (Tech Coordinators will be provided a pdf of the “Recycle Me” sheet.) The items will not be taken unless they have the official “Recycle Me” sheets attached to them.
Please place no more than 5 items out at a time. (Smaller components in one box would count as 1 item.) Please keep in mind that depending on what other districts have recycled, it may take a few van runs before we are able to collect those 5 items. Once those 5 items have been picked up, you can set out 5 more.
This is our first attempt at providing a service like this to our schools, so please have patience as we work to make it beneficial for schools. Remember that this is just for small amounts of equipment—we will NOT pick up large amounts of equipment at one time. If you have any questions about the process or would like more information, contact Dustin Gean, Operations Manager, at dgean@aea11.k12.ia.us.
Holiday Offer on Software for Students, Faculty and Staff
In December JourneyEd is offering a 5% discount on any personal use software or product order over $50. Available products include Inspiration, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Xl Pro, Dragon Naturally Speaking, CorelDraw and more.
1. Purchase online at www.JourneyEd.com/IEC5OFF.
2. Enter PRIORITY CODE 304678 at checkout to apply the 5% savings on your order of $50 or more. Some exclusions may apply. Discount not valid on Microsoft Store purchases.
3. Purchases made through JourneyEd are for in-home, personal use only.
4. Eligible customers include students, teachers, K-12 public and private administrators and all support staff.
Please share this message with your faculty, staff and students. Click here for a flyer that can be put in the teachers’ lounge and sent home with students.
The Iowa Educators Consortium is an independent nonprofit organization supporting the mission of the Iowa Area Education Agencies. The IEC provides cooperative purchasing opportunities for Iowa K-12 schools, colleges, universities, public libraries and city/county/state government.
December 2012 School Leader Update
By request, we will now include the Iowa Department of Education’s School Leader Updates each month in the Administrator Connection. Click here to download the December 2012 issue. This issue brings you good news about Iowa’s graduation rate and about Iowa schools that have made significant progress in closing achievement gaps.
U.S. Senate Youth Program Selects Local High School Delegate
The Iowa Department of Education wishes to congratulate two outstanding students selected to represent Iowa at the 51st U.S. Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C. March 9-16, 2013. The program is merit-based and highly competitive. The two delegates are Syed Umar Farooq, a senior from Gilbert High School and Cormac Broeg, a senior at Williamsburg High School. Iowa’s two delegates will spend a week in Washington, D.C., meet with high-ranking government officials and receive a $5,000 college scholarship.
Two alternates were also selected. They are Jacob Ihnen, a senior from Sheldon High School, and Raymond Boyd, a junior from Missouri Valley High School. Congratulations to Syed, Cormac, Jacob, and Raymond! Visit the U.S. Senate Youth Program site for additional information.
Two alternates were also selected. They are Jacob Ihnen, a senior from Sheldon High School, and Raymond Boyd, a junior from Missouri Valley High School. Congratulations to Syed, Cormac, Jacob, and Raymond! Visit the U.S. Senate Youth Program site for additional information.
Clarification on Home Language Survey Usage
We have received recent guidance from Dr. Jobi Lawrence, Director of Title III and Education Consultant at the Iowa Department of Education, regarding the use of the Home Language Survey. Please see below for the message.
Please be advised regarding the current use of the Home Language Survey for all students. Based on guidance from our Title III program officer, until further notice, school districts are to provide the Home Language Survey as a hard copy in its full form to new enrollees and maintain that paper copy in a student folder. This form is located on www.TransAct.com and is identified as Form A. This will allow access to the form in 23 languages.
In light of the upcoming Title III visit to Iowa next year, we will want to maintain this practice. We will provide updated information as it becomes available.
Please be advised regarding the current use of the Home Language Survey for all students. Based on guidance from our Title III program officer, until further notice, school districts are to provide the Home Language Survey as a hard copy in its full form to new enrollees and maintain that paper copy in a student folder. This form is located on www.TransAct.com and is identified as Form A. This will allow access to the form in 23 languages.
In light of the upcoming Title III visit to Iowa next year, we will want to maintain this practice. We will provide updated information as it becomes available.
Online Literacy Coaching Certificate Through Iowa State University
The School of Education at Iowa State University is now accepting applications for the Online Literacy Coaching Certificate program that starts this summer. This 17-credits, totally online program is designed to prepare classroom teachers, instructional leaders and other school personnel to serve in literacy leadership roles with the goal of improving teacher practices and student achievement in diverse Pre K-12 school settings.
It is a unique opportunity to develop deep expertise in literacy research, policy, practice and leadership skills. The admission process is limited.
Application deadline for Summer Cohort is March 1, 2013.
Detailed application information can be found at the program website (http://www.education.iastate.edu/literacy-coaching) or request additional information at literacy-coach@iastate.edu.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
It is a unique opportunity to develop deep expertise in literacy research, policy, practice and leadership skills. The admission process is limited.
Application deadline for Summer Cohort is March 1, 2013.
Detailed application information can be found at the program website (http://www.education.iastate.edu/literacy-coaching) or request additional information at literacy-coach@iastate.edu.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Phyllis Yager Memorial Diversity Teaching Award
Named in honor of Phyllis Yager, the Phyllis A. Yager Memorial Commitment to Diversity Award recognizes educators who go above and beyond the required curriculum to increase diversity awareness. Recipients receive a stipend to further diversity initiatives or professional development, and are asked to make a presentation to the College of Education community during the College of Education Diversity Committee’s annual Beyond Tolerance Diversity Conference on April 11, 2013.
If you are interested in applying for the grant, applications and further description of award amounts can be found through the College of Education Diversity Committee website:
http://www.education.uiowa.edu/dean/diversity/information.aspx
The deadline for the applications is March 15, 2013 and can be mailed to College of Education Diversity Committee, Office of the Dean, 459 Lindquist Center, Iowa City, Iowa 52242.
Any further questions can be addressed to Marcus Alt, the College of Education Diversity Committee Graduate Assistant at marcus-alt@uiowa.edu.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Reminder: ESL Advisory/Networking Meeting, Dec. 4
Please join us December 4, 2012 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Room 13B of the Heartland AEA Johnston Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston) for an excellent opportunity for teachers and administrators to meet for an hour of networking, learning of the latest ESL opportunities and receive updates about testing and other important Title III information. The agenda to the December meeting is here.
Districts Invited to Participate in Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Pilot
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium is inviting schools to participate in the Pilot Test to be administered this spring in grades 3-11. The Pilot Test will be a computer-based administration in the content areas of English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics. Items are aligned to the Common Core State Standards and will include selected response, constructed response and performance tasks. All schools that volunteer will have the opportunity to experience the basic functionality of the system. Approximately 10% of the volunteering schools will be selected for the "scientific" study that will yield critical data about the test items and functionality of the online system. Scientifically selected schools will be offered specific in-depth test administration training in the form of webinars and training modules and will be assigned a specific two-week window within the pilot test window to test their students.
Please forward the attached flyer for more details. For the successful implementation of this Pilot, it is important that educational leaders encourage their schools to take advantage of this opportunity.
Please forward the attached flyer for more details. For the successful implementation of this Pilot, it is important that educational leaders encourage their schools to take advantage of this opportunity.
Registration Open for Public School Budget Workshops
Heartland AEA will once again be hosting school budget workshops for public school district administrators. As we did last year, the workshop days will be split into two sessions, morning and afternoon. The morning sessions are reserved for new managers or those who have less experience. The afternoon sessions are reserved for those who do not need as much assistance. Please choose which day works best in your schedule and which session would best fit your abilities. Below are the dates and session times and descriptions.
All sessions will be held in the computer lab at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston) and will be facilitated by Larry Sigel and Margaret Buckton of Iowa School Finance Information Services.
Morning Sessions - New Budget Managers
Morning sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and are reserved for newer superintendents and business managers that haven't been through the budget process or need a little extra guidance. You are not required to have anything completed prior to attending.
To access the catalog and register, click on the date you wish to attend:
February 1, 2013 – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
February 15, 2013 – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
March 6, 2013 – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Sessions – Veteran Managers
Afternoon sessions will run from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and are reserved for superintendents and business managers that have been through the budget process several times. Participants must complete and bring their FY12 Worksheet 1, Worksheet 2 and FY13 re-estimated Worksheet 1, Worksheet 2.
To access the catalog and register, click on the date you wish to attend:
February 1, 2013 – 1:00-4:00 p.m.
February 15, 2013 – 1:00-4:00 p.m.
March 6, 2013 – 1:00-4:00 p.m.
The registration fee is $200 per district. So if your district is sending only one participant, the registration fee is $200. If your district is sending two participants, the registration fee is $100 per person. Lunch will NOT be provided.
Content of this work session includes working each district, using the Department of Management (DOM) software, through their Aid and Levy Worksheet to comply with all DOM expectations, including development of the district's Certified Budget and tax certification documentation. The following items will be available to help district leaders with budget communication: an electronic budget document comparing FY 2013 and proposed FY 2014, which generates district-specific graphs and explanations of the degree of change in every budget item, including the ability to note reminders for future reference; a district-specific PowerPoint presentation for presenting the budget to board members, staff and patrons; a sample press release and letter to the editor explaining the budget.
A list of the information and documentation that will be needed to complete your school budget forms for 2013-2014 will be included in your confirmation letter. Please bring a USB flash drive to save your work, and a hand-held calculator (minimum 14 digits) is optional. It is encouraged that both the superintendent and business manager/board secretary attend the workshop.
All sessions will be held in the computer lab at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston) and will be facilitated by Larry Sigel and Margaret Buckton of Iowa School Finance Information Services.
Morning Sessions - New Budget Managers
Morning sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and are reserved for newer superintendents and business managers that haven't been through the budget process or need a little extra guidance. You are not required to have anything completed prior to attending.
To access the catalog and register, click on the date you wish to attend:
February 1, 2013 – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
February 15, 2013 – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
March 6, 2013 – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Sessions – Veteran Managers
Afternoon sessions will run from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and are reserved for superintendents and business managers that have been through the budget process several times. Participants must complete and bring their FY12 Worksheet 1, Worksheet 2 and FY13 re-estimated Worksheet 1, Worksheet 2.
To access the catalog and register, click on the date you wish to attend:
February 1, 2013 – 1:00-4:00 p.m.
February 15, 2013 – 1:00-4:00 p.m.
March 6, 2013 – 1:00-4:00 p.m.
The registration fee is $200 per district. So if your district is sending only one participant, the registration fee is $200. If your district is sending two participants, the registration fee is $100 per person. Lunch will NOT be provided.
Content of this work session includes working each district, using the Department of Management (DOM) software, through their Aid and Levy Worksheet to comply with all DOM expectations, including development of the district's Certified Budget and tax certification documentation. The following items will be available to help district leaders with budget communication: an electronic budget document comparing FY 2013 and proposed FY 2014, which generates district-specific graphs and explanations of the degree of change in every budget item, including the ability to note reminders for future reference; a district-specific PowerPoint presentation for presenting the budget to board members, staff and patrons; a sample press release and letter to the editor explaining the budget.
A list of the information and documentation that will be needed to complete your school budget forms for 2013-2014 will be included in your confirmation letter. Please bring a USB flash drive to save your work, and a hand-held calculator (minimum 14 digits) is optional. It is encouraged that both the superintendent and business manager/board secretary attend the workshop.
Superintendents: December 4 HAA Meeting
Download a PDF or Word Doc of the December Heartland Administrators Association meeting agenda. The meeting will be held from 9:00-11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, December 4 at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive) in Room 13A and B. Please be reminded that Director Glass will be joining us later in the morning to give an update about current educational reform efforts.
Curriculum Network: Jason Glass to Speak at December 7 Meeting
Director Jason Glass will join us at the curriculum network meeting on December 7. He will discuss the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, the Teacher Leadership and Compensation Task Force Report and the upcoming legislative priorities with curriculum directors. The meeting will be held in Rooms 13 A and B of the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive) and will begin at 8:30 a.m. The agenda can be accessed here.
Reminder: EdInsight Cube Training Available, Dec. 11
EdInsight Cube training is limited to
participants who have already been trained on EdInsight "canned
reports." In this session we will learn how to use the analysis studio
or "cube" reporting tools in EdInsight. This part of EdInsight is more
complicated to use than the basic reports but has more powerful
capabilities. It is helpful but not required to have some background in
data analysis, including experience with Excel Pivot Tables or SPSS.
Date: December 11, 2012
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, Computer lab
Instructors: Mike Szymczuk and Connor Hood
Maximum: 15
Note: This class has limited to participants who have already been trained in EdInsight "canned reports."
Space is limited so please register early. Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number AS005592111302 in the correct field.
Date: December 11, 2012
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, Computer lab
Instructors: Mike Szymczuk and Connor Hood
Maximum: 15
Note: This class has limited to participants who have already been trained in EdInsight "canned reports."
Space is limited so please register early. Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number AS005592111302 in the correct field.
Concussion: Return to Learn Webinar, Dec. 4
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is currently working with a federal grant for Traumatic Brain Injury. The Governor’s Advisory Council on Brain Injuries and partners at the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education have put together a series of free webinars for teachers, school staff, school coaches and AEA staff.
The second webinar, Concussion: Return to Learn, is scheduled for December 4 at 3:45 p.m. It will be presented by Leslie Duinink, M.S., Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, at Central College in Pella. She will discuss strategies to help kids return to the classroom after concussion.
Register at
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8885862994920504320
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Contact Megan Hartwig at Megan.Hartwig@idph.iowa.gov for more information.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
The second webinar, Concussion: Return to Learn, is scheduled for December 4 at 3:45 p.m. It will be presented by Leslie Duinink, M.S., Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, at Central College in Pella. She will discuss strategies to help kids return to the classroom after concussion.
Register at
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8885862994920504320
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Contact Megan Hartwig at Megan.Hartwig@idph.iowa.gov for more information.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Friday, November 16, 2012
November Impacting Lives Update
Read the latest Impacting Lives update at http://aeas4iowa.wordpress.com/. In this issue, you'll find information about the Area Education Agencies’ collaboration with the Iowa Dept. of Education, exciting news in the world of online learning, learning outcome success stories and a heartwarming article about the Selby brothers of Ames.
Iowa's AEAs Create Blogs for Online Learning Updates
Things are picking up in the world of online learning! In order to bring timely, relevant information to educators across Iowa, the statewide AEA system has developed two blogs to post updates about AEA PD Online and the new AEA K-12 Online. See below to see what's new!
Educators across the state have increasingly taken advantage of AEA PD Online, an initiative provided by Iowa’s AEAs to provide high-quality professional development anytime, anywhere. Go to http://www.aeapdonline.org/ for updates or click on the direct article links below. For real time updates, follow AEA PD Online on Twitter at @aeapdonline.
Recent Updates:
New! Through AEA K-12 Online, learn how to create and deliver your own online or blended-learning to K-12 students. AEA K-12 Online includes free content, technical supports, consultation and professional development specifically around teaching online. Go to http://www.aeak12online.org/ for updates or click on the direct article links below.
Recent Updates:
Educators across the state have increasingly taken advantage of AEA PD Online, an initiative provided by Iowa’s AEAs to provide high-quality professional development anytime, anywhere. Go to http://www.aeapdonline.org/ for updates or click on the direct article links below. For real time updates, follow AEA PD Online on Twitter at @aeapdonline.Recent Updates:
New! Through AEA K-12 Online, learn how to create and deliver your own online or blended-learning to K-12 students. AEA K-12 Online includes free content, technical supports, consultation and professional development specifically around teaching online. Go to http://www.aeak12online.org/ for updates or click on the direct article links below.Recent Updates:
- Introducing AEA K-12 Online: Bringing Online Learning to Iowa K-12 Classrooms
- Iowa’s Communities of Practice and Innovation
DIBELS Import to HEART
Within the next few days a new import process will be available in HEART for data from the DIBELS Data System. The DIBELS Data System will soon discontinue the existing export for DIBELS data. The new import will be able to read DIBELS-6, DIBELS Next and EasyCBM Math data stored in the DIBELS Data System. In order to have the best quality data, it will be important to do some additional setup and cleanup work inside the DIBELS Data System. Directions for this process can be found on the what’s new page of the HEART manual.
https://sites.google.com/site/heartmanuals/home/what-is-new
For questions on this process, contact your regional assessment consultant or Connor Hood at chood@aea11.k12.ia.us.
https://sites.google.com/site/heartmanuals/home/what-is-new
For questions on this process, contact your regional assessment consultant or Connor Hood at chood@aea11.k12.ia.us.
Planned Sale of Mobile Science Laboratory Trailer
Heartland AEA 11 desires to sell its Mobile Science Laboratory Trailer (MSLT). See below for attachments of the Public Notice statement and MSLT Specifications.
Public Notice
Specifications
Public Notice
Reminder: Thanksgiving Holiday Office & Van Delivery Schedule
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, all Heartland AEA offices will be closed on November 22 and 23. Our van delivery schedule will be as follows:
• Regular delivery Nov. 19 & 20
• No delivery Nov. 21, 22 & 23
Additionally, there will be no Administrator Connection update next week.
• Regular delivery Nov. 19 & 20
• No delivery Nov. 21, 22 & 23
Additionally, there will be no Administrator Connection update next week.
Application for ESL Family Literacy/Parent Involvement Mini grant Due Nov. 30
The deadline for applying for the Title III Family Literacy/Parent Involvement Mini-grant is November 30. Please consider applying for one of the $3,500 mini-grants to help promote ESL family literacy and parent involvement in your district. Click here for the application. We will announce the recipients of the mini-grants at our December 4, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at the ESL Advisory/Networking meeting in Room 13 B of the Johnston REC.
Iowa Dept. of Education Releases “Overcoming the Achievement Divide” Report
In case you missed it, click here to find the report “Overcoming the Achievement Divide: Key Challenges and Solutions for Iowa Schools” that was released earlier this week by the Iowa Department of Education.
Brain Injury Webinars from the Iowa Governor's Advisory Council on Brain Injuries and IDPH
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is currently working with a federal grant for Traumatic Brain Injury. The Governor’s Advisory Council on Brain Injuries and partners at the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education have put together a series of free webinars for teachers, school staff, school coaches and AEA staff.
The first of these webinars, Brain Injury 101, is scheduled for November 28 at 3:30 p.m. The webinar will be presented by Anne Moessner, RN, MSC, CRRN from Mayo Clinic. Space is limited so reserve your webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/759202976
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Below is a list of dates, times and topics for each webinar. Contact Megan Hartwig at Megan.Hartwig@idph.iowa.gov for more information.
The first of these webinars, Brain Injury 101, is scheduled for November 28 at 3:30 p.m. The webinar will be presented by Anne Moessner, RN, MSC, CRRN from Mayo Clinic. Space is limited so reserve your webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/759202976
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Below is a list of dates, times and topics for each webinar. Contact Megan Hartwig at Megan.Hartwig@idph.iowa.gov for more information.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Celebrating American Education Week, November 11-17
This year American Education Week will be observed during the week of November 11-17. During this time, we would like to reflect on the partnerships we have made with all schools and districts we serve. We are pleased to partner with you in providing excellent educational opportunities and services for central Iowa students. Thank you for your continued dedication to working together to ensure all learners succeed!
Heartland AEA Holiday Office & Van Route Schedule
All Heartland AEA offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 22 and 23. Heartland offices will also be closed December 24, 25 and 31 and January 1 of the holiday season. Please take note of the following schedule as you plan to send and receive items through our van mail.
November 21-23, 2012 No Van Delivery
December 21-January 2* No Van Delivery
January 3, 2013* Regular Van Delivery Resumes
Additionally, there will be no Administrator Connection blog updates on November 23 or December 28.
*Corrected dates
November 21-23, 2012 No Van Delivery
December 21-January 2* No Van Delivery
January 3, 2013* Regular Van Delivery Resumes
Additionally, there will be no Administrator Connection blog updates on November 23 or December 28.
*Corrected dates
EdInsight Cube Training Available, Dec. 11
EdInsight Cube training is limited to participants who have already been trained on EdInsight "canned reports." In this session we will learn how to use the analysis studio or "cube" reporting tools in EdInsight. This part of EdInsight is more complicated to use than the basic reports but has more powerful capabilities. It is helpful but not required to have some background in data analysis, including experience with Excel Pivot Tables or SPSS.
Date: December 11, 2012
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, Computer lab
Instructors: Mike Szymczuk and Connor Hood
Maximum: 15
Note: This class has limited to participants who have already been trained in EdInsight "canned reports."
Space is limited so please register early. Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number AS005592111302 in the correct field.
Date: December 11, 2012
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, Computer lab
Instructors: Mike Szymczuk and Connor Hood
Maximum: 15
Note: This class has limited to participants who have already been trained in EdInsight "canned reports."
Space is limited so please register early. Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number AS005592111302 in the correct field.
Reminder: Professional Development Catalog to be Upgraded Nov. 10
Just a gentle reminder that the system used to run our Professional Development catalog will be undergoing upgrades tomorrow, November 10 beginning at noon. During this time, users will be unable to register for classes, the instructor center will be temporarily unavailable and the mandatory trainings site will not complete. We anticipate that access will be available by Sunday, November 11. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we do these necessary upgrades.
Quick Pitch Biz Competition for Business-Minded High School Students
In partnership with Ernst and Young, the Jacobson Institute is hosting a Quick Pitch Biz Competition. The competition is open to any Iowa high school student(s) with an existing business or a business idea.
Deadline to submit the Application and one-page Executive Summary is Friday, November 30, 2012.
$4,500 in cash prizes will be given away!
Ways to Promote:
• Encourage entrepreneurial/creative/business-minded students to apply
• Print and display poster (either 8.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 14).
• Distribute Guidelines to Compete
• Announce the competition and prizes
• Use social media
• Encourage other teachers to recruit students
Prizes:
• $1,500 - 1st Place
• $1,000 - 2nd Place
• $500 - 3rd Place
• $250 - Honorable Mention (3)
NOTE: The school with the most finalists will receive a $500 grant. The school with the most applicants will receive a $250 grant. The grants are to be used to support entrepreneurship education!
Competition information, promotional materials and the online application are at the following link:
http://www.jacobsoninstitute.org/bizplan/
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Deadline to submit the Application and one-page Executive Summary is Friday, November 30, 2012.
$4,500 in cash prizes will be given away!
Ways to Promote:
• Encourage entrepreneurial/creative/business-minded students to apply
• Print and display poster (either 8.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 14).
• Distribute Guidelines to Compete
• Announce the competition and prizes
• Use social media
• Encourage other teachers to recruit students
Prizes:
• $1,500 - 1st Place
• $1,000 - 2nd Place
• $500 - 3rd Place
• $250 - Honorable Mention (3)
NOTE: The school with the most finalists will receive a $500 grant. The school with the most applicants will receive a $250 grant. The grants are to be used to support entrepreneurship education!
Competition information, promotional materials and the online application are at the following link:
http://www.jacobsoninstitute.org/bizplan/
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Superintendents: November 6 HAA Meeting at DMACC Ankeny Campus
Download a PDF or Word Doc of the November Heartland Administrators Association meeting agenda. The meeting will be held from 9:00-11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, November 6 in the FFA Building on the DMACC Ankeny Campus. Click here for a map of the campus.
Please remember that we had decided to go paperless with our meetings. Bring a computer or I-pad to the meeting, or we will have a cart of I-pads available for members to use. All handouts will be available on the Google Site at bit.ly/HAA2012.
If you have not already done so, please RSVP to comms@aea11.k12.ia.us by today at 4:00 p.m. if you plan to attend. DMACC needs a headcount for lunch.
Please remember that we had decided to go paperless with our meetings. Bring a computer or I-pad to the meeting, or we will have a cart of I-pads available for members to use. All handouts will be available on the Google Site at bit.ly/HAA2012.
If you have not already done so, please RSVP to comms@aea11.k12.ia.us by today at 4:00 p.m. if you plan to attend. DMACC needs a headcount for lunch.
Professional Development Catalog to be Upgraded Nov. 10
The system used to run our Professional Development catalog will be undergoing upgrades on Saturday, November 10 beginning at noon. During this time, users will be unable to register for classes, the instructor center will be temporarily unavailable and the mandatory trainings site will not complete. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we do the necessary upgrades.
November 2012 School Leader Update
By request, we will now include the Iowa Department of Education’s School Leader Updates each month in the Administrator Connection. Click here to download the November 2012 issue.
November/December Edition of "Each and Every Child"
Click here to find a link to the November/December edition of "Each and Every Child" brought to you by the Iowa Department of Education’s Bureau of Student and Family Support Services. The e-newsletter is designed to enhance communication between parents and teachers. Please forward it to your parents in your district and use the stories as opportunities for discussion.
Teacher of the Year to Speak about New PARCC and Smarter Balanced Sample Assessment Items
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) will be hosting a webinar with 2012 National Teacher of the Year, Rebecca Mieliwocki, on the recently released Partnership for Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) and Smarter Balanced sample assessment items in English language arts. Ms. Mieliwocki, a seventh grade English teacher, will offer her reactions and guidance to fellow teachers on what the new assessment items can illustrate about the Common Core State Standards and accompanying assessments that their students will be experiencing soon. After discussing select sample assessment items from PARCC and Smarter Balanced, Ms. Mieliwocki will offer suggestions for teachers on how they individually and in collaborative conversations with their peers can reflect on implications for their teaching practice and for state education agency staff regarding their role in supporting educators to have these rich discussions.
The webinar will be held on Friday, November 9 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET. To register, please visit https://ccsso.webex.com/ccsso/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=719177081. An analogous webinar focused on mathematics will also occur at a later date.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
The webinar will be held on Friday, November 9 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET. To register, please visit https://ccsso.webex.com/ccsso/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=719177081. An analogous webinar focused on mathematics will also occur at a later date.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
UNI to Offer Online Master of Arts in Physical Education
Note: Please pass on the below information to any P.E. teachers who may be interested.
The University of Northern Iowa will offer a master's program for physical education majors and teachers that can be completed entirely online. The 30-credit-hour cohort program, the only of its kind in the state of Iowa, will begin spring 2013 and will take five consecutive semesters to complete. Applications are now being accepted, with full consideration given for applications completed by November 15.
The Master of Arts in Physical Education will link practice to theory in areas including motor learning/behavior, curriculum development, effective teaching and sport psychology for pre-K through high school physical education teachers and coaches.
Coursework is offered using eLearning, a Blackboard learning management system which requires Internet access and Adobe Connect, a desktop video conferencing system. During fall and spring semesters, courses are scheduled back-to-back in eight-week modules with meetings via Adobe Connect on select Monday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Summer sessions may meet more frequently through Adobe Connect.
For more information about this and other professional development opportunities, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged or call UNI Continuing and Distance Education at (800) 648-3864.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
The University of Northern Iowa will offer a master's program for physical education majors and teachers that can be completed entirely online. The 30-credit-hour cohort program, the only of its kind in the state of Iowa, will begin spring 2013 and will take five consecutive semesters to complete. Applications are now being accepted, with full consideration given for applications completed by November 15.
The Master of Arts in Physical Education will link practice to theory in areas including motor learning/behavior, curriculum development, effective teaching and sport psychology for pre-K through high school physical education teachers and coaches.
Coursework is offered using eLearning, a Blackboard learning management system which requires Internet access and Adobe Connect, a desktop video conferencing system. During fall and spring semesters, courses are scheduled back-to-back in eight-week modules with meetings via Adobe Connect on select Monday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Summer sessions may meet more frequently through Adobe Connect.
For more information about this and other professional development opportunities, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged or call UNI Continuing and Distance Education at (800) 648-3864.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
DMACC Surplus: Tables
Eleven tables are available at DMACC’s Ames location. Please contact Julie Klocke at (515) 964-6386 or jaklocke1@dmacc.edu if you are interested.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Reminder: Please Complete Two-Question Website Survey
We are redesigning the website to make it easier to navigate for those we serve. If you have not already done so, please take a short, two-question survey on how you use Heartland AEA’s website. Your feedback is appreciated. The survey will be open until November 1, 2012. Go to the link below for the survey.
https://docs.google.com/a/aea11.k12.ia.us/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEhLeGtOWHNRMVctTk42Tk5ORUUyREE6MQ
https://docs.google.com/a/aea11.k12.ia.us/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEhLeGtOWHNRMVctTk42Tk5ORUUyREE6MQ
Save the Date for School Budget Workshops, Feb. 1, 15 & March 6
Every winter, Heartland AEA invites the Iowa School Finance Information Services (ISFIS) to facilitate budget workshops for superintendents and business managers. The 2013 workshops will be held on February 1, 15 and March 6, 2013. Below are the workshop formats.
The first session from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. will be for newer superintendents and business managers that haven't been through the budget process, have different financial situations or just need a little extra assistance.
The second session from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. will be geared towards superintendents and business managers that have been through the budget process before who want to get in and out and do not anticipate needing much one-on-one help. To attend this session, you must complete the following worksheets BEFORE the session: FY12 Worksheet 1 and Worksheet 2 AND FY13 Re-estimated Worksheet 1 and Worksheet 2.
Watch for registration information in the Administrator Connection in the next month or so.
The first session from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. will be for newer superintendents and business managers that haven't been through the budget process, have different financial situations or just need a little extra assistance.
The second session from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. will be geared towards superintendents and business managers that have been through the budget process before who want to get in and out and do not anticipate needing much one-on-one help. To attend this session, you must complete the following worksheets BEFORE the session: FY12 Worksheet 1 and Worksheet 2 AND FY13 Re-estimated Worksheet 1 and Worksheet 2.
Watch for registration information in the Administrator Connection in the next month or so.
Reminder: HEART Training for Administrators, Oct. 31
There will be a HEART for
Administrators class on October 31, 2012. This workshop is intended for
those who will have responsibility for managing HEART or leading it's
use in the school. Topic covered will include managing security,
cleaning data, importing data, as well as a full presentation of the
various data displays available within the system. Participants for this
workshop may include district administrators and other leaders. It may
also be appropriate for technology or clerical staff with primary
responsibility for managing the system.
Date: October 31, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, Computer Lab
Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number AS003792111303 in the correct field.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Connor Hood at chood@aea11.k12.ia.us or (800) 255-0405 ext. 14506.
Date: October 31, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, Computer Lab
Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number AS003792111303 in the correct field.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Connor Hood at chood@aea11.k12.ia.us or (800) 255-0405 ext. 14506.
Reminder: EdInsight Cube Training Available, Oct. 31
EdInsight Cube training is limited to
participants who have already been trained on EdInsight "canned
reports." In this session we will learn how to use the analysis studio
or "cube" reporting tools in EdInsight. This part of EdInsight is more
complicated to use than the basic reports but has more powerful
capabilities. It is helpful but not required to have some background in
data analysis, including experience with Excel Pivot Tables or SPSS.
Date: October 31, 2012
Time: 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, Computer lab
Instructors: Jennifer Adkins and Connor Hood
Maximum: 15
Note: This class has a prerequisite that the participants have already attended EdInsight training previously (for "canned" reports). You may attend if your EdInsight training has been very recent and you do not have local login yet.
Space is limited so please register early. Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number AS005592111301 in the correct field.
Date: October 31, 2012
Time: 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, Computer lab
Instructors: Jennifer Adkins and Connor Hood
Maximum: 15
Note: This class has a prerequisite that the participants have already attended EdInsight training previously (for "canned" reports). You may attend if your EdInsight training has been very recent and you do not have local login yet.
Space is limited so please register early. Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number AS005592111301 in the correct field.
UNI to Offer Advanced Studies Certificate in Superintendency Program
The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Educational Leadership & Postsecondary Education is accepting applications through November 15 for the Advanced Studies Certificate in Superintendency Program. Twenty percent of students in the past two superintendency cohort groups secured jobs requiring a superintendent's license before the program was over. Scheduled to begin in spring 2013, the program can be completed from a distance in two years by participating in eight courses and extensive internship experiences.
Offered in conjunction with UNI's Continuing & Distance Education, the program is designed for individuals seeking endorsement in the state of Iowa as a superintendent. More than 30 percent of new superintendents hired in Iowa over the past two years are UNI graduates. This performance-based program is unique in that it minimizes student class time and maximizes skill development while working with a mentor.
Many courses include an online component, and summer sessions may include some classes on the UNI campus. The program is organized as a cohort, where students will study with the same group of adult learners. Through this program, students may also be able to apply for the doctoral program and apply the units of credit toward the doctoral degree. Graduates from the program have access to a network of professionals who can help in the critical first years as a superintendent.
For more information about the Advanced Studies Certificate in Superintendency Program and additional offerings available through UNI Continuing & Distance Education at UNI, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged or call (319) 273-7740 or (800) 648-3864.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Offered in conjunction with UNI's Continuing & Distance Education, the program is designed for individuals seeking endorsement in the state of Iowa as a superintendent. More than 30 percent of new superintendents hired in Iowa over the past two years are UNI graduates. This performance-based program is unique in that it minimizes student class time and maximizes skill development while working with a mentor.
Many courses include an online component, and summer sessions may include some classes on the UNI campus. The program is organized as a cohort, where students will study with the same group of adult learners. Through this program, students may also be able to apply for the doctoral program and apply the units of credit toward the doctoral degree. Graduates from the program have access to a network of professionals who can help in the critical first years as a superintendent.
For more information about the Advanced Studies Certificate in Superintendency Program and additional offerings available through UNI Continuing & Distance Education at UNI, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged or call (319) 273-7740 or (800) 648-3864.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Check Your Inbox for the New Educator Connection with World of Media
Earlier today, we emailed to all educators in our area the new version of the Educator Connection which has been combined with the World of Media newsletter. Click here to find the issue that includes information on our Creative Services (formerly Print & Production), online databases such as AEA Digital Library and NBC Learn, resources to help teach about the upcoming Presidential Elections and leading an anti-cyberbullying movement and a host of other links and tools to use in the classroom.
We're testing this new version which is an interactive, online e-magazine that replaces the past print, PDF and blog editions. Take a look and contact the Heartland AEA Communications Dept. at comms@aea11.k12.ia.us to let us know what you think!
We're testing this new version which is an interactive, online e-magazine that replaces the past print, PDF and blog editions. Take a look and contact the Heartland AEA Communications Dept. at comms@aea11.k12.ia.us to let us know what you think!
Please Complete Two-Question Website Survey
We are redesigning the website to make it easier to navigate for those we serve. Please think about the ways you currently use Heartland AEA's website and take a short, two-question survey. Your feedback is appreciated. The survey will be open until November 1, 2012. Click here for the survey.
October Issue of Impacting Lives
HEART Training for Administrators, October 31
There will be a HEART for Administrators class on October 31, 2012. This workshop is intended for those who will have responsibility for managing HEART or leading it's use in the school. Topic covered will include managing security, cleaning data, importing data, as well as a full presentation of the various data displays available within the system. Participants for this workshop may include district administrators and other leaders. It may also be appropriate for technology or clerical staff with primary responsibility for managing the system.
Date: October 31, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, Computer Lab
Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number AS003792111303 in the correct field.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Connor Hood at chood@aea11.k12.ia.us or (800) 255-0405 ext. 14506.
Date: October 31, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, Computer Lab
Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number AS003792111303 in the correct field.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Connor Hood at chood@aea11.k12.ia.us or (800) 255-0405 ext. 14506.
Latest offerings showcased in Professional Development Blog
Check out what's new on our Professional Development blog: Practical Applications for Celebrating Diversity in the Classroom, Identifying Your Cultural Identity, Historical Perspectives of Diversity, Human Relations, Right Brain Drawing and more! Find more detailed descriptions and registration information by clicking on the link below.
http://pdblog.aea11.k12.ia.us/
http://pdblog.aea11.k12.ia.us/
Kirkwood College to Offer Online Transition Course Spring 2013
In the Spring of 2013, Kirkwood Community College will offer an online, statewide Transition Services course that meets the Career and Transitional Programs Area of Concentration certification. Click here for a flyer about the course. Please feel free to share the flyer with paraeducators and teachers who may benefit from the course.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Iowa Reading Association ESEA Title I Conference, June 25-26
The Iowa Reading Association, an interactive group of individuals promoting literacy through leadership and educational programming, will be hosting The Iowa Reading Association ESEA Title I Conference on June 25-26, 2013 at the Scheman Building on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa.
Featured speakers will include Gail Boushey and Joan Moser-the 2 Sisters (The Daily Five and CAFÉ), Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Lunch Lady), Peter Johnston (Opening Minds and Choice Words) and Barry Lane (But How Do You Teach Writing?).
Program proposals and registration forms are currently available on the Iowa Reading Association website.
For more information contact Wendy Hammrich, conference chair whammrich@gmail.com, or visit the Iowa Reading Association website at www.iowareading.org.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Featured speakers will include Gail Boushey and Joan Moser-the 2 Sisters (The Daily Five and CAFÉ), Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Lunch Lady), Peter Johnston (Opening Minds and Choice Words) and Barry Lane (But How Do You Teach Writing?).
Program proposals and registration forms are currently available on the Iowa Reading Association website.
For more information contact Wendy Hammrich, conference chair whammrich@gmail.com, or visit the Iowa Reading Association website at www.iowareading.org.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Let Heartland AEA Creative Services Work for You
Heartland AEA can create almost anything you need to help your students achieve and your school run smoothly. Since we’ve taken on a more creative and custom approach to our services, we’ve decided to re-brand our Print & Production Services as Creative Services. This reflects our renewed focus on working with educators to create and produce items that truly fit you, your students’ and your school’s needs. As always, we offer:
Click here to find our new Creative Services catalog. It’s filled to the brim with examples of our products. Click here for the order form. All orders should be sent to our Production Facilitator, Jill Crees, at creativeservices@aea11.k12.ia.us. Pricing and general questions should also be directed to Jill by e-mail or at (515) 270-9030 ext. 14368.
www.aea11.k12.ia.us/print
- Graphic design
- Custom instructional materials (posters, maps, flip charts, flash cards, window clings, bookmarks, etc.)
- Printing and copying
- Lamination
- DVD & CD duplication
- Ellison letters and shapes
- Kurzweil scanning
- Braille transcription
Click here to find our new Creative Services catalog. It’s filled to the brim with examples of our products. Click here for the order form. All orders should be sent to our Production Facilitator, Jill Crees, at creativeservices@aea11.k12.ia.us. Pricing and general questions should also be directed to Jill by e-mail or at (515) 270-9030 ext. 14368.
www.aea11.k12.ia.us/print
Reminder: Transition Times Workshop on Oct. 16
Join the Heartland AEA & Des Moines Public Schools' Parent & Educator Connection for a Transition Times workshop next Tuesday, October 16. Information will be shared on planning for successful post-high school experiences. This workshop will
feature a panel of successfully employed young adults with disabilities
who will share their success stories. Please pass on the attached flyer to students age 14 and older, families and teachers who may be interested in attending.
Tom Lane Named SAI Iowa Superintendent of the Year
Kudos to Tom Lane, superintendent of the Carlisle Community School District, who was recently named the 2012-13 Iowa Superintendent of the Year by the School Administrators of Iowa. Lane was nominated by his peers and selected for the award by a committee of Iowa superintendents. Lane will be honored at a governor’s awards ceremony in late spring and at SAI’s awards banquet next August. He will also represent Iowa in the National Superintendent of the Year Program, sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators.
October 2012 School Leader Update
By request, we will now include the Iowa Department of Education’s School Leader Updates each month in the Administrator Connection. Click here to download the October 2012 issue.
EdInsight Cube Training Available Oct. 31
EdInsight Cube training is limited to participants who have already been trained on EdInsight "canned reports." In this session we will learn how to use the analysis studio or "cube" reporting tools in EdInsight. This part of EdInsight is more complicated to use than the basic reports but has more powerful capabilities. It is helpful but not required to have some background in data analysis, including experience with Excel Pivot Tables or SPSS.
Date: October 31, 2012
Time: 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, Computer lab
Instructors: Jennifer Adkins and Connor Hood
Maximum: 15
Note: This class has a prerequisite that the participants have already attended EdInsight training previously (for "canned" reports). You may attend if your EdInsight training has been very recent and you do not have local login yet.
Space is limited so please register early. Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number AS005592111301 in the correct field.
Date: October 31, 2012
Time: 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA, Johnston REC, Computer lab
Instructors: Jennifer Adkins and Connor Hood
Maximum: 15
Note: This class has a prerequisite that the participants have already attended EdInsight training previously (for "canned" reports). You may attend if your EdInsight training has been very recent and you do not have local login yet.
Space is limited so please register early. Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number AS005592111301 in the correct field.
Friday, October 5, 2012
StandardsInsight Tool Now Available
All school districts now have access to the StandardsInsight Tool, which was developed to provide an in-depth look into the Common Core State Standards. The tool “unpacks” the standards into several categories and has also been adjusted to reflect the Iowa Core Standards. StandardInsights is available thanks to a partnership between the Iowa Department of Education and the Mid-Iowa School Improvement Consortium (MISIC).
A webinar has been developed to provide information on how to access the Standards Insight Tool. Districts/schools were to identify administrators who will view this initial webinar, as it gives information about how to set up an account for your district/school. http://misiciowa.org/StandardsInsight.html
A second webinar for teachers is also available; this webinar includes information about how teachers can access the district’s account to enter grade level/course specific information about each of the standards. In order for your teachers to have access, you will need to make sure that you have registered your district and set up accounts for your staff.
Note: The Department of Education has had recent feedback about difficulty and confusion regarding district account set-up and access. We expect further information from the Department soon to help address those technical difficulties.
For now, if you have technical questions about accessing or using StandardsInsight, please contact Jamie Morgan at jamie@misiciowa.org. You can also contact Deb Hindman at the Iowa Department of Education at deb.hindman@iowa.gov. If you need support in your district or school with your individual efforts to implement Iowa Core, please work with your regional director from Heartland AEA.
A webinar has been developed to provide information on how to access the Standards Insight Tool. Districts/schools were to identify administrators who will view this initial webinar, as it gives information about how to set up an account for your district/school. http://misiciowa.org/StandardsInsight.html
A second webinar for teachers is also available; this webinar includes information about how teachers can access the district’s account to enter grade level/course specific information about each of the standards. In order for your teachers to have access, you will need to make sure that you have registered your district and set up accounts for your staff.
Note: The Department of Education has had recent feedback about difficulty and confusion regarding district account set-up and access. We expect further information from the Department soon to help address those technical difficulties.
For now, if you have technical questions about accessing or using StandardsInsight, please contact Jamie Morgan at jamie@misiciowa.org. You can also contact Deb Hindman at the Iowa Department of Education at deb.hindman@iowa.gov. If you need support in your district or school with your individual efforts to implement Iowa Core, please work with your regional director from Heartland AEA.
Addendum Window for the Microsoft CyPres Program
October is the window for making this years addendum to the Microsoft CyPres Settlement application. The window closes October 31, 2012. Changes can be made to the hardware, software, and teaching strategies sections to reflect what the school will be doing this school year. The last window will open up on August 1, 2013 and close March 31, 2014. The program will come to an end on June 30, 2014. No invoice dated after June 30, 2014 will be eligible for reimbursement. Questions may go to John O'Connell, john.oconnell@mchsi.com.
Students Can Participate in the Stop Bullying Challenge
October is Bullying Prevention Month and www.stopbullying.gov is challenging your students to create a “Stop Bullying Video.” This challenge invites youth ages 13-18 to create a 30 to 60 second video that will inform and motivate youth to prevent bullying, and that promotes an environment where kindness and respect for others matters.
If your students participate in this challenge send us a copy of your video to comms@aea11.k12.ia.us to be featured on our Facebook page!
Save the Date
October 10 is Unity Day sponsored by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. Encourage your students to wear orange and send us pictures of your unity day to comms@aea11.k12.ia.us . Learn more at http://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp.
Register for the Governor’s Bullying Prevention Summit which will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in Des Moines. https://preventbullying.iowa.gov/
If your students participate in this challenge send us a copy of your video to comms@aea11.k12.ia.us to be featured on our Facebook page!
Save the Date
October 10 is Unity Day sponsored by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. Encourage your students to wear orange and send us pictures of your unity day to comms@aea11.k12.ia.us . Learn more at http://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp.
Register for the Governor’s Bullying Prevention Summit which will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in Des Moines. https://preventbullying.iowa.gov/
2012-13 Staff & Schools and Superintendent Directories Now Available
Click here to download the 2012-13 Heartland AEA Staff & School Directory. Heartland AEA no longer prints bound copies of the directory to be more environmentally friendly and budget conscious.Also please keep in mind that Heartland AEA has an online staff directory. This electronic directory contains the most up-to-date information about Heartland staff members. To access this directory, visit our homepage and click on the “AEA Staff Directory” link on the top right hand side of the page above the Leaders tab. You can search for Heartland staff members by last name, position or by the school districts they serve.
Click here to download the 2012-13 Heartland AEA Superintendent Directory. A limited supply of these much smaller directories were printed and distributed at the September HAA meeting.
Homework Help Handout for Parents/Students
Reminder: Multi-tiered Systems of Cultural and Linguistic Support for ELLs
Come for an exciting two days of learning with ESL bilingual expert Cristina Sanchez-Lopez on October 12 and 13, 2012 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Des Moines. The workshop will provide guidance to those interested in designing more culturally and linguistically responsive multi-tiered systems of support (including RtI) for all their students with a special focus on ELLs. K-12 classroom and special education/ESL teachers and administrators, internal consultants and practitioners working with ELLs or special education students are encouraged to attend.
Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number ES006999991301 in the correct field.
Click here to register or register through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and put activity number ES006999991301 in the correct field.
Employee and Student Discounts Available Through the Iowa Educators Consortium
The Iowa Educators Consortium (IEC) is an independent, tax-exempt, nonprofit organization supporting the mission of Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. The IEC’s goal is to combine the purchasing power of Iowa schools to offer aggressive pricing on materials, goods and services. In 2010, participating Iowa schools and AEAs saved over $7.5 million.
Reminder: Risky Business Conference to Be Held Oct. 15
Registration is open for the Risky
Business Conference to be held October 15 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona.
This conference is essential for those working with At-Risk
populations. Click here for registration information.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
DMACC Surplus: Sled Based Desks
Des Moines Area Community College has surplus furniture available for no cost to you. There are a total of 106 soft chair sled based desks available. You can take all or a portion of the desks. Contact Julie Klocke in the DMACC Purchasing department if you would like to see pictures and are interested by e-mail at jaklocke1@dmacc.edu or by phone at (515) 964-6386.The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Level 1 Investigator Training Correction
AEA PD Online received some questions about the initial message that was sent out about Level 1 Training. In last week’s Administrator Connection, it stated that the "board-appointed Level I Investigator and at least one alternate are to be posted with their phone numbers in every room of the building." This was text that had been sent out by Carol Greta in the past, and until this year, we had not heard back from school districts on the discrepancy.
However, in the blue book itself, it states:
102.5(3) Annually publish the names or positions and telephone numbers or other contact information of the designated investigator and alternate:
a. In the student handbook,
b. In a local newspaper of general circulation, and
c. Prominently post the same information in all buildings operated by the school authorities.
This is the information that is shared in the training itself. We will amend future informational emails/messages to change "every room of the building" to "every building."
However, in the blue book itself, it states:
102.5(3) Annually publish the names or positions and telephone numbers or other contact information of the designated investigator and alternate:
a. In the student handbook,
b. In a local newspaper of general circulation, and
c. Prominently post the same information in all buildings operated by the school authorities.
This is the information that is shared in the training itself. We will amend future informational emails/messages to change "every room of the building" to "every building."
Superintendents: October 2 HAA Meeting
Download a PDF or Word Doc of the October Heartland Administrators Association meeting agenda. The meeting will be held from 9:00-11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2 at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive) in Room 13A and B.
Please remember that we had decided to go paperless with our meetings. Please bring a computer or I-pad to the meeting, or we will have a cart of I-pads available for members to use. All handouts will be available on the Google Site at bit.ly/HAA2012
We will begin our learning sessions this month. Each superintendent should have received a copy of Professional Capacity. Our conversations will be around Chapter One. Please bring your copy of the book with you. Our professional learning session will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Please remember that we had decided to go paperless with our meetings. Please bring a computer or I-pad to the meeting, or we will have a cart of I-pads available for members to use. All handouts will be available on the Google Site at bit.ly/HAA2012
We will begin our learning sessions this month. Each superintendent should have received a copy of Professional Capacity. Our conversations will be around Chapter One. Please bring your copy of the book with you. Our professional learning session will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Curriculum Network: October 5 Meeting
Go to the Google Site link below to find the Curriculum Network agenda and handouts for next week’s meeting. The meeting will be held on Friday, October 5 in Rooms 3, 4 & ICN of the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive) and will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Curriculum Network Google Site: https://sites.google.com/a/aea11.k12.ia.us/curriculum-network-aea-11/home
Curriculum Network Google Site: https://sites.google.com/a/aea11.k12.ia.us/curriculum-network-aea-11/home
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