February Impacting Lives Update

In the latest Impacting Lives update to hear from parents and teachers of how the AEAs have improved student outcomes. 

• Milestones Meaningful to This Mom
• Success for LuCasey: A Family’s Journey
• North Union Learners Benefit from Prairie Lakes AEA Transition Grant
• People Who Make A Difference: Hearing Teachers

Regional iPad Trainings

To help schools and educators successfully infuse iPads into instruction, Heartland’s Educational Technology team has scheduled a series of regional iPad trainings where participants explore apps that correlate with the 4 Cs (Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Communication) of the Universal Constructs of the Iowa Core.

Carroll AEA Office (906 N. Grant Rd, Suite 160)
February 28, 2013
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Activity Number: TE096792111302

Carroll AEA Office (906 N. Grant Rd, Suite 160)
March 28, 2013
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Activity Number: TE096792111303

Zion Lutheran Church (4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines)
April 12, 2013
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Activity Number: TE092999991301

Adel AEA Office (602 Visions Parkway)
April 18, 2013
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Activity Number: TE096792111306

Johnston REC (6500 Corporate Drive)
July 22, 2013
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Activity Number: TE092992111401

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Meeting the Common Core Standards for English Workshop, April 12

Heartland AEA will host a morning workshop on April 12, 2013 as an overview of the Character Development & Leadership Curriculum and accompanying Role Models Textbook.  This is a high-interest program that is used in 1,300 secondary schools nationwide, including 68 schools in Iowa.  This program has been implemented in a multitude of ways, including elective leadership classes, advisory approaches and as a full curriculum for English and/or reading writing recovery classes.  By the end of the 4 hour workshop, participants will have and educated understanding of how this program aligns with common core standards for English, prepares students for school and life and creates leaders and citizens for the next generation.
 
Meeting the Common Core Standards for English Through Teaching Character
April 12, 2013
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Johnston REC
Activity Number: WK031392111301

Behavior Workshop to Support Student Mental Needs, April 25

Heartland AEA will host a one-day presentation on April 25, 2013 that will describe and illustrate how private events (e.g., anxiety, anger, frustration,) contribute to disruptive behaviors displayed by students within school settings. Dr. Steege will describe and illustrate the Behavior Analytic Problem Solving Model (Steege & Watson, 2009) in analyzing the complex array of variables that elicit, evoke, occasion and reinforce disruptive behaviors. The presentation will include a blend of lecture, clinical examples, discussion, and applied learning experiences. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify and describe each of the components of the BAPS model
• Describe how anxiety, frustration, and anger contribute to disruptive behaviors
• Identify multi-component function-based interventions that address the complex array of variables that contribute to occurrences of disruptive behaviors

This workshop is designed for individuals with a background in functional behavioral assessment, specifically, educators who routinely assess and program for students K-12 with complex behavioral and mental health needs, including AEA/Related Services staff (e.g., special education consultants, school psychologists, school social workers) and District staff (e.g., administrators, behavior interventionists, guidance counselors, special education teachers).

Behavior Analysis of Private Events: Supporting Student Mental Health Needs
April 25, 2013
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
FFA Enrichment Center (1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny)
Activity Number: DL010299111301

Call for Presenters for Summer Academy in Technology

Last year Heartland AEA offered a two-day Summer Academy in technology. The academy was filled with various sessions showcasing technology tools infused into the classroom in support of Iowa Core, Each session was about a half-day in length allowing the participants to learn, explore and work with the session resources.

This summer the Summer Academy will be held at Woodward-Granger School district on June 10-11, 2013. If you are interested in sharing your knowledge and what you are doing in your classroom to infuse technology, please send an email to Denise Krefting at dkrefting@aea11.k12.ia.us with your topic and a brief explanation of the learning goals of your presentation. There will be a presentation reimbursement of $100 and mileage for those presenting.

February AEA PD Online and AEA K-12 Online Blog Updates

The February Blog Updates for AEA PD Online and AEA K-12 Online are now available. For real time updates, follow AEA PD Online on Twitter @aeapdonline.

New Trainings Available on AEA PD Online Moodle

Below is information on three new online trainings available on the AEA PD Online Moodle site.

Harassment in the Workplace: Recognition and Your Responsibilities
Audience: This course is intended for all school employees.
Description: This course looks at what harassment in the workplace looks like, focusing specifically on both sexual harassment and workplace bullying. This training will help individuals identify, prevent, and respond appropriately to harassment

TPACK - Technological, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge Integration
Audience: In-service PreK-12 teachers and AEA course developers.
Description: Technology, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a framework to help understand the importance of aligning good technology integration with the curriculum and important student strategies.  This course provides an overview of TPACK, including focus on developing lessons with a Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge focus.

Health Information Privacy (HIPAA) Compliance
Audience: The intended audience for this course is any educator, nurse or school employee who might come in contact with student health information or records.
Description: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed in 1996. And yet, many school employees do not understand how HIPAA applies to student health information that is maintained by schools. You may not know when, or if, student health records are exempt from HIPAA regulations, or what steps to take if HIPAA does apply to your school. This training will give you an overview of the law and a practical understanding of how that applies to your work.

Earn Your ESL Endorsement through Heartland/Drake Partnership

Heartland AEA and Drake University will be partnering again to offer an ESL Endorsement for educators in the Heartland AEA area. Heartland AEA will financially support 15 educators with a $2,500 stipend. The estimated tuition cost for the endorsement is about $6,500. Click here to register for one of two informational sessions about this learning opportunity.

If you have questions, please contact Sue Schirmer, Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant, at (515) 270-9030, ext. 14379 or sschirmer@aea11.k12.ia.us or Stephaney Jones-Vo, ESL/Diversity Consultant, at (515) 270-9030, ext. 14680 or sjonesvo@aea11.k12.ia.us.

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Save the Date: Our Kids Summer Institute, June 18 & 19

Save the Date for the annual Our Kids Summer Institute which will be held June 18 & 19, 2013 in the Des Moines Metro Area. Network with other Iowa educational professionals and learn new strategies for working with English Language Leaner students.

Common Challenges after Brain Injury Webinar, Feb. 20

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 fifth webinar, Common Challenges after Brain Injury, is scheduled for February 20, 2013 from 3:45-4:45 p.m. CST. It will be facilitated by Natasha Retz is the Director of Programs and Services and Neuro-Resource Facilitation Coordinator with the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa.

Reserve your webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/215205561

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UNI to Host Literacy and Reading Recovery Events

The University of Northern Iowa's College of Education, the Richard O. Jacobson Center for Comprehensive Learning, and UNI's Reading Recovery Center of Iowa will host two literacy events in April. The first Jacobson Center and Reading Recovery Literacy Academy will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 18, in the Maucker Union Old Central Ballroom. The 45th Annual Elementary Literacy and Reading Recovery Conference will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, April 19, at the Schindler Education Center.

Each event will feature several breakout sessions featuring presentations by literacy experts from universities across the nation. Keynote speakers are Richard Elmore, Harvard University's Gregory R. Anrig Professor of Educational Leadership, and Steven Kellogg, children's author and illustrator.

Registration is now open. Reading Recovery teachers, teacher leaders and reading specialists are encouraged to attend; however, the event is open to the public.

To register or for more information, visit www.vpaf.uni.edu/events/brc/ or contact Debra Rich, program administrator, UNI Jacobson Center for Comprehensive Literacy, at (319) 273-6960 or debra.rich@uni.edu.

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