Agency Welcomes Two New Regional Directors

We are excited to welcome Kathie Danielson (Des Moines Schools) and Mark Crady (Norwalk Schools) to our administrative team as regional directors. We look forward to them joining us this summer as they help us in our mission to improve learning and well-being for central Iowa students.

Reminder: RtI Learning Session on May 10

On May 10, Heartland AEA will host Dr. Kevin Feldman, a leader in the field of Response to Intervention (RtI), for a one-day professional learning opportunity. Dr. Feldman will provide opportunities for participants to deepen their understanding of the key components necessary to implement RtI as well as the skills needed to coach quality implementation. The registration deadline is next Friday (May 3).

Leading RtI with Kevin Feldman
May 10, 2013
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
FFA Enrichment Center, DMACC Campus (1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny)
Activity Number: SI015699111301

Curriculum Network: May 3 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, May 3 in Rooms 13 A & B 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

Assessing Academic Rigor Course for Fall 2013

We have scheduled an Assessing Academic Rigor Course for next fall. This course is required for school administrators and other educational leaders responsible for evaluating educators who are renewing their licenses. Details for the course are below.

August 1, 2, September 24 & October 8, 2013
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Johnston REC
Activity Number: AD013992111401
*Note: 100% attendance is required for credit.

Technology Summer Academy at WGHS

This year’s Technology Summer Academy, Technology for the 21st Century Learner Summer Academy: Making Connections, will be held at the Woodward-Granger High School on June 10 and 11, 2013. This can be taken for 1 credit (but not required). The academy will explore tools that teachers use to infuse technology for the 21st Century Learner to make critical connections. Tools to support the critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication in the classroom settings will be shared. Participants will be expected to begin working in these tools and share a product that can be used with students. Moodle will be the class repository.

There are many sessions to choose from.  Find out the session options at: https://sites.google.com/a/aea11.k12.ia.us/summer-institute-2013/overview-of-sessions

Technology Summer Academy
June 10 & 11, 2013
Woodward-Granger High School
Activity Number: DR362471101401

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May Edition of Each and Every Child Newsletter

Click here to find a link to the May 2013 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. This issue has a story on how two high schools in a whole-grade sharing agreement built one supportive environment.