February 2014 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. Go to www.aeapdonline.org and www.aeak12online.org for updates. For real time updates, follow AEA PD Online on Twitter @aeapdonline or on your mobile device by accessing our app at myapp.is/aeapdonline.

Issues include: 
 

• Tool of the Month: Vocaroo
• Upcoming Courses: March 1-April 15, 2014
• External Partners

 



 

• Ten Steps to Choosing Digital Curricula for Blended Learning
• EduCanon: Creating Interactive Videos for Your Online or Blended Classroom

Story Highlights AEA/Colo-NESCO Partnership

Colo-NESCO was featured in our recent story on how AEA services helped the district’s turnaround. A big thanks goes to the staff at Colo-NESCO for allowing us to tell their story! Click here to read the article.

TIER Technology Requirements

Many superintendents have expressed interest in participating in the RtI/MTSS/TIER program next year, which is currently being piloted in 10% of Iowa schools. There are many aspects to participating, including technical. Click here for an overview of Technical Requirements. More information can be found at https://www.educateiowa.gov/early-literacy-implementation.

DE Presents Vision for 21st Century Teacher Librarian

The Iowa Department of Education website now has a new vision for school libraries posted at https://www.educateiowa.gov/pk-12/learner-supports/school-library. The vision statement is accompanied by brief PSA videos created in schools around the state. 

Hazelden Bullying Seminar, Feb. 27

On Thursday, February 27, at 2:00 p.m. CST, join Hazelden® and Dr. Marlene Snyder, and international leader in bullying prevention, for a free webinar, Extra Help Needed: Bullied Children who Bully Others. Click here to register. 

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New Organization Committed to Increasing School-Based Mental Health Supports

Please Pass the Love is a unique organization committed to increase school-based mental health supports to improve the quality of life and educational opportunities for children, families and educators as well as offer more comprehensive services and supports to school systems. The organization encourages interested school staff and students to check back to the ever-developing website at pleasepassthelove.org.

Please Pass the Love Upcoming Events
High school students are invited to a student group on Monday, February 17 at 6:00 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church to have an opportunity for safe space to talk with other high school students about the challenges of mental illness in a high school setting as well as a call to action to combat the stigma.

Also, on Monday, March 3 there will be a community of practice for educators/counselors/administrators at Plymouth Congregational Church, Waveland Hall Room 4 at 6:00 p.m. This will be an opportunity for persons in the educational community to have a voice in the challenges of mental illness in schools.

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.