Frances Stetson, Ph.D., works with schools with a focus on inclusive practices, closing the achievement gap, differentiated instruction and quality standards for instruction and leadership. She will present two workshops on Sept. 3; a morning session for superintendents and an afternoon session for all educators.
Morning Session for Superintendents and Administrators
Quality Standards for Inclusive Practices: A Working Session for Assessing Your Current Status and Identifying Your Next Improvement Targets
Dr. Stetson will lead participants through an inclusive school assessment guide. For each standard, participants will learn cutting-edge strategies for achieving it and receive practical tools and resources to make the journey easier. Standards such as a commonly-held belief system and vocabulary, an objective, individualized process for deciding the most appropriate services for each student, effective staffing options, scheduling techniques and many more topics will be presented. Register at no cost at this link with course #180602.
Afternoon Session for All Educators
Reviewing Effective Staff Utilization: New Lessons for Doing More with Less!
Dr. Stetson brings her extensive experience from staffing studies, program evaluations, and on-site technical assistance to a practical working session to demonstrate that doing more with less can actually mean just that! Such challenges as making certain that in-class support in inclusive classrooms truly results in benefits that reflect two adults versus a ‘visitor on the side of the room’; making decisions regarding the need for paraeducator services on the basis of student needs versus adult preference; using an objective process for staffing and scheduling that results in improved student outcomes and other related issues will be discussed. Register at no cost at this link with course #180603.
Sept. 3, 2019
AGENDA
9 - 10 a.m. Regular Heartland Administrators' Association Business Meeting and Partner Updates
10 - 11:30 a.m. Superintendent Session with Frances Stetson, Ph.D.
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch on your own
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Afternoon Session for all Educators
LOCATION
Des Moines Area Community College Student Center, Bldg 5 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
*Allow extra time for parking on the DMACC campus
The new Heartland AEA SEBMH Fall 2019 Leadership Series for superintendents and education leaders begins on Sept. 3 with guest speaker Frances Stetson, Ph.D.. Dr. Stetson works with schools with a focus on inclusive practices, closing the achievement gap, differentiated instruction and quality standards for instruction and leadership. Superintendents and administrators are invited to the morning session on quality standards, and all educators are invited to attend the afternoon session on effective staff utilization.
Morning Session for Superintendents and Administrators:
Quality Standards for Inclusive Practices: A Working Session for Assessing Your Current Status and Identifying Your Next Improvement Targets
Dr. Stetson will lead participants through an inclusive school assessment guide. For each standard, participants will learn cutting-edge strategies for achieving it and receive practical tools and resources to make the journey easier. Standards such as a commonly-held belief system and vocabulary, an objective, individualized process for deciding the most appropriate services for each student, effective staffing options, scheduling techniques and many more topics will be presented.
Register at no cost at this link with course #180602.
Afternoon Session for All Educators:
Reviewing Effective Staff Utilization: New Lessons for Doing More with Less!
Dr. Stetson brings her extensive experience from staffing studies, program evaluations, and on-site technical assistance to a practical working session to demonstrate that doing more with less can actually mean just that! Such challenges as making certain that in-class support in inclusive classrooms truly results in benefits that reflect two adults versus a ‘visitor on the side of the room’; making decisions regarding the need for paraeducator services on the basis of student needs versus adult preference; using an objective process for staffing and scheduling that results in improved student outcomes and other related issues will be discussed.
Register at no cost at this link with course #180603.
AGENDA
9 - 10 a.m. Regular Heartland Administrators' Association Business Meeting and Partner Updates
10 - 11:30 a.m. Superintendent Session with Frances Stetson, Ph.D.
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch on your own
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Afternoon Session for all Educators
LOCATION
Des Moines Area Community College Student Center, Bldg 5 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
*Allow extra time for parking on the DMACC campus
The new Heartland AEA SEBMH Fall 2019 Leadership Series for superintendents and education leaders begins on Sept. 3 with guest speaker Frances Stetson, Ph.D.. Dr. Stetson works with schools with a focus on inclusive practices, closing the achievement gap, differentiated instruction and quality standards for instruction and leadership. Superintendents and administrators are invited to the morning session on quality standards, and all educators are invited to attend the afternoon session on effective staff utilization.
Morning Session for Superintendents and Administrators:
Quality Standards for Inclusive Practices: A Working Session for Assessing Your Current Status and Identifying Your Next Improvement Targets
Dr. Stetson will lead participants through an inclusive school assessment guide. For each standard, participants will learn cutting-edge strategies for achieving it and receive practical tools and resources to make the journey easier. Standards such as a commonly-held belief system and vocabulary, an objective, individualized process for deciding the most appropriate services for each student, effective staffing options, scheduling techniques and many more topics will be presented.
Register at no cost at this link with course #180603.
Afternoon Session for All Educators:
Reviewing Effective Staff Utilization: New Lessons for Doing More with Less!
Dr. Stetson brings her extensive experience from staffing studies, program evaluations, and on-site technical assistance to a practical working session to demonstrate that doing more with less can actually mean just that! Such challenges as making certain that in-class support in inclusive classrooms truly results in benefits that reflect two adults versus a ‘visitor on the side of the room’; making decisions regarding the need for paraeducator services on the basis of student needs versus adult preference; using an objective process for staffing and scheduling that results in improved student outcomes and other related issues will be discussed.
Register at no cost at this link with course #180603.
AGENDA
9 - 10 a.m. Regular Heartland Administrators' Association Business Meeting and Partner Updates
10 - 11:30 a.m. Superintendent Session with Frances Stetson, Ph.D.
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch on your own
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Afternoon Session for all Educators
LOCATION
Des Moines Area Community College Student Center, Bldg 5 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
*Allow extra time for parking on the DMACC campus
As a superintendent in the Heartland AEA service area, you are a member of the Heartland Administrators’ Association (HAA). This association is designed to provide you with monthly superintendent meetings that will offer opportunities for networking and learning. We will be sharing about the supports offered by the AEA system, as well as hearing from colleagues and partner organizations. All of the superintendent meetings will take place on the first Tuesday of the month and will follow the same basic format:
- 8 - 9 a.m. Superintendent Advisory Council (currently scheduled for Sept., Nov., Jan., April and May)
- 9 - 10 a.m. Regular HAA Business Meeting and Partner Updates from Heartland AEA, DE, SAI, IASB, BOEE and DMACC
- 10 - 11:30 a.m. Superintendent Session with Guest Presenter
The first HAA meeting will be held on Sept. 3 at DMACC in Ankeny. This will also be the kickoff to the 2019-20 Heartland AEA Social, Emotional, Behavioral, Mental Health Speaker Series and will be led by Frances Stetson, Ph.D. Dr. Stetson will lead learning on quality standards for inclusive practices for superintendents and administrators in the morning. Her afternoon session on effective staff utilization is designed for all educators. This is a great opportunity for you to bring administrators in the morning and teacher leaders and teams for collaborative learning in the afternoon!
Registration for Frances Stetson, Ph.D. - Sept. 3
Morning Session Registration Link Course #180602
Afternoon Session Registration Link Course #180603
*Allow extra time for parking on the DMACC campus
*Lunch is on your own
SEBMH Series - Oct. and Dec. Events
The SEBMH series continues on Oct. 1 with Clayton Cook, Ph.D. and Dec. 10 with Shannon Suldo, Ph.D. See the SEBMH series webpage for more information and links to register. These are no cost events!
Save the dates for these nationally distinguished education leaders coming in 2020!
- Hamish Brewer, March 3, 2020 at DMACC, Ankeny
- Anthony Muhammad, April 23, 2020 at Hilton Garden Inn, Johnston
Bookmark the HAA Google Site to stay informed of all HAA events, agendas and materials.
The Heartland AEA Social, Emotional, Behavior, Mental Health (SEBMH) Fall 2019 Leadership Series is presented by some of today’s most intriguing, innovative and influential leaders from around the country who will share their experiences, discuss challenges that have impacted their work and provide a unique opportunity for you to learn from their hands-on experiences.
Explore how to control special education costs, establish mental health supports within a Multi-Tiered System of Support, and enhance inclusive practices.
SEPT. 3, 2019
Frances Stetson, Ph.D.
Frances Stetson, Ph.D., works with schools with a focus on inclusive practices, closing the achievement gap, differentiated instruction and quality standards for instruction and leadership.
Morning Session for Superintendents and Administrators:
Quality Standards for Inclusive Practices: A Working Session for Assessing Your Current Status and Identifying Your Next Improvement Targets
Dr. Stetson will lead participants through an inclusive school assessment guide. For each standard, participants will learn cutting-edge strategies for achieving it and receive practical tools and resources to make the journey easier. Standards such as a commonly-held belief system and vocabulary, an objective, individualized process for deciding the most appropriate services for each student, effective staffing options, scheduling techniques and many more topics will be presented. Bring a team!
Registration
Morning Session Registration Link (Course #180602)
Afternoon Session for All Educators:
Reviewing Effective Staff Utilization: New Lessons for Doing More with Less!
Dr. Stetson brings her extensive experience from staffing studies, program evaluations, and on-site technical assistance to a practical working session to demonstrate that doing more with less can actually mean just that! Such challenges as making certain that in-class support in inclusive classrooms truly results in benefits that reflect two adults versus a ‘visitor on the side of the room’; making decisions regarding the need for paraeducator services on the basis of student needs versus adult preference; using an objective process for staffing and scheduling that results in improved student outcomes and other related issues will be discussed.
Registration
Afternoon Session Registration Link (Course #180603)
Location
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), Student Center, Bldg 5 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
*Allow extra time for parking on the DMACC campus
*Lunch is on your own
Note: Prior to Dr. Stetson's presentation in the morning, the regular Heartland Administrators' Association business meeting with partner updates will be held from 9 - 10 a.m.
