The Education Administration Program at Iowa State University is pleased to announce they are accepting applications for upcoming cohort groups for both their Principal and Superintendent Licensure programs. Attached please find two one-page flyers regarding the formation of these cohorts beginning in May and August 2014 for the PreLEAD Program for Principal Licensure, and in June 2014 for the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Program for Superintendent Licensure.
A new PreLEAD cohort will begin in Fort Dodge this May. An information meeting will be held at Iowa Central Community College in the Bioscience & Health Science Building (Room 111) on April 23 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. (campus map: http://www.iowacentral.edu/security/maps.asp).
Another new PreLEAD cohort will begin in the Des Moines area in August. Teachers who are interested in applying to either of these cohorts, can do so by contacting Dr. Joanne Marshall, Program Coordinator at edadm@iastate.edu.
A new superintendent/AEA Administrator licensure cohort will begin June 16-20, at a location to be determined. For those wishing to apply for this cohort, please contact Dr. Jan Beatty at jan1@iastate.edu or Dr. Greg Robinson at gregr@iastate.edu. They would enjoy talking with you or coming out and answering questions if a group is interested. If you know of someone in your school and/or district who might be interested, please share this information as cohorts are filling now!
The Education Administration Program at Iowa State University is also pleased to announce the additional hires of three tenure track faculty positions. Joining the program this fall will be Dr. Douglas M. Wieczorek from Syracuse University; Dr. Jason D. Salisbury, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Dr. Daniel D. Spikes from The University of Texas at Austin. The ISU Educational Administration Program wishes to thank those who gave of their time in helping make these selections, whether it was through their participation or simply providing comment on what the needs are of future school leaders.
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Friday, April 11, 2014
CS4HS course offerings through UNI
The department of computer science at the University of Northern Iowa is pleased to announce it's fifth year of participation in Google's CS4HS program which has the goal of training K-12 teachers OF ALL DISCIPLINES in ways to incorporate computer science in to their classrooms.
http://www.cs.uni.edu/~schafer/outreach/cs4hs2014/
This year they will be teaching two summer content courses and one fall implementation course. Each of these tracks will be taught via online materials including instructional videos, guided "laboratory" activities, and programming assignments. Course facilitators will be available via email and online video chat during the duration of the courses to help with activities and answer questions. Each track will consist of several modules of instruction and require approximately 20 hours to complete. Course requirements may be met based on each participant's schedule but must be completed during the two weeks that track is being offered.
Introduction to Programming with Scratch
(Available online between June 16 - 27, 2014)
Scratch is a free, online, graphical programming language/learning environment that allows students to learn about computer programming and computational thinking without worrying about complicated syntax. It was created by the Lifelong Kindergarden Lab at the MIT Media Lab and is designed for students aged 8-18 but is used by programmers of a variety of age and experience levels. This workshop is appropriate for teachers of all disciplines who teach 4-12th grade. Participants will learn how to use Scratch for interactive art, animated storytelling, and game development. Previous programming experience is not a requirement for this course.
Programming with AppInventor for Android
(Available online between July 21 - August 1, 2014)
AppInventor is a free cloud-based programming environment which allows users to develop applications for the Android operating system right from a web browser. Students use drag-and-drop objects to create apps while being exposed to a wide range of computing concepts in a way that is motivational and fun. Participants will learn how to setup and program with AppInventor, how to access and use your mobile device's sensors and how to deploy programmed apps. This workshop is appropriate for teachers of grades 6-12. Previous programming experience is beneficial but not required. Access to an entry-level Android tablet or smartphone (cost~$50) or better is also recommended, but not required.
Classroom Implementation Project
(Fall, 2014)
Participants who complete a summer track (or have participated in a prior offering of CS4HS at UNI) are eligible to participate in an additional implementation course offered during the fall semester. Participants will use the material learned in their summer course to develop and use a set of in-class activities for at least one of the classes they teach in their home district during the fall of 2014. In addition to the implementation project requirements, participants will be placed in a small cadre with fellow course participants. Cadre members will share drafts of their lesson plans with each other and participate in two online video conferences to discuss and critique these materials. Participant will have flexibility to incorporate their projects based on their individual classrooms. However, all requirements will be completed by the end of the fall semester (December 12, 2014).
Cost
Students may enroll in any of the three courses described above in two different modes:
Audit - Students who take the course in audit mode are taking the course for personal interest only. Students have full access to all materials and assistance from the course materials but will not receive formal credit for the course. Students who enroll in audit mode may take the course completely free of charge. Letters of completion are available.
Graduate Workshop Credit - Students who take the course in this mode will receive one hour of graduate workshop credit for each course through Continuing and Distance Education at the University of Northern Iowa. This credit should be appropriate for pay scale advancement and license renewal requirements in the state of Iowa. Participants from other states should check with their local agencies to confirm that the credit is transferable. The cost is $75 per course/credit.
For more information about any of these programs contact UNI's CS4HS coordinator Dr. Ben Schafer at schafer@cs.uni.edu or (319) 273-2187.
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http://www.cs.uni.edu/~schafer/outreach/cs4hs2014/
This year they will be teaching two summer content courses and one fall implementation course. Each of these tracks will be taught via online materials including instructional videos, guided "laboratory" activities, and programming assignments. Course facilitators will be available via email and online video chat during the duration of the courses to help with activities and answer questions. Each track will consist of several modules of instruction and require approximately 20 hours to complete. Course requirements may be met based on each participant's schedule but must be completed during the two weeks that track is being offered.
Introduction to Programming with Scratch
(Available online between June 16 - 27, 2014)
Scratch is a free, online, graphical programming language/learning environment that allows students to learn about computer programming and computational thinking without worrying about complicated syntax. It was created by the Lifelong Kindergarden Lab at the MIT Media Lab and is designed for students aged 8-18 but is used by programmers of a variety of age and experience levels. This workshop is appropriate for teachers of all disciplines who teach 4-12th grade. Participants will learn how to use Scratch for interactive art, animated storytelling, and game development. Previous programming experience is not a requirement for this course.
Programming with AppInventor for Android
(Available online between July 21 - August 1, 2014)
AppInventor is a free cloud-based programming environment which allows users to develop applications for the Android operating system right from a web browser. Students use drag-and-drop objects to create apps while being exposed to a wide range of computing concepts in a way that is motivational and fun. Participants will learn how to setup and program with AppInventor, how to access and use your mobile device's sensors and how to deploy programmed apps. This workshop is appropriate for teachers of grades 6-12. Previous programming experience is beneficial but not required. Access to an entry-level Android tablet or smartphone (cost~$50) or better is also recommended, but not required.
Classroom Implementation Project
(Fall, 2014)
Participants who complete a summer track (or have participated in a prior offering of CS4HS at UNI) are eligible to participate in an additional implementation course offered during the fall semester. Participants will use the material learned in their summer course to develop and use a set of in-class activities for at least one of the classes they teach in their home district during the fall of 2014. In addition to the implementation project requirements, participants will be placed in a small cadre with fellow course participants. Cadre members will share drafts of their lesson plans with each other and participate in two online video conferences to discuss and critique these materials. Participant will have flexibility to incorporate their projects based on their individual classrooms. However, all requirements will be completed by the end of the fall semester (December 12, 2014).
Cost
Students may enroll in any of the three courses described above in two different modes:
Audit - Students who take the course in audit mode are taking the course for personal interest only. Students have full access to all materials and assistance from the course materials but will not receive formal credit for the course. Students who enroll in audit mode may take the course completely free of charge. Letters of completion are available.
Graduate Workshop Credit - Students who take the course in this mode will receive one hour of graduate workshop credit for each course through Continuing and Distance Education at the University of Northern Iowa. This credit should be appropriate for pay scale advancement and license renewal requirements in the state of Iowa. Participants from other states should check with their local agencies to confirm that the credit is transferable. The cost is $75 per course/credit.
For more information about any of these programs contact UNI's CS4HS coordinator Dr. Ben Schafer at schafer@cs.uni.edu or (319) 273-2187.
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Friday, November 15, 2013
UNI Iowa's Geological Resources Workshop for Teachers
Click here for a copy of the Iowa's Geological Resources Workshop for Teachers brochure. Please distribute this electronic copy of the brochure to middle and high school earth, environmental or geological science. This course begins with an online component in the spring to prepare teachers for a hands-on-workshop (July 13-15, 2014) where they will be visiting various geological sites and preparing curricular materials.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Drake University and Extension Education Updates
Although the Extension Education staff has not changed, the School of Education has a number of new professors and staff members. One of these new staff members is Jamie Steen. Jamie is the new Graduate Admissions Coordinator. Jamie is the point of contact for any questions one might have related to the School of Education admissions process. If you know anyone with Drake School of Education graduate admissions questions, please direct them to Jamie. Her contact information is below:
Jamie B. Steen
School of Education Graduate Admissions Coordinator
jamie.steen@drake.edu
(515) 271-2552
The School of Education continues to offer the Talented and Gifted and Reading Endorsements online. It also offers the Master of Science in Literacy Education in a blended format (See http://www.drake.edu/literacy/). The school continues to have two Master of Science in Educational Leadership (Principal Licensure) Cohorts in Cedar Rapids. One starts every year. If you know somebody who is interested in this program, please have them contact: Randal (Randy) E. Peters at: randal.peters@drake.edu or (515) 271-2082.
Also, below are the fall and spring dates for Human Relations, Anti-Bullying: Where to Start, and Teacher Leadership Strategies (online). Please note, Anti-Bullying or Teacher Leadership Strategies are spring courses.
Human Relations (EDMA 204)
Fall: September 30 – November 24, 2013
Spring: February 3 – March 30, 2014
Anti-Bullying: Where to Start (EDMA 205)
Spring: March 17 – May 11, 2014.
Teacher Leadership Strategies (EDMA 206)
Spring: February 24 – April 20, 2014.
Also, please recognize two new coaching courses to our series of courses for coaches and physical educators have been added.
Real Coaching II: Honing the Competitive Edge (EDMA 277)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Cost: $395
Rev-Up the Revolution: Your Middle School Physical Education Game Plan (EDMA 278)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Cost: $395
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Jamie B. Steen
School of Education Graduate Admissions Coordinator
jamie.steen@drake.edu
(515) 271-2552
The School of Education continues to offer the Talented and Gifted and Reading Endorsements online. It also offers the Master of Science in Literacy Education in a blended format (See http://www.drake.edu/literacy/). The school continues to have two Master of Science in Educational Leadership (Principal Licensure) Cohorts in Cedar Rapids. One starts every year. If you know somebody who is interested in this program, please have them contact: Randal (Randy) E. Peters at: randal.peters@drake.edu or (515) 271-2082.
Also, below are the fall and spring dates for Human Relations, Anti-Bullying: Where to Start, and Teacher Leadership Strategies (online). Please note, Anti-Bullying or Teacher Leadership Strategies are spring courses.
Human Relations (EDMA 204)
Fall: September 30 – November 24, 2013
Spring: February 3 – March 30, 2014
Anti-Bullying: Where to Start (EDMA 205)
Spring: March 17 – May 11, 2014.
Teacher Leadership Strategies (EDMA 206)
Spring: February 24 – April 20, 2014.
Also, please recognize two new coaching courses to our series of courses for coaches and physical educators have been added.
Real Coaching II: Honing the Competitive Edge (EDMA 277)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Cost: $395
Rev-Up the Revolution: Your Middle School Physical Education Game Plan (EDMA 278)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Cost: $395
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Kirkwood College Paraeducator Certification Courses
Attached are flyers for two Area of Concentration courses offered by Kirkwood Community College during the Fall 2013 semester
Each course is conveniently offered over the ICN statewide, and Kirkwood staff will work to locate the nearest ICN room available for any student interested. It’s rare that a student will have to drive more than 20 minutes to their ICN classroom.
Please contact Doug Van Oort at doug.van.oort@kirkwood.edu or (319) 398-4936 if you have questions.
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- Click here for Cultural & Linguistic Diversity (ESL Area of Concentration)
- Click here for Vision Impairment Support (Vision Impairment Area of Concentration)
Each course is conveniently offered over the ICN statewide, and Kirkwood staff will work to locate the nearest ICN room available for any student interested. It’s rare that a student will have to drive more than 20 minutes to their ICN classroom.
Please contact Doug Van Oort at doug.van.oort@kirkwood.edu or (319) 398-4936 if you have questions.
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Friday, April 19, 2013
UI-Hoover Institute for Civic Engagement for Secondary Teachers
Secondary principals may have received this message sent in February by the University of Iowa. The U of I wished us to post it here in order to reach a wider audience.
Dear Principal,
The University of Iowa and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association have joined together to create the UI-Hoover Institute for Civic Engagement for secondary teachers. It will meet June 24-26, 2013 on the UI campus in Iowa City and the Hoover Library in West Branch. Participants will receive guidance and support in developing and carrying out civic engagement projects within their schools. Scholarships will be awarded to those selected to participate.
We invite you to recommend a team of two teachers from your school to apply for admission and scholarships to participate in this Institute. We are seeking teachers who take the initiative, provide enthusiastic leadership in their discipline, are committed to developing and teaching 21st Century Learning Skills, and want to create outside-the-classroom opportunities for their students to engage and improve their communities.
Participants earn two semester hours of University of Iowa graduate credit (included in the scholarship) as they learn to create civic engagement projects for their students. The Institute provides instruction as well as time to develop and receive feedback on their project ideas, and an ongoing community of Institute participants for advice and encouragement after they return to school in the fall.
Participation in the Institute benefits your school in a number of ways. It equips your teachers to carry out projects that implement:
We welcome any questions you or your teachers might have, and look forward to receiving your teachers’ applications. Send your questions to Cary R. Covington at cary-covington@uiowa.edu.
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Dear Principal,
The University of Iowa and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association have joined together to create the UI-Hoover Institute for Civic Engagement for secondary teachers. It will meet June 24-26, 2013 on the UI campus in Iowa City and the Hoover Library in West Branch. Participants will receive guidance and support in developing and carrying out civic engagement projects within their schools. Scholarships will be awarded to those selected to participate.
We invite you to recommend a team of two teachers from your school to apply for admission and scholarships to participate in this Institute. We are seeking teachers who take the initiative, provide enthusiastic leadership in their discipline, are committed to developing and teaching 21st Century Learning Skills, and want to create outside-the-classroom opportunities for their students to engage and improve their communities.
Participants earn two semester hours of University of Iowa graduate credit (included in the scholarship) as they learn to create civic engagement projects for their students. The Institute provides instruction as well as time to develop and receive feedback on their project ideas, and an ongoing community of Institute participants for advice and encouragement after they return to school in the fall.
Participation in the Institute benefits your school in a number of ways. It equips your teachers to carry out projects that implement:
- the Iowa Core Curriculum’s Social Studies goal of motivating students “to participate in civic and community life as active and informed citizens”
- the Iowa Core’s 21st Century Skills’ goal of promoting students’ “civic literacy” and developing their skills in problem solving, collaboration, adaptability, initiative, effective communication, analysis, and imagination
- a process that enriches your student body’s educational experience as they engage and build connections with their own communities
We welcome any questions you or your teachers might have, and look forward to receiving your teachers’ applications. Send your questions to Cary R. Covington at cary-covington@uiowa.edu.
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Friday, March 22, 2013
UNI to Offer Summer Course on Scratch in Education
Teachers in all disciplines, from upper elementary through high school, are encouraged to take the course to teach and use Scratch in the classroom. Scratch is a graphical programming environment designed at MIT to be appropriate for students in grades 4-12. This workshop will address the basics of Scratch (mostly by example), ways to introduce Scratch to students, and discussion on general classroom integration. No computer science or programming background required. Teachers will be expected to have their students use Scratch and to report on that use during a follow-up meeting in November 2013.
Date/Time: June 26-28 or July 17-19, 2013, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Plus one follow-up session Saturday, November 2 or 9, 2013
Instructor: Ben Schafer, Assoc. Professor, Computer Science, schafer@cs.uni.edu or (319) 273-2187
Location: ITTC 328, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Tuition/Fees: Tuition, supplies and lunch will be provided to all who complete the course thanks to a generous grant from Google.
Application: To apply for this workshop, submit an application prior to May 3, 2013 via http://www.cs.uni.edu/connections/cs4hs/
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Date/Time: June 26-28 or July 17-19, 2013, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Plus one follow-up session Saturday, November 2 or 9, 2013
Instructor: Ben Schafer, Assoc. Professor, Computer Science, schafer@cs.uni.edu or (319) 273-2187
Location: ITTC 328, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Tuition/Fees: Tuition, supplies and lunch will be provided to all who complete the course thanks to a generous grant from Google.
Application: To apply for this workshop, submit an application prior to May 3, 2013 via http://www.cs.uni.edu/connections/cs4hs/
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Friday, February 15, 2013
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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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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Friday, January 25, 2013
New UNI Master of Arts in Education in Elementary Education to Begin Online Fall 2013
The University of Northern Iowa's Continuing and Distance Education is accepting applications through Monday, April 15, for a fall 2013 Master of Arts in Education degree in Elementary Education. This program, offered entirely online, is designed for pre-K through sixth-grade elementary classroom teachers with licensure in the field of elementary education.
Courses address curriculum issues, technology, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies and action research and are designed using the Quality Matter set of professional standards based upon research, best practices and national standards for course design.
The degree consists of 30 hours of credit, which can be earned in five consecutive semesters. All courses included in this program are offered entirely online through eLearning.
For additional information about the program and additional offerings through Continuing and Distance Education, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged or call (319) 273-2121 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.
Courses address curriculum issues, technology, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies and action research and are designed using the Quality Matter set of professional standards based upon research, best practices and national standards for course design.
The degree consists of 30 hours of credit, which can be earned in five consecutive semesters. All courses included in this program are offered entirely online through eLearning.
For additional information about the program and additional offerings through Continuing and Distance Education, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged or call (319) 273-2121 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, January 18, 2013
UNI to offer Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at a Distance
The University of Northern Iowa's Continuing and Distance Education is accepting applications through Wednesday, May 1, 2013 for a Master of Arts degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), scheduled to begin June 2013.
TESOL provides preparation for helping others improve their abilities to use English. The program is designed for individuals who wish to teach overseas, at community colleges, in intensive English programs and for K through 12 teachers wishing to upgrade their skills and employability.
Courses meeting via Adobe Connect, an interactive desktop video conferencing system, in the fall and spring semesters will be taught in eight-week modules on Thursday evenings.
Recent graduates of the program are now teachers of English in the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and Asia; K through 12 teachers in the U.S.; English teachers in community colleges and in intensive English programs in the U.S. and abroad; and professionals in government agencies and on projects developing curricula and evaluating English teaching programs.
For additional information about the program and additional offerings through Continuing and Distance Education, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged or call (319) 273-2121 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.
TESOL provides preparation for helping others improve their abilities to use English. The program is designed for individuals who wish to teach overseas, at community colleges, in intensive English programs and for K through 12 teachers wishing to upgrade their skills and employability.
Courses meeting via Adobe Connect, an interactive desktop video conferencing system, in the fall and spring semesters will be taught in eight-week modules on Thursday evenings.
Recent graduates of the program are now teachers of English in the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and Asia; K through 12 teachers in the U.S.; English teachers in community colleges and in intensive English programs in the U.S. and abroad; and professionals in government agencies and on projects developing curricula and evaluating English teaching programs.
For additional information about the program and additional offerings through Continuing and Distance Education, visit www.uni.edu/continuinged or call (319) 273-2121 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 21, 2012
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 7, 2012
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.
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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.
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Friday, November 2, 2012
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.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
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, September 28, 2012
Reminder: Drake University Extension Online Classes Available
It is not too late to take an online course this fall through Drake University Extension Education. October 8 is the registration deadline for the two courses listed below. Enroll now while there is still room.
Anti-Bullying: Where to Start (EDMA 205)
October 15 - December 9
3 semester hours of graduate credit - $550
Bullying is a growing problem in our schools. Discover what you can do to halt bullying and harassment and improve the culture and climate of your classroom.
Teacher Leadership Strategies (EDMA 206)
October 15 - December 9
3 semester hours of graduate credit - $550
Enhance your leadership abilities and learn how to communicate more effectively and persuasively with students, parents, colleagues, community members and board members. This course will explore ideas of leadership, communication and personal relationships as they relate to your social and professional relationships.
You may find a comprehensive listing of all online courses offered through Drake University Extension Education by visiting http://www.drake.edu/edex/distance/Online_Courses.php.
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.
Anti-Bullying: Where to Start (EDMA 205)
October 15 - December 9
3 semester hours of graduate credit - $550
Bullying is a growing problem in our schools. Discover what you can do to halt bullying and harassment and improve the culture and climate of your classroom.
Teacher Leadership Strategies (EDMA 206)
October 15 - December 9
3 semester hours of graduate credit - $550
Enhance your leadership abilities and learn how to communicate more effectively and persuasively with students, parents, colleagues, community members and board members. This course will explore ideas of leadership, communication and personal relationships as they relate to your social and professional relationships.
You may find a comprehensive listing of all online courses offered through Drake University Extension Education by visiting http://www.drake.edu/edex/distance/Online_Courses.php.
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, August 17, 2012
Drake Online Fall Course Offerings
Click here to find a flier that promotes the three online courses developed by Drake University Extension Education (Anti-Bullying, Human Relations, and Teacher Leadership Strategies). All three are offered this fall and still have seats available. Teacher Leadership Strategies is the newest course and will be offered for the first time starting on October 15. All of these courses are offered for three hours of EDMA credit and are affordable ($550, not including the text). For more information about these and other online offerings, please visit Drake's online course web page at http://www.drake.edu/edex/distance/Online_Courses.php.
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, May 18, 2012
“Teaching Deliberatively” Workshop Fosters Tools to Promote Student Civic Literacy
Want students to learn to deliberate over important contemporary issues? Want them to learn how "civility" can be better practiced in classrooms and school communities? The "Teaching Deliberatively" workshop is a joint project of the Iowa Writing Project at University of Iowa, the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) and the Iowa Partners in Learning. The institute will be held July 9-13, 2012 at ISEA headquarters in Des Moines. Participants will develop a take-home guide for deliberation over the timely issue of "bullying in schools and communities." Click here for more information about the workshop.
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.
Registration Extended for UNI/Google Scratch Computer Science Training
Although the registration deadline has passed, the University of Northern Iowa will continue to process applications for their two Scratch workshops as long as seats are available. See below for information of the two offered workshops. To apply for either of them, teachers can submit an application at http://www.cs.uni.edu/connections/cs4hs/.
Questions can be directed to Ben Schafer, Assoc. Professor in Computer Science, at schafer@cs.uni.edu or (319) 273-2187.
Introduction to Scratch in Education - 1 cr. hr
Date: July 11-13, 2012
(plus one follow-up Saturday in November 2012)
Preparation for teachers in Grades 7-12 to have their students use Scratch in the classroom (all disciplines). This workshop will address the basics of Scratch (mostly by example), ways to introduce Scratch to students and a discussion on general classroom integration. No computer science or programming background required. Teachers will be expected to have their students use Scratch and to report on that use during a follow-up meeting in November 2012.
Teaching Programming Using Scratch - 1 cr. hr.
Dates: July 16-18, 2012
(plus one follow-up Saturday in November 2012)
Preparation for teachers in Grades 7-12 to teach a unit on computer programming using Scratch or a similar graphical languages. This workshop will discuss Scratch and several Scratch-based variations. We will review the basics of programming as well as discuss the challenges and methods of teaching introductory programming. Participants are expected to have prior experience with Scratch or some other programming experience. Teachers will be expected to plan and begin teaching a unit on computer programming to an appropriate group of students and to report on that use during a follow-up meeting in November 2012.
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.
Questions can be directed to Ben Schafer, Assoc. Professor in Computer Science, at schafer@cs.uni.edu or (319) 273-2187.
Introduction to Scratch in Education - 1 cr. hr
Date: July 11-13, 2012
(plus one follow-up Saturday in November 2012)
Preparation for teachers in Grades 7-12 to have their students use Scratch in the classroom (all disciplines). This workshop will address the basics of Scratch (mostly by example), ways to introduce Scratch to students and a discussion on general classroom integration. No computer science or programming background required. Teachers will be expected to have their students use Scratch and to report on that use during a follow-up meeting in November 2012.
Teaching Programming Using Scratch - 1 cr. hr.
Dates: July 16-18, 2012
(plus one follow-up Saturday in November 2012)
Preparation for teachers in Grades 7-12 to teach a unit on computer programming using Scratch or a similar graphical languages. This workshop will discuss Scratch and several Scratch-based variations. We will review the basics of programming as well as discuss the challenges and methods of teaching introductory programming. Participants are expected to have prior experience with Scratch or some other programming experience. Teachers will be expected to plan and begin teaching a unit on computer programming to an appropriate group of students and to report on that use during a follow-up meeting in November 2012.
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.
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