Hiring a new school nurse for 2011-2012? Heartland AEA is sponsoring two FREE half-day training sessions for new school nurses on September 2, 2011. School nurses can register on the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog using the activity numbers below. Registration should be done by August 31 to receive free resource packets.
The morning session will teach new school nurses how to conduct vision screening using University of Iowa guidelines. The activity number is NU000792111201.
The afternoon is the annual half-day workshop. It gives an overview of laws, rules, regulations, and policies that govern the practice of school nursing. The activity number is NU001092111201.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Summer Iowa Intel Teach Master Instructor Courses
Intel Teach courses provide professional development to help K –12 teachers of all subjects learn how to integrate technology effectively for 21st century teaching and learning, promoting problem-solving, higher order thinking, and collaboration skills. Iowa Intel Teach Master Instructor Courses will be offered in June and August. Click here for more information about these summer courses.
Note: Thinking with Technology Tools 1 & 2 can be offered for two license renewal credits or two graduate credits through June 30. While the course content will remain the same after July 1, the syllabus will need to reflect two license renewal or one graduate credit.
Note: Thinking with Technology Tools 1 & 2 can be offered for two license renewal credits or two graduate credits through June 30. While the course content will remain the same after July 1, the syllabus will need to reflect two license renewal or one graduate credit.
Register by June 3 for Heartland Summer Institute
Last week we sent a reminder about our Heartland Summer Institute being held June 13-15 at the FFA Center on the DMACC Campus and our new session for leadership teams on June 16 at the Johnston Regional Education Center. Please register by Friday, June 3 so that we may have an accurate number for the event. Educators may sign up for all sessions or choose those best meeting their needs. Food will be provided by Johnston Schools. Click here to see session descriptions. Register through the Heartland Professional Development catalog.
More Mobile and Social Technologies in Schools
The NASSP is looking to change the conversation about mobile computing and social media in schools. They issued a position statement advocating greater access to and acceptance of technologies like smart phones and social networking sites. Read more at http://tinyurl.com/3m4fbt2.
To support this conversation plus the movement toward 1:1 schools, Heartland AEA will provide search widgets for mobile online database searching and new online ebook content. Imagine the possibilities when a teacher can help a student in the hallway, lunch room, gym or on the field find information/research with their smart phone or tablet. Check with the teacher librarians this fall for more details on how you, teachers and students can get connected.
To support this conversation plus the movement toward 1:1 schools, Heartland AEA will provide search widgets for mobile online database searching and new online ebook content. Imagine the possibilities when a teacher can help a student in the hallway, lunch room, gym or on the field find information/research with their smart phone or tablet. Check with the teacher librarians this fall for more details on how you, teachers and students can get connected.
Linked Attachments Available from Last Week’s update
We became aware that there were linkage problems with two attachments in last week’s update. The problem was permissions oriented and has now been fixed. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Curriculum 21 Conference flyer – Go to the article
Heartland AEA Reading Recovery brochure – Go to the article
Curriculum 21 Conference flyer – Go to the article
Heartland AEA Reading Recovery brochure – Go to the article
American Red Cross Launches Ready Rating
The American Red Cross has just launched a newly designed website, ReadyRating.org, to help schools, colleges and universities, and other organizations better prepare for emergencies. Ready Rating is a free, self-paced, web-based membership program that helps an organization measure how ready they are to deal with emergencies, and gives customized feedback on how they can improve their efforts.
Ready Rating begins with a comprehensive assessment of whether a school is prepared to handle a disaster. Members score themselves on how prepared they are and receive steps they can take to improve their readiness planning. Ready Rating also encourages schools to work with their students, employees and families to get prepared at home.
For more information please visit www.readyrating.org, or call (877) 715-0123.
Ready Rating begins with a comprehensive assessment of whether a school is prepared to handle a disaster. Members score themselves on how prepared they are and receive steps they can take to improve their readiness planning. Ready Rating also encourages schools to work with their students, employees and families to get prepared at home.
For more information please visit www.readyrating.org, or call (877) 715-0123.
Iowa ASCD’s Curriculum 21 Conference to add Core Component
Last week we reminded you about the Iowa ASCD’s upcoming Curruiculum 21 Conference. The organization has decided to add a new component, "Mapping to the Core," which will now be a major part of the two days to the workshop. Click here on more information about “Mapping to the Core.”
Friday, May 20, 2011
Time is Running Out to Register for Summer Institute
Don’t miss the opportunity for you and your teachers to participate in this year’s Heartland Summer Institute. Educators may sign up for all of the following sessions or choose those best meeting their needs. We are looking forward to hosting this event at the FFA Center on the DMACC Campus. It is a new facility that is very well suited to educator’s learning needs. Food will be provided by Johnston Schools. Register through the Heartland Professional Development catalog.
Overview of Iowa Core Characteristics of Effective Instruction
June 13, 2011 @ FFA Enrichment Center on DMACC campus
Activity Number: IS016399111201
($10—materials, breaks, and lunch)
This session is intended for teachers and administrators who were unable to attend last summer. Participants will be provided with learning opportunities to gain deeper knowledge of the Characteristics of Effective Instruction. The session will be facilitated by Heartland’s Iowa Core Network members.
Iowa Core Summer Institute: Teaching for Deep Understanding
June 14–15, 2011 @ FFA Enrichment Center on DMACC campus
Activity Number: IS016299111201
($20—materials, breaks, and lunch)
Featured speakers include: Jason Glass, Director of the Iowa Department of Education; Molly Boyle, Waukee Teacher and Iowa Teacher of the Year; Dr. Jean Donham, University of Northern Iowa; and Mary Schmidt, Gifted and Talented Consultant at Heartland AEA. The two-day session will focus how to teach the important concepts of the Iowa Core Curriculum, how to design meaningful tasks and how to engage students in higher order thinking. In addition to featured speakers, Heartland consultants will also support learning in specific content areas.
June 16, 2011 @ Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive)
Activity Number: IS016492111201
($10—materials, breaks, and lunch)
This last day of the summer institute is designed for administrative teams and/or leadership teams. Dr. Troyce Fisher of SAI and the Wallace Foundation will be a featured speaker and facilitator. The focus of the session will be on the leadership that will be needed to implement instruction that leads to deep learning for students. Teams will have an opportunity to engage in conversation around the important drivers for system reform that result in improved learning for students. Learning opportunities will be designed to allow teams to reflect on how learning about the Iowa Core is connected at all levels of the system. Leadership needs at the district, building, learning team, and individual teacher level will be addressed.
Overview of Iowa Core Characteristics of Effective Instruction
June 13, 2011 @ FFA Enrichment Center on DMACC campus
Activity Number: IS016399111201
($10—materials, breaks, and lunch)
This session is intended for teachers and administrators who were unable to attend last summer. Participants will be provided with learning opportunities to gain deeper knowledge of the Characteristics of Effective Instruction. The session will be facilitated by Heartland’s Iowa Core Network members.
Iowa Core Summer Institute: Teaching for Deep Understanding
June 14–15, 2011 @ FFA Enrichment Center on DMACC campus
Activity Number: IS016299111201
($20—materials, breaks, and lunch)
Featured speakers include: Jason Glass, Director of the Iowa Department of Education; Molly Boyle, Waukee Teacher and Iowa Teacher of the Year; Dr. Jean Donham, University of Northern Iowa; and Mary Schmidt, Gifted and Talented Consultant at Heartland AEA. The two-day session will focus how to teach the important concepts of the Iowa Core Curriculum, how to design meaningful tasks and how to engage students in higher order thinking. In addition to featured speakers, Heartland consultants will also support learning in specific content areas.
New to Summer Institute: Session for Administrators and Leadership Teams!
Collaborating to Lead the Iowa CoreJune 16, 2011 @ Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive)
Activity Number: IS016492111201
($10—materials, breaks, and lunch)
This last day of the summer institute is designed for administrative teams and/or leadership teams. Dr. Troyce Fisher of SAI and the Wallace Foundation will be a featured speaker and facilitator. The focus of the session will be on the leadership that will be needed to implement instruction that leads to deep learning for students. Teams will have an opportunity to engage in conversation around the important drivers for system reform that result in improved learning for students. Learning opportunities will be designed to allow teams to reflect on how learning about the Iowa Core is connected at all levels of the system. Leadership needs at the district, building, learning team, and individual teacher level will be addressed.
DIBELS Next Developer to Provide Training, June 27 & 28
There is an opportunity this summer for interested teachers to attend training on DIBELS Next (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) provided by Dr. Roland Good, one of the leading developers of DIBELS Next. Participants will dig deeper into learning about the DIBELS Next measures and how to make instructional decisions. The two-day session will be held June 27 and 28 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Des Moines (4300 Beaver Avenue).
There is limited funding to pay teachers to attend these sessions. Teachers can register through the Heartland Professional Development Catalog using activity number RE029399991201.
There is limited funding to pay teachers to attend these sessions. Teachers can register through the Heartland Professional Development Catalog using activity number RE029399991201.
Curriculum 21 Conference, June 21-23
The Curriculum 21 conference is a high quality professional learning opportunity that directly addresses 21st Century learning for students. This year the conference is being co-sponsored by Iowa ASCD and the Curriculum Mapping Institute. The conference will be held June 22-23 at the Southeast Polk High School in Pleasant Hill. Teachers and school leaders are encouraged to attend. Click here to download a flyer for this event.
New Eligibility Criteria for Reading Recovery i3 Grant
All elementary schools that choose to train a Reading Recovery teacher will receive the i3 grant if the district submits the Memo of Understanding. The grant will cover the following costs of training a Reading Recovery teacher:
- $2150.00 towards the cost of training
- Tuition and fees for six hours of UNI graduate credit
- Books, materials and supplies
- Professional development allowance of $2000.00
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