7 of these items 36” Wide
32 of these items 42” wide
Friday, March 19, 2021
Winterset CSD Casework for Sale
Winterset CSD recently completed a renovation project where the contractor ordered substantially too much casework for the project. Due to the sale of a building within the district, Winterset no longer has the ability to store these items. They are selling them (brand new still in the packaging material) on a first-come, first-served basis. Prices are negotiable. Anyone interested please contact Superintendent Justin Gross jgross@winterset.k12.ia.us or Director of Operations Ray Dawson rdawson@winterset.k12.ia.us.
Self-Care Coloring & Activity Books Available for Students
If you would like to order some for your school or classroom, click on the links below.
IMPORTANT ORDER INFORMATION:
- Before adding these items to your cart, you must log in using the same username and password you use to login to the AEA Learning System (system for Mandatory Reporter and Bloodborne Pathogens training).
- Enter the school name in the PO field.
Iowa AEA Mental Health Bookmark
The website came from a request by the state legislature to help educators, parents, and students navigate resources related to mental health and well-being in Iowa. In addition to AEA mental health contacts for the schools, the site provides contacts for the home setting from Iowa’s Mental Health and Disability Services (MHDS).
The website features vetted sources to educate visitors about addiction and substance abuse; anxiety and stress disorders; attention deficit disorder; depression; eating disorders; and self-harm.
Friday, March 12, 2021
Our Mission
To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities.Our Goals
- Increase learning growth for students
- Decrease the gap in achievement
- Increase annual graduation rates
- Increase gateways to post-secondary success
Erin Rush Selected as New Regional Director in Region 6
As a regional director, Erin will provide coordination and leadership for the provision of AEA services to Ankeny Community School District, Ankeny Christian and St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School.
Erin’s career has centered on serving students and educators in the Heartland AEA service area. Since 2011, she has served in the following positions:
- School Psychologist, 2011 - present
- Social Emotional Behavior Mental Health (SEBMH) Regional Lead, 2017 - present
In August, Erin will complete her Educational Leadership program through VITERBO University. Prior to coming to Heartland AEA, Erin graduated with a Ed.S. in school psychology from Oklahoma State University.
Heartland AEA Literacy Newsletter is Now Available
- Enhance Universal Instruction Through Accelerating Learning
- Intensifying Literacy Instruction: Essential Practices
- Science of Reading
- Repeated Reading with Goal Setting for Reading Fluency: Focusing on Reading Quality Rather Than Reading Speed
- Even Older Kids Should Have Time to Read in Class
- Comprehension Strategies in Grades 4-8 Course
Friday, March 5, 2021
Our Mission
To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities.Our Goals
- Increase learning growth for students
- Decrease the gap in achievement
- Increase annual graduation rates
- Increase gateways to post-secondary success
Iowa’s AEAs Continue Pear Deck Funding for 2021-22 + News on Seesaw, ClassLink OneClick and BrightBytes
Learn more about all of these opportunities in this March AEA Update for Districts!
Pear Deck
Thanks to the overwhelming use and positive feedback from educators across the state, Iowa’s AEAs are planning to continue to fund district access to the Pear Deck platform for the 2021-22 school year. AEAs will monitor usage, future costs and factors to determine AEA involvement in the purchase of Pear Deck beyond 2021-22. Future funding options will be communicated in early 2022.
Seesaw
To support the high usage of Seesaw for Schools across the state, Iowa’s AEAs are negotiating a statewide pricing model to reduce the costs for districts interested in utilizing Seesaw for Schools during the 2021-22 school year. By aggregating Iowa districts under one contract, Seesaw for Schools can offer their service for significant per student savings.
Districts new to Seesaw for Schools or whose contracts expire before Dec. 2021 can opt in and be eligible for consortium pricing that includes a significant discount off of the standard $5.50 per student rate. (Districts who have prepaid subscriptions and are under contract past 2021 can transition their agreement and opt into the statewide pricing per student when their contracts are up for renewal. This can be coordinated through your AEA contact when they reach out to you.)
ClassLink OneClick
The AEA system has purchased AEA ClassLink OneClick for Iowa districts. AEA ClassLink OneClick is a launchpad that provides district teachers and students single sign-on access to AEA resources, such as the Professional Learning System, AEA Learning Online, Online Resources and more. AEA ClassLink OneClick is managed entirely by Iowa AEAs, this resource is a low maintenance solution for school administrators—no on-site district support is required to use this high-impact resource.
Teachers and students around the state have started using this intuitive interface to organize and display the online applications and resources they use. The AEAs are working on an implementation plan that includes access for ALL districts by early fall 2021.
BrightBytes
For several years Iowa AEAs, in partnership with BrightBytes, have provided tools to assist districts with collecting actionable data to aid in decision making. Districts currently have access to several BrightBytes modules including Technology & Learning, Modern Learning Solution and Digital Privacy, Safety & Security.
The AEAs want to help ensure districts do not miss out on the opportunity to collect this important data as AEA financial support for these BrightBytes tools will end June 30, 2021. This spring is the last opportunity for Iowa districts to collect data for FREE.
New Website Designed to Help Iowans with Mental Health Needs
Mental health professionals from Iowa’s nine AEAs recently collaborated to create a website for Iowans who are searching for mental health assistance. The website at www.IowaAEAMentalHealth.org came from a request by the state legislature to help educators, parents and students navigate resources related to mental health and well-being in Iowa. In addition to AEA contacts for the schools, the site provides contacts for the home setting from Iowa’s Mental Health and Disability Services (MHDS).
The website features vetted sources to educate visitors about addiction and substance abuse, anxiety and stress disorders, attention deficit disorder, depression, eating disorders and self-harm.
“A call was put out by educational committee legislators last year to offer support to Iowa families and educators in the area of mental health,” said Tom Lane, a lobbyist for Iowa’s AEAs. “The site was designed to alleviate the frustration of finding contacts for services. When educators visit the site, they will find a point of contact at their respective AEA and family members can reach out to mental health regions of MHDS.”
A listing of Iowa groups and agencies that advocate for children and families is part of an education component of the site, as well as reducing the stigma associated with mental health.
The site also provides information about proactive measures people can take for self-care.
“People who pay attention to their own physical and emotional health are better able to handle the challenges of supporting someone with mental health issues,” said Lane.
School employees are encouraged to check out the site, especially the “Find Support” page, in order to demonstrate how to navigate the resources. Schools should contact their local AEA for assistance with students who need mental health supports.
Collaborating to Build Inclusive Learning Experiences: An Introduction to Culturally Responsive Teaching Starts Online March 31
April 8
Register at this link: https://bit.ly/3b7M9U4
More Instructional Technology Opportunities:
- Virtual Field Trips
- Heart of Innovation Summit
- Teaching and Learning with Technology Courses
Learn more in the Instructional Technology newsletter.
March 2021 School Leader Update
The March 2021 School Leader Update from the Iowa Department of Education is available.
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