In January of 2008, the administrative rule concerning articulated, sequential K-12 school counseling programs was enacted. To help with the K-12 program district-wide, the Heartland Counselor Academy was created. Teams of K-12 counselors come together with direction to audit, refine and develop their programs. There have been three such academies over the past two years, and for the 09-10 school year, districts have two remaining options: one will meet in Coon Rapids, the other in Johnston. After the 09-10 school year, this particular academy will not exist. The Counselor Academy II and III will also be offered during the 09-10 school year.
Because much of this is new territory for administrators, Sue Schirmer developed a District Self-Analysis tool for districts to see where they are with regards to the Iowa Code (minimum standards) and the American School Counseling Association's National Model (best practice-research based).
For more information about the academies or to download the district self-analysis, please go to the Heartland School Counseling Web pages at http://www.aea11.k12.ia.us/prodev/counseling/ or contact Sue Schirmer at sschirmer@aea11.k12.ia.us.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Learning Activity Posters (LAP) Available Year-Round
The Learning Activity Posters (LAP) will now be available on demand throughout the year. The cost will remain the same at $.30 each. All orders may be sent to Teri Hazen at thazen@aea11.k12.ia.us. Questions can be directed to Teri at (515) 270-9030 ext. 14465.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Requested Item: Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Needs Your Input
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) is currently reviewing the requirements for becoming an elementary teacher. The Board is looking in to the preparation of future teachers to meet the needs of students in the 21st Century. This proposal for the new Elementary Education Teaching Endorsement is a draft prepared by a team of educators working at the building level, AEAs and in colleges and universities.
The BOEE has put together an electronic survey as one way of gathering input from elementary teachers and administrators and elementary prepared AEA staff. Elementary teachers have already been notified, but the BOEE needs school administrators to also fill out the survey. You will find the survey at http://www.boee.iowa.gov/ElementaryEdSurvey.html.
The BOEE has put together an electronic survey as one way of gathering input from elementary teachers and administrators and elementary prepared AEA staff. Elementary teachers have already been notified, but the BOEE needs school administrators to also fill out the survey. You will find the survey at http://www.boee.iowa.gov/ElementaryEdSurvey.html.
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