Heartland will be offering a poverty simulation session on November 13 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at New Hope Assembly of God Church. During the simulation, participants role-play the lives of low-income families, from single parents trying to care for their children to senior citizens trying to maintain their self-sufficiency on Social Security. The task of each family is to provide food, shelter and other basic necessities during the simulation while interacting with various community resources. Although participants use “play” money and other props, fictional scenarios and time limits, the simulation is not a game. It is a tool that enables participants to view poverty from different angles in an experiential setting.
In order to ensure we can hold the simulation, we need to have 40 participants registered, otherwise it will be canceled. If you are interested, please register today! Go to Heartland's Professional Development Catalog to register. The Activity Number is HU016199991001.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Literacy, Language & Communication for Children with Significant Disabilities
Click here to find out more about participating in a professional development and research project to address "Literacy, Language and Communication for Children with Significant Disabilities." This project promotes the comprehensive literacy learning of Iowa students with significant developmental disabilities.
Interested teams must submit a letter of intent along with their application (form can be downloaded here) by December 16, 2009 to Dr. Amy Peterson at (319) 273-7852 (fax) or Schindler Education Center 186, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0601.
Interested teams must submit a letter of intent along with their application (form can be downloaded here) by December 16, 2009 to Dr. Amy Peterson at (319) 273-7852 (fax) or Schindler Education Center 186, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0601.
Sheltered Instruction Class for ELL Teachers
“Introduction To Sheltered Instruction for Teachers of ELLs” is the hottest ticket in town and we are offering training in January! Check out Heartland AEA Professional Catalog for more information to share with your staff.
The targeted audience is all educators who work with K-12 English language learners including content and grade level teachers who have NOT taken Sheltered Instruction previously.
This 2-day course will provide participants with a research-based framework to guide differentiated lesson planning, delivery and assessment that meet the needs of ELLs and other diverse learners in the mainstream or sheltered classroom. Teaching strategies and demonstrations specifically designed to facilitate simultaneous learning of language and content will be presented and demonstrated.
NOTE: Priority will be given to partner institutions within the Heartland AEA area. Des Moines Public School participants must register with the permission of Vinh Nguyen.
A stipend of $200 will be provided to participants who complete all course requirements. Details on how to receive the stipend and submit the assignment will be given at class.
Dates: January 9 & 16, 2010 (100% attendance is required for credit.)
Times: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Stoney Creek Inn
Address: 5291 NW 84th St., Johnston
Instructors: Shelley Fairbairn and Stephaney Jones-Vo
Activity number: ES004299991001
The targeted audience is all educators who work with K-12 English language learners including content and grade level teachers who have NOT taken Sheltered Instruction previously.
This 2-day course will provide participants with a research-based framework to guide differentiated lesson planning, delivery and assessment that meet the needs of ELLs and other diverse learners in the mainstream or sheltered classroom. Teaching strategies and demonstrations specifically designed to facilitate simultaneous learning of language and content will be presented and demonstrated.
NOTE: Priority will be given to partner institutions within the Heartland AEA area. Des Moines Public School participants must register with the permission of Vinh Nguyen.
A stipend of $200 will be provided to participants who complete all course requirements. Details on how to receive the stipend and submit the assignment will be given at class.
Dates: January 9 & 16, 2010 (100% attendance is required for credit.)
Times: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Stoney Creek Inn
Address: 5291 NW 84th St., Johnston
Instructors: Shelley Fairbairn and Stephaney Jones-Vo
Activity number: ES004299991001
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