Friday, May 21, 2010

Crisis Planning Project at Heartland AEA

Crafting a crisis action plan in the midst of a crisis is not successful. Will your district be ready when disaster strikes? The Crisis Planning Project at Heartland AEA is an opportunity for schools to review their current plans with an eye on refinement and inclusion of current issues and best practice. Click here for information about this 2010-11 professional development opportunity.

Library Spotlight: Book Rotation

K-8 teachers can sign up for rotation for the 2010-2011 school year. A box of 30 grade-appropriate fiction and nonfiction books will be sent to the classroom about every five weeks. It's a great resource to supplement the school library and generate some excitement when the new box arrives! Click here, then click the hyperlink under Book Rotation to register.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions on Race to the Top

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions regarding Iowa's second application proposal for Race to the Top.