The testing window for the I-ELDA opened on February 1, 2011 and will close on April 30, 2011. Every English language learner who is receiving ESL services must be tested. There is no cost to your district but there is great responsibility. Please make sure that the person in charge of the ordering has a clear understanding of the process. There are documents on the Northwest AEA site that will guide in the ordering of materials, scoring of the speaking and writing sections, and the returning of the bubble answer sheets and listening CDs.
It is very important that when ordering the tests that the ten digit state student identification number is entered correctly. An incorrect entry can delay or completely stop scoring and reporting of the students’ results.
Please go to the link below to access the ordering information
http://www.nwaea.k12.ia.us/en/programs_and_services/research_development_and_evaluation/iowa_english_language_development_assess_i_elda/
Friday, February 11, 2011
Grant for New Teachers in Shortage Areas
The Teacher Career Establishment Grant helps new classroom teachers in state-designated subject shortage areas. Each recipient will be awarded up to $2,000 to help with the costs related to establishing a new career. Up to 62 grants will be awarded annually. Click here for a flyer detailing the qualification requirements as well as the list of state-designated subject shortage areas. Please distribute the flyer to new graduates and teachers who may qualify.
February World of Media Available
The February World of Media is online at http://wom.aea11.k12.ia.us. For your convenience, you can add the RSS feed to your iGoogle page. Highlights include the following:
- Videos on culture/history of Egypt and Tunisia
- Videos to support financial literacy
- Sexting
- Reading
- Math
- Science
- Car engine repair
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