Friday, April 29, 2011

Curriculum Network: May Curriculum Network Meeting

May Curriculum Network Meeting will be held on Friday, May 6 at 8:30 a.m. in Rooms 13 A & B of the Johnston Regional Education Center. The featured topic for the day will be "Awareness of ebook platforms and content—it's not just Nook v. Kindle."

Breakout sessions will include IPTV Social Studies Resources, HEART Cracker Barrel Session, Crisis Plans and Dialogue: A Day in the Life of a Curriculum Coordinator. You can find the agenda by going to the following address:
http://curriculumnet.pbworks.com/w/page/39524665/May-2011-Agenda

Curriculum Network Blog is Live!

Check out the Curriculum Network Blog at http://cnblog.aea11.k12.ia.us/. You will find updates, announcements and answers posted on the blog.

Reminder: Iowa Core Summer Institute Registration

Remember to secure your spot at the 2011 Iowa Core Summer Institute! Register through the Heartland Professional Development catalog using activity numbers listed below.

Overview of Iowa Core Characteristics of Effective Instruction ($10)

June 13, 2011 at the FFA Enrichment Center on DMACC campus

Activity Number: IS016399111201

Iowa Core Summer Institute: Teaching for Deep Understanding ($20)
June 14–15, 2011 at the FFA Enrichment Center on DMACC campus
Activity Number: IS016299111201


Leadership Planning for Iowa Core ($10)
June 16, 2011 at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive)

Activity Number: IS016492111201


There are no credit options for these activities. A template for site-based credit will be available so that districts can customize the additional hours and assignments. Contact for Kim Thuente at kthuente@aea11.k12.ia.us for options and information.