Superintendents: September 4 HAA Meeting

Download a PDF or Word Doc of the September Heartland Administrators Association meeting agenda. The meeting will be held from 9:00-11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4 (the day after Labor Day) at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive) in Room 13A and B.

At this meeting a representative from the College and Work Readiness Assessment (CWRA), Chris Jackson, will present from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. This is an assessment that is intended to help a school learn how well students are learning how to think critically, reason analytically, solve problems and write well. While superintendents are welcome to invite other leaders from their district to attend the meeting with them, there will also be an option to listen to the session via webinar. Below is the information to join via webinar. If you are having trouble connecting please contact Aaron Cook at (515) 270-9030.

To join the meeting go this URL:
http://iowa.adobeconnect.com/cwra/

Curriculum Network: September 7 Meeting

Click here to find the Curriculum Network Google Site with the agenda and handouts for next week’s Curriculum Network Meeting. The first meeting will be held on Friday, September 7, 2012 in Rooms 13A & B of the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive) and will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Curriculum Network Meeting Dates for 2012-13
September 7, 2012
October 5, 2012


November 2, 2012


December 7, 2012


January 4, 2013


February 1, 2013

March 1, 2013


April 5, 2013


May 3, 2013

Upcoming Gifted and Talented Opportunities

Heartland AEA offers gifted and talented learning opportunities and support for administrators, curriculum staff and teachers. See below for upcoming learning opportunities.

Orientation for Teachers New to Gifted Education
This day-long session will provide an introduction to gifted and talented programming, Heartland AEA services and resources related to gifted and talented education and tips on surviving your first year in gifted education. Registration is free, but please register by September 15 to ensure that all participants receive materials.

September 20, 2012
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center, Room 14

Click here to register or go to the through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and enter Activity Number GT007192110101 in the correct field

Round Table Discussion for GT Coordinators and Oversight Administrators
This session will provide an opportunity for those who coordinate or oversee gifted and talented programming to share their questions, concerns, and successes. Participants will be provided with information about Iowa Code for gifted, including rules for categorical funding along with tips for success in their roles. There is no cost for this session, but attendees are asked to register by October 1 to ensure all participants receive materials.

October 5, 2012
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center, Room 14

Click here to register or go to the through the Heartland AEA Professional Development Catalog and enter Activity Number GT008292111301 in the correct field.

If you have questions about either session or other issues related to gifted and talented programming and services, please contact Mary Schmidt, Gifted Education Consultant, at mschmidt@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-0405 ext 14375.