Region 2 Transition Fair to Link Teens With Special Needs to Post-High School Resources

Date: April 13, 2015
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. 
Location: Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School 

Parents, students ages 14+, educators and AEA staff are invited to attend this fair to gather information that will be of assistance to students with special needs who will be transitioning from high school to post-secondary pursuits. 

Break-out Sessions 
6:20-6:55 p.m., 7:05-7:40 p.m., 7:50-8:30 p.m. 

Informational Tables 
5:30-8:00 p.m. 

Registration 
Registration is not required, but it would be helpful if students let their guidance counselor or special education teacher know that they plan to attend by March 30, 2015.

Our Mission
To provide services and leadership, in partnership with families, schools and communities, that improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth.

Our Goals
• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success 

Reminder: ELL PD Opportunities with Renowned Author/National ELL Expert Diane Staehr Fenner & Senior Consultant Teddi Predaris

Course registration is extended until April 3 for two ELL professional development opportunities to be held in Johnston at the Stoney Creek Inn:

Advocating for ELLs: Overview for School and District Administrators
Date: April 22, 2015
Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (Check-in from 8-8:30 a.m.)
Location: Stoney Creek Inn, Johnston, Iowa, Pioneer Room
Activity Number: ES008799991501 

This workshop is focused specifically on the needs of administrators with opportunities to network with other district leaders.

Advocating for ELLs: Overview for Teachers and Teacher Leaders
Dates: April 23-24, 2015
Time: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Check-in from 8-8:30 a.m.)
Location: Stoney Creek Inn, Johnston, Iowa, Northwoods Conference Room
Activity Number: ES008899991501 

License renewal credit will be awarded the April 23-24 workshop for full participation. Title III funds will be available to cover the cost of substitute teachers, with reimbursement claim forms available at the event.

The workshops will be grounded in Diane Staehr Fenner’s book Advocating for English Learners: A Guide for Educators. A copy will be purchased for each participant.

See revised agendas for more information!

Presenter Bios
Diane Staehr Fenner, Ph.D. is the President of DSF Consulting, LLC, a woman-owned small business that provides expertise to support the achievement of English learners (ELs) based on research, best practice, and standards for P-12 students and educators. She has provided professional development on implementing the Common Core for English learners in several states and districts. 
 
Teddi Predaris is a Senior Consultant at DSF Consulting and leverages over 35 years of experience in the field of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), bilingual education and Two-Way Immersion programs.