The 12 LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Readers and Spellers) modules are designed to teach teachers how students learn to read and write, the reasons why some children fail to learn and the instructional strategies best supported by research. Heartland AEA will host a class June 8-9 which will cover Module 4 - The Mighty Word: Building Vocabulary. Explore the research foundations of the importance of vocabulary in literacy learning, as well as the various ways that students learn vocabulary. The course will be a combination of research theory and practical strategies for the classroom.
This class is most appropriate for K-5 teachers, instructional coaches and teacher leaders and school administrators.
The Mighty Word: Building Vocabulary and Oral Language
Dates: June 8-9, 2015
Location: Johnston REC
Activity Number: RE034292111601
As custodians of Iowa's history, the Iowa Museum Association wishes to aid in educators' professional development and preparedness for teaching Iowa history in interactive and engaging ways that encourage community collaboration. In their workshop July 20-21, educators will learn and understand Iowa's role in history during the time of Westward Expansion. Educators will learn about what local, authentic artifacts are available with which to illustrate their lessons and create a unit of study in object-based learning for the classroom that aligns with the Iowa Core English Language Arts Standards for History/ Social Studies.
Teaching Iowa History with Local Resources
Dates: July 20 & 21, 2015
Location: Boone County Historical Society (602 Story Street, Boone)
Activity Number: SS004799991601
RTI is not a series of implementation steps to cross off on a list, but a way of thinking about how educators can ensure each child receives the time and support needed to achieve success. Starting Fall 2015, Heartland AEA will bring Mike Mattos, Solution Tree, to lead a series of sessions which will guide middle and high school buildings in design and implementation of an RTI/MTSS system to meet the needs of all leaders. The role and access to the universal instruction (Tier 1) will be empathized as well as the need for targeted (Tier 2) and intensive intervention (Tier 3) will be shared.
RTI at Work
Dates: Sept. 16-17, Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2015, Feb. 29 & March 1, 2016
Location: Ramada Tropics Resort & Convention Center
Activity Number: AD017699991601
If you would like a Heartland AEA member to attend this training with your middle or high school team. Contact Shannon Harken at sharken@heartlandaea.org. Shannon will work with the regional director assigned to your district to identify the AEA staff member.
