School administrators and other educational leaders responsible for evaluating educators must take an approved evaluator course in order to renew their licenses. A new course option is now available through Heartland AEA. “Fierce Conversations” provides the skills that empower administrators to have conversations that are critical to their success in schools and in classrooms.
In your renewal process, choose from one of these approved evaluator course options. Each course provides two licensure renewal credits.
Option 1:
iEvaluate 1.2
Statewide AEA Evaluator Renewal Course Opportunities
**If you are new to Iowa or were prepared at an out-of-state preparation institution and seeking your Iowa administrator license, you must take iEvaluate 1.2 through AEA PD Online.
Option 2:
Assessing Academic Rigor
June 15, 23, 28 & July 6, 2016
Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA
$275
Registration Link
Option 3:
Fierce Conversations
June 23, July 6, 7 & 14, 2016
Johnston AEA Office
$250
Registration Link
For administrator/evaluator licensure questions, contact Greg Horstmann at greg.horstmann@iowa.gov.
For evaluator course information, contact Matt Ludwig at matt.ludwig@iowa.gov.
Walking the Talk: Reflective Leadership
This experience builds on the highly successful workshops offered at Learning Forward's national conference. The all-day workshop starts with reflective activities that promote deep self-reflection in the context of work. Fairfield, IA middle school principal, Laura Atwood, shares how she applied "Walking the Talk" to transform her staff's culture and learning climate. She is joined by two district colleagues and veteran AIW coaches: national "Walking the Talk" presenter, Kevin Hosbond, and district curriculum director, Marci Dunlap, who will share how Laura's leadership translated into achievement gains for Fairfield middle schoolers. No prior AIW experience required. Come alone or in teams--all change agents welcome.
Date: June 20, 2016
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 5291 Stoney Creek Ct, Johnston, IA
Register: https://centerforaiw.regfox.com/walking-the-talk-reflective-leadership
What is AIW? A Practical Preview of AIW Reform
A Practical Preview of AIW Reform is for school leaders exploring AIW reform who would benefit from interactive activities that show why school leaders are so excited about AIW. This all-day experience is designed to answer key questions typical of school and district educators. It will be facilitated by four AIW Coaches with different perspectives: teacher, principal, curriculum director and the Center for AIW director and author. No prior AIW experience required. Come alone or in teams--all change agents welcome.
Date: June 21, 2016
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 5291 Stoney Creek Ct, Johnston, IA
Register: https://centerforaiw.regfox.com/2016-what-is-aiw-a-practical-preview-of-aiw-refor
Des Moines Public Schools is hosting its first annual Summit on School Climate and Culture, Aug. 8-9, 2016 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. This event is designed to improve school climate and culture through professional development, skill building and application of the best practices and research. Well-known national experts including Erin Gruwell, Randall Lindsey, Judy Elliott, Tim Lewis and Wes Hall will lead a series of workshops, speeches and breakout sessions focusing on:
- Best Practices in Improving Student Behavior
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports
- Cultural Proficiency
- Social and Emotional Health
- Stakeholder Engagement
For more information about the event, including online registration, visit http://www.dmschools.org/climateculturesummit/.
