The two-day Iowa Science Standards Module 2 workshops are a continuation of the work that was begun last year with the Iowa Core Science Standards Overview (Module 1). Participation in Module 1 (or something equivalent) is a prerequisite for Module 2. The focus this year will be on unpacking the standards and developing coherent science lessons/units. This will include identifying "the right" (scientific) phenomena to use in a lesson/unit, using portions of the EQuIP Rubric to measure the alignment to the NGSS and overall quality of lessons/units and bundling standards in a lesson/unit. All workshops are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Educators have the option of taking the Iowa Science Standards Module 1 from AEA PD Online. This can be used as a review or as new learning for those who were unable to take the PD last year. If you choose to take the online Module 1, we encourage you to take this session as a group, so you have meaningful group conversations. To access Module 1 Online visit the AEA PD Online website, click on the "Catalog" button and search for "science standards." Participants will need to login (or create a login) in order to take this online module.
All Module 2 workshops and registration links can be found on this page of our website.
Are you seeking clarity on how to be more efficient and effective in building a system of supports for your students? Do you have a culture of collective responsibility? Or maybe you need assistance on improving your Iowa School Report Card rating? To get answers to these questions and more, leadership teams are invited to attend this MTSS Academy.
An Academy for Middle Schools and High Schools MTSS: Creating a Systematic Process to Ensure all Students Learn at High Levels
Dates: Oct. 14 and Oct. 21, 2016
Location: Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Register here
For more information, call (800) 255-0405 ext. 14701.
Collaborating for Iowa’s Kids (C4K) is a partnership between schools and leaders with a commitment across the educational system to work effectively and efficiently to achieve statewide priorities, like the Iowa Core, Learner Strategies and Supports, School Improvement, Educator Quality and Teacher Leadership.
The C4K leadership team is offering administrators ongoing webinars related to the tools and resources for MTSS and the early literacy initiative.
Plan to engage in the first administrator webinar with your colleagues on Nov. 8, 2016, from 2:00-3:15 p.m. Additional information about this webinar will be forthcoming. Learn more here
