Friday, February 24, 2017

Heartland AEA is pleased to hold its 3rd annual Education Career Fair in March!

Heartland AEA is pleased to hold its 3rd annual Education Career Fair in March!
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March 8, 2017
2:00 - 5:30 p.m. 

Heartland AEAJohnston Regional Education Center
6500 Corporate Drive
Johnston, IA 50131

Opportunities for job seekers include:
  • Pre-event resume critiquing by Heartland AEA partner Goodwill Career Connections
  • Career Classes: Interviewing, Google Drive, LinkedIn, Career Fair Tips
  • Meeting face-to-face with central Iowa school district administrators who have open positions for next school year
  • Gift for early registrants!
If your district is interested in participating, contact the Heartland AEA Human Resources Dept. at (800) 362-2720.

This is a FREE event for both school districts and job candidates!

We look forward to this opportunity to serve the education community and hope teachers and college students alike will be able to attend this event!

Visit the Career Fair page on the Heartland AEA website for all the info! Pre-registration is encouraged this year, but the fair is again free of charge.

Update on Use of Chromebooks with ELPA21

Google has released a patch for Chrome OS 56 that fixes the speaking recording issues AIR identified earlier. Chromebooks used for testing ELPA21 Speaking should be updated to Chrome OS 56.0.2924.101. Schools using Chromebooks are recommended to take a practice test on the Chromebook and confirm that ELPA21 Speaking records correctly before administering an operational test to students.

Tier 2 & 3 MTSS for Secondary Math Course Explores Teaching Practices and Strategies

In this course, participants will study the research-based Eight Mathematics Teaching Practices as stated in the “Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All.” These Practices are essential for high quality math education for all students and will be connected to the student outcomes of the Standards for Mathematical Practice as outlined in the Iowa Core. Included in this class will be instructional strategies with manipulatives and technology that can be utilized with struggling students.

MTSS for Secondary Math Course, Tier 2 & Tier 3
April 17, 2017
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Heartland AEA, Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA

Register at this link

Target Audience: Secondary Math Teachers, TLC Coaches/ Mentor or Model Teachers, Curriculum Directors, Administrators looking to improve practice and outcomes for students.