Thursday, May 11, 2017

Instructional Practices Inventory Workshops Coming in October

Heartland AEA is hosting two Instructional Practices Inventory Workshops in the fall for teachers who want to enhance their practice of collecting and collaboratively studying student engagement. Both workshops will be facilitated by Jerry Valentine, IPI Developer and Lead Trainer at the

Instructional Practices Inventory Level I Workshop
The IPI workshop will begin with an overview of the IPI categories and the protocols for data collection and transitions to a local school to make observations in a classroom setting.

Dates: Oct. 4, 2017
Times: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Van Meter Community School District, 520 First Ave., Van Meter
Register at this link


Instructional Practices Inventory Technology Workshop
During the workshop, participants will develop the skills to document student engagement through the use of technology and learn how to use the profiles to engage faculty in collaborative learning conversations about engagement, instructional change, technology integration and school-wide instructional goals.

Dates: Oct. 5, 2017
Times: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Register at this link

Reserve Your Spot Today for Maximizing School Counselor Impact: A Module for School Leaders

This two-credit, online course for principals, assistant principals and directors of counseling, helps school leaders understand how to engage effectively with school counselors to take the steps needed to achieve your goals in school improvement. In this course, participants will learn more about:

  • The impact school counselors can have on student success
  • The school counselor’s role
  • A comprehensive school counseling program and how to support one
This course was developed in collaboration with the National Association of Secondary School Principals and is offered through a joint agreement with the Southern Region Education Board, Iowa College Aid and AEA PD Online. It is part of a series of the Go Alliance Academy.

Register Here

DMACC Ankeny Surplus Available

DMACC Ankeny Campus has the following surplus items available. If interested contact Julie Klocke in Purchasing at jaklocke1@dmacc.edu.

70 sled based desks










24 tables, 24” x 48” (do not fold)