Friday, May 18, 2018

Learn From Influential Leaders in the Heartland AEA Leadership Series

The Heartland AEA 2018-19 Leadership Series is presented by some of today’s most intriguing, innovative and influential leaders from around the country who will share their background, insight and knowledge with you. Speakers will candidly share their experiences, discuss challenges that have impacted their work and provide a unique opportunity for you to learn from their hands-on experiences.

Registration is now open for the five-session series that begins this fall. Some sessions are designated for superintendents and some are open to any educator.

Sept. 4, 2018
Kevin Honeycutt - Midnight Run

Oct. 2, 2018
Brad Waid - Transforming the Classroom through Augmented Reality

Nov. 6, 2018
Shannon Suldo, Ph.D. - Positive Psychology Interventions in Schools

Jan. 8, 2019
Anthony Muhammad, Ph.D. - Transforming School Culture through PLCs

March 5, 2019
Trevor Ragan - Teaching a Growth Mindset to Achieve Success for All Learners

Leadership Series Location
DMACC
Student Center, Bldg 5
2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny

Registration
Review all the session options and registration links in this flyer.

Questions?
Contact Jim Verlengia, Ed.D., Director of Leadership Supports at jverlengia@heartlandaea.org or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14388.

You Can Register Now for These Upcoming IPI Sessions in Fall 2018

Instructional Practices Inventory Level 1 Workshop
Oct. 2, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saydel Community School District
Register at this link

Instructional Practices Inventory Level 1 Workshop
Oct. 3, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Gilbert Intermediate School
Register at this link

Instructional Practices Inventory Technology Workshop
Oct. 4, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Register at this link

The Center is Hosting Two Summer Opportunities Focused on CBE for Teachers and Administrators

The Center facilitates networks of stakeholders with a passion for meeting students where they are to co-create rigorous, authentic learning experiences. Visit The Center website for more information and check out these summer learning opportunities!

First Annual Summer Convening: Creating Schools of the Future, June 19 in Van Meter
This summer convening is for teachers, coaches and administrators around the principles of Competency-based Education (CBE). Attend a full day of learning with and from students, teachers, teacher leaders, administrators, AEA consultants, professors and other leaders in education who are collaboratively creating Iowa's learner-centered future! View the conference brochure for more information.


Pilot: Innovation Configuration Map for CBE, July 24
Join Iowa educators to explore how to effectively plan personalized learning pathways for ourselves and our students. This learning experience includes immersion training with the Competency-based Education (CBE) Innovation Configuration (IC) Map Suite, which is aligned to the Characteristics of Effective Instruction and Iowa’s College and Career Ready Outcomes. Pilot teachers, teacher leaders, administrators, consultants, and college instructors will design their own learning plan. View the conference flyer for more information.