Presenter Tom Schimmer will lead learning on big picture ideas in the study of standards-based learning, including grading and reporting. He will share ideas about what our grading “True North” should be, growth versus fixed mindset, and the belief that all kids can learn through criterion-referenced learning and standards-based mindset. As part of big picture learning, Tom will provide an overview of the five myths of standards-based grading.
Date: Sept. 27, 2018
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Adventureland Park, Palace Theater,Registration: Register at this link
Save the Dates! For These Additional Heartland AEA-hosted Standards-Based Learning Opportunities!
Strand of SBL Framework: Standards-Based Learning
Presenter: Jan Chappuis, Nov. 29, 2018
Strand of SBL Framework: Learning Targets, Scales & Rubrics
Presenter: Tammy Heflebower, Ed.D., Feb. 28, 2019
Strand of SBL Framework: TBD
Presenter: Myron Dueck, June 11, 2019
Linked in this article are the Special Education Statewide Procedures Manual (July 1, 2018 with July 23, 2018 corrections) and Release Notes (July 1, 2018 with July 23, 2018 corrections).
These are posted on the Iowa IDEA website as well as on the Heartland AEA website under Special Education Services > Guidance Documents. They are currently posted on the front page of the IDEA website, in addition to their permanent location under the IEP drop down menu > Statewide Special Education Procedures > Manual.
The Iowa Department of Education is sharing this ESSA support information with districts. It was shared last spring but it is a good reminder as the school year starts. The first set of trainings will occur very soon so districts will want to make the necessary arrangements with staff.
ESSA School Improvement Timeline - Outlines dates, resources and support opportunities for the upcoming year.
Fall/Winter 2018/19 DA Support Training - Contains the dates, times, locations and registration links for upcoming ESSA/DA Trainings.
