You asked and we listened! Heartland AEA is offering a second opportunity to register for and attend the "Level 2 Section 504 Training for Public School Staff" live training on Nov. 12, 2018, from 9 a.m. to Noon. Class will be held in Room 107 A&B at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center. You must register to attend. Previous attendance at a Level 1 class is recommended.
Topics to be covered include:
- Processing 504 evaluation data
- How to consider and include outside expert reports
- Determining whether or not a plan is needed
- Eligible but not in need of a plan, how to manage?
- Linking physical and mental health disabilities to the right accommodations
- Resources available to assist districts to spark accommodation planning
- How to construct an inclusive 504 plan
- Implementing a 504 plan with integrity
- Determining whether or not a 504 plan is effective
- Annual reviews and 3-year reevaluations
Level 2: Section 504 Training for Public School Staff
Date: Nov. 12, 2018
Location: Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Registration: Register at this link
Cost: This class is free to school districts residing within the Heartland AEA service area.
Audience: New administrators, counselors and 504 coordinators are key staff to include in this training.
Course Instructor: MaryAnn Strawhacker, MPH, RN, Heartland AEA Special Education Nurse
The Iowa State Board of Education amended Iowa’s special education rules to conform with ESSA-required language related to the graduation of individuals eligible for special education. This amendment makes clear that a regular high school diploma must be fully aligned to State-required standards. It is no longer permissible to award a regular high school diploma based on IEP goal attainment solely. Please refer to this handout from the Iowa Department of Education for more information about the amendment and implications for district policies and procedures.
The Iowa Department of Education is working with numerous stakeholders to provide tools and strategies to support Districts and IEP teams. More information will be available at the start of the second semester. Add your questions and support needs to this document so that the DE is sure to address your concerns or contact Kirsten Lane at kirstenlane3107@gmail.com.
Des Moines Area Community College, Carroll Campus, has surplus furniture available from a recent library remodel. View all of the options available here. Contact Julie in Purchasing at jaklocke1@dmacc.edu if your school is interested in any of the items.
Available items include:
- Computer desks/cubbies
- Red armless chairs (qty 54)
- Red chairs with arms (qty 2)
- Tables: 3' x 5' sq (qty 4)
- End table: 2'h x 29" sq
- Coffee table: 16"h x 36" sq
- Round tables: 4' diam. (qty 3)
- Round coffee table: 16"h x 36" diam.
- Magazine rack shelving: 3 ft x 82in (8 sections)
- Large circulation desk
