Expect to Go Absolutely ALL IN on Learning During Trevor Ragan’s Upcoming Workshop on Growth Mindset

A national leader in growth mindset, Trevor Ragan will lay out the science, unpack the nuts and bolts, and (most importantly) show you how to run with it all in the area of growth mindset. Trevor will help you explore learning, motor learning, feedback, growth mindset culture, jungle tigers, failure and more!

Trevor values learning and seeks out the scientists and thought leaders in the world of development, consumes their research and discoveries, connects the dots, and shares it with anyone who will listen. This workshop is for all educators! If you’re not familiar with Trevor’s approach to mindset, check out his video.

Teaching a Growth Mindset to Achieve Success for All Learners

March 5, 2019

DMACC, Student Center, Bldg. 5, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Register by Feb. 18, 2019 at this link: http://bit.ly/2Tmfoag

Target Audience: All Educators

Kevin Honeycutt is Coming Back to Des Moines! Helping Educators Recognize Poverty and Developing Strategies To Empower Students to Improve Academic Potential

Kevin Honeycutt grew up in poverty and as he witnessed education around the country, he collected powerful experiences that still influence his conversations and his work with educators. He spent 13 years teaching K-12 art in public school and for 17 years spent summers leading creative adventure camps for kids of all ages. Kevin is the author of the book Midnight Run, which is his story of growing up in poverty.

Midnight Run with Kevin Honeycutt
April 2, 2019
Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive in Johnston

Registration
Morning Session (For Superintendents Only)
Register at this link: https://goo.gl/eJAnmT

Afternoon Session (For All Educators)
Register at this link: https://goo.gl/9C5ekj

Proposing Rule Making Related to Corporal Punishment and Providing an Opportunity for Public Comment

The Iowa Department of Education is currently proposing changes to Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 103. Chapter 103 pertains to “Corporal Punishment, Physical Restraint, Seclusion, and other Physical Contact with Students”. This rule impacts all students; both students with and without disabilities. These proposed rule changes could have significant impact on school’s practices with challenging, dangerous and disruptive students. You are encouraged to review the proposed rule changes and make your interests known.

Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rule-making.

Written or oral comments in response to this rule making must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 5, 2019. Comments should be directed to:

Nicole Proesch
Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building, Second Floor
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0416
(515) 281-8661
nicole.proesch@iowa.gov

A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

March 5, 2019
9:00-10:00 a.m.
State Board Room, Second Floor
Grimes State Office Building
East 14th Street and Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa