This workshop is designed for beginning gifted and talented teachers, K-12 general education teachers, instructional coaches and administrators who are interested in gaining background knowledge about Gifted and Talented (GT) programming in Iowa. Topics covered will include:
- Iowa Code requirements for GT programs
- Characteristics of gifted students
- Best practices and resources for educators, including an overview of the new MTSS Advanced Learner Facilitation Guide
Gifted & Talented 101: Gifted Students, Programming & MTSS for Advanced Learners
March 6, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Register at this link: http://bit.ly/2TLAmCO using Course #182218. There is no registration fee for this workshop.
Numeracy Project training will introduce teachers, teacher leaders, consultants and administrators to the trajectory by which learners acquire a solid foundation in numeracy. Sessions provide training and materials around universal screeners, diagnostic tools, progress monitoring and intervention activities. Use this link to get you and your team registered and choose the section that works best for your team. Contact your Heartland AEA Math Consultant if you have any questions.
The following two academies are for elementary, middle and high school leadership teams who would like more supports around MTSS to create a systematic process to ensure all students learn at high levels. If you have any questions, contact Shannon Harken at sharken@heartlandaea.org or Sheila Fay at sfay@heartlandaea.org.
An Academy for Elementary Schools
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS): Creating a systematic process to ensure all students learn at high levels
The Academy is designed to provide leadership teams with the knowledge and resources to improve academic and behavior outcomes for ALL students. Leadership teams will focus on developing action plans to support efficient and effective MTSS systems at the building level. Strong connections to current work in ELI (Early Literacy Implementation) and ESSA (Every Students Succeeds Act). These two days will assist building teams in developing or strengthening their leadership and infrastructure to successfully implement an MTSS system including all critical components. Ongoing supports and resources including the SAMI (Self-Assessment of MTSS Implementation) will be highlighted.
March 26 & April 3, 2020
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Goodwill of Central Iowa, 5355 N.W. 86th St., Johnston, IA
Register at this link: http://bit.ly/2HJijWG (Course #182253)
Elementary leadership teams to include administrators, classroom teachers, teacher leaders, school counselors, interventionists, special education teachers.
An Academy for Middle Schools & High Schools
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS): Creating a systematic process to ensure all students learn at high levels
Are you seeking clarity on how to be more efficient and effective in building a system of supports for all students and staff? The Academy is designed to provide leadership teams with the knowledge and resources to improve academic and behavior outcomes for ALL students. You will develop a common understanding of the Five Essential Components of a Multi-tiered System of Supports. In an era of accountability, Iowa schools need a school improvement framework to guide this work. Teams will focus on developing action plans to fully implement MTSS at the building level. Ongoing supports will be provided.
March 31 & April 21, 2020
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Goodwill of Central Iowa, 5355 N.W. 86th St., Johnston, IA
Register at this link: http://bit.ly/37JrS2c (Course #181277)
Middle school and high school leadership teams to include administrators, content teachers and teachers who support systems work (TLC, Counselor, At-Risk, ALT).
