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Are You Ready for Something New in Tech Integration? Announcing the Heart of Innovation Summer Summit!
Are you ready for something new in tech integration? The Heart of Innovation Summer Summit 2020 is a full day of learning and networking with your fellow educators. John Spencer, co-author of Launch. Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativity and Bring Out the Maker in Every Student and Empower. What Happens When Students Own Their Learning will keynote this exciting event, and a variety of breakout sessions will follow. Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to learn how you can bring innovative practices to your classroom! 1 license renewal credit available. $10 registration includes a full day of learning and networking and lunch. Now accepting session proposals! Check it out! Heart of Innovation Summer Summit 2020
Join us for Google Expedition Training!
Heartland AEA has two Google Expedition kits (one set of 15 devices and headsets and one set of 30 devices and headsets). To check out the kits for the 2020-21 school year you must attend our half-day training. More information and registration here
Many of you are receiving questions from parents and community members about how schools are preparing for the potential spread of the coronavirus. To help you navigate local planning and conversations, the following resources are available:
- A webinar for school administrators and school nurses is scheduled for March 2, from 1-2:30 p.m. The webinar will be hosted jointly by IDPH and the Iowa Department of Education. Register here. The webinar will be recorded, and a link will be sent to all who register.
The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) recommends districts review appropriate policies on communicable diseases. IASB has provided the following sample policies as reference. The attached samples reflect no changes from those previously issued by IASB. For assistance, contact Siobhan Schneider, IASB Policy/Legal Services Director.
IASB Sample Policy 507.3 – Communicable Diseases – Students
IASB Sample Policy 403.3 - Communicable Diseases – Employees
IASB Sample Regulation 403.3R1 - Universal Precautions Regulation
The DE will share more information on this issue as it becomes available. For more information, contact Melissa Walker, DE school health consultant.
The March 2020 School Leader Update from the Iowa Department of Education is now available.
