Instructional Technology Professional Development and Learning Opportunities Announced for Summer and 2020-21

Heartland AEA Educators, are you looking for virtual learning opportunities over the summer or this Fall? Check out our new Instructional Technology Virtual Learning/Hybrid Learning Guide.  

Personalizing Your Professional Learning with Digital Connections Featuring a webinar with Sarah Thomas, Ph.D., Regional Technology Coordinator, Loyola University Begins July 5. 

Register at this link: https://bit.ly/2NmIjKi  

Check out all of the summer courses! 

Need help? 

Contact our Instructional Tech team!

Iowa Department of Education Releases FAQ for Reopening Guidance for Schools

The Iowa Department of Education is releasing a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document that provides further clarification on the Reopening Guidance for Schools that was written in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and released last Thursday. The FAQ includes explanations and examples regarding support documents and resources for schools, considerations and potential implications regarding the use of face coverings, the ability to maintain social distancing, temperature screenings and what to do if an outbreak occurs in a school, among others. 

The document may be updated with additional questions or if IDPH releases new recommendations in the future, so make sure to look for the most recent publication date. 

The DE will continue to keep you informed of any new updates. All current guidance is included on the COVID-19 Guidance and Information page on their website. In addition, recordings of previous Zoom sessions can be found on their YouTube channel or on their COVID-19 Webinar Recordings for PK-12 School Administrators in Iowa webpage (along with PowerPoint slides as applicable). Return-to-Learn supports can be found on their Return-to-Learn Google site.

Wellness Weekly, a Shareable Resource for Districts

In an effort to support the well-being of districts, educators, students and families, Heartland AEA is pleased to bring you, "Wellness Weekly," a weekly series dedicated to all things wellness and well-being.  

Check out the Wellness Weekly site every week for well-being resources, tips and fun and share with colleagues and families! 

This week features:  

• 7 Trustworthy Tips on How to Stay Physically and Mentally Healthy Right Now
 
• 8 Best Hikes to Experience in Iowa
 
• Funnies: Hello Summer!
 

We hope you've enjoyed and benefited from Wellness Weekly during this unpredictable time of working and learning from home and navigating living through a pandemic. This is our last Wellness Weekly of the 2019-20 academic year.