The Heartland AEA Literacy Newsletter is now available. Make sure to follow the newsletter and share it with your colleagues! In this issue:
- Data-based Decision Making
- Corresponding with Parents and Guardians
- Tips for Parents
- Fluency and Comprehension
- Foundational Skills Practice
- Text Complexity Webinar Series
- And so much more!
As digital learning becomes more prevalent in face-to-face, blended and remote classrooms, it is essential that educators recognize the knowledge and behaviors that empower teachers and learners in a technology-rich environment. Dr. Jennifer Gonzalez, a leader in education, will lead a webinar session highlighting what it takes to be a leader in a digital world. The course is designed around the ISTE Standards highlighting the standards for Education Leaders. Participants will examine the ISTE Standards and create a plan to implement their learning. Learn more about the course and register at this link: https://bit.ly/2K77FO3.
Instructional Technology Newsletter
Take a look at the Instructional Technology newsletter for information on:
- Pear Deck Resources
- STEM Scale-Up Applications
- New Tech Tools
- Heartland AEA Online Resources
The Iowa Department of Education has released Frequently Asked Questions and additional guidance related to Senate File 2360: Safe Classroom Learning Environments. This resource answers common questions from educators regarding Senate File 2360 and state guidance. The DE anticipates this document will expand as it works through the rules writing process, the Therapeutic Classroom Grant, and development of standards and guidelines for response to classroom behavior. This represents the most current official position of the Department related to these questions and supersedes previous Department guidance on this topic. The Department will continue to review previous and new FAQs to include here and to ensure complete alignment with these responses. If your question is not answered in this resource, please email your question to barb.anderson@iowa.gov and the DE will update this list regularly.
