Learners will engage in a variety of instructional methods (group processing, modeling, lecture, group presentations, coaching) to accomplish these learning goals:
- utilize the transformational ideas and seven principles that define a Fierce Conversation in group and real-life situations
- identify key conversations that will support individual professional development and the development of the organization
- prepare and implement Team Conversation, Coaching Conversation, Delegation Conversation and Confrontation Conversation
- develop and submit a personal communication plan
Dates & Times: Oct. 27 & 28 and Nov. 10 & 17, 2022 (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Held via Zoom
Registration Link: Course 180172, Section 313360
Cost: $170 + $200 for a 12-month Fierce for Life membership (required materials) = $370
2 License Renewal Credits (approved for Evaluator Approval renewal)
Additional Courses Available for Evaluator Approval Renewal CreditHeartland AEA also has multiple sections of Cognitive Coaching Level 1, Cognitive Coaching Level 2 and Education Technologies for Administrators that are available for Evaluator Approval renewal credit. These courses are listed on the statewide Evaluator Training Course Schedule on the Iowa Department of Education website.
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The ISU Ed.D. program in School Leadership:
- specializes in P-12 Systems Leadership and provides recommendation for Superintendent and AEA Chief Certification
- is designed for working practitioners and is offered online with limited face-to-face opportunities
- an Ed.D. dissertation specializes in the work of a professional practitioner, resulting in improved understanding, experience and outcomes
The next cohort begins May 2023. Final application deadline is March 1, 2023. You may explore the program through the following links:
Tuition Information
EdD Curriculum
Graduate Education Handbook
PowerPoint with Program Information
The application process can be found at: Ed.D. Application Process
Contact the ISU Professors of Practice:
Our Mission
To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities.
Our Goals
- Increase learning growth for students
- Decrease the gap in achievement
- Increase annual graduation rates
- Increase gateways to post-secondary success
