Friday, October 7, 2022

Learn With Us: Gale in Context

Students and teachers in classroom
Join us for three webinars to learn more about Gale, including one of our new digital resource offerings: Gale in Context: High School! Both district and AEA staff are invited to join the webinars to learn more about these resources for K-12 students. All three sessions will be recorded. Please register even if you are unable to attend in real-time so you can get access to the recorded sessions!

Gale Resources for the High School Classroom
Oct. 19, 2022
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
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Discover all the resources available to support learning and curriculum in the high school classroom. Explore the available content within the resources and learn or enjoy a refresher on the navigation and document management tools available within the Gale resources.


Support Learning in the Middle School Classroom with Gale
Oct. 26, 2022
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
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Learn how Gale resources can supplement your middle school units of study and curriculum standards. Discover more than articles and periodical information but also videos, audio, images and more. Walk through the tools and features of the resources, share best practices and model how to use Gale resources in the classroom.


Explore Gale in Context: Elementary
Nov. 2, 2022
2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
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Gale in Context: Elementary gives students a safe place to find answers to their questions, practice research skills and explore age-appropriate premium sources about their favorite subjects. Discover engaging multimedia, articles and facts and highlight features to help educators and consultants increase student engagement and enhance classroom instruction.

If you have any questions, contact: Tracie Marshall, Media/Technology Project & Purchasing Coordinator, tmarshall@iowaaea.org.

Heartland AEA Literacy Newsletter is Now Available

Vocabulary practice activities
In this issue of the Heartland AEA Literacy Newsletter:
  • October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month
  • Instructional Response to Universal Screening Data
  • UFLI Parent Resource Hub
  • Vocabulary
  • Topic Reads
  • Learning Bit by Bit - Automaticity
  • Professional Learning Opportunities

Introduction to Learning Acceleration Virtual Learning Series, Coming Oct. 24

Register Today!
Introduction to Learning Acceleration
will lead development sessions for district and school instructional leaders as well as AEA consultants to ensure they have the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to provide students access to grade-appropriate assignments and strong instruction.
  • The Opportunity Myth
  • Introduction to learning acceleration and systems reflection on readiness
  • Ensuring access to strong grade level instruction to accelerate to grade level
  • Observational tools and feedback for accelerated instruction
TNTP Learning Series: Introduction to Learning Acceleration
Cost: 1 hour recertification credit = $235.00 (Instructor fees + license renewal)
Participation only - $200.00 (Instructor fees)
  • Led by TNTP (The New Teacher Project) via zoom
  • Intended Audience: Administrators, AEA Staff, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Instructors, District & School Leaders
  • Virtually October 24, 2022, November 2 & 11, 2022, December 1, 2022 (8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Registration: #204431 HL Introduction to Learning Acceleration
Course credit is awarded once all requirements are met and the end of the course date (December 15, 2022)

More information here: Virtual learning series flyer

COMING 2023!
TNTP Learning Series: Application and Coaching