Thursday, April 27, 2023

Choose Your Path in Social Studies Professional Learning

Three teachers
Four differentiated professional learning "pathways" will be offered this summer to support teaching and learning in social studies.

Pathway 1: Inquiry 101
Pathway 2: Unit Planning in Social Studies
Pathway 3: Disciplinary Literacy and the Use of Primary Sources
Pathway 4: Visible Learning in Social Studies Book Study


→Take this pre-assessment - see which workshop fits your needs!


License renewal credit is available if you take two workshops

Register for Teaching for Impact Training - No Cost!

Teaching for Impact
This training is for all educators who support learners with disabilities from birth to 21. There's no cost to attend. 


Session content areas include:
  • college and career readiness
  • mathematics
  • literacy
  • early childhood
  • leadership
  • positive learning environments
Three dynamic speakers have been invited to lead the training:
  1. Jennifer Wolfsheimer
  2. Hedy Chang
  3. Clay Cook
Teaching for Impact Training
June 13-14, 2023
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines

Sponsored by the Iowa Department of Education and Iowa’s AEAs

Friday, April 21, 2023

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