Sign up now for the Iowa Core Summer Institute

Activity numbers are now ready for the 3 offerings in the Iowa Core Summer Institute. Register through the Heartland Professional Development catalog using activity numbers listed below.

Overview of Iowa Core Characteristics of Effective Instruction ($10)
June 13, 2011 at the FFA Enrichment Center on DMACC campus
Activity Number: IS016399111201

Iowa Core Summer Institute: Teaching for Deep Understanding ($20)
June 14–15, 2011 at the FFA Enrichment Center on DMACC campus
Activity Number: IS016299111201

Leadership Planning for Iowa Core ($10)
June 16, 2011 at the Heartland Regional Education Center in Johnston (6500 Corporate Drive)
Activity Number: IS016492111201

There are not credit options for these activities. A template for site-based credit will be available so that district can customize the additional hours and assignments. Contact Kim Thuente at kthuente@aea11.k12.ia.us for options and information.

Exciting Professional Development Opportunities to Come!

Professional Development Registration Changes
A more secure registration system for Professional Development classes is almost ready to go live! Details about the new features will appear next week in the Administrator Connection and on the Heartland AEA home page.

AEA PD Online
We are excited to announce that the statewide system for online professional development, AEA PD Online, will debut on April 18. AEA PD Online is a one stop shop for online courses and trainings offered throughout the state. Details about the new registration system and summer offerings will appear next week.

IDA-IA Conference tomorrow April 9

The Iowa Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) will be holding their conference tomorrow, Saturday, April at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids. For additional details about the conference, please check http://www.ida-ia.org/index.php?id=5.