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Based on feedback and district requests, the Behavior Support Community of Practice (CoP) is back for the 2023-24 school year.
Why it Matters
CoP engages in common learning, networking and collaboration to build community among individuals who hold roles such as Behavior Interventionist, Behavior Coach, Behavior Strategist, etc.
How it Works
In-person attendance is recommended for a meaningful CoP. However, a Zoom option will be offered upon request. Need a zoom link or have questions? Contact Jadie Boens, Heartland AEA Director of Social Emotional Behavior Mental Health Services.
Didn’t attend last year? No problem! If you’re interested in attending this year, complete this Google Form to be added to the distribution list.
Dates
Sept. 28, 2023 – 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Nov. 14, 2023 – 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Jan. 25, 2024 – 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Feb. 29, 2024 – 12 - 3 p.m.
April 9, 2024 – 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
May 14, 2024 – 12 - 3 p.m
Location
Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, Iowa
The new school year means that the alternate assessment process begins anew for eligible learners and their teachers!
However, each year presents its own set of challenges. Some teachers find themselves unrostered, uncertified, unregistered or unprepared to input essential data. There are instances of teachers entering data right at the onset of the test window, a practice that is discouraged. Additionally, some teachers wait too long in addressing alternate assessment concerns, reaching out with inquiries either during or after the test window has concluded.
Please review this document for information to help you support teachers of students who participate in alternate assessments so that teachers are certified, know the process and timelines, and will successfully teach and assess their students!
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The General Assembly passed and Governor Reynolds signed several pieces of legislation from the 2023 legislative session impacting K-12 education. Please find a summary of these legislative changes in this letter from McKenzie Snow, Director, Iowa Department of Education
