As the 2009-10 school year comes to a close, so does my time as the Interim Chief Administrator at Heartland AEA. I want to express my deep appreciation for our continued partnership to ensure that all students in Iowa have the means to succeed. I strongly encourage you to continue your collaboration with Heartland AEA as we transition into new leadership.
Effective July 1, I will resume my duties as Executive Director of District Partnerships while Dr. Paula Vincent assumes the position of chief administrator of Heartland AEA. I look forward to working with Dr. Vincent and supporting her transition into the chief role. Dr. Vincent will bring knowledge, experience and innovation to our organization, and we look forward to utilizing her expertise to continue growing as an agency.
In the meantime, if you have any questions about the transition of leadership or Heartland services, please do not hesitate to contact me at sking@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-9030.
Thank you for your support and dedication to working together to provide efficient and effective services to all Central Iowa students. I hope you take some time this summer to relax and recharge.
Best regards,
Sheila King
Friday, June 4, 2010
HEART Updates
New Data Uploading Procedure for HEART
There is a new process for sending data for import into HEART. We would like for all data to be imported into HEART to come in via the secure upload that is now built into the HEART website. Please do not email data files or send data disks via U.S. Post or AEA van mail. The upload is safer and quicker. It can be found in the Management Control Panel link inside of HEART. Directions are available by clicking the HELP link on that page, as well as in the HEART Administrative Manual, which can be fount on our website at http://www.aea11.k12.ia.us/educators/assessment/heart.html.
Thank you for using this system for data uploads. Please share this information with others in your district who might need to be aware of this new procedure.
HEART for New Administrators
If you are passing the torch to a new administrator after this year, please advise him/her to take the "HEART for New Administrators" class. The half-day class will be offered Friday, August 6, 2010 in the Johnston REC (6500 Corporate Drive) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The class is intended for new administrators and also clerical or technical staff who have responsibilities for updating HEART. (The class can also be taken by those wanting a refresher.) Items covered will include using the HEART system for achievement data, managing security and other administrative functions in HEART and discussing a brief overview of the behavior module. This is the same content that is usually covered in "HEART for Administrators" classes. This early-bird class is intended to provide a learning opportunity early in the school year for new administrators and others.
To register, go to the Heartland Professional Development Catalog at https://prodev.aea11.k12.ia.us/4DCGI/YYYYYYYYYYYYYYSRCH.
Enter activity number: AS003792111101
For questions about HEART, contact Connor Hood at chood@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14506.
There is a new process for sending data for import into HEART. We would like for all data to be imported into HEART to come in via the secure upload that is now built into the HEART website. Please do not email data files or send data disks via U.S. Post or AEA van mail. The upload is safer and quicker. It can be found in the Management Control Panel link inside of HEART. Directions are available by clicking the HELP link on that page, as well as in the HEART Administrative Manual, which can be fount on our website at http://www.aea11.k12.ia.us/educators/assessment/heart.html.
Thank you for using this system for data uploads. Please share this information with others in your district who might need to be aware of this new procedure.
HEART for New Administrators
If you are passing the torch to a new administrator after this year, please advise him/her to take the "HEART for New Administrators" class. The half-day class will be offered Friday, August 6, 2010 in the Johnston REC (6500 Corporate Drive) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The class is intended for new administrators and also clerical or technical staff who have responsibilities for updating HEART. (The class can also be taken by those wanting a refresher.) Items covered will include using the HEART system for achievement data, managing security and other administrative functions in HEART and discussing a brief overview of the behavior module. This is the same content that is usually covered in "HEART for Administrators" classes. This early-bird class is intended to provide a learning opportunity early in the school year for new administrators and others.
To register, go to the Heartland Professional Development Catalog at https://prodev.aea11.k12.ia.us/4DCGI/YYYYYYYYYYYYYYSRCH.
Enter activity number: AS003792111101
For questions about HEART, contact Connor Hood at chood@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14506.
Project SEMI in the Running for Pepsi Refresh Grant
Project SEMI (Science Education Mobile Instruction) is a fully-equipped mobile science laboratory that has previously traveled throughout the year to schools in Heartland's service area. Because of budget constraints, the lab's teacher/facilitator position had to be eliminated, and this year, schools were only able to check out the lab's equipment rather than having the lab travel to their school.
During the past year, the Iowa Biotechnology Association and others formed a 501(c)3 organization, the Inspire 21 Foundation, that could assume future day-to-day operations of the SEMI and plan/engage in fundraising. One of the projects that was undertaken was application for a Pepsi Refresh Project grant. Funds from the grant would be used to update the SEMI’s equipment and materials, provide a teacher/facilitator to travel with the SEMI and get the lab back on the road helping students learn about science.
Voting will occur during the month of June at http://www.refresheverything.com/inspirationstation.
TO VOTE: You need to create an account to vote and can cast up to 10 votes daily during June (only 1 vote/project). You cannot create multiple accounts to vote—this can cause the elimination of the application.
Please consider voting for this worthwhile project throughout the month of June. Pass the word on to anyone who would be interested in promoting the project.
During the past year, the Iowa Biotechnology Association and others formed a 501(c)3 organization, the Inspire 21 Foundation, that could assume future day-to-day operations of the SEMI and plan/engage in fundraising. One of the projects that was undertaken was application for a Pepsi Refresh Project grant. Funds from the grant would be used to update the SEMI’s equipment and materials, provide a teacher/facilitator to travel with the SEMI and get the lab back on the road helping students learn about science.
Voting will occur during the month of June at http://www.refresheverything.com/inspirationstation.
TO VOTE: You need to create an account to vote and can cast up to 10 votes daily during June (only 1 vote/project). You cannot create multiple accounts to vote—this can cause the elimination of the application.
Please consider voting for this worthwhile project throughout the month of June. Pass the word on to anyone who would be interested in promoting the project.
Call for Presenters for the Iowa Mosaic Diversity Conference, October 18
Mark your calendars for the 2010 Iowa Mosaic Diversity Conference on October 18, 2010 at the Scheman Center in Ames. This year’s theme is “The Changing Diversity Footprint: Moving from Reflex to Inclusion”. The theme focuses on the reality of cultural diversity in Iowa and what we as Iowans can do to bring our communities and organizations together. Learn more about the 2010 conference by visiting http://www.iowamosaic.org/RFPInvite/index.html.
Do you have a success story you can share, or feel you can provide thought-provoking content to support the 2010 theme? If so, consider being a presenter for the conference. Click here for more information on how to present a proposal and here for an application form. The deadline for proposals has been extended to June 14, 2010.
Do you have a success story you can share, or feel you can provide thought-provoking content to support the 2010 theme? If so, consider being a presenter for the conference. Click here for more information on how to present a proposal and here for an application form. The deadline for proposals has been extended to June 14, 2010.
Perry CSD in Search of Guidance for Dean of Students Position
The Perry CSD is discussing the possibility of a Dean of Students position at the secondary level. They have questions regarding qualifications, contract days, responsibilities, etc., and are curious about this position in other districts.
If your district has a Dean of Students (or a similar position) and you could provide insight and guidance on what all that position entails, please contact Superintendent Lynn Ubben at Lynn.Ubben@perry.k12.ia.us.
If your district has a Dean of Students (or a similar position) and you could provide insight and guidance on what all that position entails, please contact Superintendent Lynn Ubben at Lynn.Ubben@perry.k12.ia.us.
Revised Ames Office Summer Hours
The Ames office’s summer hours have been revised to the following:
June 14 to June 30
7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
12:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
July 1 to August 11
7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
12:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
June 14 to June 30
7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
12:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
July 1 to August 11
7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
12:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Evaluator III Training Course: Assessing Academic Rigor
Last week many of you received information about training for a course to be included in Evaluator III called “Assessing Academic Rigor”. Included in that information was an application to become a trainer for this two-credit course that is required for all administrators as a part of Evaluator III.
Evaluator III will be different from our past experiences with Evaluator Approval Training. Click here for the course description and here for the requirement page. Assessing Academic Rigor is the only required course. (It is a two credit course.) There will be additional optional courses offered. You will be required to take a total of four credits, Assessing Academic Rigor and an additional course from the list of options.
In a communication provided to AEA Educational Services Directors, it appears that members of the Evaluator III committee will make decisions about applications and trainers. Our understanding is that there will be 40 people statewide who will be selected to attend the training on July 6 and 7, 2010, and then will be expected to teach the “Assessing Academic Rigor” course during the 2010-11 school year. How those 40 will be distributed for AEAs and UENs will be determined by the members of the Evaluator III committee.
When we find out how many trainers there will be in AEA 11 and who they are, we will be scheduling sessions of Assessing Academic Rigor during the 2010-11 school year. Sessions of the additional courses will be scheduled when training becomes available.
The intent of the Evaluator III committee is to have pairs of trainers teach the courses. These pairs would consist of one individual with building or district level administrative experience and one individual with a background in the provision of professional development. If you are aware of any retired administrators who might be interested, please feel free to forward the application.
If you are interested in applying, the application (including expectations for training) is attached here. Heartland AEA is not involved in the decision-making process. Contact information for the committee selecting the trainers is included on the application.
Evaluator III will be different from our past experiences with Evaluator Approval Training. Click here for the course description and here for the requirement page. Assessing Academic Rigor is the only required course. (It is a two credit course.) There will be additional optional courses offered. You will be required to take a total of four credits, Assessing Academic Rigor and an additional course from the list of options.
In a communication provided to AEA Educational Services Directors, it appears that members of the Evaluator III committee will make decisions about applications and trainers. Our understanding is that there will be 40 people statewide who will be selected to attend the training on July 6 and 7, 2010, and then will be expected to teach the “Assessing Academic Rigor” course during the 2010-11 school year. How those 40 will be distributed for AEAs and UENs will be determined by the members of the Evaluator III committee.
When we find out how many trainers there will be in AEA 11 and who they are, we will be scheduling sessions of Assessing Academic Rigor during the 2010-11 school year. Sessions of the additional courses will be scheduled when training becomes available.
The intent of the Evaluator III committee is to have pairs of trainers teach the courses. These pairs would consist of one individual with building or district level administrative experience and one individual with a background in the provision of professional development. If you are aware of any retired administrators who might be interested, please feel free to forward the application.
If you are interested in applying, the application (including expectations for training) is attached here. Heartland AEA is not involved in the decision-making process. Contact information for the committee selecting the trainers is included on the application.
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