See all offerings in the Green Hills AEA Course Catalog!
Friday, May 31, 2019
Green Hills AEA on the Radio
This month, Green Hills AEA Chief Administrator, Dr. Lolli Haws, visited several local radio stations with members from our School Improvement Team. Together, they have been explaining ESSA, how the School Improvement Team can support schools, and what goes into a school improvement plan.
Missed the live airing? Don't worry! You can catch 3 of the 4 interviews below:
Missed the live airing? Don't worry! You can catch 3 of the 4 interviews below:
Friday, May 24, 2019
NSPI Iowa Workshop
AEA PREP is excited to host a 2-day workshop for district teams in partnership with the National Postsecondary Strategy Institute (NPSI) from Chicago, to be held at Des Moines Area Community College on September 23 & 24, 2019. The goal of this workshop is to help school districts develop their internal capacity to support every student toward attaining a successful postsecondary pathway. This will be done through a hands-on, action-oriented workshop focused on the integration of three critical components: a district postsecondary framework and strategy; a data strategy; and engagement of school counselors as leaders. Up to 27 district teams (3 per AEA) will be selected from across the state following the application period (May 3 - May 31). NPSI is led by Greg Darneider, Dr. Joyce Brown, and Kelly Sparks. Mr. Darneider served as Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Education on the College Access Initiative, serving under President Obama's 2020 Goal and was the U.S. Department of Education representative on First Lady Michelle Obama's Reach Higher Initiative. Dr. Brown is president of Joyce V. Brown Consulting, a group of expert practitioner counselor leaders who specialize in training and coaching counselors and non-profit organizations working on the front lines of schools. Dr. Brown also provided technical support and served as a consultant to Reach Higher. Ms. Sparks is CEO of Maple Grove Objective, which helps organizations strategically use data to improve outcomes for youth and communities. She has over 20 years of experience in education and is a national expert and innovator in data strategy.
See the linked flyers and video for more information, along with the application instructions and registration link (bit.ly/IowaNPSI).
NPSI - Iowa Online application link
NSPI Iowa Overview and Application Instructions
NPSI Brochure
See the linked flyers and video for more information, along with the application instructions and registration link (bit.ly/IowaNPSI).
NPSI - Iowa Online application link
NSPI Iowa Overview and Application Instructions
NPSI Brochure
Iowa School Performance Profiles Updated and Released With New Features
The Iowa Department of Education announced new features have been added to a recently launched online school accountability reporting system.
The Iowa School Performance Profiles website first launched in December to meet a federal education law called the Every Student Succeeds Act. ESSA, which replaced the No Child Left Behind Act, requires all states to publish report cards reflecting the performance of public schools.
The initial version of the website included each school’s scores on a set of accountability measures, such as graduation rates, and specified schools that were identified for additional support and improvement based on their performance.
The new features include additional data required by ESSA, such as student suspensions and expulsions and chronic absenteeism, and a feature to compare school and district performance. The website also folds in data and ratings from the former Iowa School Report Card, developed to meet a 2013 state law.
“School report cards make it easier for education stakeholders to understand how their schools are serving students,” Director Ryan Wise said. “Our goal was to have one school performance reporting tool that fully meets both state and federal requirements.”
The new features did not change the school accountability scores calculated in December. Those scores will be updated later this year as part of an annual update to the website.
This fact sheet summarizes the new features that users will find on the updated Iowa School Performance Profiles.
For more information, visit iaschoolperformance.gov.
The Iowa School Performance Profiles website first launched in December to meet a federal education law called the Every Student Succeeds Act. ESSA, which replaced the No Child Left Behind Act, requires all states to publish report cards reflecting the performance of public schools.
The initial version of the website included each school’s scores on a set of accountability measures, such as graduation rates, and specified schools that were identified for additional support and improvement based on their performance.
The new features include additional data required by ESSA, such as student suspensions and expulsions and chronic absenteeism, and a feature to compare school and district performance. The website also folds in data and ratings from the former Iowa School Report Card, developed to meet a 2013 state law.
“School report cards make it easier for education stakeholders to understand how their schools are serving students,” Director Ryan Wise said. “Our goal was to have one school performance reporting tool that fully meets both state and federal requirements.”
The new features did not change the school accountability scores calculated in December. Those scores will be updated later this year as part of an annual update to the website.
This fact sheet summarizes the new features that users will find on the updated Iowa School Performance Profiles.
For more information, visit iaschoolperformance.gov.
Green Hills AEA Summer Van Route
Now- June 14: Regular two-day per week van delivery
June 17-June 28: Vans will run to each building one time per week
*The route listing for June 17-28 here.
July 1- August 9: No van delivery
August 12-16: Van delivery as needed
Regular van delivery for the 2019-20 school year will begin Tuesday, August 20.
If you have any needs during the summer or questions, please contact Julia Hood. Have a great summer!
June 17-June 28: Vans will run to each building one time per week
*The route listing for June 17-28 here.
July 1- August 9: No van delivery
August 12-16: Van delivery as needed
Regular van delivery for the 2019-20 school year will begin Tuesday, August 20.
If you have any needs during the summer or questions, please contact Julia Hood. Have a great summer!
Thursday, May 23, 2019
CPI Training Changes for 2019-2020
As the school year comes to a close we want to take this time to remind you of a few CPI training changes for the '19/'20 school year.
What you need to know:
1) Team Members: Jessica Williar, Rebecca Hamilton, and Nicole Owen make up our core team.
2) Class fee: We will be raising the price for trainings to $50.00 per person beginning August 1, 2019. This cost increase is to help cover the costs of the training itself and the increased price of books, which are required for staff to receive their blue card, evidencing certification.
3) Class Schedule: Please see our course catalog for a pre-set schedule of training dates. These will not be changed for any other reason than weather. We will not be able to accommodate "as needed" trainings, as we have done in the past.
Questions about CPI should be directed to Stephanie Dredge; sdredge@ghaea.org.
What you need to know:
1) Team Members: Jessica Williar, Rebecca Hamilton, and Nicole Owen make up our core team.
2) Class fee: We will be raising the price for trainings to $50.00 per person beginning August 1, 2019. This cost increase is to help cover the costs of the training itself and the increased price of books, which are required for staff to receive their blue card, evidencing certification.
3) Class Schedule: Please see our course catalog for a pre-set schedule of training dates. These will not be changed for any other reason than weather. We will not be able to accommodate "as needed" trainings, as we have done in the past.
Questions about CPI should be directed to Stephanie Dredge; sdredge@ghaea.org.
Friday, May 17, 2019
Learning Supports Symposium Spotlight
Data to Drive Decisions (for a Difference):
Using data to drive or decisions (and track our efforts) makes a difference. Join us in this interactive session where we dive in to how we all can help to form healthy, independent, successful young people. How to make data-driven decisions to help move beyond talking about problems to taking action to solve those problems.
AEA Learning Online Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Training
In response to Iowa’s new requirement that school districts provide at least one hour of annual training on suicide prevention, intervention and postvention, the AEA Directors of Special Education and AEA Learning Online have developed training that meets the state’s training requirements. Information about AEA Learning Online’s Postvention Training and a link to additional training options can be found here.
2019 All Western Iowa Academic Awards
Below are the selections for the 2019 All Western Iowa All Academic Team:
- Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln, Caleb Fitch
- Council Bluffs Lewis Central, Kate Doolittle
- Council Bluffs Lewis Central, Sean Etherington
- Glenwood, Abigail Schultz
- Harlan, Andrea Ferry
- Harlan, Jayden Rece Swanson
- Southwest Valley, Connor Shipley
- Treynor: Kyle Christensen
- Treynor, Brendan Mass
UNI Summer Workshop: The New Labor Market
Millennials and Generation Z are different from the generations preceding them, thus they have different expectations from their employers. After this week-long summer course you will:
See flyer here!
- Understand how Millennials and Generation Z behave differently in the labor market
- Understand how local business deal with new generations
- Develop materials that can be used to raise student understanding of the workplace
- Exchange information and network among educators and business leaders
See flyer here!
Public Input Sought for Career and Technical Education Standards
Iowa Department of Education Director, Ryan Wise, announced he is seeking the public’s input on proposed standards for career and technical education (CTE).
The standards were developed over the last year by program management teams consisting of secondary and postsecondary educators and administrators, business and industry partners, and staff from the Department and the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Public input is being sought specifically in the areas of agriculture, food and natural resources; business, finance, marketing, and management; health sciences; human services; and information solutions. Work will begin on standards for applied sciences, technology, engineering, and manufacturing later this year.
Feedback on the standards will come through area-specific online surveys, which will be open through June 13. Input from the surveys will be incorporated into the teams’ final recommendations.
“Our goal is to provide standards that ensure CTE programs are dynamic, rigorous and driven by labor market demands,” Wise said. “These standards will provide a framework for programs to keep current with industry changes, provide for ongoing learning for CTE faculty, and integrate core academic and employability skills to prepare students for college and careers.”
This work is in response to HF 2392, state legislation signed into law in 2016, which is helping shape the future of CTE in Iowa. The legislation provides the State Board of Education with authority to adopt standards for school districts to incorporate into their CTE programs. The new CTE standards and benchmarks will set clear and consistent foundational expectations for what students need to learn in high-quality CTE programs across the state.
The teams intend to get the proposed CTE standards to the State Board of Education this fall. If adopted, the CTE standards will be a mandatory requirement for school districts.
The standards were developed over the last year by program management teams consisting of secondary and postsecondary educators and administrators, business and industry partners, and staff from the Department and the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Public input is being sought specifically in the areas of agriculture, food and natural resources; business, finance, marketing, and management; health sciences; human services; and information solutions. Work will begin on standards for applied sciences, technology, engineering, and manufacturing later this year.
Feedback on the standards will come through area-specific online surveys, which will be open through June 13. Input from the surveys will be incorporated into the teams’ final recommendations.
“Our goal is to provide standards that ensure CTE programs are dynamic, rigorous and driven by labor market demands,” Wise said. “These standards will provide a framework for programs to keep current with industry changes, provide for ongoing learning for CTE faculty, and integrate core academic and employability skills to prepare students for college and careers.”
This work is in response to HF 2392, state legislation signed into law in 2016, which is helping shape the future of CTE in Iowa. The legislation provides the State Board of Education with authority to adopt standards for school districts to incorporate into their CTE programs. The new CTE standards and benchmarks will set clear and consistent foundational expectations for what students need to learn in high-quality CTE programs across the state.
The teams intend to get the proposed CTE standards to the State Board of Education this fall. If adopted, the CTE standards will be a mandatory requirement for school districts.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Green Hills AEA 2019 Teacher Appreciation Winner!
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| Deanna and her grandson, Beckett |
Congratulations to our 2019 Teacher Appreciation drawing winner, Deanna Langel of IKM-Manning!
"Thank you so much for the teacher appreciation class credit payment. I will be using it for a phonological awareness class I am taking in June. I learned about this class from another AEA opportunity. The first grade teachers in our area all got together to discuss first grade and this class came up as a great one. I'm looking forward to the class.
I am about to wrap up my 32nd year of teaching for the Manning and IKM-Manning school districts. It's always great to continue learning. Next year will be new as I am making a change to 2nd grade. I loved and will miss my 1st grade partners but am excited for new challenges and am anxious to work with my new second grade partners."
Charles E. Lakin Outstanding Teacher Awards
On Wednesday, May 8th, three Green Hills Area teachers were awarded the first of four Charles E. Lakin Outstanding Teacher Awards. Karen Guthrie, middle/high school English teacher at South Page, Linda VandenBosch, Clarinda middle school social studies teacher, and Hamburg kindergarten teacher, Brenda Brandt, were recognized for their deep love of education and making their schools and classrooms a place that children truly want to be every day.
Read the full article on KMA.
Read the full article on KMA.
National Postsecondary Strategy Institute Iowa State Conference
AEA PREP is excited to host a 2-day workshop for district teams in partnership with the National Postsecondary Strategy Institute (NPSI) from Chicago, to be held at Des Moines Area Community College on September 23 & 24, 2019. The goal of this workshop is to help school districts develop their internal capacity to support every student toward attaining a successful postsecondary pathway. This will be done through a hands-on, action-oriented workshop focused on the integration of three critical components: a district postsecondary framework and strategy; a data strategy; and engagement of school counselors as leaders. Up to 27 district teams (~3 per AEA) will be selected from across the state following the application period (May 3 - May 31).
NPSI is led by Greg Darneider, Dr. Joyce Brown, and Kelly Sparks. Mr. Darneider served as Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Education on the College Access Initiative, serving under President Obama's 2020 Goal and was the U.S. Department of Education representative on First Lady Michelle Obama's Reach Higher Initiative. Dr. Brown is president of Joyce V. Brown Consulting, a group of expert practitioner counselor leaders who specialize in training and coaching counselors and non-profit organizations working on the front lines of schools. Dr. Brown also provided technical support and served as a consultant to Reach Higher. Ms. Sparks is CEO of Maple Grove Objective, which helps organizations strategically use data to improve outcomes for youth and communities. She has over 20 years of experience in education, and is a national expert and innovator in data strategy.
NPSI is led by Greg Darneider, Dr. Joyce Brown, and Kelly Sparks. Mr. Darneider served as Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Education on the College Access Initiative, serving under President Obama's 2020 Goal and was the U.S. Department of Education representative on First Lady Michelle Obama's Reach Higher Initiative. Dr. Brown is president of Joyce V. Brown Consulting, a group of expert practitioner counselor leaders who specialize in training and coaching counselors and non-profit organizations working on the front lines of schools. Dr. Brown also provided technical support and served as a consultant to Reach Higher. Ms. Sparks is CEO of Maple Grove Objective, which helps organizations strategically use data to improve outcomes for youth and communities. She has over 20 years of experience in education, and is a national expert and innovator in data strategy.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Digital Media students at CAM Community Schools put together a video to bring awareness to the issues so many students face on a daily basis.
Watch HERE!
Watch HERE!
Call for Student Talent
Showcasing musically talented Iowa public students is an important and inspiring part of the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) Annual Convention! IASB is currently accepting applications for a musical group to perform at their Annual Convention on Nov. 21, 2019.
See more information on their website!
See more information on their website!
Summer Learning at GHAEA!
- Improving Your Job Coaching Skills - Course #168758
- June 10, 11, and 12 in Creston and Council Bluffs OR June 17, 18, and 19 in Avoca
- This course contain 18 module lessons focusing on improving participants job coaching skills. The lessons focus on:
- Foundation of Employment Services
- Performance Coaching and Support
- Strategies for Job Development
- Upon completion of all 18 lessons, participants will be able to receive a job coaching certificate
- Blending/Flipping Your Classroom - Course #168532
- June 11, 12, and 13 in Avoca
- Work in virtual groups learning about Blended Models and learn about and analyze the four common models of blended learning. Determine DOK levels of tasks. Brainstorm what items that are done that would fall into the Lower Level of Blooms. Deconstruct Lesson looking for connection to Blooms and Assessments. Create a flipped video. Share what the modern learner looks like. Participate in a Socratic Circle. Write essential questions. Create their own blended learning opportunity for students or adults.
- Fundamentals in Sentence Writing - Course #180141
- June 12 in Red Oak
- Instruction in Fundamentals in the Sentence Writing Strategy is appropriate for students who need a thorough grounding in basic concepts and terms, such as "subject," "verb," or "infinitive." Fundamentals in the Sentence Writing Strategy can be used as a developmental writing curriculum or as a quick set of lessons to improve students' understanding of these concepts. Once students have that basic understanding, they may move on to Proficiency in the Sentence Writing Strategy. Together these components constitute a strategy for recognizing and writing 14 sentence patterns with four types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. In studies, students who have learned the Sentence Writing Strategy consistently produce written products that contain 100 percent complete sentences and at least 40 percent complicated sentences. Their written products include more words, more sentences, and a greater variety of sentences than those of low-achieving students who have not learned the strategy.
- Understanding Writing - Course #160652
- June 13 and 14 in Red Oak OR July 30 and 31 in Avoca OR August 5 and 6 in Creston
- This course is content developed by the members of the Iowa Statewide Literacy Leadership Team, which includes AEA and LEA representatives. The modules in this course will deepen teachers’ understanding of teaching writing with topics including Iowa Core Writing Standards, effective evidence-based practices for teaching writing, and ways to assess student writing. In addition, the content provided within this course may be used together or in parts by instructional coaches and teacher leaders to lead professional development around writing.
- Yoga for Teachers: How to Use Yoga & Meditation in the Classroom - Course #167702
- June 13 and 14 in Council Bluffs OR July 15 and 16 in Avoca OR July 24 and 25 in Red Oak
- The course is designed to help teachers create a classroom atmosphere that fosters peace, inner growth and physical movement through the practice of yoga and meditation. The teachers will come to understand how to use meditation and yoga in the classroom through a series of games, stories and breathing exercises. The teachers will explore the manual Yoga For Teachers: How to use yoga and meditation in the classroom and put to practice lessons and activities from the manual. Some of the manual will give detailed lesson plans and other short ideas on how to spread yoga and meditation into the regular classroom day.
- Paraeducator Courses
- The participant will understand and be able to complete requirements of being a certified paraeducator regarding Ethical and Professional Practices and Professional Relationships of this position.
- See link for dates and times and to register!
Check out all of the summer course offerings in the Green Hills AEA Course Catalog
Morningside's new Special Education Certification program- Learn more!
Morningside's new Special Education Certification program- Learn more!
AEA Learning Online Summer Checklist
Before you kickoff your summer vacation, there are a few things to know:
Check out your summer checklist!
- Required Password Reset
- Mandatory Reporter Training Changes
- DE Guidance on Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Training
- Update Your Employee Information
- Test and Run District Trainings
Check out your summer checklist!
School Climate and Culture Summit
Des Moines Public Schools presents the 4th Annual Summit on School Climate and Culture, August 12-13, 2019. The Summit is designed help educators improve school climate and culture through professional development, skill building and application of best practices and research. This event will allow educators to engage with leading experts in education and school improvement on how a positive school climate and culture is key to student, school and district improvements. Featured Speakers include: Brittany Packnett, Pedro Antonio Noguera, Ph.D., Roberto Rivera and Bettina L. Love, Ph.D.
Des Moines is offering a discount for groups and an easy registration process. Ticket prices will be invoiced as follows:
0-10 = $350
11-50 = $325
51-100 = $300
101+ = $275
Benefits of registering using this process:
To take advantage of the discount pricing or if you have any additional questions, contact Nyla Kenne, Des Moines Public Schools Culture, Climate and Community Coordinator, nyla.kenne@dmschools.org, (515) 242-7527.
Des Moines is offering a discount for groups and an easy registration process. Ticket prices will be invoiced as follows:
0-10 = $350
11-50 = $325
51-100 = $300
101+ = $275
Benefits of registering using this process:
- All staff can register without submitting payment
- Easily track the number of registrations for your district
- Cap the number of registrations or stop registration at anytime
- Only one invoice will be sent to collect payment
- Easy day-of registration, as all of your staff will have a private registration area
- A Summit Liaison to help with any questions you may have from now until the event special pricing to district that registers
To take advantage of the discount pricing or if you have any additional questions, contact Nyla Kenne, Des Moines Public Schools Culture, Climate and Community Coordinator, nyla.kenne@dmschools.org, (515) 242-7527.
Friday, May 3, 2019
GHAEA Recognizes Leaders During School Board Recognition Month
The Iowa Association of School Boards has designated May as School Board Recognition Month, this year recognizing these ‘Superheroes for Public Education.’ As citizen leaders, our board members face complex and demanding challenges. Yet few people fully understand the scope and far-reaching implications of board members’ responsibilities. All Iowa citizens should recognize the vital contributions of these men and women and focus attention on the crucial role these elected public officials play in the education of our children.
Serving on the Green Hills AEA board are Marland Gammon, Randy Brown, Ed Gambs, John Gambs, Jake Powers, Raymond Storm, Karen Thomsen, Connie Maxson, Rich Schenck Although they wear many hats in the workday world, school board members put on a collective hat when they get down to the business of leading their school districts. Board members must pull together as a team toward a common goal—helping students achieve. Though they may disagree on certain issues, their role as a board is to consistently strive toward that goal.
Our 9 members of the Green Hills AEA ensure we are accountable to the community and our districts and strongly advocate for continuous improvement in student learning. To accomplish these goals, board members contribute thousands of hours each year leading their districts. Whether it be crafting policies, hiring administrators, listening to staff concerns, or advocating with legislators, board members always keep their eyes on the goal of student achievement. The time spent in board meetings represents just a small fraction of the hours school board members spend leading in their districts. They are deeply involved in community and school activities, and they create, read and study countless reports, agendas, proposals and other information to guide difficult decisions. Their love for learning and their commitment to the students, staff and community drives board members’ desire to help students achieve their potential.
Join your community in saying ‘thank you’ to your school board superheroes and recognizing their efforts throughout the year.
Serving on the Green Hills AEA board are Marland Gammon, Randy Brown, Ed Gambs, John Gambs, Jake Powers, Raymond Storm, Karen Thomsen, Connie Maxson, Rich Schenck Although they wear many hats in the workday world, school board members put on a collective hat when they get down to the business of leading their school districts. Board members must pull together as a team toward a common goal—helping students achieve. Though they may disagree on certain issues, their role as a board is to consistently strive toward that goal.
Our 9 members of the Green Hills AEA ensure we are accountable to the community and our districts and strongly advocate for continuous improvement in student learning. To accomplish these goals, board members contribute thousands of hours each year leading their districts. Whether it be crafting policies, hiring administrators, listening to staff concerns, or advocating with legislators, board members always keep their eyes on the goal of student achievement. The time spent in board meetings represents just a small fraction of the hours school board members spend leading in their districts. They are deeply involved in community and school activities, and they create, read and study countless reports, agendas, proposals and other information to guide difficult decisions. Their love for learning and their commitment to the students, staff and community drives board members’ desire to help students achieve their potential.
Join your community in saying ‘thank you’ to your school board superheroes and recognizing their efforts throughout the year.
Better Hearing and Speech Month
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month! It is the biggest and best annual opportunity to promote the professions and raise awareness about communication disorders. ASHA is making it easy to get involved, promote yourself, and make a difference. Here is what's in store for May:
2019 Tagline and Weekly Themes
This year, ASHA's theme for BHSM is "Communication Across the Lifespan." A campaign logo and free resources—including posters, bookmarks, coloring pages, social media cover photos, and more—are available for members online.
To tie in with the Lifespan theme, ASHA's weekly focus areas for 2019 will spotlight communication disorders by age groups. Shareable content from ASHA will focus on the unique signs, symptoms, life impact, and treatment considerations relative to each age population for (1) speech/language development and/or disorders, (2) social communication, (3) hearing, and (4) feeding/swallowing. Here's a breakdown of the schedule:
Week 1—May 5–11: Communication Disorders in Infants
Week 2—May 12–18: Communication Disorders in Toddlers
Week 3—May 19–25: Communication Disorders in School-Aged Children
Week 4—May 26–31: Communication Disorders in Adults
ASHA's public activities, social media, and more will be based on this schedule.
For information on ASHA's public outreach overall, stay up-to-date up with the latest ASHA news. Please email any questions or comments to bhsm@asha.org.
2019 Tagline and Weekly Themes
This year, ASHA's theme for BHSM is "Communication Across the Lifespan." A campaign logo and free resources—including posters, bookmarks, coloring pages, social media cover photos, and more—are available for members online.
To tie in with the Lifespan theme, ASHA's weekly focus areas for 2019 will spotlight communication disorders by age groups. Shareable content from ASHA will focus on the unique signs, symptoms, life impact, and treatment considerations relative to each age population for (1) speech/language development and/or disorders, (2) social communication, (3) hearing, and (4) feeding/swallowing. Here's a breakdown of the schedule:
Week 1—May 5–11: Communication Disorders in Infants
Week 2—May 12–18: Communication Disorders in Toddlers
Week 3—May 19–25: Communication Disorders in School-Aged Children
Week 4—May 26–31: Communication Disorders in Adults
ASHA's public activities, social media, and more will be based on this schedule.
For information on ASHA's public outreach overall, stay up-to-date up with the latest ASHA news. Please email any questions or comments to bhsm@asha.org.
AEAs Provide Programs Free Access to myIGDIs for 2019-20 Literacy Screening
Iowa’s AEA system is pleased to continue providing consistency with their preschool programs for the 2019-20 school year for districts and community partners in the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SWVPP) for four year old children.
The AEA system will continue to cover the full cost ($3 per child) to access to the online data system and iPAD app for preschool programs that are currently using or are interested in starting to use the Individual Growth and Development Indicators (myIGDIs) for literacy screening for preschool learners during the 2019-20 school year.
Summer Course Offerings
- LETRS Modules 1-3 Course #154146 The contents of this training are a combination of:
- LETRS modules 1-3,(Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling, published by Sopris West)
- Various other collections of research in literacy and learning including the North Carolina School Improvement and the West Virginia Reading First Site
- **Note - Materials Needed! This course will be using the LETRS (Second Edition) Modules 1-3 Set, from Sopris West. Purchase of this book is required for attendance in the class. This book can be purchased at the website.
- June 3, 4, 5, and 6 in Avoca
- June 10, 11, 23 and 13 in Hamburg
- Autism- The Basics Teachers Should Know Course #180262 This workshop will address what special education and general education teachers need to know (and do) when a student with autism will enter their classrooms.
- June 4 in Missouri Valley
- Foundations of MTSS for Social Emotional, Behavior, and Mental Health Course #154176 Building a fundamental awareness around the effects of trauma as well as the need to cultivate environments that nurture social-emotional behavioral and mental health has come to the forefront of school and community initiatives. This workshop will present research that reveals the adverse effects of trauma and the significance of social-emotional, behavioral and mental health in child development that strongly influences the future of a child's ability to learn, build and maintain healthy relationships, and sustain a healthy lifestyle. We will explore how educators can develop skills to recognize needs and respond responsibly and compassionately to individual needs. Additionally, participants will develop strategies that support resiliency, trust, and an enhanced capacity to learn. Lastly, participants will explore the importance of self-care and the contribution to a healthy school culture and climate.
- June 6 in Creston
- Adaptive Expertise through the Science Writing Heuristic Year 1 - Course #179884 (license renewal) or Course #179861 (graduate credit) The Science Writing Heuristic (SWH) approach is about transforming students’ thinking by transforming the science classroom. With the SWH approach, teachers move away from verification labs and memorization to the kinds of activities, conversations, and writing that real scientists do as required by the new Iowa Science Standards. In addition, teachers will shift from routine to adaptive expertise in order to respond to students' sense making. Students learn to negotiate meaning both publicly and privately from the results of their work and to argue for their ideas by posing questions, gathering data, and generating claims based on evidence. Critical to this approach is the emphasis on language, both written and oral, through all the negotiation opportunities that are created. This approach creates classroom environments where ideas are debated and everybody has a chance for success – the emphasis is on understanding and practicing science not memorizing scientific facts.
- June 11, 12, 13, and 14 at Lewis Central CSD
- AAIMS Progress Monitoring Training - Course #168598 Project AAIMS is pleased to announce that we are now disseminating the algebra progress monitoring measures! To access the measures, you will need to participate in a training session that includes an overview of the four types of progress monitoring measures for PreAlgebra and Algebra 1. The research evidence supporting the measures will be summarized and the training session will include detailed, hands-on experiences with administration, scoring, and data interpretation. By participating in the training, you will receive both electronic and hard copy versions of the measures and keys, along with permission for unlimited duplication.
- June 10 in Avoca
- Essentials of Dyslexia - Course #154143 Participants will:
- Deepen their understanding of dyslexia.
- Explore diagnostic tools to support identifying students' strengths and needs.
- Develop an understanding of instructional routines that support students with reading disabilities, including dyslexia.
- **Note - Materials Needed! This course will be using the book Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention by Nancy Mather and Barbara J. Wendling. Purchase of this book is required for attendance in the class. This book can be purchased at the website.
- June 10 and 11 in Missouri Valley
National Teacher Appreciation Day
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Day on May 7th, anyone who registers (between March 25 and midnight on May 6th) for a 2019 GHAEA summer course listed in the online catalog, will be entered into a drawing for one license renewal credit fee waived for one course, up to $85. The winner will be drawn on May 8th.
May 7, 2019- National Teacher Appreciation Day
National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is celebrated on Tuesday of the first full week in May. This day is part of Teacher Appreciation Week which is the first full week in May of each year. The National Education Association describes National Teacher Day "as honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives." Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children: the future leaders of our country. They are kind, patient, hard-working, dedicated and understanding professionals that old our children's lives in a positive direction. We entrust our children with the teachers, and they affect their lives on a daily basis. Make sure to recognize and thank your teachers this week!
History: In 1944, political and education leaders discussed the need for a national day to honor teachers. In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day. Congress declared March 7, 1980 as National Teacher Day. The National Education Association continued to observe Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985, when the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May. The NEA Representative Assembly then voted to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day. National Teacher Day is an "unofficial" National holiday.
May 7, 2019- National Teacher Appreciation Day
National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is celebrated on Tuesday of the first full week in May. This day is part of Teacher Appreciation Week which is the first full week in May of each year. The National Education Association describes National Teacher Day "as honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives." Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children: the future leaders of our country. They are kind, patient, hard-working, dedicated and understanding professionals that old our children's lives in a positive direction. We entrust our children with the teachers, and they affect their lives on a daily basis. Make sure to recognize and thank your teachers this week!
History: In 1944, political and education leaders discussed the need for a national day to honor teachers. In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day. Congress declared March 7, 1980 as National Teacher Day. The National Education Association continued to observe Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985, when the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May. The NEA Representative Assembly then voted to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day. National Teacher Day is an "unofficial" National holiday.
Computer Science is Elementary Awards Announced
Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the six schools selected to each receive $50,000 grants through the Computer Science is Elementary project. The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council and the Iowa Department of Education are partnering with business and industry on this project to transform six high-poverty elementary schools into models of innovative computer science instruction. The goal is to create opportunities for students and a statewide network of computer science expertise.
The six schools, which Gov. Reynolds named at the 2019 Future Ready Iowa-STEM Summit, are:
• Denison Elementary in the Denison Community School District.
• Lenihan Intermediate in the Marshalltown Community School District.
• Cora B. Darling Elementary in the Postville Community School District.
• East Union Elementary in the East Union Community School District.
• Perry Elementary in the Perry Community School District.
• Richardson Elementary in the Fort Madison Community School District.
“Computer science is a new basic skill that’s required for success in a workforce constantly impacted by innovation and technology,” said Gov. Reynolds. “With tomorrow’s workers sitting in today’s classrooms, we must prepare our students to be continuous learners and adaptable for the disruptive economy of the future.”
The Computer Science is Elementary Project aligns with Future Ready Iowa, which sets the goal of 70 percent of the workforce having education or training beyond high school by the year 2025. The initiative also focuses on strengthening preK-12 education and career exploration and preparation.
“To continue Iowa’s prosperity, we must invest in our students and their futures. By introducing computer science in our elementary schools and giving young Iowans access to these in-demand skills, they will be ready for the unlimited opportunities awaiting them in our state,” said Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg.
Thirty schools applied for the awards, which are possible thanks to generous support from private-sector partners that raised $350,000 total: Collins Aerospace as the lead sponsor, Principal Financial Group, MidAmerican Energy, Kemin Industries, Microsoft, Google, ITC Midwest, Alliant Energy, Technology Association of Iowa, Verizon, Paragon IT, AT&T, School Administrators of Iowa, Workiva, Pella Rolscreen Foundation, Merchant Bonding and Bankers Trust.
Loess Hills Computer Programming School, the inspiration for the Computer Science is Elementary project, also will receive a $50,000 grant to serve as a project resource.
The six schools selected to receive the $50,000 planning grants will implement their programs no later than the 2020-21 school year with regular school funding.
The six schools, which Gov. Reynolds named at the 2019 Future Ready Iowa-STEM Summit, are:
• Denison Elementary in the Denison Community School District.
• Lenihan Intermediate in the Marshalltown Community School District.
• Cora B. Darling Elementary in the Postville Community School District.
• East Union Elementary in the East Union Community School District.
• Perry Elementary in the Perry Community School District.
• Richardson Elementary in the Fort Madison Community School District.
“Computer science is a new basic skill that’s required for success in a workforce constantly impacted by innovation and technology,” said Gov. Reynolds. “With tomorrow’s workers sitting in today’s classrooms, we must prepare our students to be continuous learners and adaptable for the disruptive economy of the future.”
The Computer Science is Elementary Project aligns with Future Ready Iowa, which sets the goal of 70 percent of the workforce having education or training beyond high school by the year 2025. The initiative also focuses on strengthening preK-12 education and career exploration and preparation.
“To continue Iowa’s prosperity, we must invest in our students and their futures. By introducing computer science in our elementary schools and giving young Iowans access to these in-demand skills, they will be ready for the unlimited opportunities awaiting them in our state,” said Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg.
Thirty schools applied for the awards, which are possible thanks to generous support from private-sector partners that raised $350,000 total: Collins Aerospace as the lead sponsor, Principal Financial Group, MidAmerican Energy, Kemin Industries, Microsoft, Google, ITC Midwest, Alliant Energy, Technology Association of Iowa, Verizon, Paragon IT, AT&T, School Administrators of Iowa, Workiva, Pella Rolscreen Foundation, Merchant Bonding and Bankers Trust.
Loess Hills Computer Programming School, the inspiration for the Computer Science is Elementary project, also will receive a $50,000 grant to serve as a project resource.
The six schools selected to receive the $50,000 planning grants will implement their programs no later than the 2020-21 school year with regular school funding.
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