Glenwood Preschool Work Recognized at the State Level

Specially designed instruction in Glenwood Community School District's preschool is ensuring that Iowa's youngest learners have a great foundation for their school careers. The program drew attention from the Iowa Department of Education for its proven efficiency and remarkable results. Read More Here

Upcoming OpenSci Ed Training Opportunities

Trainings will take place at Heartland AEA - Johnston REC 

Thermal Energy 

Recommended for 6th grade

February 12 - Johnston REC + additional online work

March 23 - Johnston REC + additional online work

Course #182225 - click on link to register

Sound

Recommended for 8th grade

February 19 - Johnston REC + additional online work

March 25 - Johnston REC + additional online work

Course #182224 - click on link to register

Metabolic Reactions

Recommended for 7th grade

February 27 - Johnston REC + additional online work

March 30 - Johnston REC + additional online work

Course #182226 - click on link to register

Clarke Elementary Teacher Receives 2019 Iowa Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture Award

Clarke Elementary's third-grade teacher Tara Norman is the recipient of the 2019 Iowa Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture Award. She was presented with the award on December 12 at the Iowa Farm Bureau board of directors meeting in Des Moines. As the recipient of this award, Norman is automatically in the running for a national award at the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference. Read More Here

Math Progress Monitoring Training

This training is for teachers of mathematics or special education in grades 6th- High school. Please take a look at the samples of each probe found below. These probes may be used as a screener for 7th+ as well.

Algebra Basics
Algebra Foundations
Algebra Content Analysis

See flyer here!

Green Hills Holiday Hours

It's the holiday season! We hope that you enjoy some time with family and friends over the holiday break.  At Green Hills, we value relationships, including our families and friends. We will be closed over the holidays to allow our staff time to foster these relationships, relax, refresh, and celebrate. Please see our holiday hours below:

December 23rd: Close at 2:30 p.m.
December 24th-January 1st: Closed
January 2nd: Return to regular hours

Please note that during our break, there will be no new At-A-Glance issues. The next At-A-Glance will be released on January 17th.

The Future is Bright for Clark CSD Students

Clarke High School's Industrial Technology program is opening doors for students. This opportunity allows for exploration within the fields of woodworking, welding and fabrication, digital design, and drafting. The program has been increasingly drawing interest with students, and it doesn't look as if it is going to slow down anytime soon. 

Read more HERE!

Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities

CPI Refresher Training, Red Oak Office
January 10, morning and afternoon sessions
Course #180523 - click on link to register

ESSA SAMI Training (for newly identified schools)
January 13-14 - Red Oak Office
January 20-21 - Avoca Office
January 28-29 - Creston--SWCC Campus
Course #181950 - click on link to register

High Impact Instructional Strategies within the Gradual Release Framework
January 6-7 - Halverson
Course #180174 - click on link to register

LETRS Training:  Modules 4-6
January 8, January 9, February 11, February 12 - Creston Office
Course #GH-14706 - click on link to register

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Did you know that 20% of Iowa youth between the ages of 13-18 live with a mental illness? Iowa ranks 29th in the nation for the number of deaths by suicide.

So how can you help?

Learn the warning signs and risk factors. Practice assessing situations and using appropriate interventions so that you can help a child connect with professional care.

Parents, teachers, paras, administrators, custodians, community members.. it just takes one person to make a difference.

Join us on December 18th at the Avoca AEA Office for Youth Mental Health First Aid

Sanford Harmony SEL Workshop

This free workshop is designed to train Pre-K–6th grade school principals, administrators, counselors, teachers, social workers, and educational support staff in the successful incorporation and integration of social and emotional learning (SEL) in your classrooms.

Join us in Creston on January 14th

9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. OR 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (only need to attend one session, they are repeat sessions)

Family Educator Partnership Web Page

Take a moment and check out the new Family Educator Partnership web page. On this web page, you can find FEP resources and professional learning documents.

Green Hills AEA Holiday Break

The holiday season is just around the corner. To allow our staff time with family and friends, our offices will close for a short period of time. Please see our holiday hours of operation below:

December 23rd all offices will close at 2:30 p.m.
December 24th-January 1st all offices will remain closed
January 2nd all offices will return to normal hours