Happy New Year! The Green Hills AEA Future Ready Team is excited to announce the 2nd IowaALN Student Expo. Save the date for April 15th, 2020, at CAM High School. This event will highlight authentic learning across Green Hills AEA by showcasing student projects. Want to learn more about authentic learning in your district? How to get started? This is the event for you!
We hope you will save the date! More details to come from the student planning team.
Please contact Stephanie Lane (slane@ghaea.org) with further questions.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Input Sought on Draft Plan to Meet Federal Career and Technical Education Law
Iowa Department of Education Director, Ryan Wise, announced that the draft of Iowa’s state plan for meeting requirements of the federal Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act is available for public review and comment.
Commonly referred to as Perkins V, the federal law reauthorizes the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, which provides almost $1.2 billion in federal support for career and technical education (CTE) programs in all 50 states and U.S. territories, including support for integrated career pathway programs for students.
Iowa receives nearly $12 million annually in federal Perkins funds, divided between secondary and postsecondary CTE programs delivered through public school districts and community colleges. CTE programs increase student engagement through the integration of technical and academic skills in hands-on, real-world learning experiences.
“This federal law aligns well with our new state standards and efforts already underway to expand access to high-quality CTE programs and better prepare students for higher-level academic and technical training,” Wise said. “Iowa’s plan creates efficiencies, broadens opportunities for students and educators and positions CTE as a driving force for education, workforce and economic development.”
The Department has received input on development of the plan through a state advisory council, education work teams and written comments.
The draft of Iowa’s state plan released today incorporates this input and includes strategies for addressing the following new key priorities:
Expanding high-quality CTE programs to middle school students.
Focusing on teacher recruitment, retention and professional development, particularly in the area of work-based learning.
Growing career and technical student organizations across the state to enhance classroom learning through real-world experiences.
These efforts support Iowa’s Future Ready Iowa initiative, which focuses on ensuring Iowa’s workforce is equipped with the skills and education that employers need.
Iowans are invited to give feedback on the state plan, and the related secondary and postsecondary accountability performance targets, through two online surveys, which are open through Feb 13. In addition, three town hall meetings will be held in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs and Johnston from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Feb. 6. Those who are unable to attend the town hall meetings can tune in online for an overview of the draft plan and can provide written feedback through the online survey.
Feedback also can be submitted by mail: Iowa Department of Education, Attn: Eric St Clair/PerkinsV Feedback, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-0146.
Comments will be considered in the final state plan, which will be presented to Gov. Kim Reynolds for approval prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Education in April.
Green Hills AEA Town Hall Meeting
Commonly referred to as Perkins V, the federal law reauthorizes the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, which provides almost $1.2 billion in federal support for career and technical education (CTE) programs in all 50 states and U.S. territories, including support for integrated career pathway programs for students.
Iowa receives nearly $12 million annually in federal Perkins funds, divided between secondary and postsecondary CTE programs delivered through public school districts and community colleges. CTE programs increase student engagement through the integration of technical and academic skills in hands-on, real-world learning experiences.
“This federal law aligns well with our new state standards and efforts already underway to expand access to high-quality CTE programs and better prepare students for higher-level academic and technical training,” Wise said. “Iowa’s plan creates efficiencies, broadens opportunities for students and educators and positions CTE as a driving force for education, workforce and economic development.”
The Department has received input on development of the plan through a state advisory council, education work teams and written comments.
The draft of Iowa’s state plan released today incorporates this input and includes strategies for addressing the following new key priorities:
Expanding high-quality CTE programs to middle school students.
Focusing on teacher recruitment, retention and professional development, particularly in the area of work-based learning.
Growing career and technical student organizations across the state to enhance classroom learning through real-world experiences.
These efforts support Iowa’s Future Ready Iowa initiative, which focuses on ensuring Iowa’s workforce is equipped with the skills and education that employers need.
Iowans are invited to give feedback on the state plan, and the related secondary and postsecondary accountability performance targets, through two online surveys, which are open through Feb 13. In addition, three town hall meetings will be held in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs and Johnston from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Feb. 6. Those who are unable to attend the town hall meetings can tune in online for an overview of the draft plan and can provide written feedback through the online survey.
Feedback also can be submitted by mail: Iowa Department of Education, Attn: Eric St Clair/PerkinsV Feedback, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-0146.
Comments will be considered in the final state plan, which will be presented to Gov. Kim Reynolds for approval prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Education in April.
February 6th 4:30pm-6:30pmHalverson Center
Halverson Conference Room
24997 Highway 92
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
DE Contact: Lisa Stange Office: 515-242-5032
Halverson Conference Room
24997 Highway 92
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
DE Contact: Lisa Stange Office: 515-242-5032
Trade Exploration Day
You're invited! Lewis Central High School will be hosting its annual Trade Exploration Day on Thursday, February 13th.
Students have the opportunity to speak with representatives from institutions and organizations that provide training, certification, or degrees in the trades. Representatives will be prepared to answer questions about their programs, course of study, entrance requirements, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
Example Career Areas Represented:
Take advantage of this free opportunity and join us on February 13th from 10 am- 12:00 pm in the Lewis Central High School gymnasium. You are encouraged to bring as many middle school and/or high school students as you like. All students and chaperones must register here.
Students have the opportunity to speak with representatives from institutions and organizations that provide training, certification, or degrees in the trades. Representatives will be prepared to answer questions about their programs, course of study, entrance requirements, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
Example Career Areas Represented:
- Architectural Design Technology
- Armed Forces
- Auto Collision Technology
- Automotive Technology
- CDL-A Truck Driving
- Construction & Building Science
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Dental Assisting
- Diesel Technology
- Electrical Apprenticeship
- Emergency Medical Services
- Fire Science Technology
- Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Hospitality Management
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- Photography
- Plumbing Apprenticeship
- Theater
- Welding Technology
- And More!
Take advantage of this free opportunity and join us on February 13th from 10 am- 12:00 pm in the Lewis Central High School gymnasium. You are encouraged to bring as many middle school and/or high school students as you like. All students and chaperones must register here.
Professional Learning Opportunities for 2020!
- Imagine Language & Literacy Training for Instructors of English Learners
- January 29th in Creston or Red Oak
- Register HERE - Course #182282
- Fierce 2 Conversation: Generations & Feedback
- February 6th, 27th, and March 12th in Avoca OR June 9th, 17th, and 23rd in Red Oak
- Register HERE- Course #160607
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
- February 7th in Council Bluffs
- Register HERE - Course #160695
- Google Certified Educator Level 1 - Fundamentals Training and Exam
- Completed online between now and February 28th
- Register HERE - Course #180492
- Google Certified Educator Level 2 - Fundamentals Training and Exam
- Completed online between now and June 30th
- Register HERE - Course #181313
Christopher Burke, 2019 Iowa Teacher of the Year, will be facilitating professional learning at East Mills High School from 9-11am on January 20th. Topics and activities will focus on relationship building, feedback and growth mindset. Educators from the surrounding area are welcome to attend! If interested, please contact Lindsey Sayers at lsayers@emschools.org
Need Subs? Encourage eligible candidates to sign up for the next Substitute Authorization Course taking place from January 27-29th at the Halverson Center in Council Bluffs. Registration is available through the Statewide Registration System or through the Green Hills professional learning online catalog.
Clearninghouse for Work-Based Learning
Griswold English Teacher, Holly Esbeck, is a prime example of how the clearinghouse is benefitting students and organizations across the state. The clearinghouse connects students and employers through shared projects that give students professional experiences such as projects, internships, and apprenticeships. Read more about Griswold Community School District's experience here.
Ready to dive into the clearinghouse, but not sure how to begin? Contact one of Green Hills AEA's Digital Learning Specialists below.
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Green Hills AEA Digital Learning Specialists:
GHAEA Professional Learning Standing Courses Catalog
One copy of this catalog has been van mailed to all district Media Building Contacts. This catalog does not reflect specific dates/locations of courses, rather it lists the Agency-wide courses that GHAEA has determined will be held annually throughout the school year and/or summer semester.
We hope this information helps teachers and administrators with yearly planning for professional learning opportunities.
For more specific details and/or to register for a course, visit www.ghaea.org and click on the scrolling icon entitled “Professional Learning Course Catalog” or access the catalog at this link. This catalog is updated on a regular basis.
Please contact Michelle Catterson, Professional Learning Coordinator, mcatterson@ghaea.org, if you have any questions regarding GHAEA Professional Learning courses.
We hope this information helps teachers and administrators with yearly planning for professional learning opportunities.
For more specific details and/or to register for a course, visit www.ghaea.org and click on the scrolling icon entitled “Professional Learning Course Catalog” or access the catalog at this link. This catalog is updated on a regular basis.
Please contact Michelle Catterson, Professional Learning Coordinator, mcatterson@ghaea.org, if you have any questions regarding GHAEA Professional Learning courses.
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