Learning Supports Symposium Announcements

Nominations Are Open for the NEW  Be The One Award!

Any person working within a school building has the power to "Be The One". Nominations are open for any person (AEA/LEA), of any occupation within a school building. Nominations can also come from any AEA or LEA employee.

This award will be presented at the Social-Emotional Learning Supports Symposium to any AEA or LEA employee within a Green Hills AEA district. All nominees should embody the example of what it means to "Be The One" for students. This person should be an exemplar for others. They make an impact by building relationships and being a positive person in the lives of others, ultimately contributing to a positive culture and climate within their schools.

Nominations are due by May 19th, 2021 to be considered.

NOMINATE NOW

Social-Emotional Learning Supports Symposium T-Shirts Available for Order!

T-shirts for the 3rd annual Social-Emotional Learning Supports Symposium are now available to order! The shirts are 100% cotton and a unisex fit. Orders close on July 15, 2021!

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Self-Care, Sharing & Support for Families Sessions

 Join us for an opportunity to learn more about self-care, engage with other families, and gain support in our Self-Care, Sharing & Support for Families sessions! Attend any or all sessions. 

LEARN MORE OR REGISTER HERE!

Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities

Secondary Illustrative Mathematics

Green Hills AEA mathematics team is excited to offer secondary Illustrative Mathematics support for the 2021-22 school year. We will be offering professional development to get started with the materials along with a variety of options to meet the implementation needs of a school building.

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Summer Course Offerings

Green Hills AEA is proud to announce our summer professional learning course offerings for 2021! Be sure to check back frequently - additional opportunities for summer professional learning will be added over the next few weeks!

SEE SUMMER COURSE OFFERINGS

Drake University Summer Online Courses for PreK-12 Educators

NEW Online Courses:

• Concussion in Sport: What We Need to Know as Educators - June 14 - July 25
• Racial Justice and Human Rights in the United States: Post WWII through the Cold War June 7 - August 20
• Supportive Engagement: Building Social-Emotional Resilience - June 7 - August 1
• Trauma Centered School Cultures - June 12 - August 14
• When Self-Care isn't Enough (You can start this course at any time)

Additional Courses:

Online Courses for Educators Developed by CEPD
Drake University Continuing Education and Professional Development designs online courses for
PreK-12 teachers, counselors, athletic coaches, and administrators seeking graduate credit for license renewal, salary advancement, or elective credit. Our courses are practical and award-winning.

Online Courses for Coaches and Physical Educators Developed by CEPD
Drake University Continuing Education & Professional Development offers online courses for coaches and physical educators. Nationally renowned coaches, top physical educators, and professional athletes lend their expertise to bring real-world perspectives to each class. Click on any of the course titles for more information.

Online Courses Developed by PLS 3rd Learning
Learn researched-based strategies to apply to your classroom immediately. Discover how to motivate and engage learners to improve student achievement. Elevate your professional expertise and become a master instructor by enrolling in these online classes.

Online School Mental Health Courses Developed by Please Pass the Love

A number of our school mental health (SMH) online courses were developed by PLEASE PASS THE LOVE. PLEASE PASS THE LOVE is committed to increasing SMH supports to improve the quality of life and educational opportunities for children, families, and educators. These unique courses are self-paced, and students may take these courses for graduate credit and Iowa License Renewal Credit. We also offer an audit option. Registration is rolling. Thus, register at any time throughout the year.

Visit the Drake University Continuing Education & Professional Development website for more information regarding all offerings: www.drake.edu/cepd

Art Educators of Iowa Fall Conference Goes Virtual

The 2021 Art Educators of Iowa conference, Back to Center: Artist, Educator, Innovator, focuses on renewing and revitalizing teachers as teaching artists. This virtual conference will be hands-on, live, and engaging with an emphasis on connecting to one another in live discussion and keynotes even while apart.

LEARN MORE HERE

Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities

CPI Physical Training - Course #180521 (Creston Office)

April 23, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Two sessions are offered - register for only one session.

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NOTE: Materials Fee $50

Fierce Conversations I - Course #160693 (Avoca Office)

May 13, May 21, May 26, June 8, June 15 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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NOTE: Materials Fee $130

Social-Emotional Learning Supports Symposium (Riverside High School)

August 2-3, 2021 9 am - 3 pm

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The 2021 Social Emotional Learning Supports Symposium will provide a variety of climate, culture, social-emotional, and behavioral strategies for teachers, administrators, parents, counselors, and community service providers to use with children birth-21. Research shows social-emotional learning and well-being increases academic achievement at all levels of instruction, and are just as critical for adults as they are students.

This 2-day event will feature Keynote Speakers: 1) Dr. Marc Brackett, author of Permission to Feel, and 2) Dr. Jen Ulie-Wells, Please Pass the Love. Watch for updates on breakout sessions and the full agenda for further details. You won't want to miss this chance to reboot and recharge for the upcoming school year!

$50 fee includes lunch on both days.

Self-Care, Sharing & Support for Families Sessions

Join us for an opportunity to learn more about self-care, engage with other families, and gain support in our Self-Care, Sharing & Support for Families sessions! Attend any or all sessions. 

LEARN MORE OR REGISTER HERE!

Summer Course Offerings from Drake University's School of Education

Register now for one or more of Drake University - School of Education's summer online offerings. Online courses are relevant, high-quality learning opportunities specific to PreK-12 teachers, counselors, athletic coaches, and administrators. Courses apply towards license renewal, salary advancement, or elective credit in graduate degree programs. Refer to your state or local guidelines. Click on any of the below text links for more information.

New and Featured Online Courses

• Computer Science in the Elementary Classroom - June 14 - July 25
• Concussion in Sport: What We Need to Know as Educators - June 14 - July 25
• Racial Justice and Human Rights in the United States: Post WWII through the Cold War
• June 7 - August 20
• Supportive Engagement: Building Social-Emotional Resilience - June 7 - August 1
• Trauma Centered School Cultures - June 12 - August 14
• When Self-Care isn't Enough (You can start this course at any time)

Courses Developed by CEPD and Our Partners

Online Courses Developed by CEPD
Drake University Continuing Education and Professional Development designs online courses for
PreK-12 teachers, counselors, athletic coaches, and administrators seeking graduate credit for license renewal, salary advancement, or elective credit. Our courses are practical and award-winning.

Online Courses Developed by PLS 3rd Learning
Learn researched-based strategies to apply to your classroom immediately. Discover how to motivate and engage learners to improve student achievement. Elevate your professional expertise and become a master instructor by enrolling in these online classes.

Online School Mental Health Courses Developed by Please Pass the Love
A number of our school mental health (SMH) online courses were developed by PLEASE PASS THE LOVE. PLEASE PASS THE LOVE is committed to increasing SMH supports to improve the quality of life and educational opportunities for children, families, and educators. These unique courses are self-paced, and students may take these courses for graduate credit and Iowa License Renewal Credit. We also offer an audit option. Registration is rolling. Thus, register at any time throughout the year.

Visit Drake University - School of Education's website for more information regarding all offerings: www.drake.edu/cepd

2021 Iowa ALN Virtual Student Expo

 

You’re invited to the 2021 Iowa Authentic Learning Network Virtual Student Expo!

Are you looking for an engaging event to rejuvenate your learners? Curious about authentic learning but haven’t had a chance to dive in? Join us, April 27th, 2021 for a one-of-a-kind FREE virtual event designed to promote student projects with area business partnerships. This event is brought to you by students for students as a collaborative AEA partnership.

• Looking for ways to engage students? Don’t wait...Register now!
• New to the idea of embedding partnership projects? This event is for you!
• Have established partnerships already? Learn more and showcase your students!
• Are you a business or organization looking to engage with area youth? Experience first hand the kinds of projects already in progress.  

Register via this link.

uPAR Available to All Iowa Schools

Don Johnston, Iowa’s AEAs, and the Department of Education are pleased to announce that we are providing access to uPAR, Universal Protocol for Accommodations in Reading, at no cost to schools until June 30, 2021. 

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2021-2022 SYBAC Applications Accepted Until May 14th

The Statewide Youth Broadband Advisory Council (SYBAC) is a unique opportunity for motivated high school students to research and discuss broadband and Internet topics, learn about Iowa technology companies, and discover technology careers. Students entering 10th - 12th grades may apply. Monthly meetings will be held by video conference. SYBAC will run from September 2021 through April 2022. Applications are being accepted until May 14, 2021.

Contact Lori Larsen at lori.larsen@iowa.gov for questions about the council.

LEARN MORE OR APPLY HERE

FastBridge Registration for 2021-2022

This year Iowa’s AEAs again will be subsidizing the costs for schools to upgrade their DE-provided FAST subscriptions that includes the expanded assessment suite in math and behavior for K-6, and literacy, math, and behavior for grades 7 & 8. Participation is available both to schools that purchased the expanded assessment suite in previous years and those that want to use it for the first time in 2021-22.

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