Educator Connection: 2019
This weekly publication is sent to all PLAEA school administrators, including superintendents, principals and curriculum coordinators. Anyone is welcome (and encouraged to subscribe.)
12.10.19
Issued December 10, 2019
- Supporting new board members for success
- December issue of SEL for Well-being News
- Celebrating the 19th amendment
- Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings scheduled
- Calling all instructional coaches! Don't miss this April 7 session
- Scope & sequence outlined for coaching classes
- Is your district coaching model more "drive-by” or focused?
- Notice of Release - RFP for the Wrap Around Child Care program
11.26.19
Issued November 26, 2019
- Jessica Minahan is confirmed keynote at June PLAEA conference
- Dec. 5 - Student Agency, Engagement, Tech, & Deeper Learning, Oh My!
- Dr. Kay Otten session addresses Executive Functioning
- Free webinar series focuses on Passion Project & Genius Hours
- A series for Instructional Coaches & Teacher Leaders
- How to choose outstanding multicultural books
- Instructional Coach Evaluation aligned to Iowa Teaching Standards, Student-Centered Coaching
- Join us for a fun, free and fabulous elementary workshop: Dec. 19 in Spencer!
- PLAEA offers English Learner Lending Library
- Jenni Donohoo, Trevor Ragan featured at April leadership session
- Portrait of a Graduate sessions planned
- Accelerating new teacher practice through collaboration and a research-based model
11.12.19
Issued November 12, 2019
- Paraeducator Generalist I Certification program scheduled
- New issue of SEL News for Well-being
- Are you seeking real-world projects for students?
- Scope & sequence outlined for coaching classes
- November is Native American Heritage Month
- 10 days remain for early bird registration: PLC Conference
- OpenSciEd Released Units Training begins Nov. 22
- Introducing new SPED admin assistant
- Details on Iowa's Hamilton Relay Scholarship
- 2020 ITEC Leadership & Learning Symposium planned
- ICASE webinars focus on special education
- Google for Education’s Elevate: Iowa is Dec. 12
10.28.19
Issued October 29, 2019
- Portrait of a Graduate sessions begin Nov. 11
- Zones of Regulation webinar planned Nov. 20
- Dr. Kay Otten session addresses Executive Functioning
- Better Together webinar for teacher-librarians is Nov. 7
- Register now for the PLC conference
- Additional options for YMHFA training
- Register now for the Nov. 18 PLATE conference
- IowaSLI's 7th annual RISE Student Leadership Conference planned
10.15.19
Issued October 15, 2019
- Youth Mental Health Aid trainings scheduled
- United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship application available
- Portrait of a Graduate sessions planned
- Dr. Kay Otten session addresses Executive Functioning
- Social Studies reminder
- Project-Based Learning workshop set
- PLAEA to host Computer Science Standards half-day workshop!
- 2019 Global Education Institute for Teachers planned
- Save the dates for the 2020 PLAEA Trauma Conference
10.1.19
Issued October 1, 2019
- SEL for Well-being News makes its debut
- Computer Science Standards half-day workshop set
- Learning centers on Open Educational Resources (OER)
- Reminder: Curriculum Network meets Friday
- Count on mini workshops for Number Sense Routines/Number Talks
- Title III/EL webpage updated
- College & Career Readiness Data Workshops Scheduled
- Update on the new statewide IDEA system
9.18.19
Issued September 18, 2019
- Learn More about Open Educational Resources (OER)
- Student Loan Financial Planning Resource Available Through PLAEA
- Students Will Experience the Next Generation of Researching Digital Content with AEA Scout!
- Appication Timeframe Opens For Mathematics Scale-Up Programs
- Course Available for Business Educators
- Clarifications About the Biliteracy Seal
9.5.97
Issued September 5, 2019
- Join Joe Sanfelippo & Hacking Leadership
- Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-Based Learning Launches
- Kevin Honeycutt Workshop Moves to BVU
- Year 3 Social Studies Standards Implementation Info
- Calling all Middle School Teachers!
- Reminder of Preschool Deadlines
- UNI Invites Area Administrators to a Think Tank
- PLAEA Plans Assistive Technology Conference
- Free Kagan Workshop for Administrators and School Leaders
- Gamified Learning Opportunity to Explore Bias, Stereotypes, and Equity
- Coaching Professional Learning Opportunities
- College & Career Readiness Data Workshops Scheduled
- FREE Night Zookeeper Creative Writing Workshops for Students
- National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Holds Fall Leadership
8.21.19
Issued August 14, 2019
- You'll Want To Bring Your HS Students To This...
- Add Your Thoughts at the UNI Think Tank
- School safety is focus of Sept. 10 tranings
- Follow the PLAEA Science Updates
- Make Math Happen … Instruction Matters!
- Experience Virtual Reality & Earn VR Certification
- PLAEA Plans Assistive Technology Conference
- Subscribe to AEA Learning Online
- Curriculum Network Dates
- 2019 STEM BEST Program Application Period is Now Open
- PLC Relaunch Planned with Solution Tree
8.6.19
Issued August 6, 2019
- Welcome!
- Connect with Your Superintendent, Principal, & Curriculum Network
- Sept. 10 Workshop Focuses on School Safety
- PLAEA Offers Virtual Reality Course
- Curriculum Network Details
- PLC Relaunch Planned with Solution Tree
- Workshop Specially Designed for High School Students
- Mandatory Reporter - New Training Now Available Through AEA Learning Online
- Meeting the Requirements of Recent Mental Health Legislation
- Opportunities for Leadership Professional Learning
6.4.19
Issued June 4, 2019
- PLAEA Plans Assistive Technology Conference
- Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Training
- Districts Offer Phonemic Awareness Opportunity
- 2019 Summer Learning Schedule
- The School on Fire Presents The Institute for Creativity & Innovation in Education
- 2019-20 PLAEA Van Delivery Information
- Classes Offered for New Special Education Teachers
5.14.19
Issued May 14, 2019
- The School on Fire Presents The Institute for Creativity & Innovation in Education
- Classes Offered for New Special Education Teachers
- Work-based/Authentic Learning Opportunities for Students
- Save the Date: Kevin Honeycutt
- TLC End of Year Report Due July 1
- Investigate Student Loan Savings Before Summer Break
- Is It Time To Revitalize Teacher Leadership?
- Teacher Survey re: Practices in Creating Optimal Learning Environments for All Students
- Save the Date: The Center Summer Convening
- Science + Literacy = Better Together Registration Closes May 29
- Supporting NGSS-Aligned Classrooms for Administrators, Instructional Coaches, & K-12 Educators
5.01.19
Issued May 1, 2019
- Hanover Research Results from the Iowa AEA 2018 Survey
- 8 Things to Remember When Working With Students Who Take Alternate Assessment
- 2 PLAEA Educators Earn STEM Awards
- Summer Classes Designed Specifically for Teachers of Struggling Readers
- Teacher Survey re: Practices in Creating Optimal Learning Environments for All Students
4.16.19
Issued April 16, 2019
- Former ISU Basketball Player To Talk About Mental Health
- #EdTech Bootcamp for Instructional Coaches and Teacher Leaders
- Check Out This New #SDGsBookClub Offering!
- Join us for a FREE day of learning supporting early career teachers: April 26
- Meeting the Social & Emotional Needs of High Ability Learners
- Diagnostic Reading Assessment & Instruction Class
- Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain: Online Book Study
4.3.19
Issued April 3, 2019
- 2019 PLAEA Summer Learning Catalog
- Are You A New(ish) Teacher? Join This Workshop!
- Paraeducator Certification Scheduled
- Registration Open for Peer Mediated Skills Learning Camp!
- Science + Literacy = Better Together Elementary Iowa Core Science Module 4
3.19.19
Issued March 19, 2019
- PLAEA Plans April Move to Statewide AEA Registration System
- Prioritizing Instructional Materials in ELA? Join the Monday's Zoom
- UNI Offers June Leadership Camp at PLAEA
- Area Administrators Invited to a Think Tank
- Kevin Honeycutt Leads April 2 Learning
- The Basics of the Project Approach: For Early Childhood Teachers, Administrators, & Associates
3.5.19
Issued March 5, 2019
- UNI Offers June Leadership Camp at PLAEA
- Featuring Royce White & Transforming the Mental Health Conversation
- UNI invites area administrators to a Think Tank
- FlipGrid Space Created for Social Studies
- Tech Bootcamp Planned for Administrators
- The Power of Collective Efficacy Focus of Iowa ASCD Conference
- Facilitating Critical Conversations with Teaching Tolerance offered in April
- Calling NW Iowa Educators & Leadership Teams: Let's Dig into BrightyBytes!
- Culturally Responsive Teaching Learning Opportunities
- Make Plans for the #EdTech Bootcamp
- ICTM Conference is Oct. 14
- WANTED: "High-Tech Pen Pals"
1.25.19
Issued January 25, 2019
- PLAEA Induction Consortium opportunity
- STEM Scale-Up program application program open
- EdCamp 2019 at Spencer
- New feature added to PLAEA Science webpage
- Graduation guidance for IEP teams
- Humboldt hosts AIW Mid-Year Event
- Iowa's AEAs partner with McREL to offer Iowa Leadership Academy
- Instructional Practices Inventory workshop planned
- Physics Olympics deadline draws near
1.8.19
Issued January 8, 2019
- 2-day workshop focuses Science+Literacy=Better Together
- PLAEA hosts regional Physics Olympics competition
- Iowa Core Science: Just the Basics! set on Feb. 4
- Iowa’s AEAs partner with McREL to offer the Iowa Leadership Academy
- Elementary Introduction to the Social Studies Standards (Year 1) online training is now available
- STEP Up for Women seeks high school physics teachers
- IPI trainings planned in March
