Educator Connection: 2020
This weekly publication is sent to all PLAEA school administrators, including superintendents, principals and curriculum coordinators. Anyone is welcome (and encouraged to subscribe.)
Partner & Support
Issued December 18, 2020
- Winter professional learning options
- Prairie Lakes AEA receives grant to train more computer science teachers
- Interested in becoming a principal?
- Celebrate a Shining Star: Brian Knapp
- Informal Coaching Network planned for Jan. 8
- Rapid Literacy: ELL Strategies for Secondary Emergent Readers
- Celebrate a Shining Star: Tonya Caquelin
- Seeking licensed Iowa educators to develop online courses
- 2021 Virtual State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa
- Wishing you a wonderful holiday
We're here for you!
Issued December 8, 2020
- Showcase your seniors!
- Infusing SEL & mindfulness webinar series details
- It's Computer Science Week!
- Mini-grant work-based learning opportunities for teachers
- Pear Deck introduces Shared Teacher Dashboard feature
Partner & Support
Issued December 1, 2020
- CPI de-escalation tip & registration reminder
- Registration deadline is Dec. 28 for Paraeducator Generalist I Certification
- Teacher-Librarians: join the Thursday Zoom
- Social Studies & English Learners webinar is Dec. 15
- And the next Teacher of the Year is....
Thankful for you
Issued November 24, 2020
- Paraeducator Generalist I Certification program scheduled
- Substitute Authorization offered - Dec. 8
- Resources to support our preschools
- Remember the PLAEA Print Shop for COVID-19 print needs
- Weekly check-ins for tech directors
- Celebrate a Shining Star: Chris Entner
- Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving
Partner & Support
Issued November 17, 2020
- We can print your COVID-related notices
- School District Mentor Mingle planned Nov. 24
- PLAEA adds Substitute Authorization option
- Check out our EL learning opportunities
- Panorama communication
- Our Print Shop can assist with your hybrid, virtual learning
- Self-Care, Social-Emotional-Learning Competencies focus of Wednesday webinar
- Weekly check-ins for tech directors
- Get connected with Classlink!
We're here for you!
Issued November 10, 2020
- Spring schedule set for CPI training
- Register now for Dec. 8 Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Celebrate A Shining Star: Maria Vazquez
- Want to nominate a Shining Star?
- Suicide Risk Assessment virtual workshop - Dec. 10
- Latinx Learning Series reminder
- BVU offers continuing ed webinars for counselors
We're here for you!
Issued November 3, 2020
- Please post - Social Emotional Behavior News
- Interested in a stipend for Drake Computer Science course?
- Celebrate a Shining Star: Cathy Stakey
- "ACEs: Building Trauma-Sensitive Communities" free virtual conference is Nov. 13
- Celebrate a Shining Star: Kaeleen Stoneburner
- "Keep Teaching Science!" Zoom sessions
- Standards-Aligned curriculum development through coaching
- Iowa Hall of Pride offers virtual options
- Teacher-Librarians: this one's for you!
We're here for you!
Issued October 20, 2020
- Sioux Central teacher promotes Pear Deck
- Suicide Risk Assessment virtual workshops planned
- “Keep Teaching Science! Zoom sessions set
- Need a source for spooky sound effects?
- SEBH News features Iowa ACES & virtual support groups
- School District Mentor Mingle planned Nov. 24
- Interested in being a school principal? Consider the Iowa Principal Leadership Academy
- Pursuing potential computer science course option
- Election Outcomes for Latinx Community & Students: Nov. 10
- Still need Substitute Authorization?
We're here for you!
Issued October 13, 2020
- Congratulations to Dr. Susie Meade!
- Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund
- UNI Leadership Camp online opportunity for Evaluator Renewal
- Standards-Aligned curriculum development through coaching
- Iowa Deafblind Project Transition Conference
- Iowa Teacher Librarians connect during monthly sessions
- School Counselor October News
Partner & Support
Issued October 7, 2020
- 4 learning opportunities for supporting our Latinx students
- New Pear Deck templates for "specials"
- Monthly sessions planned for Teacher-Librarians
- Check out these hands-on, engaging learning options
- Rapid Literacy: ELL Strategies for Secondary Emergent Readers
- Virtual office hours to support administrators overseeing preschool programs
We're here for you!
Issued September 30, 2020
- Introducing the Prairie Lakes AEA Directory of Services
- Celebrate a Shining Star
- Last day to register for the Oct. 12 Suicide Risk Assessment workshop
- Jama Hisler: A Shining Star
- Interested in myIGDIs?
- Spencer Community Schools: A Shining Star
- Case Studies on Diversity and Social Justice Education: join any (or all) virtual sessions
- Mandi Middleton: A Shining Star
We're here for you!
Issued September 22, 2020
- Diversity & Social Justice: attend the virtual weekly case studies
- New Substitute Authorization class scheduled
- Rapid Literacy: ELL Strategies for Secondary Emergent Readers
- Suicide Risk Assessment virtual workshop - Oct. 12
- Space available for Oct. 1 Youth Mental Health First Aid training
- Performance task from DefinedLearning
- Social Emotional Wellbeing
- STEM Teacher award nomination is open
- Join the virtual Advanced Manufacturing STEM Festival
- Brene Brown, Ross Greene offered in new PLAEA Professional Library
We're here for you!
Issued September 16, 2020
- Supports available for school counselors
- Transition to Adulthood: Webinar Series for Families of Youth with Special Health Care Needs
- October schedule for Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) training
- How can we create a classroom environment that keeps everyone safe during the covid-19 pandemic?
- Please post - Social Emotional Well-being
We're here for you!
Issued September 8, 2020
- FAST, Student Success updates and reminders
- Number Sense Routines/ Number Talks trainings set
- Defined Learning is part of your digital toolbox
- 2021 STEM Teacher award nominations open
- Mentor Zoom is Sept. 15
- Details about myIGDIs training
- Monthly LEA Special Education Administrator meetings set
We're here for you!
Issued September 1, 2020
- Welcoming back students on an IEP
- Suicide Risk Assessment virtual workshops planned
- Update on YMHFA and Child MHFA
- Earn license renewal credit & complete trainings
- Save the date: June 22 & Jenni Donohoo
- United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Application
We're here for you!
Issued August 25, 2020
- Transition training for middle/high school SPED teachers
- Social Emotional Learning News
- YMHFA training details
- Child Mental Health First Aid planned
- Mentor Mingle Zoom planned for Sept. 15
We're here for you!
Issued August 18, 2020
- Paraeducator Generalist I Certification offered
- Brene Brown, Ross Greene part of new PLAEA Professional Library
- Your PLAEA staff partners & directory
8.11.2020
Issued August 11, 2020
- Supporting Online Learning: an AEA Webinar Series
- Lunchtime Mentor Mingles planned for Sept. 15
- Support system for instructional coaches
- Deliverables for Online Learning Professional Development
- ClassLink: organize your digital resources in one spot
8.4.20
Issued August 4, 2020
- ClassLink: organize your digital resources in one spot
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) trainings dates & details
- Support System for Instructional Coaches
- Reminder: new special education teacher training scheduled
- Van delivery begins Aug. 17
- New early intervention, special education guidance system
- Southeast Valley teacher receives for Presidential Award
- 2020–21 Priority Instructional Content in ELA Literacy and Mathematics
- Renewal of Teaching Strategies GOLD®
7.28.2020
Issued July 28, 2020
- Welcome to the PLAEA Educator Connection
- PLAEA schedules Substitute Authorization course
- New Special Education Teacher training will be virtual
- Supporting Online Learning: an AEA Webinar Series begins Aug. 4
- Needing Paraeducator Certification?
- Remember our PLAEA Digital Resources
- Let us help you with signage
6.16.2020
Issued June 16, 2020
- Online book study focuses on social & emotional learning
- Interested in making schools personal and authentic?
- Anti-racism in our schools: a virtual conversation
- Still time to join science sessions
- Online summer reading program for your students!
6.11.2020
Issued June 11, 2020
- PLAEA hosts Return to Learn roundtables
- More details about the FOCUS 2020 Conference
- Check out these awesome posters from our Print Department!
- Resources & conversations to support anti-racism
- Mental Health First Aid training reminders
6.2.20
Issued June 2, 2020
- Social justice topics in AEA Digital Resources
- Professional learning for science teachers
- Last chance to register for virtual PLC Relaunch
- Next Step in Guided Reading
May 29, 2020
Issued May 29, 2020
- Paraeducator PD materials
- Youth Mental Health First Aid training schedule
- Prairie Lakes AEA offers Child MHFA
- Early Childhood courses scheduled
- AEA PREP offers resource for 2020 graduates
5.19.2020
Issued May 19, 2020
- Printing, van delivery, & other PLAEA news
- PLAEA launches summer reading adventure
- Teen Mental Health First Aid planned
- Including student voice in Return to Learn
- New Special Education teacher training: save these dates
- PLAEA creates Learning At Home Resource Collection
- FastBridge registration deadline reminder: deadline is next week
- June class focuses on reading interventions
- Bob Kirschbaum announces virtual summer conference
5.8.2020
Issued May 12, 2020
- Registration opens for FOCUS 2020 online conference
- Give your PLC some TLC
- Join Jenni Donohoo for conversation on Collective Efficacy
- N is for No More Letter of the Week
- 5 reasons you should take this course
5.1.2020
Issued May 1, 2020
- PLC Relaunch goes virtual
- Specific learning designed for paraeducators
- PLAEA EdCamp is May 11-13
- Dr. Ross Greene featured at online FOCUS conference
- Teen Mental Health First Aid planned
- How does Defined Learning incorporate literacy in the tasks?
- Social Studies Standards Implementation: Taking Informed Action with Children's Books
- Courses teaches how to prepare a TED Talk
- Lisa Hartman named Director of Education, Media & Technology Services
- The suite available at Iowa's Continuous Learning Resources
4.21.20
Issued April 21, 2020
- Defined Learning added to digital resources
- Investigate these science resources
- SEL for Well-being News
- New learning opportunities being added for educators
- Zoom sessions focus on the importance of regulation for students, adults
4.14.20
Issued April 14, 2020
- Tips & tricks for teaching virtually
- 2 options for online paraeducator course
- Cohort class focuses on enhancing Fact Fluency
- Continuous learning during COVID
- Book study: Dispelling Misconceptions about ELLs: Research Based Ways to Improve Instruction
- Summer session shares strategies for preparing students to be college, career ready
- Intro to Next Step in Guided Reading offered completely online
- 2 webinars on English Learner portal approach online learning for ALL
- What makes professional learning effective for teachers?
4.7.2020
Issued April 7, 2020
- Professional learning options for educators
- Earn license renewal credit for 8 to Great: The Powerful Process for Positive Change
- Decision dates for summer conferences
- Register for April 16 Iowa Science Standards Module 4
3.31.20
Issued March 31, 2020
- Learning, office hours, & more! Here's the schedule
- Superintendent Zoom is Wednesday
- The status of the FOCUS conference
2.26.20
Issued February 26, 2020
- PLC Relaunch: early bird registration underway
- March 11 is Make It OK Ambassador training
- Sign up for Child Mental Health First Aid training
- April 7 leadership session with Jenni Donohoo, Trevor Ragan
- Are students engaged in deep learning aligned to the standard?
- Author Steve Gill leads distinguishing between special education & language acquisition
- Aug. 14 workshop focuses on Early Childhood identification of ELs for special education
- Call for Presenters: FOCUS 2020 Summer Learning Conference
- Summit on School Climate and Culture is Aug. 10 & 11
- Resource for Refining the District Coaching Program
2.18.20
Issued February 18, 2020
- Registration launches for FOCUS 2020: PLAEA Summer Learning Conference
- PLAEA hosts Feb. 26-27 CASE winter conference site
- Become an ambassador for mental health
- PLAEA Math Team shares Fact Fluency impact data
- Supporting ELs in general education classrooms
- Southeast Valley teacher finalist for Presidential Award
- Do you have student loan debt? Take advantage of this benefit through PLAEA
- Want to schedule YMHFA?
- Considerations for TLC Goals
- OPEN PE Workshop is March 16
- CDC offers guidance on how to help slow the spread of flu
2.4.20
Issued February 4, 2020
- Go bowling with Prairie Lakes AEA!
- A testimony to Youth Mental Health First Aid training
- Professional learning for instructional coaches
- Black History Month resources in the PLAEA Lending Library
- Here's your February Social Emotional Learning News
- Register now for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) trainings
- Rapid Literacy: ELL Strategies for Emergent Readers workshop set
- Celebrate! It's National School Counselor Week
- What support system is in place for your instructional coaching program?
- Alex Kajitani leads math, literacy workshop focused on ELs
- ITEC hosts Leadership and Learning Symposium
- Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program teacher licensure requirements
1.24.20
Issued January 24, 2020
- Alex Kajitani leads math, literacy workshop focused on ELs
- Iowa's AEAs seek nominations for annual awards, recognition
- College and Career Ready Math Workshop is March 4
- PLC Relaunch: new dates - June 16-17
- Collaborating with a coach pays off for students, teachers
- Jenni Donohoo, Trevor Ragan featured at April leadership session
- Evaluator Approval Course details
- Buddy Berry & School on Fire follow-up
- College & Career Readiness tours planned
- Portrait of a Graduate sessions: Feb. 27
- 2020-21 Scale-Ups programs application is now OPEN!
- Reminder of spring dates for Social Studies Standards trainings
