Educator Connection
This weekly publication is sent to all PLAEA school administrators, including superintendents, principals and curriculum coordinators. Anyone is welcome (and encouraged to subscribe.)
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
12.11.18
Issued December 11, 2018
- Please participate in the AEA Customer Satisfaction survey
- Teaching Tolerance deadline reminder
- Early Childhood behavior professional learning scheduled
- Meeting set to discuss Open Resources - K-8 ELA Curriculum
- Student Centered Coaching webinar series offered at Central Rivers AEA
- SAVE the DATE for the 3rd Annual AIW Mid-Year Conference!
- PLAEA Science webpage updated
- Sarah Brown Wessling leads Teaching Transparently workshop
- DE gathering feedback on Iowa's proposed PE & Health standards
11.27.18
Issued November 27, 2018
- Please participate in the AEA Customer Satisfaction survey
- Winter weather and PLAEA Alerts
- Teaching Tolerance workshops planned for Jan. 24 & 25
- EdCamp 2019 set
11.9.18
Issued November 9, 2018
- Reminder of year 2 social studies implementation trainings
- We're moving!
- ISU offers Teaching Math to English Learners course
- Free elementary coding workshop scheduled
- Teaching Tolerance coming to northwest Iowa!
10.23.18
Issued October 23, 2018
- Opportunity to watch NSGR in action
- Trauma Responsive Schools Conference...are you ready?
- Diga know? Iowa's Digital Learning Plan is ready!
- Student loan financial planning available through PLAEA
- Assistive Tech Conference is Nov. 12
- Skill development workshops offered for instructional coaches
- Nov. 6 session features positive psychology practices
- NWAEA hosts Ann Hoffman workshops
10.9.18
Issued October 9, 2018
- An invitation for all PE/health teachers
- Registration deadline is Oct. 15 for Crucial Conversations
- Administrative considerations for changes in definition of diploma
- Still time to register for the Trauma Responsive Schools Conference
- Guidance for meeting Medicaid behavior requirements
- Diane Sweeney consultants offer coaching
- Register now for the PLATE conference
- 2-day training features effective strategies for elementary literacy instruction
- Regional data workshops focus on individual, career planning
- Sarah Brown Wessling leads Teaching Transparently workshop
9.25.18
Issued September 25, 2018
- Children's mental health services focus of Oct. 3 listening post
- Crucial Conversations sessions set
- Regional data workshops focus on individual, career planning
- Trauma Responsive Schools ... a personal invitation
- Learning opportunities on trauma informed practices
- 2-day training features effective strategies for elementary literacy instruction
- Register now for the PLATE conference
- Sarah Brown Wessling leads Teaching Transparently workshop
9.18.18
Issued September 18, 2018
- Have you registered for the Trauma Responsive School Conference?
- Check out these Social Studies professional learning options!
- FASTBridge webinar recording link details
- Registration opens for the Iowa Culture & Language Conference
- Calling all K-12 Science Educators!
- Cedar Rapids conference focuses on assisting individuals with a disability
- PLAEA Principal Leadership Network meetings planned
9.6.18
Issued September 6, 2018
- Introducing your PLAEA staff team
- Job Coaching for High School Paraeducators offered
- ISPPS support days for principals
- Zoom into Special Education sessions scheduled
- Buddy Walk is Sept. 30
- Prairie Lakes AEA plans assistive technology conference
- Implementing the Iowa Core Science Standards/NGSS - Just the Basics!
8.21.18
Issued August 21, 2018
- PLAEA hosts Emergency Operations Planning workshop
- Substitute Authorization classes offered
- Interested in becoming a certified paraeducator?
- Sign up now for the PLAEA Trauma Responsive School Conference
- Year 2 Social Studies training dates & sign-up
- Free Teacher Financial Literacy Workshop set in Storm Lake
- 2 training options available for non-violent crisis intervention training
- ICTM conference is Oct. 8
- Online training module in development
- District host needed for IPI training
- Seeking nominees for the 2019 I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award
- Check out these learning opportunities at the Blank Park Zoo
- Iowa DNR offers learning opportunities
5.8.18
Issued May 8, 2018
- FREE Code.org elementary coding workshop is May 16
- Register now for the June TICL conference
- Courses focus on classroom strategies
- Trainings planned for new Special Education teachers
- Looking for literacy learning opportunities?
- Summer mathematics workshops scheduled
- Paraeducator certification classes planned
- Workshops focus on preschool, early childhood
- Summer science sessions set
- Social studies inspires kids to take action
- Our Kids Summer Institute focuses on leaders of English Learners
- Make Just One Change: a free book study
- Okoboji Summer Reading Conference
4.17.18
Issued April 17, 2018
- Need to renew your evaluator license?
- ESSA webinar viewings #2 planned
- Spring into student loan savings
- Mark Shea selected as Postsecondary Readiness Lead
- New requirement for districts with preschool programs
- May/June Teacher Leader & Administrator Professional Development
- TS GOLD, IGDI dates & details
- Paraeducator certification classes set for summer
- Reminder: Differentiated Accountability focus next week
4.3.18
Issued April 3, 2018
- Coming soon: comprehensive list of PLAEA summer learning
- Bring your leadership teams & develop Differentiated Accountability action plans
- National career development, transition conference coming to Cedar Rapids
- Heartland AEA offers new options for Evaluator License Renewal
- TLC Summit set for June 3
- Save the dates for summer science
- Come to Instructional Coaching Camp
- Resources shared from Early Childhood Principal Huddle
- Public input sought on computer science standards
3.13.18
Issued March 13, 2018
- Youth Mental Health First Aid certification offered
- TLC Virtual Coaching Network planned
- Are your beginning teachers receiving the support they need and deserve?
- Number Talks - Beyond Whole Numbers classes set
- Attention preschool teachers: coming summer 2018
3.6.18
Issued March 6, 2018
- PLAEA plans ESSA Informational Webinars - Facilitated Viewings
- Next Step in Guided Reading II - Digging Deeper
- Early Childhood Huddle focuses on preschool requirements
- Are you ready for a day of technology-infused learning with people who teach what you do?
- Summer CGI training set
- Calling all PE/Health teachers!
- Civil Discourse in a Digital World workshop is April 19
- Our Kids Summer Institute is June 12-13
- Drake University offers course for elementary, secondary music teachers
- Science Assessment Workshop - last call to register!
- Math educator supports survey
- Iowa teacher opportunities for Code.org computer science professional learning
- Data-Driven Dialogue with Bruce Wellman
2.20.18
Issued February 20, 2018
- Early Childhood Huddle focuses on preschool requirements
- Still seeking feedback on Evaluator:Improving Student Achievement through Actionable Feedback
- SIM-KU Sentence Writing Strategy offered
- Civil Discourse in a Digital World workshop is April 19
- Calling all PE/Health teachers!
- Join the summer ISTE conference bus trip
- ITEC announces 2018 Technology Fairs
2.6.18
Issued February 6, 2018
- NW Iowa Down Syndrome Society offers grants, scholarships, & other programs
- New statewide AEA PD registration system is on the horizon!
- SPED evaluation & eligiblity changes outlined
- Optimal learning environment for students include social, emotional learning
- Iowa Lakes hosts Physics Olympics
- Special Education Symposium planned in June
- Registration open for Future Ready Iowa Summit
- Upcoming options: State Science Modules 1, 2 & 3
- Iowa 1:1 Institute details
- Teachers wanted for new STEM project
- ntegrating Earth and Space Science Concepts webinar on March 8
1.23.18
Issued January 23, 2018
- Project Based Learning 101: Register now!
- Substitute Authorization offered in February
- Iowa’s AEAs seek nominations for annual awards recognition
- 2018-2019 STEM Scale-Up Programs: Apply now!
- ASCD conference focuses on collaborative leadership
- KidWind STEM Festival held in Estherville
- Dr. Tom Lane is new AEA Executive Director
- Optimal learning environments for students
- Girls Go CyberStart game: apply to play
1.16.18
Issued January 16, 2018
- Substitute Authorization offered in February
- Dr. Doug Reeves focuses on what matters most for effective leadership
- 2018 STEM Scale-Up Program Showcase
- Iowa State University offers summer research experiences for teachers.
- 2018-19 STEM Scale-Up Programs
- Bring a team and work with Dr. Doug Reeves
- Last chance to register for Section 504 sessions
- Program Wide PBIS training available
1.3.18
Issued January 3, 2018
- One Vision Children's Autism Center to lead training
- Iowa's AEAs offer National Clearinghouse data, AEA PREP
- Are you interested in learning to implement Number Talks?
- DATE CHANGE: NSGR follow-up is Feb. 28
- Iowa Social Studies Standards trainings approaching
- Iowa’s AEAs seek nominations for annual awards recognition
- Iowa GOLD online procedures updated
- Section 504 sessions scheduled
- Challenging Behavior focus of PLAEA Principals' Roundtables
12.12.17
Issued December 12, 2017
- New phone system for PLAEA
- American History in Video added to suite of resources
- Contact information for the PLAEA Special Education Director
- Section 504 workshop scheduled
- Challenging Behavior focus of PLAEA Principals' Roundtables
- Iowa Central accepting applications for externships
- Realizing the promise of coaching – continuation of Nov. 29 issue
- Humboldt hosts AIW Mid-Year
11.29.17
Issued November 29, 2017
- Paraeducator training planned
- No math MTSS meeting on Friday
- New Number Sense learning opportunities scheduled
- STEM Kits available for check-out
- Humboldt hosts AIW Mid-Year
- Realizing the promise of coaching - South Central Calhoun sees impact
- Have You Seen…? Specially Designed Instruction modules
- Apply to attend a NASA workshop
11.7.17
Issued November 7, 2017
- Free workshop focuses on autism
- Important GOLD® Fall Checkpoint Information
- Invest in the future: consortium to support your beginning teachers
- SIM/KU-Paragraph Writing Strategy workshop scheduled
- Have You Seen…? Go Alliance Academy Courses
- Paraeducator Generalist I certification classes offered
- Statewide AIW: save the date
- Iowa's AEAs offer Clarify/Brightbytes options
- PRESS training planned in Storm Lake
10.14.17
Issued October 24, 2017
- IGDIs creator hosts two sessions in PLAEA
- Iowa Core Science Administrator Resource
- What’s in your picture of instructional coaching?
- Join the online community for new science standards
- Iowa Ag Online available for ordering
10.17.17
Issued October 17, 2017
- TS GOLD: Objectives for Development and Learning book
- World Language Teachers' Workshop: engaging, hands-on, & free!
- Do you know the impact your mentoring program is having on students and teachers?
- Abbey receives ITEC statewide technology award
- Come & fill your PLATE
- RISE Student Leadership Conference set for Nov. 4
- Call for Participants: Social Studies Curriculum Design
- Alternate Assessment Learning is cancelled
10.10.17
Issued October 10, 2017
- Network & learn with fellow PLAEA principals
- World Language Teachers' Workshop: engaging, hands-on, & free!
- Call for Participants: Social Studies Curriculum Design
- Teacher Leader Networks: cultivate, grow, share, support
- Register for the PLATE conference
- New Teacher Center & Grant Wood AEA host summit on Teacher Development & Retention
- University of Iowa hosts Global Education Institute for Teachers
10.3.17
Issued October 3, 2017
- Prairie Lakes AEA hosts regional principal roundtables
- Join the PLAEA Teacher Leader Networks
- PBS LearningMedia Overview Module
- Check out the resources on the NW STEM website
- Subscribe to PLAEA Alerts
9.27.17
Issued September 27, 2017
- Word Identification Strategy workshop planned
- Fill your plate at the PLAEA Assistive Technology Conference
- Welcome AEA Learning Online!
- Central Rivers AEA to auction office & printing assets
- Iowa Science Teaching Section presents its fall conference
- College- and career-counseling courses begin Oct. 16
9.19.17
Issued September 19, 2017
- About Educator Connection
- School Counselors: this is for you!
- Applications accepted for US Senate Youth program
- Is culturally responsive teaching more than celebrating diversity?
- Welcome AEA Learning Online
- Iowa Culture & Language Conference is Nov. 6-8
- Earth Science Courses offered through a U of Iowa/Kirkwood partnership
- Early Childhood Literacy support at Prairie Lakes AEA
9.12.17
Issued September 12, 2017
- myIGDIs literacy screening preschool learners - deadline is Friday
- Opportunity to celebrate, share Teacher Leadership successes
- An amazing opportunity to work with PLAEA art teachers
- Support sessions for Next Step in Guided Reading
- The Science of Protecting Water Quality
- Openings available for IPI Technology session
- PE/Health + Technology workshop
- Better Conversations with Jim Knight held in Cherokee
9.6.17
Issued September 6, 2017
- Suite of resources in Iowa AEA Online
- Calling all PE/Health teachers!
- PLCs, PBL, SBG...OH MY! Register now!
- Preschool desk audit details; webinar is tomorrow
- PLAEA offers Assistive Technology Conference - PLATE
- Zoom sessions focus on SPED
- What impact is Teacher Leadership having on beginning teachers?
8.28.17
Issued August 28, 2017
- Free job coaching course for paraeducators
- Free webinar focuses on changes in preschool assessment
- Why develop teacher efficacy?
- Specially Designed Instruction informational meeting planned
- PRESS trainings scheduled
- Schedule shared for SIM/KU trainings
- Social studies roll-out details for PLAEA
- Blank Park Zoo offers teacher workshops
- Know a great STEM teacher?
8.17.17
Issued August 17, 2017
- PLCs, PBL, SBG...OH MY! Register now!
- Remake your classroom - design for collaboration
- Dates for the 2017-18 science workshops
- Social studies roll-out details for PLAEA
- APL workshop planned
- Schedule shared for SIM/KU trainings
- Reminder: FASTBridge K-6 Literacy Training Underway
8.8.17
Issued August 8, 2017
- Welcome to the Educator Connection!
- PLAEA offers training for new SPED teachers
- Preschool Academy new teacher registration open!
- Learning opportunities focus on students with significant disabilities
- Dig into Standards Based Grading with Matt Townsley
- Prairie Lakes offers Solution Tree workshops on PLCs
- Project Based Learning 101
- New Social Studies Standards roll-outs planned
- Fostering teacher efficacy in schools is the job of school leaders
- Math conference focuses on Mindset for Action
- Reminder: FASTBridge K-6 Literacy Training Underway
6.6.17
Issued June 6, 2017
- New Special Education Teacher training details
- Kick off the school year with Will Richardson
- Iowa's AEAs offer TLC trainings
- Coaching PRESS in MTSS scheduled
- KU/SIM training dates announced
- Overview of PRESS planned
5.18.17
Issued May 19, 2017
- Dyslexia Intervention & Assessment workshop planned
- Additional Next Step in Guided Reading class offered
- Register now for summer/fall math classes
- Dates for the 2017-18 science workshops
- State Science Module 1 & 2 options
- Kick off the school year with Will Richardson
5.3.17
Issued May 3, 2017
- Interactive writing workshop focuses on early childhood
- CGI training offered in June
- IQPPS desk audit & webinar details
- Science Module 2 (repeat session) offered in June
- Iowa’s AEAs announce statewide K-12 Digital Resources for fall 2017
- Additional course option for Iowa Evaluator License Renewal
- 21st Century Skills for High School Financial Course offered this summer
- Maximizing School Counselor Impact: A Module for School Leaders
- June conference focuses on standards-based grading
- APL Instructional Skills workshop planned
- Iowa review team recommends new social studies standards
- Celebrate Public Ed with Promise of Iowa Campaign Graduation Toolkit
4.20.17
Issued April 20, 2017
- Elementary Math MTSS Webinar May 2
- Secondary Literacy Symposium scheduled in Sioux City
- Offer input on Fine Arts standards
- Transforming Systems Through Standards-Based Learning conference details
- Buena Vista University responds to SPED teacher shortage
- Paraeducator level 1 classes planned
- Please share with parents
- PRESS webinar focuses on interventions & data
- Next Steps in Guided Reading PreA for preschool, kindergarten classro
3.22.17
Issued March 22, 2017
- Teaching, Learning, & Technology It's Elementary! (3-5)
- Autism Meet & Greet scheduled
- Next Step in Guided Reading
- APL Instructional Skills workshop planned
3.15.17
Issued March 15, 2017
- Elementary Math MTSS Webinar May 2
- Scholarship available to attend National Down Syndrome Conference
- Summer School Literacy resources available
- June PD centers on Building Literacy in Social Studies
- Dr. Temple Grandin to speak at Annual Lakes Health Conference
3.2.17
Issued March 2, 2017
- Dyslexia Intervention & Assessment workshop planned
- Scholarships offered to potential SPED teachers
- Work with Will Richardson
- Become a pilot site for the new IQPPS Standards
- Teaching, Learning, & Technology It's Elementary! (K-2)
- PLAEA to host Secondary MTSS Seminar
- Fast-Track Iowa’s Future conference details
