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.)
Opportunities from PLAEA
Issued January 20, 2021
- Georgia Numeracy deadline is Friday
- Have you tried Defined Learning yet?
- School District Mentor Mingle is Feb. 16
- Science news
- Register now for Suicide Risk Assessment virtual workshop - Feb. 10
- Coaching for impact
- Remember our Zoom series: Reaching & Teaching Children with Challenging Behavior
- Leveraging the ELA Standards through Iowa Core Shifts
- Prevent-Teach Reinforce for Young Children & De-escalation Strategies
- Supporting Dual Language Learners In The Preschool Classroom
- Overview of Illustrative Math K-5 is planned
Partner & Support
Issued January 12, 2021
- Join us in pairing formative assessment with Pear Deck
- Professional learning survey for school nurses
- Helping you meet the new computer science requirements
- Rapid Literacy: ELL Strategies for Secondary Emergent Readers & Book Study
- Resource Feature: American History in Video
- Overview of Illustrative Math K-5
- STEM scale-up program applications opens
We're here for you!
Issued January 5, 2021
- PLAEA teachers: indicate interest in free computer science courses
- Website designed to help Iowans with mental health needs
- Winter professional learning options
- CPI De-escalation tip & registration reminder
- How to address cognitive distortions & more
- Upcoming science PD opportunities
- Work-based learning mini-grant offers $500 stipends
- How are decisions made to clear roads? Investigate this performance task
- 2021-22 STEM Scale-Up program menu
- Resource Feature: TeachingBooks deepens the joy of reading
- Updates to the myIGDIs website
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
1.7.20
Issued January 7, 2020
- Principals' meeting scheduled
- Sanford Harmony Social Emotional Curriculum training is Feb. 12
- Suggested Scope and Sequence for Instructional Coaching Courses
- Have you seen Snippets from Sturgeon?
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
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
