Aligning Social Studies for the Iowa Core
This workshop will provide participants an opportunity to explore relevant social studies skills/concepts for a course or instructional unit. Participants will identify "power" skills/concepts to the unit. Participants will explore assessments that are aligned to the selected power skills/concepts.
Number: 19057-11-01
Dates/Time: Feb. 1, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Grant Wood AEA, 4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Registration: Complete registration form or register electronically at least two weeks in advance.
Fees: None
Credit: None
Instructor(s): Keith Stamp and Myra Hall, Grant Wood AEA
Designing a Stand Alone Entrepreneurship Course for High School Students
The University of Iowa Jacobson Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center ( JPEC ), is offering Iowa high school teacher the opportunity to participate in a hands on workshop to design a stand alone entrepreneurship course. Participants should bring entrepreneurship resources and classroom materials with them to the workshop.
Prerequisite: Seminar in Entrepreneurship
Number: 4503-11-01
Dates/Time: Jun. 12 & 13, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Grant Wood AEA, 4401 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids
Audience: High School Teachers
Registration: Complete registration form or register electronically at least two weeks in advance.
Fees: Registration is not complete until all fees are paid in full two weeks in advance of the first class. A $25 materials fee is included with other fees. Total for non-credit = $25 paid in full at the time of registering. Total for renewal credit = $50 paid in full at the time of registering. University of Iowa graduate credit available through the instructor. $424 (subject to change based on current university fees) per credit with a $200 implementation stipend available. Individual choosing U of I credit should register for no credit and pay the $25 materials fee at the time of registering.
Credit: R - 1 Sem. Hr.
Instructor(s): Dawn Bowlus, Director, Jacobson Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship
Differentiating Reading Instruction in the Upper Elementary Classroom
This session will describe a model of small group instruction to address skills development. Participants will see the rationale for the types of groups, use of assessment data, consider use of time in small groups, and see model lesson plans. The model is based on Walpole and McKenna's Differentiated Reading Instruction in Grades 4 and 5.
Number: 19050-11-01
Dates/Time: Feb. 17, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Grant Wood AEA, 4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids
Audience: Upper Elementary Administrators, General and Special Education Teachers, Reading Support, SLPs, Psychologists, Consultants
Registration: Complete registration form or register electronically at least two weeks in advance.
Fees: $50 paid in full at the time of registering
Credit: None
Instructor(s): Sharon Walpole, University of Delaware
Formative Assessment to Increase Instructional Effectiveness
This course will provide educators with the opportunity to learn about and implement formative assessment/assessment for learning, one of the five characteristics of effective instruction as identified in the Iowa Core. Participation in this course supports Iowa Core professional learning goals, as participants will use their learning to reflect on current instructional practices, add to their repertoire of approaches and develop a deeper understanding of monitoring students' response to instruction and making changes to improve teaching and learning. Participants will engage in collaborative learning and planning for application of their learning with students. Participants will work collaboratively with fellow educators to learn about and practice effective formative assessment processes, reflect on practice and student responses to instruction. Participants will engage in collaborative learning conversations. During course sessions, participants will have opportunities to view models of and experience effective formative assessment processes. This professional development opportunity follows the Iowa Professional Development Model. Participants will learn about current best practices in education and will deepen their learning by attending to and monitoring application of effective instruction and using student response and performance data to confirm the effectiveness of instruction and to guide adjustments that may be needed. Professional reflection on practice and collaborative planning and learning sessions are integral components of this course.
Number: 4535-11-01
Dates/Time: Feb. 27, Apr. 9, & 30, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Assignment Due Date: May 7
Location: Tipton Public Library, 206 Cedar Street, Tipton
Audience: PK-12 Administrators, General and Special Education Teachers
Registration: Complete registration form or register electronically at least two weeks in advance.
Fees: Registration is not complete until all fees are paid in full two weeks in advance of the first class. Total for renewal credit = $25 paid in full at the time of registering. Total for Drake credit = $100 paid in full at the time of registering. Total for Morningside credit = $75 paid in full at the time of registering.
Credit: R, D, M - 1 Sem. Hr.
Instructor(s): Myra Hall, Grant Wood AEA
Iowa Core: Alignment Learning and Collaboration
The focus of this workshop is to provide information to district leaders that are engaged in supporting the alignment for the Iowa Core. Participants will engage in alignment content learning using resources written by various experts in the area of alignment of content, instruction, and assessment. Content learning and processes will be intermixed with alignment data collection conversations related to the data collection programs that are in use in participants' schools: Iowa Curriculum Alignment Toolkit, PowerSchool iowa Core Software, Curriculum Mapper, district-developed processes to effectively collect and organize data, analysis and development of improvement/action plans using the information.
Number: 19049-11-01
Dates/Time: Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Grant Wood AEA, 4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids
Audience: District staff memeber/leaders/administrators who are responsibile for supporting alignment work
Registration: Complete registration form or register electronically at least two weeks in advance.
Fees: None
Credit: None
Instructor(s): Myra Hall and Keith Stamp, Grant Wood AEA
Planning and Implementing Explicit, Rigorous Small-Group Reading Instruction K-3
This session will present a model of small group instruction to address skills development. Participants will see the rationale for four types of groups based on assessment data, consider use of time in small groups, and see model lessons. The model is based on Walpole and McKenna's How to Plan Differentiate Instruction.
Number: 19051-11-01 CLOSED
Dates/Time: Feb. 15, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Grant Wood AEA, 4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids
Audience: K-3 Administrators, General and Special Education Teachers, Paraeducators, Reading Support, SLPs, Early Childhood Staff, Psychologists, Consultants
Registration: Complete registration form or register electronically at least two weeks in advance.
Fees: $50 paid in full at the time of registering
Credit: None
Instructor(s): Sharon Walpole, University of Delaware
Seminar in Entrepreneurship
The University of Iowa Jacobson Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center ( JPEC ), is offering Iowa high school teachers entrepreneurship training that includes YouthBizCentral, a newly developed online curriculum customized to meet the needs of secondary teachers and students. The two-day training provides strategies and methods for integrating entrepreneurial education across disciplines. Participants should bring two to three business ideas with them to the two-day training. Training participants receive: Two days of face-to-face entrepreneurship training; YouthBizCentral online curriculum. This is available at no cost to Area 10 Perkins Consortium districts, $99 for CTE teachers not in the consortium, and $250 for non-CTE participants; One license renewal credit is available through Grant Wood AEA for $25; One graduate credit is available through the university of Iowa for $424(subject to change based on current university fees) with a $200 implementation stipend.
Number: 4432-11-01
Dates/Time: Apr. 4 & 5, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Assignment Due Date: May 25, 2012
Location: Grant Wood AEA, 4401 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids
Audience: High School Teachers
Registration: Complete registration form or register electronically at least two weeks in advance.
Fees: Registration is not complete until all fees are paid in full two weeks in advance of the first class. A $25 materials fee is included with other fees. Total for non-credit = $25 paid in full at the time of registering. Total for renewal credit = $50 paid in full at the time of registering. University of Iowa graduate credit available through the instructor. $424 (subject to change based on current university fees) per credit with a $200 implementation stipend available. Individual choosing U of I credit should register for no credit and pay the $25 materials fee at the time of registering.
Credit: R - 1 Sem. Hr.
Instructor(s): Dawn Bowlus, Director, Jacobson Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship
StarLab as a Learning Environment
This workshop is intended to provide participants with the background skills to effectively integrate the STARLAB Planetarium into their curriculum. This workshop opportunity will highlight instructional models, curriculum development and assessment practices.
Number: 9178-11-01
Dates/Time: Jan. 21, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Grant Wood AEA, 4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids
Audience: Educators wishing to check out StarLab
Registration: Complete registration form or register electronically at least two weeks in advance.
Fees: None
Credit: None
Instructor(s): Christopher Soldat, Grant Wood AEA
Surface Design on Fabric: Batik with Soy Wax Weekend
Participants will explore a contemporary approach to the traditional Batik process of applying wax to fabric. Students will experience and learn a variety of techniques using soy wax, a more environmentally friendly product that is safer to use than traditional batik wax. The course will include discussions, demonstrations and lots of hands-on time to develop one's own ideas for personal projects or for the classroom. An exciting and creative workshop for all levels of experience. Guest Artist: Joan Webster-Vore
Number: 4540-11-01
Dates/Time: Mar. 17 & 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Assignment Due Date: Mar. 23rd
Location: Amana Arts Guild, Amana
Audience: K-12 Art Teachers
Registration: To register call the Amana Arts Guild Tuesday through Thursday from 10 am - 5 pm 319-622-3678, email amanarts@juno.net or write Weekend Workshops, Amana Arts Guild, Box 114, Amana IA 52203 DO NOT send registrations to Grant Wood AEA.
Fees: A $80 registration fee and $20 materials fee payable to the Amana Arts Guild is due at the time of registering. Renewal credit = $80 paid in full at the time of registering electronically. Drake credit = $165 paid in full at the time of registering electronically.
Credit: R, D - 1 Sem. Hr.
Instructor(s): Gordon Kellenberger, Amana
Notes:
This course may not be accepted for license renewal unless the participant has a teaching endorsement that relates to this course topic.
Textured Paper Art Weekend
This creative workshop will provide participants in depth experiences and deepen skills and knowledge in making textured papers which may be used in combination with other art media. A variety of ideas and projects will be proposed using these materials for the making of art. Discussions, demonstrations and lots of hands-on time will be provided. A folder with recipes and information will be included. Lots of ideas for classroom and personal work. Guest Artist: Julie Bousum
Number: 4541-11-01
Dates/Time: Apr. 14 & 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Assignment Due Date: Mar. 23rd
Location: Amana Arts Guild, Amana
Audience: K-12 Art Teachers
Registration: To register call the Amana Arts Guild Tuesday through Thursday from 10 am - 5 pm 319-622-3678, email amanarts@juno.net or write Weekend Workshops, Amana Arts Guild, Box 114, Amana IA 52203 DO NOT send registrations to Grant Wood AEA.
Fees: A $80 registration fee and $15 materials fee payable to the Amana Arts Guild is due at the time of registering. Renewal credit = $80 paid in full at the time of registering electronically. Drake credit = $165 paid in full at the time of registering electronically.
Credit: R, D - 1 Sem. Hr.
Instructor(s): Gordon Kellenberger, Amana
Notes:
This course may not be accepted for license renewal unless the participant has a teaching endorsement that relates to this course topic.
Tools for Reading Success/Making Reading Heavenly
This course teaches beginning and struggling readers to read through extensive phonics and language instruction. Songs, chants and kinesthetic movements enable readers to remember the sounds and rules. The six types of syllables and other foundational rules of our language provide the knowledge base for students to become successful readers. Nonsense words and spelling lists will act as formative assessments to see what learning the child is able to apply on their own. If a student is able to transfer learning from one word to another word with a similar pattern, it will prove they are internalizing the knowledge.
Number: 4534-11-01
Dates/Time: Nov. 28, Dec. 19, Jan. 16, 23, Feb. 6, 20, Mar. 19 & 26, 4-6 p.m.
Location: Washington Elementary, 615 5th Ave SW, Mount Vernon
Audience: K-3 Techers, Title 1, Special Education and ELL Teachers
Registration: Complete registration form or register electronically at least a week in advance.
Fees: Registration is not complete until all fees are paid in full two weeks in advance of the first class. Total for renewal credit = $80 paid in full at the time of registering. Total for Drake credit = $165 paid in full at the time of registering. Total for Morningside credit = $160 paid in full at the time of registering.
Credit: R, D-EDMA, M - 1 Sem. Hr.
Instructor(s): Cathy Angel, Mt. Vernon Comm. Schools
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