Thursday, April 7, 2016

Summer Professional Development 2016




This summer, many teachers will be working with leadership from the curriculum coordinators, instructional coaches, and model teachers to articulate curriculum and design assessments to align with the Iowa Core.  




In addition, Teacher Quality funding (up to $375 per course) will be available for you to expand your professional learning during these summer months. Coursework that supports your current teaching assignment will be eligible for TQ funding.  Soon after you submit the form (found at the link below) you will receive an approval email for your application.




If you are taking a course outside of your current teaching area, please be as complete as possible in your description. A small group from the Teacher Quality Committee will review applications outside of teaching areas to determine funding eligibility. You will be notified shortly after this group meets.




Below are some recommendations of coursework to consider.  (You may also pursue courses outside of these recommendations). These course listings will be updated regularly between now and the end of the school year.  *See TQ "frequently asked questions" at the bottom of the blog.




*When you have completed your course, please submit a course transcript and a payroll sheet to Nikki Christianson for payment.

All Teacher Quality Course applications are due by June 2nd.



Course Considerations
**New courses added

Language Arts:

Word Walls, K-6 - July 20 & 21
Universal Core Instruction: Literacy for ALL  June 15-16 and 21-22 (please visit Heartland’s PD site and enter this activity number: DR419161011701) (New activity number!)
Word Knowledge (Vocabulary) Instruction to Impact Comprehension in Secondary, June 17 and 20. Please visit Heartland AEA’s PD site and enter this activity number- DR420602251701.

Technology Integration

Intro to Google Classroom (online) - June 13-July 11
Moodle 101 - June 30, July 1
Advanced Moodle  July 7 & 8

Assessment

Early Childhood


Counseling/At-Risk


Science STEM & Outdoor Learning (Science/Math)


Mathematics

K-2 Math: Connecting the Common Core to the Classroom July 18, 19 **
K-8 Math: Best Practices in Targeted Math Instruction July 26, 27, 28 **
K-3 Math: Assessing Math Concepts July 7, 8 ** (Kathy Richardson Training)
6-12 Math: Putting Practices Into Action, June 28, 29 **


Social Studies

2016 Best Practices in Social Studies Institute--June 20 and June 21 (registration closes May 10th  Click here)  You can also check out a flyer about the institute here.
Building Literacy in Social Studies, August 1, 2 **

Cultural Competency/ Diverse Learners/ ELL

Advanced Learners/ Enrichment/ TAG
Developing Student Directed Learning, Online June 22-July 22



For other course information, please visit the Heartland AEA PD Calendar




Teacher Quality Frequently Asked Questions


  • A TQ application should be completed for any course work--even those courses listed on the blog.
  • TQ funds may be used to support taking 1 class over the summer.  Please submit only 1 TQ form.
  • TQ funds are eligible for 15 hours of course time (up to $375).  If the course has more hours of contact time, only the first 15 are eligible for TQ funding. 
  • Please indicate on your payroll sheet the hours of contact time.  If you are taking an online class, indicate the hours you worked on the course (up to 15) on your payroll sheet.
  • Instructional coaches and model teachers may also apply for TQ funds for coursework.  TQ funds, however, may not be used for professional development that is going towards additional contract days. 
  • Because a course transcript is submitted for payment, there is no need to have an instructor sign your payroll sheet.  






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