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
Utilizing Effective Online Assessments and Evaluations June 16, 20, 23 & 27
Assessment
Utilizing Effective Online Assessments and Evaluations July 16, 20, 23, 27
Early Childhood
Special Education
ADHD and Learning Disabilities: Classroom Interventions May 15 -July 15 **
Advancing Minds: Collaborative Teaching - Making it Work June 1 - August 5 **
Iowa Special Education Symposium June 13 and 14**
Counseling/At-Risk
Building Assets June 28th, 29th **
Building Assets 2 2 June 30th, July 1st **
Building Assets 3 July 5th, 6th **
Sparks 1: Igniting the Strengths in Kids June 20th, 21st **
Sparks 2: Empowering the Strengths in Kids June 22nd, 23rd **
Sparks 3: Changing Strengths in Kids June 24th, 27th **
The Explosive Child Aug 1st, 2nd **
Addressing Mental Health in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports Aug 10th 11th **
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)
K-3 Math: Assessing Math Concepts July 7, 8 ** (Kathy Richardson Training)
6-12 Math: Putting Practices Into Action, June 28, 29 **
Connecting the Common Core to the Classroom July 18, 19
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
PE/Health
Awkward to Awesome aka: Sex Ed Boot Camp **
Puberty/Reproductive Anatomy/Contraception **
HIV/AIDS/STD's **
F.L.A.S.H. Training of Educators **
Other Courses to Consider
Fun and Focus for Your Classroom Part 3, July 5 & 6 * You can start with Part 3
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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