NEW COURSE!
Mathematical Practices in Secondary Math
Target Audience: Secondary Math Teachers
Instructor: Jayne Beecham
Dates: June 13-14
Times: 8:00-4:30
Location: Spring Creek *LOCATION CHANGE
Credit Available: 1 graduate or 1 staff development
Participants in this course will learn about using the Mathematical Practices in the Common Core State Standards to create a context for students to think mathematically. The two days will be spent experiencing and creating learning tasks that engage students, promote productive group work, and increase mathematical understanding. Participants will work collaboratively to design and plan implementation of learning tasks linked to the Iowa Core Standards.
THIS COURSE IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
TO REGISTER, CLICK ON LINK BELOW AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY NUMBER: DR366561011401
Mathematical Practices in Secondary Math
Mathematical Practices in Secondary Math
Best Practices in Targeted Math Instruction
Target Audience: Math special education and intervention teachers
Instructor: Heartland AEA Staff
Dates: June 7, 10, 11, 12 *Corrected Dates
Times: 8:00-4:30
Location: Spring Creek
Credit Available: 2 graduate or 2 staff development
This course is currently full.
When the Daily 5 Met the Common Core
Target Audience: Literacy teachers in grades K-5
Instructor: Tammy Steenhoek and Curriculum Team
Dates: June 13-14
Times: 8:00-4:30
Location: FFA Enrichment Center, DMACC Campus, Ankeny *LOCATION CHANGE
Credit Available: 1 graduate or 1 staff development
This course is designed for educators who are currently utilizing the Daily 5 structure. As we live in the teaching world of Common Core, we are called to provide increased opportunities for students to read complex text and produce high quality written work for a specific audience and purpose. Teachers are working hard to balance the demands of Common Core and the structure of Daily 5. Teachers are asking, “Do these two worlds really fit together?
Participants enrolled in “When Daily Five Met the Common Core” will analyze ELA Common Core standards, briefly review the foundation of Daily 5, examine Timothy Shanahan’s literacy framework, develop Core-aligned independent learning activities to be completed during Daily 5, and collaborate with colleagues.
THIS COURSE IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
TO REGISTER, CLICK ON LINK BELOW AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY NUMBER: DR364361011401
Disciplinary Literacy
Target Audience: 6-12 teachers
Instructor: Jo Ellen Latham and Curriculum Team
Dates: June 12-13 *DATE CHANGE
Times: 8:00-4:30
Location: CEC Board Room *Updated Information
Credit Available: 1 graduate or 1 staff development
This course will provide teachers with ideas and strategies to support students in effectively using the communication processes of reading, writing, and discussion to make meaning and promote learning in all subject areas. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and share techniques to engage students in purposeful reading, meaningful writing, and productive dialogue in the classroom.
THIS COURSE IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION--CLICK ON LINK BELOW
This course will provide teachers with ideas and strategies to support students in effectively using the communication processes of reading, writing, and discussion to make meaning and promote learning in all subject areas. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and share techniques to engage students in purposeful reading, meaningful writing, and productive dialogue in the classroom.
iPads in the Classroom
Target Audience: All PK-12 teachers (who have not already taken this course)
Instructor: Jamie Fath and Curriculum Team
Dates: This is a 2-day course that will be offered twice this summer.
June 11th and 12th OR July 9th and 10th
Times: 8:00-4:30
Location: TBD
Credit Available: 1 staff development
This course will provide teachers with strategies and ideas to support students using iPads to enhance the Iowa Core as well as support teachers to enhance teaching and the management of devices within their classroom. Please note that iPads will not be provided--you will need to bring one from your building (if available) or a personal iPad.
THIS COURSE IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION *Updated Information
IF THE COURSE IS CLOSED, PLEASE CONTINUE TO SIGN UP ON THE WAIT LIST. THIS WILL HELP US MAKE DECISIONS ON THE POTENTIAL OF ADDITIONAL SECTIONS
TO REGISTER, CLICK ON ONE OF THE LINKS BELOW:
iPads in the Classroom June 11, 12
iPads in the Classroom July 9, 10
iPads in the Classroom June 11, 12
iPads in the Classroom July 9, 10
Advanced iPads in the Classroom: Taking it to the Next Level
Target Audience: PK-12 teachers who have taken the initial iPad course or have had multiple experiences implementing iPads in the classroom.
Instructor: Jamie Fath and Curriculum Team
Dates: July 11th and 12th
Times: 8:00-4:30
Location: TBD
Credit Available: 1 staff development class
You've used your iPads already, now let's kick it up a notch! This course will focus on using iPads to reach the higher levels of Blooms for students and to further integrate technology into the classroom. Please note that iPads will not be provided--you will need to bring one from your building (if available) or a personal iPad.
THIS COURSE IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION *Updated Information
IF THE COURSE IS CLOSED, PLEASE CONTINUE TO SIGN UP ON THE WAIT LIST. THIS WILL HELP US MAKE DECISIONS ON THE POTENTIAL OF ADDITIONAL SECTIONS
TO REGISTER, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
Advanced iPads: Taking it to the Next Level
IF THE COURSE IS CLOSED, PLEASE CONTINUE TO SIGN UP ON THE WAIT LIST. THIS WILL HELP US MAKE DECISIONS ON THE POTENTIAL OF ADDITIONAL SECTIONS
TO REGISTER, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
Advanced iPads: Taking it to the Next Level
Google Apps 101
Target Audience: All PK-12 teachers
Instructor: Jamie Fath and Curriculum Team
Dates: July 25th and 26th
Times: 8:00-4:30
Location: Van Meter (July 25) and (July 26)
Credit Available: 1 staff development class
Looking to integrate more Google Apps into your classroom? This class will focus on strategies and ideas to support students using Google Apps to enhance the Iowa Core. Day one of this course will be required attendance to the mini Google Summit in Van Meter and day two will be back at SEP strategizing ways to implement ideas from the mini summit into your classroom to enhance learning. We will be using the Google suite of tools, laptops and Chromebooks in this course.
THIS COURSE IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION *Updated Information
TO REGISTER, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
Target Audience: PreK-2nd Grade Teachers, Reading Specialists, ESL Teachers, Special Education Teachers
Instructor: Dave Krupke and Tammy Steenhoek
Dates: August 6th and 7th
Times: 8:00-4:30
Credit Available: 1 staff development credit
THIS COURSE IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
TO REGISTER, CLICK ON LINK BELOW AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY NUMBER: DR364161011401
Course participants will learn the Visual Phonics system, its philosophical and research bases, and applications to a variety of student learning settings including producing and comprehending 45 phonics hand shapes and symbols. Flashcards will be provided to the Southeast Polk participants.
MORE REGISTRATION LINKS WILL BE COMING SOON!
Teacher Quality Funding
All courses listed above are eligible for Teacher Quality funding (up to $375). These district courses are pre-approved for funding. Once you register, no further action is needed. You will complete payroll sheets onsite at the completion of the course.
If the courses offered above do not align with your content, you may take a course outside the district. To apply for TQ funding (up to $375) for courses outside the district, please complete the form found at the link below:
Remember: This form is for courses outside of the district--not for the courses listed above.
*When you have completed your course, please submit a course transcript and a payroll sheet to Dianna Webb for payment.
More registration information will be coming soon. All registrations and Teacher Quality Course applications are due by May 31st.
