Grant Wood 麻豆社事件 / Proud to be a part of Iowa鈥檚 Area Education Agencies Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:27:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /app/uploads/sites/19/2021/08/cropped-Grant-Wood-32x32.png Grant Wood 麻豆社事件 / 32 32 2025-2026 DCAP Development Workshops /2025/11/05/2025-2026-dcap-development-workshops/ /2025/11/05/2025-2026-dcap-development-workshops/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:27:52 +0000 /?p=8131 Taking your DCAP to the Next Level SAVE THE DATE! Plan to join our DCAP Team workshops this winter and spring! Opportunities are FREE to all participants! Looking to refine or build your District Career and Academic Plan ...

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]]> Taking your DCAP to the Next Level SAVE THE DATE! Plan to join our DCAP Team workshops this winter and spring! Opportunities are FREE to all participants! Looking to refine or build your District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP)? This hands-on, interactive workshop is designed to walk your team through every component of the DCAP process鈥攚ith updated guidance, practical templates, and dedicated time to collaborate and build your district鈥檚 plan. Join us to:
  • Gain clarity on updated DCAP requirements
  • Explore new templates and best practices
  • Collaborate with your district team
  • Get personalized support from expert facilitators
  • Walk away with real progress on your plan
School districts in the Grant Wood Region increased their overall DCAP score by 7% from the 2024-25 to the 2025-26 school year.
DCAP & Middle School Integration DECEMBER 9, 2025 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. DCAP & CTSO INTEGRATION JANUARY 13, 2026 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. DCAP DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS: April 23, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Grant Wood - 6th St. facility April 30, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Grant Wood - 6th St. facility May 4, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Grant Wood - 6th St. facility
SEATS ARE LIMITED, register early to secure your spot!

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]]> /2025/11/05/2025-2026-dcap-development-workshops/feed/ 0 FOSS Sessions for Grades K-4 & Grades 5-8 鈥 Oct. 2025 /2025/09/16/foss-sessions-for-grades-k-4-grades-5-8-oct-2025/ /2025/09/16/foss-sessions-for-grades-k-4-grades-5-8-oct-2025/#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:58:31 +0000 /?p=7992 Registration Now OPEN for Implementation Science for Educational Initiatives with Ongoing Coaching (FOSS Sessions for Grades K-4 and Grades 5-8) Upcoming Dates/ Location GW麻豆社事件 at 1120 33rd Avenue SW , 麻豆社事件, IA 52404: Implementation Science for Educational ...

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]]> Registration Now OPEN for Implementation Science for Educational Initiatives with Ongoing Coaching (FOSS Sessions for Grades K-4 and Grades 5-8) Upcoming Dates/ Location GW麻豆社事件 at 1120 33rd Avenue SW , 麻豆社事件, IA 52404:
Implementation Science for Educational Initiatives with Ongoing Coaching (FOSS Session for Grades K-4) Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Registration Link: Implementation Science for Educational Initiatives with Ongoing Coaching (FOSS Session for Grades 5-8): Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Registration Link:
  • Location for both: VAST Center 1120 33rd Ave SW, 麻豆社事件, IA, 52404
  • Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with a 1 hour lunch
Some quotes from previous participants:
  • 鈥淭he best practices/resources overview was fantastic and perfectly timed, as well as the opportunity to explore the kits at a pace that was individualized.鈥
  • "I have learned some valuable practices that I can use in the classroom, not only for science, but for every subject in school."
  • "These help me to become more diverse and effective at meeting the needs of students using research based instruction."
Thanks for your help spreading the word so we can continue to provide science best practice professional learning for FOSS kit users! Questions can be directed to Maria Hasken-Averkamp, Grant Wood 麻豆社事件 Science Consultant, at mhasken-averkamp@gwaea.org

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]]> /2025/09/16/foss-sessions-for-grades-k-4-grades-5-8-oct-2025/feed/ 0 Adaptive Schools: Empowering Educators for Collaborative Success /2025/09/03/adaptive-schools-empowering-educators-for-collaborative-success-2/ /2025/09/03/adaptive-schools-empowering-educators-for-collaborative-success-2/#respond Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:49:02 +0000 /?p=7960 Exclusive in Iowa! Transform how your team collaborates and performs. This immersive 4-day experience, based on Thinking Collaborative鈥檚 Adaptive Schools model, explores the strategies that make teams effective in today鈥檚 evolving work environments. Learn how to facilitate groups, ...

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]]> Exclusive in Iowa! Transform how your team collaborates and performs. This immersive 4-day experience, based on Thinking Collaborative鈥檚 Adaptive Schools model, explores the strategies that make teams effective in today鈥檚 evolving work environments. Learn how to facilitate groups, manage team dynamics, and create a culture of responsibility that leads to enhanced outcomes and greater organizational impact. In this course, participants will learn about: 鈥 Effective, relevant facilitation strategies 鈥 Sustaining group energy and focus 鈥 Becoming adaptive 鈥 Group member capabilities 鈥 Ways of talking 鈥 Professional communities that learn 鈥 Structures for successful meetings 鈥 Valuing cognitive conflict By the end of this course, you鈥檒l leave with practical skills and strategies that can be immediately applied to improve team performance and educational outcomes. We highly encourage teams to attend together to foster deeper connections and greater impact. Meet the Instructor, Jim Roussin Jim Roussin is one of 49 International Training Associates who conducts the Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminar庐. He has been a founding trainer for over 25 years and has conducted thousands of trainings throughout the United States and Internationally.
  • Registration Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025
  • Course Dates: October 15-16 and November 3-4, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Register Today!
 

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]]> /2025/09/03/adaptive-schools-empowering-educators-for-collaborative-success-2/feed/ 0 Primary Talented and Gifted Identification and Services for Students /2025/07/28/primary-talented-and-gifted-identification-and-services-for-students/ /2025/07/28/primary-talented-and-gifted-identification-and-services-for-students/#respond Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:22:14 +0000 /?p=7918 This course, on the approved list from the Iowa Department of Education, focuses on identification and programming for gifted and talented students in the primary grades. Teachers will learn effective strategies for recognizing giftedness early through observation and ...

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]]> This course, on the , focuses on identification and programming for gifted and talented students in the primary grades. Teachers will learn effective strategies for recognizing giftedness early through observation and data collection, and emphasis will be given to using such data to drive effective programming. The 麻豆社事件 provides ongoing system level supports for gifted and talented programs, including identification data systems, aligned student identification and services and program evaluation. Implementation of data systems and curriculum and instructional strategies for serving gifted and talented students are part of both professional development opportunities and ongoing individual district support.

Participants will be required to videotape a classroom lesson for instructor feedback and coaching and engage in online forum discussions.

NOTE:聽 All participants, including those registering as "Participant Only," should plan to complete all of the work required (attendance, participation and assignments) to receive the full benefit of the training and a certificate of completion.

License Renewal Credit is Available
  • Date: Sept. 15, 2025
  • Registration Closes Sept. 9, 2025

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]]> /2025/07/28/primary-talented-and-gifted-identification-and-services-for-students/feed/ 0 Firm Goals, Flexible Means: Honoring Your Learners (2025/26) /2025/07/21/firm-goals-flexible-means-honoring-your-learners-2025-26/ /2025/07/21/firm-goals-flexible-means-honoring-your-learners-2025-26/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:07:19 +0000 /?p=7879 Set your students up for success! We know our students (regardless of age) are individuals with different learning needs and preferences. As they work towards firm goals, how do you design lessons to honor each of your learners? ...

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]]> Set your students up for success! We know our students (regardless of age) are individuals with different learning needs and preferences. As they work towards firm goals, how do you design lessons to honor each of your learners? The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines offer proactive considerations for teachers as they design a more accessible and equitable learning environment. In this course, we will delve into the key concepts of the UDL Guidelines and build your capacity in creating learning opportunities to empower students to become expert learners!

Invited Audience

Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School/Junior High, High School Administration, Administrator, 麻豆社事件 education Consultant, Instructional Coach, Media/Library, Paraeducator, Special Education Consultant, Teacher

Register for the following sessions!

Fall 2025
  • Date: Sept. 9-Oct. 24, 2025聽 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Registration Deadline: Sept. 2, 2025
  • Session ID: 53640

Winter 2026

  • Date: Jan. 20-March 6, 2026 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Registration Deadline: Jan. 17, 2026
  • Session ID: 53663聽

Spring 2026

  • Date: March 10-April 24, 2026 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Registration Deadline: March 7, 2026
  • Session ID: 53664
Location: Kickoff session and subsequent coaching conversations will be held via Zoom
Cost:
$150, Licensure Renewal: $200
Instructor:
Lynn Kleinmeyer, lkleinmeyer@gwaea.org

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]]> /2025/07/21/firm-goals-flexible-means-honoring-your-learners-2025-26/feed/ 0 Adaptive Schools: Empowering Educators for Collaborative Success /2025/05/28/adaptive-schools-empowering-educators-for-collaborative-success/ /2025/05/28/adaptive-schools-empowering-educators-for-collaborative-success/#respond Wed, 28 May 2025 18:27:28 +0000 /?p=7831 This opportunity is EXCLUSIVE in Iowa! Transform how your team collaborates and performs. This immersive 4-day experience, based on Thinking Collaborative鈥檚 Adaptive Schools model, explores the strategies that make teams effective in today鈥檚 evolving work environments. Learn how ...

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]]> This opportunity is EXCLUSIVE in Iowa!

Transform how your team collaborates and performs.

This immersive 4-day experience, based on Thinking Collaborative鈥檚 Adaptive Schools model, explores the strategies that make teams effective in today鈥檚 evolving work environments. Learn how to facilitate groups, manage team dynamics, and create a culture of responsibility that leads to enhanced outcomes and greater organizational impact. In this course, participants will learn about: 鈥 Effective, relevant facilitation strategies 鈥 Sustaining group energy and focus 鈥 Becoming adaptive 鈥 Group member capabilities 鈥 Ways of talking 鈥 Professional communities that learn 鈥 Structures for successful meetings 鈥 Valuing cognitive conflict By the end of this course, you鈥檒l leave with practical skills and strategies that can be immediately applied to improve team performance and educational outcomes. We highly encourage teams to attend together to foster deeper connections and greater impact. Evaluator Approval, License Renewal and Grad Credit Available!

Meet the Instructor: Jim Roussin

is one of 49 International Training Associates who conducts the Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminar庐. He has been a founding trainer for over 25 years and has conducted thousands of trainings throughout the United States and Internationally. Sessions can be held at Grant Wood 麻豆社事件 OR on-site training is available: Bring this immersive, four-day workshop directly to your organization for a tailored experience at $1,500 per day for up to 60 people.

搁别驳颈蝉迟谤补迟颈辞苍:听

  • Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2025
  • Date: June 11 - 12 & June 25 - 26, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learn more in this printable flyer.

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]]> /2025/05/28/adaptive-schools-empowering-educators-for-collaborative-success/feed/ 0 Not trained in a FOSS Kit? Summer 2025 Opportunities Now Open! /2025/05/05/not-trained-in-a-foss-kit-summer-2025-opportunities-now-open/ /2025/05/05/not-trained-in-a-foss-kit-summer-2025-opportunities-now-open/#respond Mon, 05 May 2025 17:52:19 +0000 /?p=7802 顿翱狈鈥橳 MISS OUT! 罢飞别濒惫别听registrants are required to offer these in-person 飞辞谤办蝉丑辞辫蝉.听 Implementation Science for Educational Initiatives with Ongoing Coaching (FOSS Workshop for Grades K-4 and Grades 5-8) In this full day of learning, both new and experienced FOSS ...

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]]> 顿翱狈鈥橳 MISS OUT! 罢飞别濒惫别听registrants are required to offer these in-person 飞辞谤办蝉丑辞辫蝉.听 Implementation Science for Educational Initiatives with Ongoing Coaching (FOSS Workshop for Grades K-4 and Grades 5-8) In this full day of learning, both new and experienced FOSS teachers will go over best practices for science instruction and plan for one FOSS unit. Teachers will聽 explore the hands-on kit materials, curriculum planning guides, and additional聽 digital resources for a chosen unit.聽
  • Take advantage of this opportunity to fine tune your science instructional plans聽 for your next FOSS kit!聽
  • Any educator who attended a previous round of FOSS workshops during the聽 24-25 school year has multiple options to consider for their planning needs in聽 lieu of best practices previously covered.聽
  • July opportunities are available for teachers K-4 or 5-8!

Some quotes from previous participants:

  • 鈥淭he best practices/resources overview was fantastic and perfectly timed, as well as the opportunity to explore the kits at a pace that was individualized.鈥

  • "I have learned some valuable practices that I can use in the classroom, not only for science, but for every subject in school."

  • "These help me to become more diverse and effective at meeting the needs of students using research based instruction."
How to Register
Grades K-4 FOSS Workshop
Either date 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.		 Grades 5-8 FOSS Workshop
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Thanks for your help spreading the word so we can continue to provide science best practice professional learning for FOSS kit users!

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]]> /2025/05/05/not-trained-in-a-foss-kit-summer-2025-opportunities-now-open/feed/ 0 Free Training! Introduction to OpenSciEd Grades 6-12 /2025/03/21/free-training-introduction-to-openscied-grades-6-12/ /2025/03/21/free-training-introduction-to-openscied-grades-6-12/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:27:52 +0000 /?p=7753 New to OpenSciEd? This FREE training is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the award-winning science curriculum resource. This 2-day workshop is open to educators (grades 6-12) from ALL Iowa school districts. Participants will explore the instructional ...

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]]> Registration closes April 21, 2025 Eastern Hub (at Grant Wood 麻豆社事件)
  • Grades 6-8: June 16-17 8:30-4:30
  • Grades 9-12: June 19-20 8:30-4:30
Central Hub (at Heartland 麻豆社事件)
  • Grades 6-8: June 5-6 8:30-4:30
  • Grades 9-12: June 2-3 8:30-4:30
Western Hub (at Green Hills 麻豆社事件)
  • Grades 6-8: June 13-14 8:30-4:30
  • Grades 9-12: June 11-12 8:30-4:30

Award Provides

  • $300 stipend for substitutes OR off-contract pay
  • $100 stipend for attendance costs
  • One classroom unit kit
  • FREE to participate!
Please contact science consultant Maria Hasken-Averkamp (mhasken-averkamp@gwaea.org) with any questions or learn more using this flyer.

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]]> /2025/03/21/free-training-introduction-to-openscied-grades-6-12/feed/ 0 Calling all Teacher Librarians and Library Staff! /2025/02/20/calling-all-teacher-librarians-and-library-staff/ /2025/02/20/calling-all-teacher-librarians-and-library-staff/#respond Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:33:35 +0000 /?p=7683 Calling all Teacher Librarians and Library Staff! Join us for Teacher Librarian Day at Grant Wood 麻豆社事件 on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM! Dive into a day of innovation with featured speaker Margaret ...

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]]> Calling all Teacher Librarians and Library Staff! Join us for Teacher Librarian Day at Grant Wood 麻豆社事件 on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM! Dive into a day of innovation with featured speaker Margaret Buckton, explore exciting digital resources, and connect with fellow teacher librarians and library staff. Don鈥檛 miss this opportunity to energize your skills and take home fresh ideas for your library! 馃搷 Location: Grant Wood 麻豆社事件, 4401 Sixth Street SW, 麻豆社事件, IA 馃摡 Register using the following form: (No registration fee!) Check out this flyer for all the details. We can鈥檛 wait to see you there! Please share with anyone who might find this day valuable!

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]]> /2025/02/20/calling-all-teacher-librarians-and-library-staff/feed/ 0 School Counselors Celebrate During National School Counseling Week, Feb. 3鈥7, 2025 /2025/02/03/school-counselors-celebrate-during-national-school-counseling-week-feb-3-7-2025/ /2025/02/03/school-counselors-celebrate-during-national-school-counseling-week-feb-3-7-2025/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:52:04 +0000 /?p=7665 Thank You School Counselors! National School Counseling Week 2025, established by the American School Counselor聽Association (ASCA), highlights the theme 鈥淪chool Counseling: Helping Students Thrive.鈥 The week emphasizes the important role school counselors play in U.S. schools, showcasing how ...

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]]> Thank You School Counselors! , established by the American School Counselor聽Association (ASCA), highlights the theme 鈥淪chool Counseling: Helping Students Thrive.鈥 The week emphasizes the important role school counselors play in U.S. schools, showcasing how their work helps students succeed academically and plan for their future careers.School Counselors! (3) Grant Wood 麻豆社事件 is fortunate to have two聽dedicated consultants who provide invaluable support to school counselors throughout the agency. Aimee Hospodarsky supports counselors K-5, while Debra Brokaw focuses on supporting counselors 6-12. Throughout the year, they diligently support school counselors by providing relevant professional learning, assisting districts with system-level work, providing coaching for individual counselors or teams, cultivating a cooperative culture and fostering meaningful connections among colleagues, providing counselors with effective advocacy resources and promotional tools, and aiding in the implementation of the Their collective contribution has been instrumental in elevating the work of school counselors across our agency. 鈥淪chool counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing students鈥 academic concerns, career options and social/emotional skills,鈥 said Jill Cook, ASCA executive director. 鈥淪chool counseling programs help to increase student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators. School counselors are integral to student success.鈥 More than 100,000 school counselors nationwide will be participating in the week鈥檚 festivities. Many schools will be hosting special events and activities to call attention to the countless benefits of a comprehensive school counseling program. How to Celebrate As part of its celebration for National School Counseling Week, Grant Wood 麻豆社事件 would like to recognize and thank all the school counselors across the agency for their dedication and continuous work that is 鈥渉elping students thrive.鈥 The American School Counselor Association has created this to help promote this important week! Anyone with specific questions or concerns about school counseling programs should contact the school counselors at their local schools. More general information can also be found on ASCA鈥檚 website, .

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