September 2023

IN THIS ISSUE

September is Deaf Awareness Month
Early Childhood LETRS 2023-24
Grades 3-11 Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessment Workshop on September 19
K-6 Early Literacy Alternate Assessment (EL AA) Workshop on September 19
GPAEA Boxed Books of the Month Sign-Up
FREE SE IOWA DYSLEXIA TEACHER/PRESERVICE GROUP ON SEPTEMBER 27
2023-24 GPAEA Networks
Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) Conference on October 14
Register for Battle of the Books
Literacy Learning & News
Fall Opportunities from Drake
504 Training with Fred Kinne on November 2
Nominate a Presidential Scholar (High School Senior) by September 29
Meaningful Career Conversations Workshop on September 28
Save the Date: Instructional Coaches Conference - November 13
2023-24 GPAEA Directory

SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH

Join us in celebrating Deaf Awareness Month! This month allows us to highlight the importance of providing equal access for children who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss. Raising awareness through month-long observations and learning opportunities ...

Early Childhood LETRS 2023-24

Save the dates and register today for Early Childhood LETRS in Burlington or Ottumwa for the 2023-24 school year! Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) has long been recognized as the gold standard of professional ...

Grades 3-11 Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessment Workshop - September 19

Special education teachers will learn about the following:

Instructionally Embedded Assessment
Test Blueprints
Essential Elements
DLM Instructional Resources
DLM Windows & Timelines

K-6 Early Literacy Alternate Assessment (EL AA) Workshop on September 19

Special education teachers will learn about the following:

Alternate Assessment Online Resources
EL AA Vocabulary
EL AA Manual
Pulling Apart the Scales
Analyzing & Scoring Student Data

GPAEA Boxed Books of the Month Sign Up

Did you know GPAEA has a Boxed Books of the Month program? The Media Center would like to know if you are interested in participating in this program for the 23/24 school year. Beginning in September, and running ...

FREE SE IOWA DYSLEXIA TEACHER/PRESERVICE GROUP ON SEPTEMBER 27

Session Topic: Dyslexia 101

September 27, 2023

4:00 - 5:00 PM

2023-24 GPAEA Networks

Click on the link below to learn more about the networks GPAEA offers.

Principals Alliance
Curriculum Network
Tech Directors Network
Special Education Network
PR Network
Instructional Coaches Network
Counselors Network

Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) Conference on October 14

Save the Date: Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) Conference on Saturday, October 14th, in Des Moines.

We want to welcome each school building in Great Prairie AEA's region to register up to two teams. This is a change from past practice and will allow more participants. More information ...

Literacy Learning & News

View learning updates and news from GPAEA's Literacy Team.

Fall Opportunities from Drake

We are excited to offer a roster of courses from CEPD's new partner, Iowa Safe Schools Academy, starting this fall. Iowa Safe Schools hosts courses that provide innovative continuing learning opportunities that educators ...

504 Training with Fred Kinne on November 2

This training is for anyone involved with 504s (administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, 504 coordinators). It is for those new to 504 and those who know all that Section 504 entails and want to refresh their learning.

Nominate a Presidential Scholar (High School Senior) by September 29

Do you know an outstanding high school senior? Nominate them as a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar! The Iowa Department of Education is now accepting nominations through Sept. 29 for students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, service ...

Meaningful Career Conversations Workshop on September 28

Register for the Meaningful Career Conversations Workshop video conference on September 28. The Meaningful Career Conversations training is a free workshop available to all ...

Save the Date: Instructional Coaches Conference - November 13

Instructional Coaches, Mark your Calendar for November 13. Network with other coaches, learn content around using Evidence-Based Practices and grow in your coaching skills & strategies. Registration is coming soon!

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Parent-Teacher Communication Strategies

Innovative Teaching Techniques

Student Engagement Ideas

Educational Technology Insights

Professional Development Opportunities

Well-being and Self-Care for Educators

Special Education Insights

Programs & Services from GPAEA

2023-24 GPAEA Directory

Search or download a PDF copy of the 2023-24 GPAEA Directory, phone extension sheets, and District contact sheets on gpaea.org.

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