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    Empowering Students: Utilizing Portfolios as a Self-Assessment

    Self-assessment may be one of the most overlooked super powers our students need to succeed.  When students understand the learning objectives and the standards and… Read More

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    Empowering Students: Student Feedback Teams

    In a time when we are feeling overconnected to our devices and disconnected from one another, it is immensely important to establish and foster the… Read More

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    Empowering Students: Utilizing Flipgrid for Student Feedback Teams

    Over the last month, we have discussed how students can become more engaged, self-directed, and responsible for their learning. We’ve shared ideas… Read More

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    Using Socratic Seminar in a Hybrid Environment

    Recent times have forced the landscape of our classrooms to evolve. The question I often ask myself is, "Will we ever go back?" I don't… Read More

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    Exploring Scientific Concepts with Children’s Literature

    In this course, participants will read the book “Sharing Books, Talking Science.” Teachers will engage in learning around the crosscutting concepts of the Iowa Science… Read More

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    STEM Scale-Up Program Applications Due Feb. 28, 2022

    The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council offers a statewide STEM Scale-Up program to promote science, technology, engineering and math to our future… Read More

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    Authentic Learning Network: Virtual Student Expo

    This Spring, Iowa's area education agencies are hosting a free statewide, virtual Authentic Learning Expo. During this expo students of all grade levels, teachers, school… Read More

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    The Write Tools for Primary Level 1, Improving Literacy Instruction.

    This Write Tools Training will be led by trainer, Gwen Karas and focus on Kindergarten-2nd grade Writing. This one-day workshop will focus on essential literacy… Read More

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    ISU Offering Free Virtual Courses for Parents

    The following are a few upcoming virtual educational offerings provided by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Foster parent credit is available for all courses… Read More

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    Grant Wood AEA is Seeking College for Kids Instructors

    Apply today to be an instructor for the summer of 2023! Grant Wood AEA is looking for instructors to lead a class during our… Read More