Welcome to the Heartland AEA Preschool Administrator's Newsletter! This e-newsletter is for district and community partner leaders to keep you updated on preschool initiatives, state requirements, professional development, assessment and best practices. Enjoy and share with your colleagues!

Heartland AEA Community of Practice for Preschool Administrators

We offered three opportunities this year for preschool administrators to attend a one-hour, virtual Community of Practice to address timely topics, ask/answer questions, collaborate with other administrators and learn about the best practices in early childhood. Our Final session was held on April 3. The recordings from all three sessions are below.

Nov. 7, 2022 from 2-3 p.m. COMPLETED

Topics: Introduce Heartland EC Handbook, IQPPS desk Audit, GOLD checkpoints, PD planning for all staff

Recorded Link

Slides

Dec. 5, 2022 from 2-3 p.m. COMPLETED

Topics: Complete IQPPS desk Audit, I have data now what?

Recorded Link

Slides

April 3, 2023 from 1-2 p.m. COMPLETED

Topics: End of the year, resubmission of IQPPS if necessary, Summer PD options, Transition Prek-K Meetings, Prek SDI, open forum discussion time- submit topics to Brianna or Amy

Recorded Link

Slides

IQPPS Desk Audit

All desk audits submitted through CASA and the process for reviewing is in process

If you have any corrective items and need more clarification or support please contact

Brianna Sayre Geiser bsayregeiser@heartlandaea.org

It is recommended to resubmit as soon as possible through March 15th. There will then be a final back and forth period between the district and the DE between March 15th and April 15th. Recorded webinars - One for each item and are posted on the Differentiated Accountability webpage.

For any questions contact Mary Breyfogle, reviewer for Heartland AEA.

EC Handbook for Administrator - here is a resource for you to access all things EC/Preschool related

PW-PBIS Cohort Application

If you are interested in your district/program to join the Department of Education EC PBIS cohort you will find more information here

Program Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Application Process that outlines all steps necessary to apply as well as cohort dates for next year.

Interested programs should review and reflecting on the Readiness Checklist and watching the PW PBIS video before applying.

Application

Please contact Brianna Sayre Geiser if you would like to discuss more about the PW-PBIS cohort

ACHIEVE Professional Learning

These models are self paced online modules that teams can completed during their own professional development time

Module 5: Pk to K transitions To be completed at anytime with your district based teams

Recorded Webinar

Participant's Notes pdf.

These webinars need to be completed within six months of going live.

GOLD Checkpoint dates

Nov. 21

Feb. 28

May 29 (Required for all state Funded Preschool programs)

Administrators Implementation Calendar

Fall - Aug. 15 to Nov. 14

Winter - Nov. 15 to Feb. 14

Spring - Feb. 15 to May 14

All my IGDIs Iowa information can be found here August 2022 Iowa Newsletter

Administering my IGDIS for Iowa Scroll to the bottom of the page

For additional information My IGDIS Iowa

Early Childhood Math Activities and Routines

Course name: HL - Early Childhood Math Activities and Routines

Course #: 204440

Section #: 314059

Location: Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center

Dates: June 19 and 20

Instructors: Molly Sweeney and Brianna Sayre Geiser

The Growing Brain

Course name: HL - The Growing Brain (Birth to 5 Year Olds)

Course #: 203386

Section #: 315224

Location: Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center

Dates: June 26 & 27, 2023 (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

Instructors: Jill Neas & Kathy Lepage

Section #: 315225

Location: TBD

Dates: August 7 & 8, 2023 (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

Instructors: Brenda Gerdes & Celeste Mortvedt

Paraprofessional Information

Here is information for paraprofessionals needing to take the Generalist class prior to the EC Para class

Course Name: HL - Paraeducator Generalist Certification Program - Course I Introduction/Foundation

Course #: 180378

Dates: February 7, 14 & 21, 2023 (4:30-5:45 p.m.)

Via Zoom + Online Work due by February 28, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

Course Name: HL - Paraeducator Generalist Certification Program - Course II Instructional Support

Course #: 180380

Dates: March 7 & 21, 2023 (4:30-5:30 p.m.)

Via Zoom + Online Work due by March 28, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

Course Name: HL - Paraeducator Generalist Certification Program - Course III Behavioral Supports

Course #: 180382

Dates: April 4 & 18, 2023 (4:30-5:30 p.m.)

Via Zoom + Online Work due by April 25, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

Early Childhood Paraprofessional Class for Spring/summer of 2023 NOW CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT
FALL 2023- September 14 thru December 14th, 2023
Register your Paraprofessional now
Course name: HL - Paraeducator Area of Concentration: Early Childhood
Course #: 180188
Section #: 314596
Location: Zoom and Online Coursework
Dates: April 25 (4:30-6:30 p.m.), May 9 (4:30-6:30 p.m.), May 16 (4:30-6:30 p.m.), June 7 (1:00-3:00 p.m.) & June 8 (1:00-3:00 p.m.), 2023 (Online work due by June 13, 2023)
Instructors: Nichole Coe

Early Childhood Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (EC PBIS - new Modules)

Course name: HL - Early Childhood Positive Interventions and Support (Modules 1/2/3)

Course #: 205009

Section #: 315223

Location: Online via Zoom

Dates: June 6, 13, 27, July 11, August 1, & 8, 2023 (6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)

Instructors: Brianna Sayre Geiser & Gail Cook

Child Engagement for All Young Learners

Course name: HL - Child Engagement for All Young Learners

Course #: 205144

Section #: 315452

Location: Heartland AEA Ames Regional Office

Dates: July 12 & 13, 2023 (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

Instructors: Annie Boldt, Brianna Sayre Geiser

Implementing Creative Curriculum and My Teaching Strategies GOLD with Fidelity

Course 190107, Section 315896

August 17 and 18 at Adel District Office (8 am -4:30pm)

Instructors: Brianna Sayre Geiser and Jessica Holley

Registration Link

Upcoming PD for 23-24 School Year

Prek SDI cohorts for Year 1 North and West Cohorts Please register for your specific cohort

Year 1 Preschool Specially Designed Instruction

Course 202231

Registration Link

Prek SDI Year 2 cohorts West, South, East and Central Please register for your specific cohort

Year 2 Preschool Specially Designed Instruction

Course 202232

Registration Link

If your team is interesting in joining one of our Year 1 cohorts or would like more information, please contact Amy Hanken, Brianna Sayre Geiser or your Regional Director

10 minute video Prek SDI Informational video

Heartland AEA Early Childhood

Iowa Department of Education Early Childhood Page

Iowa Early Learning Standards

For additional support, please contact

Brianna Sayre Geiser or Amy Hanken