GPAEA Alerts

The GPAEA Board of Directors meeting and retreat will be held at Noon (12 pm) on Monday, July 26 at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 N Main, Fairfield, IA. Agenda and past minutes may be found at https://www.gpaea.org/about-us/board-of-directors/.

The Joint Board Meeting with Southeastern Community College and GPAEA Board of Directors meeting will be held at 5:00 pm on Monday, June 14 electronically. Agenda and past minutes may be found at https://www.gpaea.org/about-us/board-of-directors/.

The GPAEA Board of Directors meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 11 at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 N Main, Fairfield, IA. Agenda and past minutes may be found at https://www.gpaea.org/about-us/board-of-directors/.

The GPAEA Board of Directors meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 13 electronically. Agenda and past minutes may be found at https://www.gpaea.org/about-us/board-of-directors/.

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• April Celebrates 2021
• April is Occupational Therapy Month
• April is National Autism Awareness Month
• Photonics Courses available from IHCC for CTE teachers
• WBL Project Accelerator Course with $1000 Stipend Opportunity & Free License Renewal Credit! Space Limited!
• GPAEA Media DVD Giveaway
• GPAEA Student from WACO to complete four work readiness experiences through IESBVI 4PLUS for 2020-21 School Year
• IOWA MOBILE CRISIS OUTREACH MAP: FIND HELP FOR ANYONE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
• GPAEA Schools honored for creating safe, positive environments 2019-2020: Albia, Centerville, Central Lee, Chariton, Keota, Mount Pleasant, Oskaloosa, Wapello, West Burlington, & Winfield-Mt. Union
• AEAs Continue Pear Deck Funding for 2021-22
• Teacher Externship Opportunity from SCC & GPAEA

GPAEA’s Leadership Connection is sent the first Friday of the month to Superintendents, Principals, Curriculum Directors, Special Education Directors, Instructional Coaches, and GPAEA Staff.

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• Opportunity for HS Seniors: Last Dollar Scholarship

• Iowa Authentic Learning Network Virtual Student Expo – April 27, 2021

• Oskaloosa’s World of Work Program featured in AEA Learning Online Newsletter

• Future Ready Spotlight (March) – TEAM! Dr. Laurie Noll, John Grunwald, & Chuck Benge from Fairfield CSD

• FREE Calming Coloring Books for Grade 5-8 Students – Order now!

• Seesaw for Schools Opportunity for 2021-22

• New GPAEA Digital Resource for Calming Rooms

• No GPAEA Van Delivery March 15-18

• Do You Need Help With That?

• Celebrate National School Social Work Week – first week of March

• Mark your calendar for these March Celebrations

• Considering becoming a Substitute Teacher? Register for GPAEA’s Substitute Authorization Course in April

A special meeting of the GPAEA Board of Directors will be held at Noon (12:00 pm) on Wednesday, March 24 electronically. Agenda and past minutes may be found at https://www.gpaea.org/about-us/board-of-directors/.

The GPAEA Board of Directors meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 9 electronically. Agenda and past minutes may be found at https://www.gpaea.org/about-us/board-of-directors/.

Notice of Public Meeting

Please be advised that the second open bargaining session between the Great Prairie Education Association and the Great Prairie Area Education Agency Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 4:30 PM electronically at https://zoom.us/j/91267488427?pwd=YVBDMXU0TXRrV2RmMm92a2s2UHdMQT09. The Great Prairie Area Education Agency Board of Directors will present their opening proposal at this time. Presentation will be open to the public.

For additional information, please contact:

Greg Manske, Human Resources Director

Great Prairie AEA

greg.manske@gpaea.org

319-753-6561 Ext. 1217