01-18-2020 Para Educator Class Moravia Cancelled
Due to inclement weather, Para Educator class in Moravia is cancelled for Saturday, January 18, 2020.
GPAEA OFFICE CLOSURES TODAY (1/17/2020)
OFFICE CLOSURES TODAY (1/17/2020): ALL GPAEA Offices are closed. This also means that any workshops/events scheduled for these offices are canceled.
Please note: Albia was closed; Fairfield & Ottumwa closed at 11 AM; and Burlington closed at 1 PM.
The Cornerstone - January 2020
Happy New Year! Enjoy this issue of The Cornerstone. Visit http://gpaeanews.wordpress.com to begin reading or click on a news link below.
- Iowa ALN Professional Learning & Student Expo – April 8 & 22
- Area Students aka Future Problem Solvers
- Volunteer Judges Needed for District History Day on April 7
- Distinguishing Between Disability and Language Acquisition: Steve Gill – April 13 & 14
- Iowa’s AEAs seek nominations for annual awards recognition
- Paraeducator Opportunities in Burlington & Ottumwa – March/April
- Photography & Drawing Contest from Iowa Architectural Foundation & Pella
- Educators: Login to AEA Scout – Digital Resources at your fingertips!
- Future Ready Movement in GPAEA Schools – Spotlight on Davis County
- Mandatory Reporter Requirements
- Bridges Out of Poverty Training on February 24 in Fairfield from PathFinder
GPAEA Board of Directors Meeting - December 10, 2019
The Great Prairie AEA Board of Directors meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10 at 5:30 PM 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/.
GPAEA Board of Directors Meeting - November 12, 2019
The Great Prairie AEA Board of Directors meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12 at 5:30 PM 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 Cornerstone - November 2019
Visit http://gpaeanews.wordpress.com to view The Cornerstone
- GPAEA Districts Featured in PBIS Article
- School Psychology Awareness Week – November 11-15, 2019
- Ottumwa Director Dr. Lonna Anderson receives Friend of Math Award
- Pedersen Named 2020 Iowa Superintendent of the Year
- Ottumwa first-grader featured on Good Morning America
- Substitute Authorization Courses Available in Albia & Burlington – January 2020
- Professional Learning Courses Available – November 2019
- Iowa Teacher Librarians Again Have Opportunity to Collaborate During Monthly Online Sessions
- GPAEA Schools in the News – October/November 2019
Leadership Connection - November 2019
As a District Leader, we realize that your time is valuable and you receive a lot of emails. Leadership Connection
Agency Updates
- The Cornerstone - November 2019
- GPAEA Districts Featured in PBIS Article
- School Psychology Awareness Week – November 11-15, 2019
- Ottumwa Director Dr. Lonna Anderson receives Friend of Math Award
- Pedersen Named 2020 Iowa Superintendent of the Year
- Ottumwa first-grader featured on Good Morning America
- Substitute Authorization Courses Available in Albia & Burlington – January 2020
- Professional Learning Courses Available – November 2019
- Iowa Teacher Librarians Again Have Opportunity to Collaborate During Monthly Online Sessions
- GPAEA Schools in the News – October/November 2019
Professional Learning/School Improvement/Special Education
- Meeting the Requirements for Suicide Prevention Legislation
- GPAEA's Professional Development Department Seeking Help from Participants
- Reminder to Check TLC Fund Balances
External & State Partners
- AEA System Superintendents Update - November 2019
- AEA Learning Online
- BoEE
- DE - School Leader Update
- Think Tank Session from UNI
Posts may be updated throughout the month, so remember to check back for further information. You may always contact your Regional Director as questions arise.
Kuder Training/Work-Based Learning/Clearninghouse
The Kuder/Work-Based Learning/Clearinghouse training scheduled for Wednesday, October 30 in Fairfield has been postponed to Wednesday, November 13.
GPAEA Board of Directors Meeting - October 1, 2019
The Great Prairie AEA Board of Directors meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1 at 5:30 PM 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/.
Read More about GPAEA Board of Directors Meeting - October 1, 2019
Special Board Meeting Zoom - September 24, 2019
The Great Prairie AEA Board of Directors will hold a special board meeting zoom on September 24, 2019, at 4:30 PM to set the date, time, and location of the October meeting. Agenda posted at https://www.gpaea.org/about-us/board-of-directors/.
