Monthly Archives: December 2011

Discover the Savings through the Iowa Educators Consortium

All AEA staff members, K-12 educators (including teachers, administrators and other school personnel) and Iowa students are able to receive personal discounts on a multitude of items through partnerships with the Iowa Educators Consortium (IEC). Before you pay full retail … Continue reading

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Twin Rivers Makes SMART Use of Technology

With its 56 students, Twin Rivers Community School District in Bode might be considered small in numbers. However, it’s another example of a small Iowa district offering big educational opportunities for its kids. Each classroom, prekindergarten through 5th grade, includes … Continue reading

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Student Improvement Through Relationship Building

Moving from Tennessee to Iowa is a big change, but Josh Hudson had an even bigger change as a student. He came from a special school in Tennessee to help him manage his emotions and behavioral challenges, and enrolled in … Continue reading

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New Teacher Center: Developing Teacher Leaders and Instructional Coaches

Distributed leadership is critical to mobilize school improvement efforts. Grant Wood AEA, in partnership with the New Teacher Center (NTC), a national nonprofit organization, provides comprehensive professional development programs and supports for school leaders to build strong mentoring and induction … Continue reading

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