Monthly Archives: January 2014

Teachers Receive Hands-on Autism Learning Experience

Posted on January 22, 2014 by aeas4iowa

All of Iowa’s AEAs employ staff who work collaboratively with school districts to design interventions that address the needs of students with autism spectrum disorders. This video highlights Keystone AEA’s Summer Autism Training program which is an intensive, week-long training … Continue reading →

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ISU Students Make Communication Easier for Sam

Posted on January 21, 2014 by aeas4iowa

By Claire Sowder, Heartland AEA Communications Specialist and Lauri Pyatt, WDMCS School/Community Relations Specialist Smiles were contagious at Crossroads Park Elementary when fourth grader Sam Wedig received a very special gift from five Iowa State engineering students. Sam has cerebral … Continue reading →

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Northwest AEA/Schleswig school success: The Power of RTI for Preston

Posted on January 15, 2014 by aeas4iowa

* Reprinted with permission from “Reading Recovery Site Report,” Aug. 2012. Written by Jess Jensen, Reading Recovery teacher, at Schleswig Community School District. Preston began his Reading Recovery lessons with the lowest scores of all the first grade students in … Continue reading →

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Helping Districts Navigate Their Changing Populations

Posted on January 14, 2014 by aeas4iowa

By Stephaney Jones-Vo, ESL/Diversity Consultant Sudanese Author Inspires Indianola K-8 Staff Emerson Elementary principal Mark Timmerman knows the number of English language learners (ELLs) in Indianola is growing and teachers are asking about how best to include them in their … Continue reading →

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