AEA Course Fee Structure 2024

Iowa’s AEAs implemented new course fee structure on August 1

Starting August 1, 2024, Iowa’s AEAs will introduce a new fee structure for professional learning courses due to changes in funding from legislation (HF 2612) passed in 2024. The new fees will apply to courses entered into the AEA Professional Learning Registration system on or after August 1, 2024. Courses set up before this date will retain the previous fee structure.

The information below details the new fees for all course categories, including the new microcredential category.

Additional Details

  • AEAs may charge extra fees for certain courses to cover specific costs.
  • While coaching for implementation won’t be included in any course, it is highly recommended and available at a daily rate.
  • Some courses may require a minimum number of participants. If a course is canceled, registered participants will be notified.
  • Fees for out-of-network participants, such as educators or retirees, may vary. (i.e., police officers, private citizens).
  • Starting July 1, 2025, all AEA professional learning opportunities will need approval from the Iowa Department of Education.

If you have any questions, contact the Professional Learning Department at your local AEA or look over the AEA Course Fee Structure as of August 1, 2024 document.

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Current Openings

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Extra Learning

The Iowa Department of Education is offering in-person professional learning sessions to learn more about implementing the 2024 Iowa Academic Standards for Mathematics which were revised in May 2024.

Please note this is NOT a repeat of the virtual sessions held in May and June. These sessions will provide more in-depth learning around specific aspects of the Academic Standards for Mathematics, including:

  • Focus Levels
  • Identify the major work of grade levels or courses
  • Aspect of Rigor
  • Define the aspects of rigor and their characteristics
  • Discuss exemplars for instruction
  • Fluency
  • Define fluency
  • Identify fluency standards for grade levels or courses
  • Standards of Mathematical Practice
  • Define the characteristics of SMPs bundles
  • Crosswalk Document
  • Explore the changes at your specific grade level

 

Time will also be provided to discuss implications for district implementation.

In-person sessions will be held at the following dates and locations:

July 30, 2024: Huxley Learning Center, Huxley, IA

  • 8:00-11:30 Grades K-8
  • 12:30-4:00 Grades 9-12

July 31, 2024: Green Hills AEA, Creston, IA

  • 8:00-11:30 Grades K-8
  • 12:30-4:00 Grades 9-12

August 1, 2024: Northwest AEA, Sioux City, IA

  • 8:00-11:30 Grades K-8
  • 12:30-4:00 Grades 9-12

August 7, 2024: Central Rivers AEA, Cedar Falls, IA

  • 8:00-11:30 Grades K-8
  • 12:30-4:00 Grades 9-12

August 8, 2024: US Guard Armory, Iowa City, IA

  • 8:00-11:30 Grades K-8
  • 12:30-4:00 Grades 9-12

 

Registration will close on July 15, 2024.  To register use the link below.

Registration Link

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Updates

Early Intervention/Special Education Site Updates https://iowaideainformation.org/may-2024-early-intervention-special-education-updates/

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Special Education Documents

Do You Have Special Education Documents that Need Scanned?

Just a reminder to our team reps and direct service providers. When sending student documents to our administrative assistants to be scanned, please make sure that the student’s first name, last name and DOB are included on the paperwork. If this information is not present, documents are shredded and discarded. In addition, just a reminder that IEP’s themselves do not need to be sent in to be scanned.  

Questions? Please reach out to your sector’s administrative assistant/data technician. 

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Early Childhood Special Education

Early Childhood Special Education Team Lead Opening

The Early Childhood Special Education Lead Position for the agency will be open for the 2024-2025 school year.  The position offers a stipend.  If interested, please submit a letter of interest via email to Shirley Horak  in Human Resources. Deadline is May 29th.

For any additional questions, please reach out to Amy Knupp, Executive Director of Special Education.

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Current openings

Check out the current openings. Especially the recent RA posting.

Current CRAEA Openings Include Role of Regional Administrator
We are currently seeking a Regional Administrator for the East Sector. This role requires a strong understanding of special education and substantial experience in school improvement. If you believe you are the right fit, please send a letter of interest and your resume to HR by [5/28/24].
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Last Chance

 

Special Education check it out!!
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Special Education Teachers

Due to continued interest in this course, we wanted to remind you there is a summer session of Behavior SDI for Special Education Teachers.  The dates are August 6th, 7th and 8th. This section will be held in the Cedar Falls Office this summer.  Sign up here to participate! 

Please pass this information on to anyone who may be interested.

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Math

As you may have heard, the Iowa Academic Standards for Mathematics have been approved and are live on the Iowa Department of Education website.

What we know at this time:

  • These are the math standards we reference now going forward.
  • There are some edits and typos that still need to be corrected. You may want to hold off on printing for now.

The Iowa Department of Education is offering informational overview sessions happening in May and June for elementary and secondary. See below on how to attend. Follow-up full day sessions are slated for the beginning of next school year to be released soon also from the Iowa Department of Education.  -Your CRAEA Math Team

May dates and times:

K-8 Monday, May 20, 2024 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

9-12 Monday, May 20, 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

K-8 Wednesday, May 22, 2024 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

9-12 Wednesday, May 22, 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

June dates and times are also available on the registration form.

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