NEW PD Offering!!!

Posted on December 8, 2023 by spint

Behavior SDI for Special Education Teachers

This course is intended specifically for special education teachers who support students who have IEP goals in the area of SEBH.  Team reps are encouraged to attend alongside their special education teachers.

This course is designed to equip participants with the tools and knowledge

they need to effectively address challenging behaviors exhibited by students. Together we will uncover practical strategies to diagnose, design, and deliver high-quality specially designed instruction (SDI). Through a combination of

evidence-based strategies and best practices, we will address the diverse needs of students with behavioral disabilities. By focusing on the underlying functions of behavior, participants will be equipped to develop strategies that promote

positive behavioral changes.

Team Reps, please share the flier with your special education teachers and school teams!

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Current openings

Posted on November 17, 2023 by spint

Current Openings

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Technology

Posted on November 17, 2023 by spint

Extended Agreement for Universal Protocol for Accommodations in Reading (uPAR) and Read Write for Google

We are excited to inform you that the agreement between the Iowa Department of Education and Iowa’s AEA to provide the Universal Protocol for Accommodations in Reading (uPAR) free of charge to all Iowa schools has been extended through the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year.  In addition, Read&Write for Google is also available for free to any school district that is using the uPAR with students.  This means that if the uPAR has been given to ANY student in the district, the district can obtain a free license to use Read&Write with all students in the district.  What a great opportunity to try it out with kids!!

This extended agreement is a great opportunity for our Central Rivers’ schools to provide their students with access to these high-quality resources at no cost. We encourage you to share this information with your school districts and encourage them to take advantage of this offer if they haven’t already.  We would also be happy to work with them, if they need a refresher or further support in using it again.

Here is a flier that can be shared with the schools with a link to request the uPAR.  Once the schools have used the uPAR, they will be able to request Read&Write.  At this time you can request it through contacting Jennifer Cline or Abbi Martin.  Our AT team would be happy to provide the support needed to implement the use of uPAR or Read&Write.

Thank you for helping to spread the word of this great opportunity.

Central Rivers AEA Assistive Technology Team

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Re-Evaluation and Additional Assessment

Posted on November 17, 2023 by spint

Re-evaluation and Additional Assessment- When and Why: This will be reviewed at the next discipline meetings (special education).  If you have questions please reach out to your RA.

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Opportunity for Professional School Counselor Network Co-Lead

Posted on November 10, 2023 by spint

We are looking for a talented and experienced individual to co-lead our Professional School Counselor Network. The Co-Lead will work closely with the current lead and an advisory team to manage and facilitate network meetings and opportunities, specifically in the area of social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health.

Responsibilities:

  • Recruit members, set dates/times, and facilitate CRAEA School Counselor Advisory meetings

  • Guide plans for Professional School Counselor Networking day(s) by creating agendas, networking with experts (AEA, community partners and LEA), and managing logistics

  • Communicate opportunities with members of the Professional School Counselor Network

  • Create and manage course(s) within the Professional Learning System

  • Co-create professional learning

  • Participate in statewide AEA School Counseling meetings

Qualifications:

  • Background in social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Strong professional development and meeting facilitation skills

This position will begin in December and pays up to 10 days (per diem pay) for the year. (Days for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year to be determined.) Advisory meetings and networking days occur during the school day. Interested individuals must be available for these meetings and the responsibilities associated with this position while still fulfilling the responsibilities of their regular position.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out this Google Form before the end of the day on Thursday, November 16. CRAEA’s Well Being Leadership Team will review submissions, narrow down the field of candidates, and schedule interviews with potential candidates.

If you have any questions, please send them to Melissa Hesner.

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LEAs billing MEDICAID for BIP Guidelines

Posted on October 30, 2023 by spint

If an LEA is billing medicaid for behavior para services, the BIP has to have a Mental Health Professional as one of the creators.

Details of the requirement are in this document that was developed by the AEA Special Ed Directors and is posted on the DE website Medicaid page.

https://educateiowa.gov/documents/co-development-supports-lea-medicaid

If you have questions, please ask.

Amy and Rod/mb

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Current Openings

Posted on October 27, 2023 by spint

Take a look at open positions at CRAEA.

 

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Design Dash

Posted on October 20, 2023 by spint

Central Rivers AEA is excited to be hosting Design Dash on Thursday, October 26.  Design Dash is a startup event that engages high school students, educators and industry in a one-day, fast paced entrepreneurial excursion.   For more information and to sign for volunteer and mentorship opportunities in support of this wonderful student-centered, authentic experience please visit:  https://jacobsoninstitute.org/bizinnovator/designdash/community-partners-registration 

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MATH offerings

Posted on October 20, 2023 by spint

Your CRAEA Math Team is offering the following upcoming learning opportunities. 

Math Intervention for Responsive Teaching Elementary

The CRAEA Math Team is once again offering Math Intervention for Responsive Teaching on certain Wednesdays after school in January, February, March, and April.  This course covers essential elementary math content and intervention best practice for those supporting struggling math learners such as Team Reps, Title Math Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, and Special Education Administrators. All sessions are held via Zoom.

The Numeracy Project Math Intervention Training

The Numeracy Project from Heartland AEA is an intervention system with Iowa Math Standard aligned critical math content K-8. Participants will learn how to use The Numeracy Project’s diagnostic assessment, aligned math activities, and progress monitoring tool. This training is recommended for Team Reps, special education teachers, math interventionists, instructional coaches, or anyone connected with math intervention K-HS. Half-day training sessions are being offered in all three CRAEA locations in either November or December. 

See the brochures for more information or reach out to Amie Smith, CRAEA Math Consultant. 

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ACHIEVE

Posted on October 13, 2023 by spint

This guide was created as a quick and easy-to-use reference to support special education personnel with the IEP writing process within the ACHIEVE system. It is based on content from Iowa IDEA Information (i3) and materials created for ACHIEVE training. It is intended as a guidance tool and should be used accordingly.  

ACHIEVE: Support for Completing an IEP

 

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