Waukee University - Waukee Community School District
Waukee University -A partnership between Waukee Community Education, Heartland AEA, and Drake University Title: Teacher as Writer (1 credit) Target Audience: K-8 Teachers Instructor: Ali Locker Dates: June 3 & 4, 8:00-4:30 Location: Walnut Hills Media Center AEA Activity Number: WR002068221401 Description: The most effec+ve model of wri+ng is the teacher! Yet many teachers feel a struggle to accomplish this due to our lack of wri+ng confidence and experiences. This two-‐day course is an opportunity to explore yourself as a writer and deepen your experiences of the wri+ng process. We will closely examine the purpose and importance of a writer’s notebook, wri+ng spaces, and the wri+ng workshop. You will be given ample +me to engage in meaningful wri+ng tasks to overflow your notebook with thoughts and ideas. Ignite the writer inside of you so that you can bring that same mo+va+on and passion for wri+ng to your students. Title: Filpping the Differentiated Classroom (1 credit) Target Audience: K-12 Teachers Instructor: Melissa Horton and Lindsay Taylor Dates: June 10 & 11, 8:00-4:30 Location: Walnut Hills Media Center AEA Activity Number: TE098068221401 Description: This class will explore the use of the flipped classroom model to enhance differen+ated instruc+on and assessment in a highly effec+ve classroom. Par+cipants will inves+gate different applica+ons and online resources that can be used to create videos for instruc+on. Par+cipants will leave with a completed video to used in a flipped classroom. Access to iPad highly preferred. Title: Literacy Framework: Components of an Effective Reading Workshop (1 credit) Target Audience: K-5 Teachers Instructor: Laura Curtis & Leslie Perrigo Dates: June 11 & 12, 8:00-4:30 Location: Waukee Community Schools Administrative Offices AEA Activity Number: RE031968221401 Description: This class will examine a variety of structures to frame a literacy workshop. An effective literacy workshop fosters literacy independence allowing the teacher to conduct one-on-one conferences and differentiated small group instruction. Participants will learn about the components: independent reading, independent writing, partner reading, word study, and listening to reading. As well as, gain practical and manageable strategies to implement in the classroom. To Register online: Go to
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Waukee University -A partnership between Waukee Community Education, Heartland AEA, and Drake University Title: Assessment and Student Goal Setting in a Literacy Framework (1 credit) Target Audience: K-5 Teachers Instructor: Laura Curtis & Leslie Perrigo Dates: June 18 & 19, 8:00-4:30 Location: Waukee Community Schools Administrative Offices AEA Activity Number: RE032068221401 Description: This class will examine how to communicate learning targets and effec+vely use feedback to involve students in decision-‐making and goal seMng. Par+cipants will have the opportunity to refine their knowledge of a reading workshop through reflec+on and troubleshoot challenges. Emphasis will be placed on using forma+ve assessment and connec+ng learning targets, feedback, and student goal seMng. Title: Living the Inquiry Process (1 credit) Target Audience: K-12 Teachers Instructor: Laura Curtis & Stacy Hansen Dates: June 25-26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & June 27 8:00-4:30 Location: Waukee Community Schools Administrative Offices AEA Activity Number: IS018968221401 Description: How do we engage students and foster curiosity while teaching Common Core Standards? When you open up the doors to inquiry in your classroom, not only will students be engaged in deep learning, they will have fun too! What does the inquiry process look like and how can it be easily implemented into your classroom? Join us over three days as you become familiar with inquiry and learn practical ways to implement the process in your classroom. This is not a sit and get course. You will be an active learner by conducting your own inquiry during class by investigating a topic of your choice related to the Des Moines Metro. A celebration of learning will culminate the class in which you will present your new learning in a quick and easy way to your fellow classmates. Title: Professional Development for the 21st Century Teacher (1 credit) Target Audience: K-12 Teachers Instructor: Kirk Johnson and Russ Goerend Dates: June 25 & 26 8:00-4:30 Location: Waukee High School Commons AEA Activity Number: TE098168221401 Description: Do you want to blog? Ever thought about subscribing to an RSS feed to stay updated on your favorite content? How can social bookmarking change the way you view the Internet? What does it mean to Tweet? Who is in your professional learning network (PLN)? Is there a way to leverage the power of Twitter and other social media to facilitate your professional learning? If you would like to find answers to these questions and empower yourself to self-direct your learning, this course will assist you! In this course you will learn by doing, connect by doing and ultimately begin and build your PLN!
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Waukee University -A partnership between Waukee Community Education, Heartland AEA, and Drake University Title: Using Learning Targets to Focus Student Learning (1 credit) Target Audience: K-5 Teachers Instructor: Emily Fenske and Amy Etienne Dates: July 9-10, 8:00-4:30 Location: Waukee Elementary Media Center AEA Activity Number: IS018868221401 Description: Do you sometimes feel your instruction lacks a clear target? Do you ever feel overwhelmed with all that you have to cover in a year? In this class we will take a closer look at how to effectively break your instruction down into clear, student-friendly learning targets and success criteria so that both you and your students know exactly what it takes to be successful in the classroom. Work time will be built into our days together so please come prepared with your grade level's standards, benchmarks, and objectives for reading, writing, and/or math. Title: Inspiring a Dynamic Classroom: Engaging Students in Authentic Learning (1 credit) Target Audience: 6-12 Teachers Instructor: Lindsay Law & Michelle Hurlburt Dates: July 25 & 30, 8:00-4:30 Location: Waukee Community Schools Administrative Offices AEA Activity Number: IS019068221401 Description: This course provides teachers with a multitude of hands-on, inquiry-based experiences and strategies for inspiring a dynamic learning environment. The course will be structured around the 21st Century Universal Constructs: Critical Thinking, Complex Communication, Creativity, Collaboration, Flexibility/ Adaptability, and Productivity/Accountability. Teachers will explore multiple perspectives and ideas for fostering these essential skills within the classroom. This course is great for anyone who wants to spark creative engagement within their subject area…and have some fun! Title: Habits of the Innovative Learner (1 credit) Target Audience: 3-5 Teachers Instructor: Ali Locker, Brea Burrack & Joni Gilchrist Dates: July 31 & Aug. 1, 8:00-4:30 Location: Walnut Hills Media Center AEA Activity Number: IS019168221401 Description: If we teach today the way we taught yesterday we aren’t preparing students for today or tomorrow. What does it take to inspire young people who will change the world? Come with us on a journey to discover the habits of thinking and working that encourage passion, play, and purpose. Explore the tools and skills that are essential for authentic learning and creating in the 21st Century. Throughout this two-day course, we will examine the classroom environments, strategies, and practices that can encourage curiosity, creativity, and innovation in our intermediate students. And, hold on tight...because you just might unlock that same creativity and innovation in yourself!
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Waukee University -A partnership between Waukee Community Education, Heartland AEA, and Drake University Title: Teacher as Writer II (1 credit) Target Audience:K-8 Teachers Instructor: Ali Locker Dates: July 29 & 30, 8:00-4:30 Location: Walnut Hills Media Center AEA Activity Number: WR002568221401 Description: This is a course for the more experienced writer. Participants should have a habit of writing in their lives and be prepared to come with a notebook full of ideas. We will focus heavily on the craft of writing, feedback, and revising. You will be given ample time to work with mentor text, collaborate and mingle with other writers, and refine your current work and ideas. Ideas for classroom application will be included throughout the process. The heart of the learning will occur through talk so be ready for lots of sharing. These two days will provide a gathering place for writing synergy! Title: Habits of the Innovative Learner in the Inquiry Classroom (1 credit) Target Audience: PreK-2 Teachers & Support Staff Instructor: Delaine Miller & Leslie Perrigo Dates: July 31 & Aug. 1, 8:00-4:30 Location: Shuler Elementary Media Center AEA Activity Number: IS019268221401 Description: If we teach today the way we taught yesterday we aren’t preparing students for today or tomorrow. What does it take to inspire young people who will change the world? Come with us on a journey to discover the habits of thinking and working that encourage passion, play, and purpose. Explore the tools and skills that are essential for authentic learning and creating in the 21st Century. During this two-day course we will discuss the classroom environments, strategies, and practices that can encourage creativity and innovation in our elementary students. And, hold on tight...because you just might unlock that same creativity and innovation in yourself.
Register at www.aea11.k12.ia.us
Register at www.aea11.k12.ia.us
Waukee University -A partnership between Waukee Community Education, Heartland AEA, and Drake University Title: Assessment and Student Goal Setting in a Literacy Framework (1 credit) Target Audience: K-5 Teachers Instructor: Laura Curtis & Leslie Perrigo Dates: June 18 & 19, 8:00-4:30 Location: Waukee Community Schools Administrative Offices AEA Activity Number: RE032068221401 Description: This class will examine how to communicate learning targets and effec+vely use feedback to involve students in decision-‐making and goal seMng. Par+cipants will have the opportunity to refine their knowledge of a reading workshop through reflec+on and troubleshoot challenges. Emphasis will be placed on using forma+ve assessment and connec+ng learning targets, feedback, and student goal seMng. Title: Living the Inquiry Process (1 credit) Target Audience: K-12 Teachers Instructor: Laura Curtis & Stacy Hansen Dates: June 25-26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & June 27 8:00-4:30 Location: Waukee Community Schools Administrative Offices AEA Activity Number: IS018968221401 Description: How do we engage students and foster curiosity while teaching Common Core Standards? When you open up the doors to inquiry in your classroom, not only will students be engaged in deep learning, they will have fun too! What does the inquiry process look like and how can it be easily implemented into your classroom? Join us over three days as you become familiar with inquiry and learn practical ways to implement the process in your classroom. This is not a sit and get course. You will be an active learner by conducting your own inquiry during class by investigating a topic of your choice related to the Des Moines Metro. A celebration of learning will culminate the class in which you will present your new learning in a quick and easy way to your fellow classmates. Title: Professional Development for the 21st Century Teacher (1 credit) Target Audience: K-12 Teachers Instructor: Kirk Johnson and Russ Goerend Dates: June 25 & 26 8:00-4:30 Location: Waukee High School Commons AEA Activity Number: TE098168221401 Description: Do you want to blog? Ever thought about subscribing to an RSS feed to stay updated on your favorite content? How can social bookmarking change the way you view the Internet? What does it mean to Tweet? Who is in your professional learning network (PLN)? Is there a way to leverage the power of Twitter and other social media to facilitate your professional learning? If you would like to find answers to these questions and empower yourself to self-direct your learning, this course will assist you! In this course you will learn by doing, connect by doing and ultimately begin and build your PLN!
Register at www.aea11.k12.ia.us
Waukee University -A partnership between Waukee Community Education, Heartland AEA, and Drake University Title: Using Learning Targets to Focus Student Learning (1 credit) Target Audience: K-5 Teachers Instructor: Emily Fenske and Amy Etienne Dates: July 9-10, 8:00-4:30 Location: Waukee Elementary Media Center AEA Activity Number: IS018868221401 Description: Do you sometimes feel your instruction lacks a clear target? Do you ever feel overwhelmed with all that you have to cover in a year? In this class we will take a closer look at how to effectively break your instruction down into clear, student-friendly learning targets and success criteria so that both you and your students know exactly what it takes to be successful in the classroom. Work time will be built into our days together so please come prepared with your grade level's standards, benchmarks, and objectives for reading, writing, and/or math. Title: Inspiring a Dynamic Classroom: Engaging Students in Authentic Learning (1 credit) Target Audience: 6-12 Teachers Instructor: Lindsay Law & Michelle Hurlburt Dates: July 25 & 30, 8:00-4:30 Location: Waukee Community Schools Administrative Offices AEA Activity Number: IS019068221401 Description: This course provides teachers with a multitude of hands-on, inquiry-based experiences and strategies for inspiring a dynamic learning environment. The course will be structured around the 21st Century Universal Constructs: Critical Thinking, Complex Communication, Creativity, Collaboration, Flexibility/ Adaptability, and Productivity/Accountability. Teachers will explore multiple perspectives and ideas for fostering these essential skills within the classroom. This course is great for anyone who wants to spark creative engagement within their subject area…and have some fun! Title: Habits of the Innovative Learner (1 credit) Target Audience: 3-5 Teachers Instructor: Ali Locker, Brea Burrack & Joni Gilchrist Dates: July 31 & Aug. 1, 8:00-4:30 Location: Walnut Hills Media Center AEA Activity Number: IS019168221401 Description: If we teach today the way we taught yesterday we aren’t preparing students for today or tomorrow. What does it take to inspire young people who will change the world? Come with us on a journey to discover the habits of thinking and working that encourage passion, play, and purpose. Explore the tools and skills that are essential for authentic learning and creating in the 21st Century. Throughout this two-day course, we will examine the classroom environments, strategies, and practices that can encourage curiosity, creativity, and innovation in our intermediate students. And, hold on tight...because you just might unlock that same creativity and innovation in yourself!
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Waukee University -A partnership between Waukee Community Education, Heartland AEA, and Drake University Title: Teacher as Writer II (1 credit) Target Audience:K-8 Teachers Instructor: Ali Locker Dates: July 29 & 30, 8:00-4:30 Location: Walnut Hills Media Center AEA Activity Number: WR002568221401 Description: This is a course for the more experienced writer. Participants should have a habit of writing in their lives and be prepared to come with a notebook full of ideas. We will focus heavily on the craft of writing, feedback, and revising. You will be given ample time to work with mentor text, collaborate and mingle with other writers, and refine your current work and ideas. Ideas for classroom application will be included throughout the process. The heart of the learning will occur through talk so be ready for lots of sharing. These two days will provide a gathering place for writing synergy! Title: Habits of the Innovative Learner in the Inquiry Classroom (1 credit) Target Audience: PreK-2 Teachers & Support Staff Instructor: Delaine Miller & Leslie Perrigo Dates: July 31 & Aug. 1, 8:00-4:30 Location: Shuler Elementary Media Center AEA Activity Number: IS019268221401 Description: If we teach today the way we taught yesterday we aren’t preparing students for today or tomorrow. What does it take to inspire young people who will change the world? Come with us on a journey to discover the habits of thinking and working that encourage passion, play, and purpose. Explore the tools and skills that are essential for authentic learning and creating in the 21st Century. During this two-day course we will discuss the classroom environments, strategies, and practices that can encourage creativity and innovation in our elementary students. And, hold on tight...because you just might unlock that same creativity and innovation in yourself.
Register at www.aea11.k12.ia.us
