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ISEA Communiqué • isea.org October/November 2014 5 TEACHING & LEARNING CINDY'S CORNER Enroll now in new ISEA Academy Class: The Brain-Based Classroom: Moving, Talking & Thinking Your Students to Their Full Potential – 1 Credit Hour November 5th-December 10th Educators hold the power to shape students' brains. Insights into how the brain functions allow educators to more fully understand what stimulates and grows the brain and how that drives learning. This new understanding provides explanations as to why tried-and-true strategies work so well. It also allows educators to capitalize on new approaches and strategies to maximize student learning by accessing the brain's innate learning pathways. In this course, participants take an in-depth look at three areas of brain-based teaching which are specially selected for their positive outcomes and ease of assimilation into any classroom. Special Education: Professional and Ethical Practices – online - 1 Credit Hour January 30 - March 1, 2015 April 3 - May 3, 2015 What are appropriate professional and ethical practices related to special education? How can we ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate education in the least restrictive environment? How can we help parents become involved in their child's education in meaningful and fulfilling ways? What are the legal foundations for professional and ethical behavior? This one-credit-hour, self-paced course investigates questions about professional and ethical practices and more. The course begins by examining the legal and ethical foundations for the delivery of special education programs and services. Participants will also explore collaborative practices, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and implementation, behavioral interventions and discipline of students with disabilities. Finally, participants will examine ethical instructional and assessment practices. ISEA Academy Upcoming Conferences: Conferences and Workshops: 2014-15 Ross Trust Symposium: A Day of Learning with Trish Hatch Sunday, November 2, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Prairie Meadows Conference Center, One Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona Building Coaching Communication Skills ISEA/SAI partnership conference Speaker/Trainer Dr. Steven Barkley Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 5291 Stoney Creek Ct., Johnston Impacting Learning in my PK, K, and 1st Grade Classroom Thursday, December 4, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport/ Convention Center Hold the date: June 11, 2015 Launching Teacher Leadership – ISEA/SAI/Iowa DE partnership Des Moines (Location TBD) June 22-25, 2015 Journey to Excellence Training Stoney Creek Conference Center Johnston, IA by Cindy Swanson, ISEA Teaching & Learning Specialist cindy.swanson@ isea.org ISEA Academy NEWS The next step… Experience the Drake difference. Master of Science in Teacher Effectiveness and Professional Development (TEPD) —Local Iowa Cohorts Drake's TEPD program enables current educators to take their skills and instruction to the next level. The 32-credit- hour program pairs core academic courses with an area of specialization or endorsement. • Cohorts forming in Norwalk, Waukee, and on the Drake campus, with other locations TBD based on interest • Courses designed in collaboration with local school districts to address their goals • Weekend and online courses accommodate working adults Visit www.drake.edu/tepd for program information. for more information or to ask about a local cohort: e jill.johnson@drake.edu t 515-271-3992 for admission information: e soegradadmission@drake.edu t 515-271-2552 For the entire course catalog Visit isea.org and click on Teaching & Learning then select ISEA Academy.