2015-16 Programs and Services Administrative Support Administrative support includes the Business Office and related activities including internal technology and computer support, policy development and implementation, personnel matters, risk management, plant maintenance and operation, copy and media production services and administrative support to local schools. Emily Nelson, Halverson Center Adult Dependent/Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training This two-hour online program provides training related to the identification and reporting of child abuse as specified by Iowa Code 232.69(3). Michelle Lidgett, Halverson Center AEA Purchasing The Iowa Educators Consortium (IEC) and the Iowa Association of Educational Purchasing (IAEP) food program have united as AEA Purchasing. Iowa’s AEAs launched statewide purchasing services in 1999. To date, these services have saved Iowa schools and non-profit educational organizations more than $100 million dollars. In an effort to streamline statewide AEA programs, all cooperative purchasing responsibilities will now operate under AEA Purchasing, www.aeapurchasing.org. Dan Dreyer, [email protected], 319-277-7447 Marie Hills, [email protected], 319-268-9005 Julia Hood, Halverson Center Alternate Assessment (State 1% System) The Iowa Alternate Assessment measures student performance in reading, mathematics and science. It is used in lieu of the Iowa Assessments for a small number of students having significant cognitive disabilities who have alternate assessment indicated as a need in their Individualized Education Program. Iowa’s AYP Alternate Assessments for ELA and Math in grades 3-8, 10 and 11 are instructionally embedded and summative assessments delivered by Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM), a multi-state consortium that has developed computer delivered assessments aligning with Iowa Core Essential Elements. For Science, DLM summative assessments in grades 5, 8 and 11 will be used to meet Iowa district-wide assessment requirements. The GHAEA Significant

Disabilities Team will provide training in use of the DLM assessment system, which continues to be under development. Ron Russell, Atlantic Regional Office Support from special education representatives Annual Progress Report (APR) GHAEA provides support, samples and best practice for effective APRs to local districts. GHAEA’s APR reports progress toward agency-wide goals, customer satisfaction and student achievement. David VanHorn and Debbie Hayes, Creston Regional Office Call any GHAEA regional office Assessment Consultation and training are available for developing or improving district-wide assessment, alternate assessment, formative/summative classroom assessment and progress monitoring/assessment practices. Sherry Huffman, Glenwood Regional Office Ron Russell, Atlantic Regional Office

Assistive Technology Assistive technology consultants work with the Early ACCESS, local school staff and families to provide assessment, equipment, and program recommendations for identified children/students, birth to 21. Assistive technology is matched to make life needs for infants and/or Celebrating 40 years! students with disabilities more functional, achievable, comfortable, convenient and independent. Consultative services and professional development activities are provided to families, Early ACCESS providers and local school districts. Patrick Rabbitt, Osceola Regional Office East Region: Kristi Minnick, Osceola Regional Office; Amy Kading, Creston Regional Office North & South Regions: Denise Young, Halverson Center West Region: Kelly Duffek, Council Bluffs CSD

Audiology/Hearing Services Audiologists provide comprehensive support and management to children with hearing difficulties, birth through high school graduation. Responsibilities include management of early childhood and school hearing screening programs, assessment and management of auditory disorders, determination and management of hearing instrumentation devices, provision of select rehabilitative services, management of hearing conservation programs, and counseling and training for school staff and parents. Educational audiologists are the professionals uniquely qualified to ensure that all students have adequate access to auditory information in the learning environment. Jennifer Bakkerud and Kimberly Joyce, Council Bluffs Hearing Services Sallie Lund, Red Oak Regional Office Regina Mieska, Avoca Regional Office Michelle Mullenix, Atlantic Regional Office Audiovisual Equipment Facilitation Specialized equipment is available for short-term loan. Julia Hood, Halverson Center Autism Resource Team (ART) The Autism Resource Team provides services to children and students, ages birth to 21, who have a diagnosis of autism or characteristics of autism. Services include on-site consultation and provision of strategies to improve communication, social skills, behavior and learning. Follow-up consultation for support and implementation of strategies is available. Resources on autism are available through Medianet. The Autism Institute is offered annually for AEA and LEA staff. Julie Stessman, Peterson Regional Office

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B Behavior Team Behavior consultants provide consultation and support in developing intensive support for students with challenging behaviors. Jenny Barnett, Peterson Regional Office Seth Piro (lead), Avoca Regional Office

Birth to Three • See Early ACCESS Resources available through Medianet Book Lending Library • See Media Resource Library Bookshare The 2004 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) included the requirement that students with IEPs having qualifying print disabilities have their textbooks and core-related instructional materials available in accessible formats, and provided in a timely manner. Students with disabilities on Section 504 plans are covered under the Copyright Act as amended (Chafee Amendment). Bookshare, due to federal funding by OSEP, is free to qualifying Iowa students with print disabilities, and allows textbooks and other books to be downloaded to computers and portable devices in a format that may be used with a text reader. For more information, visit https:// www.bookshare.org. AEA assistive technology consultants and other AEA staff can assist in determining if Bookshare may be an appropriate IEP support for individual students. Call any GHAEA regional office Brain Injury Resource Team The Brain Injury Resource Team provides services to students who have suffered a brain injury due to an accident, brain tumor and subsequent treatment, infection, concussion, stroke, seizure or other medical emergency. Services typically begin with transition from the hospital back to school following an injury or illness. Other services include onsite consultation with provision of strategies to assist learning, memory and manage behavior. Resources are available through Medianet. Julie Stessman (lead), Peterson Regional Office Budget Workshop GHAEA offers a workshop to assist school districts in completing their budget forms and having materials ready for publication and the budget hearing prior to leaving the session. Schools pay a nominal fee for this workshop. Linda Perdue, Halverson Center

Building Assistance Team A building assistance team is a structured method where teachers, parents and support staff work to problem-solve and develop solutions to classroom issues and student academic and behavioral concerns. Call any GHAEA regional office Bullying Prevention Support is available to districts to implement anti-bullying policies and procedures. Certified trainers are available to train and consult for implementation of the Olweus/Bully Prevention Program. Deb Zebill, Halverson Center • See Learning Supports Business Office The Business Office is responsible for billings, budget, disbursements, expense accounts, inventory control, receivables, payroll, purchases and receipts. Halverson Center

C Catalog/Medianet Medianet, the online catalog for all GHAEA media resources, is available from the AEA website. For assistance, call 800-342-7192 or 712-366-0203. Julia Hood, Halverson Center Child Abuse Level I Investigation Training GHAEA coordinates mandatory yearly training of school district personnel on the rules, regulations and responsibilities of district Level I investigators. Mark Draper, Halverson Center Angie Hance, Creston Regional Office Childfind • See Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Child Health Specialty Clinics Child Health Specialty Clinics provides consultative services to children, birth to 21, with physical or behavioral problems, with a sliding fee scale for services. Creston Regional Center: 641-782-9500, 877-292-9500 Council Bluffs Regional Center: 712-309-0041, 866-652-0041

Collaboration/ Co-Teaching Model NCLB and IDEA require that teachers are highly qualified through Collaborative Service Delivery. Collaborative Service Delivery in Iowa includes both consultation and coteaching, which are defined Celebrating 40 Years! in the local school’s District Developed Instructional Services Delivery Plan. Mark Draper, Halverson Center Competent Private Instruction (CPI) Parents are allowed to provide an education to their own children through competent private instruction. This is also commonly called “home schooling.” Green Hills AEA provides consultation to both schools and parents regarding competent private instruction. When a child has a disability, the permission of the Green Hills AEA Special Education Director is required for a parent to home school. Mark Draper, Halverson Center Comprehensive Improvement Plan (CIP) AEAs engage in continuous improvement designed to enhance services that provide support for improved student learning. The CIP includes goal setting, action planning, support for standards and reporting. David VanHorn, Creston Regional Office Cooperative Purchasing The AEA Media Centers conduct statewide cooperative purchasing services. Coops include food, paper, software, media equipment, art supplies, athletic and PE equipment and a variety of other items that schools utilize. See the AEA Purchasing website at www.aeapurchasing.org. Julia Hood, Halverson Center

Copy Center The Green Hills AEA Copy Center is a full service black and multi color center. We offer: graphic design services, copying, binding, color and black/white wide format posters, signs, banners, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, fliers, newsletters, invitations and calendars, just to name a few. Orders will be sent back to the requestor through AEA van delivery Celebrating 40 Years! unless arrangements are made to pick up the order. Elena Anson and Sheryl Fritz, Halverson Center Crisis Response Team School psychologists, school based interventionists and school social workers provide services in response to local school crisis situations. These services include consulting with local educators, counseling students, and working with parents and community service providers. Call any GHAEA regional office Curriculum Laboratory • See English Language Learner

D District Developed Instructional Services Delivery Plan This plan is a unique instructional services delivery system created by an individual school district. These systems are developed to redefine special education programs and services to more effectively meet the needs of students. Mark Draper and Karen Meiers, Halverson Center Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) • See Alternate Assessment Ron Russell, Atlantic Regional Office Support from Special Education Representatives

E Early ACCESS Early ACCESS is a partnership between families with young children, birth to age three, and providers from the AEA, Departments of Education, Public Health, Human Services, and Child Health Specialty Clinics. The purpose of this program is for families and staff to work together in identifying, coordinating and providing needed services and resources that will help the family assist their infant or toddler to grow and develop. Angie Hance and Maureen Lonsdale, Creston Regional Office Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education Professional development, consultation and resources regarding implementation of appropriate practices for early programs serving young children are available. Terri Bush, Glenwood Regional Office North Region: Pam Elwood, Atlantic Regional Office and Jenna Hoesing, Missouri Valley Regional Office South Region: Ami Leath and Karen Spahn, Glenwood Regional Office West Region: Lori Lynn Ahrends, Peterson Regional Office (Council Bluffs CSD) East Region: Melanie Van Dyke, Osceola Regional Office, and Sarah Stone, Creston Regional Office EdInsight This is an online, statewide data warehouse providing access to educational data at no cost to districts or the AEA. Currently EdInsight contains school data from Iowa Assessments, Project Easier and BEDS, and displays reports including individual student test scores, group and cohort achievement data, curriculum accreditation reports, Carnegie units provided at a district, and suspension/ expulsion data for students with IEPs. The AEA will periodically offer training to assist districts in their use of this system. Sherry Huffman, Glenwood Regional Office Ron Russell, Atlantic Regional Office EduVision EduVision is a full-featured video streaming platform and internet broadcast television service that allows you to upload and run your video on your website. David VanHorn, Creston Regional Office

English Language Learner (ELL) Coordination of Title III Consortium services is available in testing, accommodations, curriculum, staff development, Lau Plan and education plan construction. An ELL collection of materials is available for order from the Media Center. Kerry Aistrope, Red Oak Regional Office Equity/Multicultural Gender Fair (MCGF) Assistance is available in developing MCGF curriculum, materials and teaching strategies as well as the writing of district equity plans. Kerry Aistrope, Red Oak Regional Office Essential Elements (Iowa Common Core) Per IDEA, all students, including those with significant cognitive disabilities, deserve and have a right to a quality educational experience. This right includes, to the maximum extent possible, the opportunity to be involved in and meet the same challenging expectations that have been established for all students in the general education curriculum. A consortium of states created the Common Core Essential Elements in English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science. Essential Elements represent a range of cognitive complexity examples which are intended to guide teachers to create the maximum possible access to Core, for students with significant disabilities. Green Hills AEA has developed a Significant Disabilities Team that will help build teacher capacity to improve access to the general education curriculum and student achievement. Training through professional learning teams is being supported during the 2015-16 school year to help teachers better utilize the Essential Elements in conjunction with alternate assessment procedures. Ron Russell, Atlantic Regional Office Support from special education representatives

G Gifted Education Services are available to help design and develop identification systems and programs for students, to provide staff development for teachers of the gifted and to be a resource for parents and educators. Kerry Aistrope, Red Oak Regional Office Guidance Andrea Danker, Avoca Regional Office

H Health Advisory Team (HAT) The Health Advisory Team (HAT) provides assistance and resources to educational settings where individuals are in need of an individual health care plan. The resource team consists of persons with expertise in school nursing, special education nursing, special education administration, parenting and early childhood. HAT members are available to consult with teams who are developing educational health care plans for students in need of special health services. Call any GHAEA regional office Hearing • See Audiology • See Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hearing Conservation/Education • See Audiology HEART Database Celebrating 40 Years! HEART (Heartland Educational Resource Toolbox) is a large-scale student assessment data system developed as a free service by Heartland AEA. HEART is designed to hold district-wide assessment data, imported directly from a variety of formats, including Iowa Assessments and Northwest Evaluation Association’s Measures of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP). There is an additional behavior module designed to store student behavior referral information which can be analyzed and used for decision-making. Sherry Huffman, Glenwood Regional Office Debbie Hayes, Creston Regional Office Homebound Program This program is designed to serve students who are confined to their homes or to a hospital because of a temporary or long-term physical problem who are projected to be out of school three or more weeks. The objective is to provide continued instructional services to keep students from falling behind in their academic endeavors. Call any GHAEA regional office

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Home Schooling • See Competent Private Instruction Homeless Youth Support is available for schools implementing services and regulations impacting homeless youth. Kerry Aistrope, Red Oak Regional Office Human Relations A human relations course is offered to educators who need recertification or graduate credit. The course is approved by the Green Hills Human Relations Committee, the Department of Education and the State Board of Education. This course is an independent study. Michelle Lidgett, Halverson Center • See License Renewal/Graduate Credit Human Resources Human Resources is responsible for maintaining employee records and may be contacted for matters related to employment, insurance coverage and other fringe benefits, personnel files, etc. This office assists in recruitment, arrangement of interviews and employment contracts. Lori Kinyon, Creston Regional Office Cindy Wohlenhaus, Halverson Center

Individualized Education Plan (IEP) The IEP is the core planning and data collection tool that guides the services and supports provided to students with disabilities in grades K-12. AEA special education representatives provide on-site collaborative support for special education teachers that are facilitating the IEP process, and assist with Childfind evaluation activities to identify students with disabilities. Training for new special educators on the IEP process and the state Web IEP tool is offered annually by designated IEP trainers. Each AEA regional office has assigned IMS (Information Management System) data entry staff who receive IEPs and facilitate the accurate archiving of IEP records into the state system. Ron Russell, Atlantic Regional Office Support from special education representatives Support from IMS data entry staff Call any GHAEA regional office Induction and Mentoring Training is available for teachers who will serve as mentors for teachers new to the profession. Connie Richardson, Red Oak Regional Office Instructional Technology Consultation and assistance is available in nearly every area of instructional technology. Consultants offer workshops and district-level assistance with the improvement of instruction through the utilization of instructional technology. Maryann Angeroth, Halverson Center Judith Griffin, Avoca Regional Office Stephanie Mikkelsen, Creston Regional Office David VanHorn, Creston Regional Office Internet The AEA serves as a gateway for schools to access Internet via the ICN. Dennis LaMasters, Creston Regional Office Darek Madejski, Halverson Center

Iowa AEA Online Educational resources funded and provided by Iowa’s AEAs to support curriculum content standards, student achievement and professional development. Resources include Accuweather, AP Images (primary documents from AP Photo), Atomic Learning (computer tutorials), Bookflix (paired fiction/ nonfiction books for primary students), Britannica Digital Learning (online encyclopedia), CultureGrams (insider’s perspective on daily life and culture of world’s people), Gale (magazines and newspapers), iCLIPART for Schools, LEARN360 (educational video), SIRS Researcher, Soundzabound and Teen Health and Wellness. Julia Hood, Halverson Center Iowa Core Iowa Core is a statewide mandate that requires implementation through a multi-phase approach. The outcomes of the implementation plan identify the leadership, supports, professional development, alignment, data analysis and effective instruction needed to ensure all Iowa students Celebrating 40 Years! have the concepts and skills needed for the 21st Century. Deb Johnsen, Missouri Valley Regional Office Jan Norgaard, Avoca and Missouri Valley Regional Offices Iowa Educators Consortium • See AEA Purchasing Iowa Evaluator Approval Iowa law requires any practicing administrator in the state complete the Evaluator Approval Program in order to evaluate teachers, librarians, counselors, coaches, school nurses and other administrators. There are currently three levels offered to meet these state requirements: • Level I/II: Offered as an online course “iEvaluate” for beginning administrators or for renewal. Contact Rebecca Griglione ([email protected]) for registration (2 credits) • Level III: Assessing for Academic Rigor (2 credits) is required for renewal. Check the GHAEA website for additional information and training schedules. Deb Manz and Jan Norgaard, Avoca Regional Office

I-STAR (Iowa’s System to Achieve Results) As part of Iowa’s compliance monitoring process to ensure implementation of IDEA for students with disabilities, districts participate in IEP compliance reviews, using an online system called I-STAR. Districts are informed of the year of participation and AEA staff assist districts in completing the review process, reviewing results and developing corrective actions if needed. Ron Russell, Atlantic Regional Office Call any GHAEA regional office

J Juvenile Home Programs Iowa Department of Human Services and local law enforcement officials are able to place children in need in Youth Shelters or the SWI Juvenile Detention Center. GHAEA provides daily classroom instruction to students attending programs at the shelters at Children’s Square Shelter, Quakerdale of Manning and Southwest Iowa Detention Center. Mark Draper, Halverson Center

L Laminating • See Media Production Learning Supports Learning Supports is a school improvement process intended to increase the capabilities of Iowa schools, families and communities to enhance the social, emotional, behavioral and intellectual development of students to include Positive Behavior Instructional Supports (PBIS), Challenging Behavior and Olweus/Bullying Prevention. Jenny Barnett, Peterson Regional Office Val Giegerich, Atlantic Regional Office Deb Zebill, Halverson Center

License Renewal/Graduate Credit Assistance is available to certified educational staff members in the planning and delivery of courses of study for license renewal or graduate credit. Jenny Barnett, Peterson Regional Office Michelle Lidgett, Halverson Center Connie Richardson, Red Oak Regional Office

Literacy Consultants provide professional development; assist with curriculum development and instructional materials; model teaching practices; offer consultation support in reading, writing, speaking and listening; and access research and resources of current educational developments and strategies relevant to K-12 Celebrating 40 Years! language arts and reading. Sandra Burk, Glenwood Regional Office Terri Bush, Glenwood Regional Office Lesley Ehlers, Red Oak Regional Office Lynn Hockenberry, Atlantic Regional Office Cindy Menendez, Glenwood Regional Office Carole Neary, Missouri Valley Regional Office Marie Neve, Missouri Valley Regional Office Echo Pierce, Creston Regional Office

M Mandatory Reporter Training – Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Required by the State of Iowa once every five years for all educators. To assist educators in meeting new State of Iowa Mandatory Reporting of Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirements, GHAEA has purchased access to a webbased delivery system provided through Heartland AEA. Michelle Lidgett, Halverson Center

Mathematics A consultant, with an area of concentration in mathematics, is available to help with improving instruction and curriculum planning. Kristen Johnson, Peterson Regional Office Patrick Rabbitt, Osceola Regional Office Angie Schindelar, Creston Regional Office Tera Schechinger, Avoca Regional Office Connie Terry, Creston Regional Office Cindy Unger, Missouri Valley Regional Office Media Center The Media Center circulates DVDs, books, professional materials, multimedia kits and a variety of other instructional resources. In addition, electronic resources such as Encyclopedia Britannica, Gale and video streaming products are available. Julia Hood, Halverson Center Celebrating 40 Years!

Medianet Medianet, the online catalog for all AEA media resources, is available on the GHAEA website. For assistance, call 800-342-7192 or 712-366-0203. Julia Hood, Halverson Center Media Production DVD duplication services and laminating are provided to local school districts and other educational sites. Jamie Reid, Halverson Center Media Resource Library The Media Center maintains a library of educational DVDs, audiobooks, multimedia kits and CD-ROMS for educators to correlate with their school’s curriculum. Medianet allows users to search and schedule resources through the internet. Julia Hood, Halverson Center

Multi-Cultural/Gender-Fair (MCGF) GHAEA provides services that support multi-cultural/gender-fair approaches to educational programs pursuant to Iowa Code Section 256.11. Kerry Aistrope, Red Oak Regional Office Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) MTSS (formerly known as RtI) is a method of academic intervention designed to provide early, effective assistance to children who are having difficulty learning. MTSS seeks to prevent academic failure through early intervention, frequent progress measurement, and increasingly intensive research-based instructional intervention for children who continue to have difficulty. Jenny Barnett, Peterson Regional Office Terri Bush, Glenwood Regional Office Jan Norgaard, Avoca and Missouri Valley Regional Offices Patrick Rabbitt, Osceola Regional Office

N NIMAS (National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials) The 2004 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) included the requirement that students on IEPs with print disabilities receive their textbooks and core-related instructional materials in a timely manner. Students with disabilities on Section 504 plans are covered under the Copyright Act as amended (Chafee Amendment). NIMAS eligibility and the need for accessible instructional materials (e.g., students may be eligible to have text in audio, braille or enlarged text formats) is a consideration in the IEP process. For more information, visit http://trueaim.iowa.gov or Call any GHAEA regional office

Occupational Therapy Occupational therapists provide services to infants who have or are at risk for developmental delays, and to school age students who have motor or sensorimotor challenges that impact their participation in educational activities. Occupational therapists collaborate with parents and school teams to provide strategies that maximize function in the home (Early ACCESS) and school settings. Michele Harrison, Peterson Regional Office Olweus This is a schoolwide, research-based program that focuses on problem solving, prevention and education to prevent or reduce bullying throughout the school setting. Deb Zebill, Halverson Center Online Learning for Iowa Educators (OLLIE) This is a five-course sequence to teach educators how to conduct online courses. The sequence transitions teachers from an introduction to the look and feel of an online course at the beginning, through the learning of how to create content in Moodle, to the building of a course, to the teaching of a course, and ending with the process of assessing for learning. David VanHorn, Creston Regional Office Orientation and Mobility Specialists are available to train students with visual impairments in how to travel and be independent in their daily routines. Gwen Woodward, Regional Director, Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 319-310-3408 (cell) Mark Draper, Halverson Center Call any GHAEA regional office

O Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Mandatory Training Online training is available through GHAEA to assist with compliance requirements related to OSHA: Bloodborne Pathogens, Lock Out/Tag Out, Your Right to Know about Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace and Asbestos Awareness for Custodial and Maintenance Workers. Lane Plugge, Halverson Center Celebrating 40 Years!

P Paraeducators Iowa Western Community College is the newly approved provider for the Paraeducator Generalist Certificate. This certification is a voluntary program supported by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and Iowa Department of Education. The certificate requires successful completion of 90 clock hours of training in the areas of behavior management, exceptional child and atrisk behavior, collaboration skills, interpersonal relation skills, child and youth development, technology and ethical responsibilities and behavior. Lisa Walker, Iowa Western CC, 712-325-3252, [email protected] For participants in the eastern area of the GHAEA service area, contact Michelle Lidgett, Halverson Center Patrick Rabbitt, Osceola Regional Office Connie Richardson, Red Oak Regional Office

Parent & Educator Connection The Parent & Educator Connection (PEC) is a support network between families and educators for the education and well-being of children/young adults with special needs. The focus of this statewide program is to assist in the transition of children from Early ACCESS services (birth to three) to Part B special education services (three to 21); and the transition of high school students to post high school activities in the areas of living, learning and employment. Assistance is provided through collaboration with other agencies, gathering and sharing information, and reviewing research-based practices and evaluating their effectiveness. The PEC library is available to teachers and/or parents. It is housed within the AEA professional library and can be accessed through Medianet, the AEA’s online ordering system. The collection includes disability specific books, informational “toolkits” and reference books pertaining to special education. Michele Harrison, Peterson Regional Office Amy Liddell, Red Oak Regional Office

Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to infants who have or are at risk for developmental delays and to school age students who have motor delays that impact access and/or participation in their educational setting. Physical therapists collaborate with parents and school teams to provide strategies and suggest equipment that maximize function in the home (Early ACCESS) and school settings. Andy Ruff and Julie Stessman, Peterson Regional Office

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Positive Behavior Instructional Supports (PBIS) Positive Behavior Instructional Supports (PBIS) is a school improvement process intended to increase the capabilities of Iowa schools, families and communities to enhance the social, emotional, behavioral and intellectual development of students. Jenny Barnett, Peterson Regional Office Val Giegerich, Atlantic Regional Office Posters and Signs • See Copy Center Print/NonPrint Library • See Media Resource Library

Professional Library GHAEA maintains a library of professional books and audio books on educationrelated topics for reference or research. They are available for check out through Medianet. The collection also includes DVDs and other resources for professional development. Contact Media Scheduling, 800-342-7192 or 712-366-0203

School-Community Planning GHAEA provides assistance for school districts in assessing needs of students, developing collaborative relationships among community agencies, establishing shared direction, implementing actions to meet goals, and reporting progress toward goals - Iowa code, Ch. 72.4(l). Call any GHAEA regional office

Psychological Services School psychologists, who serve as special education representatives, provide consultation and direct services to children (birth to 21), families and teachers. They assist in the identification of children who are eligible for special education and participate in determining the most appropriate educational services for these children. Psychologists are trained to provide counseling services, to address social/emotional issues in schools and to work with academic and behavior issues. Call any GHAEA regional office

School Improvement School improvement resources offer support to local schools which are developing and implementing school improvement plans. This support includes consultation services to school improvement committees, resource information on school change and technical support to participating school districts. Call any GHAEA regional office

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School Social Work School social workers, who serve as special education representatives, promote the educational success of all students by assisting in the identification, assessment, and remediation of academic, social, emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. They also may provide short-term individual and small group counseling, consultation and crisis intervention. Call any GHAEA regional office

Redistricting Assistance Support is provided to school districts as they engage in redistricting planning. Linda Perdue, Halverson Center

Science Consultation is available to teachers and schools to provide science education resources, improve instruction and develop curriculum. Kim Wise, Avoca Regional Office

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Section 504 Services are available to local schools to help design programs/plans for identified students, to provide staff development for educators and to provide general information about the law. Kerry Aistrope, Red Oak Regional Office

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School Based Interventionists (SBI) School based interventionists provide individualized attention and support to students who are at-risk. They facilitate groups for students and serve as a liaison between families and schools and between other agencies and schools. Issues addressed include anger management, attendance, conflict resolution/problem solving, crisis management, family issues, discipline referrals, organization skills, peer relations, social skills, study skills and transitioning. Jenny Barnett, Peterson Regional Office

Special Education Compliance • See I-STAR

Special Education Consultants Special Education consultants, who serve as special education representatives, support the instructional components of the diverse learners in both the special education and general education classrooms. Expertise is available in all disability areas as well as in general educational areas. Call any GHAEA regional office

Student Events Each year, several student events are coordinated through the AEA: History Day, Senate Youth, Student Media Festival and Oratory Contest. David VanHorn, Creston Regional Office

Special Education Representatives School psychologists, school social workers and special education consultants are individuals who serve as special education representatives. They are assigned to individual districts and provide a broad base of services to their assignment areas. Angie Hance, Creston Regional Office Call any GHAEA regional office • See Psychological Services • See School Social Work • See Special Education Consultants

Substitute Authorization Iowa Western Community College is the Celebrating 40 Years! newly approved provider for the Substitute Authorization program. Substitute Authorization allows a person with a bachelor’s degree or a paraprofessional certificate to substitute in the middle, junior high or high school for a maximum of five days in one assignment. The authorization is issued upon the successful completion of a training program. Lisa Walker, Iowa Western CC, 712-325-3252, [email protected] For participants in the eastern area of the GHAEA service area, contact Michelle Lidgett, Halverson Center Patrick Rabbitt, Osceola Regional Office Connie Richardson, Red Oak Regional Office

Speech and Language This program applies principles, methods and procedures for an analysis of speech and language comprehension and production to determine communicative competencies and provides intervention strategies and services related to speech and language development, as well as disorders of language, voice, articulation and fluency. Kerry Aistrope, Red Oak Regional Office Call any GHAEA regional office Statewide School Improvement Team Iowa’s approach to Districts/Schools in Need of Assistance. This team also provides support to districts going through Differentiated Accountability site visits. Terri Bush, Glenwood Regional Office Andrea Danker, Avoca Regional Office Tina Wahlert, Atlantic Regional Office

Summer Media Services Media services remain much the same during the summer except staff is reduced. Van delivery to schools is once per week during the month of June. There is no van delivery during the month of July and first week of August. Julia Hood, Halverson Center Surveys GHAEA provides support for the development of local needs assessment surveys. Denise Fricke, Peterson Regional Office

T Talented and Gifted • See Gifted Education Teacher Leadership and Compensation System (TLC) House File 215 provided categorical funding for schools to support developing teacher leadership and compensation systems. Interested schools submit a plan to the Iowa Department of Education for approval. Following approval, various levels of support are communicated and provided to schools at the AEA and state levels. Jan Norgaard, Avoca Regional Office Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing specialize in the education, communication and auditory rehabilitation of students (birth to 21) who are deaf or hard of hearing. Services are itinerant and provided in the student’s school or home. Instruction in the school is either individual or within the classroom. Teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing work with the student, parents and school team to ensure success in the educational environment and the development of skills identified in the Expanded Core Curriculum: Communication & Language Development, Family Education, Audiology, Technology, Transition, Advocacy, Deaf Studies, Social Interaction. Mark Draper, Halverson Center Call any GHAEA regional office Teachers of the Visually Impaired This program is designed to serve children, birth through 21, who are visually impaired or blind. The primary focus is the development of skills required to participate in the general education environment and the development of skills identified in the Expanded Core Curriculum: Compensatory, Career Education, Independent Living, Orientation/Mobility, Recreation/Leisure, Self-Determination, Social Interaction, Technology, Sensory Efficiency. Gwen Woodward, Regional Director, Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 319-310-3408 (cell) Mark Draper, Halverson Center

Transition Planning Services Transition planning services assist in the process to aid students with disabilities to transition from high school to the adult world and assist school districts to meet state performance standards of Indicator B13 and B14. Angie Hance, Creston Regional Office East Region: Dana Willis, Osceola Regional Office North Region: David Henry and Todd Reznicek, Peterson Regional Office South Region: Nancy Lindgren, Red Oak Regional Office West Region: Theresa Jozwiak, Peterson Regional Office

V Van Delivery GHAEA provides semi-weekly van delivery and pickup for all GHAEA school buildings. All media resources to and from schools, messages, parcels and mail can be delivered by the vans. Julia Hood, Halverson Center

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VREP (Virtual Reality Education Pathfinder) The Virtual Reality Education Pathfinder (VREP) is an educational initiative that offers K-12 students an opportunity to develop and expand their learning across the curriculum by capturing student interest through the use of Virtual Reality and 3D. Students become self-motivated learners and mentors for their peers, choosing to create VR projects related to their own interests and for educational use within the VREP consortia. Student projects serve to both demonstrate the designer’s competency on key national and state learning standards and to provide avenues for other students to better understand and demonstrate their learning against key standards. Maryann Angeroth, Halverson Center David VanHorn, Creston Regional Office Vision Services • See Teachers of the Visually Impaired • See Orientation and Mobility