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New Teacher Orientation: Well-Being

Deepen your learning of the well-being resources (for both teachers and students) that the AEA has to offer as a new educator in our service area.

Gain an understanding of Well-Being and Self-Care as well as the resources that Central Rivers AEA has to offer on these topics. Viewers will be able to build a self-care board and will know how teacher and student well-being is supported at CRAEA.
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New Teacher Orientation: Special Education

This learning is a brief overview of the special education services offered by Central Rivers AEA. This learning will provide you with the names/positions of Central Rivers Special Education staff and provide a resource for you when needing support..

During this learning, you will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the special education services provided to you by Central Rivers AEA.
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New Teachers to Central Rivers AEA – Welcome

Welcome to Central Rivers AEA. Learning about everything Central Rivers has to offer you from support services to classroom instruction assistance.

In this video, Jen Sigrist welcomes new teachers to Central Rivers AEA and shares the continuum of services designed to support you whenever you need it.
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Accelerated Learning for All

Accelerated learning is for all students regardless of learning and thinking differences, diverse abilities and needs, or special educational needs.

In this TNTP video, we summarize and recap what educators should prioritize for learning acceleration. We also address that it should not be withheld from students with learning and thinking differences, diverse abilities and needs, or special educational needs. Truly, accelerated learning for ALL!
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15 Minutes

Accelerated Learning in Math

How can resources in our learning environment be leveraged to support accelerated learning in math?

Access to grade-level concepts and tasks in math requires intentional practice of student-specific instructional support. This video shows three key components that will maximize access to grade level math concepts.
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Accelerated Learning in Literacy

What does acceleration look like in literacy when implemented successfully?

Meeting skill-based and meaning-based competencies in reading looks different when it comes to accelerated learning. In this video we share key practices, strategies, and look at a couple of examples of what the planning process might look like for a classroom.
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15 Minutes

System Considerations to Begin Accelerated Learning

We know what acceleration is and why it matters... But how do we plan for it?

In this learning, TNTP offers planning recommendations to develop learning acceleration strategies based upon understanding, diagnosing, and action steps needed. Intended for school system leaders and stresses the importance of long-term vision and strategy.
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15 Minutes

Social Studies Inquiry Progressions: Communicating and Critiquing Conclusions

How do we communicate thinking beyond just tests?

This learning will increase your knowledge around the Communicating and Critiquing inquiry standard. Learners will be provided resources to improve the ways their students can communicate effectively what they have learned. Disciplinary literacy will be introduced as a new way of looking at how experts communicate in all academic areas.
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Social Studies Inquiry Progressions: Overview

How can inquiry be a spark for curiosity?

This overview will explain the importance and structure of the Iowa Social Studies Inquiry Standards. The progression K-12 will be shown and direct examples will be provided on what they can look like in the classroom. The resources provided will help the learner grow their understanding of inquiry in the classroom.
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