Leadership Networks

Iowa’s AEAs provide opportunities for educators to increase their knowledge and skills, gain support from peers and connect to AEA resources. View statewide and local AEA networks below.


Statewide Networks

Curriculum

Dates: First Friday of the month

  • September 6, 2024
  • October 3, 2024
  • November 1, 2024
  • December 6, 2024
  • January 3, 2025
  • February 7, 2025
  • March 7, 2025
  • April 4, 2025
  • May 2, 2025

Time: Following the statewide network meeting so typically the local meetings are 10:30 am-12:00 pm.

Facilitator & Director Contact: Kirstey Ewald & Dr. Bill Soesbe | Zoom link


Special Education

Dates/Time:

Statewide Network Webinars (1:00-2:30 pm)

  • September 26, 2024
  • November 14, 2024
  • January 23, 2025
  • April 10, 2025

Central Rivers AEA Specific Networking (1:00-2:30 pm):

  • October 15, 2024
  • December 17, 2024
  • February 18, 2025
  • May 13, 2025

Facilitator & Director Contacts: AEA Special Ed Admin & RSEDs from DE | Annette Hyde & Amy Starr w/ Regional Admin Team


Teacher Leader Network

Dates:

  • September 24, 2024
  • December 10, 2024
  • February 25, 2025
  • May 6, 2025

Facilitators: Bradi Johnson & Tiffany Ahrens | Face to face registration: Cedar Falls | Clear Lake | Marshalltown


Technology Coordinators

Dates: Second Tuesday of the month

  • September 10, 2024
  • October 8, 2024
  • November 12, 2024
  • December 10, 2024
  • January 14, 2025
  • February 11, 2025
  • March 11, 2025
  • April 18, 2025
  • May 13, 2025
  • Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Facilitators: Bradey Malloy, Northwest AEA, Sarah Nelson, Central Rivers AEA, Jason Marshall, Grant Wood AEA | Director Contact: Amy Wichman, Heartland AEA | Zoom Link


Teacher Librarians

Dates & Times:

Fall

  • September 12, 2024 – 3:30-4:00 pm
  • September 17, 2024 – 12:00-12:30 pm

Winter

  • January 9, 2025 – 3:30-4:00 pm
  • January 14, 2025 – 12:00-12:30 pm

Spring

  • April 3, 2025 – 3:30-4:00 pm
  • April 8, 2025 – 12:00-12:30 pm

Facilitators: Cari Teske, Central Rivers AEA & Tracie Marshall, Iowa’s AEAs | Director Contact: Cari Teske, Central Rivers AEA | Zoom Link

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