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Welcome to the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency´s
Staff Development On-line Registration!

Staff Development Courses can be viewed by clicking on one of the picture icons above which show the various ways to search for a course. Click on the News link in the gray bar to see a quick listings of our current offerings. For a Tutorial click on the Coursewhere Tutorial link in the gray bar.

To log in and register for a course or workshop:
click here
You can have your user id and password emailed to you by clicking here if you can´t remember them.

To complete the Drake University Graduate Credit Form, click here (The Drake form does not register you for a course. You will need to sign up separately through the course registration system link above.) Please DO NOT use this form to order materials for QEP Video Courses.

To view Course Syllabus & Handouts:
click here to access a course syllabus
click here to access course handouts.

To take online courses from the AEA PD Online:
click here to view available courses. These can be used toward teacher, paraeducator, and substitute authorization license renewal.

To access the Mandatory and Non Mandatory Iowa AEA Online Trainings Site (including Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting):
click here

News

IMPORTANT STAFF DEVELOPMENT UPDATES

1) Payment is due at registration: Pay by Credit Card (MasterCard or Visa), eChecking, or Purchase Order. Please select one of these options when registering for a course(s).
2) Late registration fee: Registrations processed after the close date of the course will be charged an additional $25 late fee.
3) Cancellation Fee: Registrants canceling after the registration close date will be charged a $25 (effective March 2011) cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after the first day of a course.
4) Purchase Orders: Purchase Orders needs to be sent to Staff Development before the first day of class.

UPCOMING COURSES

AUGUST 2011 COURSES

1) Literacy Leadership (1,2,3 Drake Credit(s) / 1,2,3 Relicensure Credit(s) / Audit)
2) MBRC Engaging Students in Reading and Writing (1 or 2 Drake Credit(s) / 1 or 2 Relicensure Credit(s)/ Audit)

JANUARY 2012 COURSES

1) Decision Making for Results/Data Teams Certification Training (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit)
2) Effective Instruction in the Core (1 Relicensure Credit / Audit)
3) Program-Wide Positive Behavior Supports for Young Children:Promoting Social and Emotional Competence (2 Relicensure Credits / Audit)

FEBRUARY 2012 COURSES

1) LETRS 101 Modules 1-3 (EDMA) (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit)
2) Paraeducator Certification Course I: Communication, Ethics and Confidentiality (2 Relicensure Credits)
3) Running Records: Their Hidden Power (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit)
4) Struggling Readers Grades 3-6 (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit) NEW!
5) The Art and Science of Teaching II (1 Relicensure Credit / Audit) NEW!

MARCH 2012 COURSES

1) Cartoon-Based Learning: A Visual Approach to Teaching (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit)
2) Daily 5 & The Cafe Book (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit)
3) Iowa Evaluator Approval Training Program III: Assessing Academic Rigor (2 Drake Credits / 2 SAI Relicensure Credits) NEW!
4) LETRS 103 Modules 7-9 (EDMA) (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit) NEW!
5) Power Strategies for Effective Teaching (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit) NEW!

APRIL 2012 COURSES

1) Early Childhood AEPS Training Update (1 Relicensure Credit / Audit) (Also offered for CEU´s)
2) Introduction to Gifted Education (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit)
3) Paraeducator Certification Course II: Behavior Improvement (2 Relicensure Credits)
4) LETRS 104 Modules 10-12 (EDMA) (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit) NEW!

MAY 2012 COURSES

1) Differentiation through Technology (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit)
2) LETRS 104 Modules 10-12 (EDMA) (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit) NEW!

JUNE 2012 COURSES

1) Fierce Converstions (2 Drake Credits / 2 SAI-Relicensure Credits / Audit) NEW!
2) MAGIC: Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms (3 Drake Credits)
3) Orchestra Triage (1, 2, or 3 Drake Credit(s) / 1, 2, or 3 Relicensure Credit(s))
4) Rigorous Curriculum Design (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit) NEW!
5) Smart Board II: Creating Interactive Lessons to Improve Student Learning (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit) NEW!
6) STAR: Successful Teaching for Acceptance of Responsibility (3 Drake Credits)
7) Struggling Readers K-2 (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit)
8) The Brain and Learning IV (3 Drake Credits / 3 Relicensure Credits) NEW!
9) Thinking with Technology: Intel (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit)
10) Transitioning to Iowa Core Mathematics Grades 3-5 Fractions (1 or 2 Drake Credit(s) / 1 or 2 Relicensure Credit(s) / Audit) NEW!
11) Transitioning to Iowa Core Mathematics Grades 6-8 Part II (1 or 2 Drake Credit(s) / 1 or 2 Relicensure Credit(s) / Audit) NEW!
12) Transitioning to Iowa Core Mathematics High School Part I (1 Drake Credit / 1 Relicensure Credit / Audit) NEW!

JULY 2012 COURSES

1) Behavioral, Academic, and Social Interventions for the Classroom (BASIC) (3 Drake Credits)
2) Classroom Management: Orchestrating a Community of Learners (3 Drake Credits)

Workshops

Iowa Statewide Online Courses
AEA PD Online NEW!
The Iowa statewide online registration system is now up and running offering online courses as of May 1, 2011 as part of AEA PD Online! Click here to see statewide online courses.

Drake Coaching Classes

To view a sample trailer for Real Coaching, visit (RealPlayer Required): Real Coaching

EDMA 170 Real Coaching NEW! (3 Drake Credits)
EDMA 171 Theory of Coaching NEW! (3 Drake Credits)
EDMA 172 Ethics in Sports NEW! (1 Drake Credit)
EDMA 173 The Teaching Coach NEW! (3 Drake Credits)
EDMA 174 Adapted Physical Education NEW! (3 Drake Credits)
EDMA 175 Parent-Athlete-Coach Alliance NEW! (1 Drake Credit)
EDMA 176 Step Up and Lead NEW! (1 Drake Credit)
EDMA 177 Team Building For Success NEW! (1 Drake Credit)
EDEX 178 Basketball Coaching 401: Advanced Tactics and Techniques for Successful Coaching (3 Drake Credits)
EDEX 179 Volleyball Coaching 401: Advanced Tactics and Techniques for Successful Coaching (3 Drake Credits)
EDEX 271: Football Coaching 401: Advanced Tactics and Techniques for Successful Coaching (3 Drake Credits)
EDMA 272: Relevant Elementary Physical Education NEW! (3 Drake Credits)
EDEX 273: Baseball Coaching 401 (3 Drake Credits)
EDEX 274: Softball Coaching 401 (3 Drake Credits)
EDEX 275: Track and Field 401 (3 Drake Credits)

PLS - Drake Courses - Online & Face-To-Face/On-Site
Future 2011 Online Sessions: 9-6 to 10-31, 9-27 to 11-21, 10-11 to 12-5 will be opened for registrations.

Face-To-Face/On-Site Drake Courses
Behavioral, Academic, and Social Interventions for the Classroom (BASIC) (3 Drake Credits)
Classroom Management: Orchestrating a Community of Learners (3 Drake Credits)
MAGIC: Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms (3 Drake Credits)
STAR: Successful Teaching for Acceptance of Responsibility (3 Drake Credits)

PLS Online Course FAQ

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