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This Google Site houses a list of English learner-focused professional learning opportunities, plus additional resources for public district and non-public school consideration. This site will continue to update as additional information is acquired throughout the school year. To quickly access areas of interest, users may click on specific links found in the Table of Contents below.
Last updates to this Google Site occurred on July 25, 2023
1. Graduate Level ESL Coursework for Classroom & Content Teachers
1. Graduate Level ESL Coursework for Classroom & Content Teachers
In 2023-24, Heartland AEA will continue to work in partnership with Drake University, Grand View University, and Morningside College to make it affordable for educators to enroll in ESL-focused graduate coursework to support their knowledge and skills in best practices for English Learners. This is made possible through the use of our Title III grant funding.
All certified teachers in Heartland AEA schools and districts who are served by our Title III grant will be eligible. (For example, Des Moines Public School is an individual Title III subgrantee and does not participate through Heartland AEA.)
For Grand View University and Morningside College, educators personally pay for coursework up front, successfully complete a course, and then submit the required paperwork to Heartland AEA for reimbursement. Reimbursement is equivalent to approximately four graduate-level courses at Grand View and Morningside.
For Drake University, the Drake partnership with Heartland AEA is on pause for the 2023-24 school year.
Please note participation can occur across two academic years, and participants do NOT need to complete an entire endorsement to qualify for this funding. This opportunity will be re-evaluated on a year-by-year basis. See the information below for more details.
2023-24:
Note: The Drake/ Heartland AEA partnership is on pause for the 2023-24 school year. There will be no Fall 2023 courses.
2023-24:
Up to $5424 or tuition for four graduate courses
Download to personal computer and complete PDF Fillable Claim Form: 23-24 Grand View Reimbursement Claim
2023-24:
Up to $3720 or the tuition for four graduate courses
Download to personal computer and complete PDF Fillable Claim Form: 23-24 Morningside College Reimbursement Claim
2. State-Required Modules
2. State-Required Modules
AEA Learning Online houses learning modules for state-required ELPA21 assessments and English Language Proficiency Standards. See below for more details.
ELPA21 Assessment Modules
ELPA21 Assessment Modules
Remember, educators need to be certified to administer the ELPA21 tests. Also, training certificates need to be on file in the district or school office.
Trainings that are currently available through AEA Learning Online for various roles related to the ELPA21 screener, summative, future kindergarten, and score interpretation are listed in the following document, which is updated on an ongoing basis:
English Language Proficiency Standards Modules
English Language Proficiency Standards Modules
The following six English Language Proficiency (ELP) Modules are available through AEA Learning Online.
If interested in receiving one relicensure credit for the ELP Standards Modules, here are the requirements:
Completion of the six ELP Standards Modules
Plus an additional module called Implementing the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards. This module has three sections (Self-Paced Course Introduction, Implementing ELP Standards Introduction, and Supporting English Language Learners)
Submission of a Reflection and Task Analysis
The cost is $125 (paid by participant)
3. Iowa Department of Education Resources
3. Iowa Department of Education Resources
The Iowa Department of Education provides up-to-date resources and requirements for serving English learners in the state of Iowa.
English Learner Website
English Learner Website
Home Page
ESSA Guidance and Allocations
ESSA Guidance and Allocations
Iowa CORE English Learner Resources
Iowa CORE English Learner Resources
4. U.S. Department of Education Resources
4. U.S. Department of Education Resources
Departments of the U.S. Department of Education provide resources to help state and local education agencies help English Learners.
Toolkits Website
Toolkits Website
The National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA) has compiled three free toolkits to help families, educators, and administrators of English Learners at the following website: Family Toolkit, English Learner Toolkit, and Newcomer Toolkit. Visit the following site to learn more: TOOLKITS.
Visual Attributions:
Higher Ed Institutions: Drake University, Grand View University, Morningside CollegeInterpreter Courses: Level 1 by JE Hiatt; Level 2 by Shaeley SantiagoELPA21: Photo AttributionAEA Learning Online: Photo AttributionIowa Department of Education: Photo Source
Higher Ed Institutions: Drake University, Grand View University, Morningside CollegeInterpreter Courses: Level 1 by JE Hiatt; Level 2 by Shaeley SantiagoELPA21: Photo AttributionAEA Learning Online: Photo AttributionIowa Department of Education: Photo Source
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