From the desk of Kelly Olson:
Thank you all so very much for joining the ACHIEVE module 5 training (PK-K Transition). If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to me or your Early Childhood Special Education Consultant!
Sincerely,
Kelly Olson
PLAEA ECSE Department Chair
P.S. - Check out the helpful ECO tools below
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1) No More Challenging Behavior Tip Sheet
Feeling like you have tried all approaches with your students with challenging behaviors? Never fear.... Barb O'Neil from Transforming Challenging Behavior has compiled a list of strategies and tips (when used CONSISTENTLY) that will eliminate and/or decrease challenging behavior before it even starts.
Check out these 9 powerful strategies that you forgot, underuse or never learned!
** Sneak peak of the 9 strategies below. Click on the link above to download the FREE resource with "how-to's" and descriptions of each strategy.
2) Preschool SDI and EC-LETRS Coming to PLAEA!
The PLAEA Early Childhood Dept. is excited to be facilitating two learning opportunities for the 2023-2024 school year. We have two foundational learning modules that we will be providing: Preschool SDI and EC-LETRS. Read below for more information!
Reminder: IQPPS standards require preschool programs to participate in specialized PD around early childhood each year.
3) Linking Families and Communities to offer Breathing to Balance KIDs
** Please download and share the flyer below with your families!
4) Preschool Suspension and Expulsion Guidance
- IDOE has recently updated and released (February 9th, 2023) new Preschool Suspension and Expulsion guidance. While this is may not be new information to the majority of district preschool programs (unless you are a new admin/teacher) some of the verbiage in the guidance has been changed/updated.
- This guidance applies to all Statewide Voluntary Preschool Programs (SWVPP's) - which encompasses all PLAEA district preschools.
Please be aware of how this guidance impacts your preschool program and students.
5) Focus 2023 Summer Learning Conference
There will be amazing keynote speakers: Dr. Lori Desautels, Tiffany Lanier, and Alexander Hardy.
There are over 25 unique breakout sessions on a variety of topics including - Social Emotional Learning, the science of reading, working with students with challenging behavior, math strategies, Future Ready, early childhood support strategies and supporting adult mental health.
All attendees will receive a gift bag that includes the book Connections Over Compliance by Dr. Lori Desautels. Schools that bring 5 or more staff members will also receive the newly released book by Dr. Desautels, Intentional Neuroplasticity: Moving our Nervous System and Education System Toward Post-Traumatic Growth.
This conference will be packed full of great learning, vendors, wonderful food, and the beauty that is Storm Lake. Registration is open for everyone on February 14 (Happy Valentine's Day)! We hope to see you and all of your schools at this great learning opportunity.
When: June 21-22, 2023
- Day One: 8:30 – 4:30 (Breakfast, Lunch, & Snack included)
- Day Two: 8:30 – 3:00 (Breakfast & Lunch included)
Where: Buena Vista University – Storm Lake, Iow
Marcie Lentsch - Early Childhood Consultant (Ed Services)
- Supports all Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency school districts that house early childhood programs (3-5 years of age) and SWVPP partner sites (private and faith based preschools).
- Coaching, collaborating, consulting and supporting teachers on evidence-based practices, curriculum, assessment, standards and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Provide professional development and serve as a resource to teachers, administrators and instructional coaches of programs 3-5 years of age.
Email: mlentsch@plaea.org
Website: plaea.org
Phone: 515-705-7170
