Keystone AEA Teacher Update
October 2018
Registration System
Frequently Asked Questions About Ordering Media Materials
Where do I find what materials are available?
•Go to “Search & Reserve” to find Books, Kits, Video/DVD, and Digital Videos.
•Go to “Magazines” to see titles available for routing.
How can I order Keystone AEA materials?
•Online: “Search” to find and reserve/request materials.
•Reservations Secretary: Kathy Wessel can answer questions at kwessel@aea1.k12.ia.us
Elkader: 245-1480, Dubuque: 556-3310, or other areas call 1-800-632-5918.
How long can I keep materials?
•DVDs: 7 days
•Videos: 3 days
•Kits: circulation periods vary from 1-7 weeks
•PreK-12 Books: 6 weeks
•Early Elementary Season Books: 2 weeks
•Professional Books: 2 weeks
•Magazines: 1 week
What if I need an item for longer than the regular booking period?
•Videos, DVDs, & Kits: 1) Click the ‘Show & Extend’ button to submit a request for a 3-day extension or 2) call the Reservations Secretary and ask for an extension.
•PreK-12 Books: Call the Reservations Secretary and ask to extend the books for another six weeks.
•Professional Books: Call the Reservations Secretary to see if the book is available for an extension.
•Magazines and Book-of-the-Month: These can not be extended because other teachers on the routings are waiting for them.
Helpful Tips for Searching Keystone AEA's Media Library
Read for the Record Day!
Special Education Updates
Graduation Requirements for Students on IEPs - starting with this year's freshmen - students must meet 4-3-3-3 to receive a high school diploma. Districts should be working on a plan to address this change. Please start having these conversations with your administrators. Informational letter from the DE.
Spotlight on Special Education Blog
Family Educator Partnership - great article about navigating conflict and other resources
Iowa Alternate Assessment (IAA) - updates for teachers and administrators
Secondary Transition PD Opportunities - great learning opportunities for MS/HS special ed teachers!
Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) - learn more about the work happening at the state level to improve SDI
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Keystone AEA
Website: www.aea1.k12.ia.us
Location: 1400 Second Street NW Elkader, IA 52043-9564
Phone: 563-245-1480
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Twitter: @KeystoneAEA