PLAEA Early Childhood News
March 2021
**HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH**
Epic! - FREE access to children's books!
Updates In The Early Childhood World
**NEW Training Update - Prevent Teach Reinforce for Young Children
myIGDIs Office Hours with Renaissance
Friday, April 9th, 2021 - 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Office Hours Link
Thursday, May 6th, 2021 - 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Office Hours Link
Need more info from myIGDIs? Check our their monthly newsletter
Virtual Math Manipulatives
Are you looking for a way to enhance your math instructional practices? Are you looking for some virtual math manipulatives? Toy Theatre has just what you are looking for: https://toytheater.com/category/teacher-tools/virtual-manipulatives/ These virtual manipulatives would be great for anyone who is doing virtual learning or via smart board in your classrooms. You will notice that some tools are above their grade level, but there are also many manipulatives for preschool age children as well. Happy learning
Chapter 103 Resources
In response to district needs surrounding Iowa Code Chapter 103, Iowa’s Area Education Agencies have developed Frequently Asked Questions along with supporting forms/templates. These resources are intended for district use and should be shared as needed. The templates below will force you to make a copy and you can format with your district’s branding.
Use of Physical Restraint and/or Seclusion Documentation Form
All Users
PDF Version (Fillable PDF, but does not track data like the below options)
Google Users
Instructions (Download and link to autofilled Parent Report)
Microsoft Users
Instructions (Download and make form your own)
2020-2021 Trainings
Winter and Spring Training 2020-2021
Supporting Dual Language Learners In The Preschool Classroom
March 9th 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Techniques & Tips - Early Childhood Teachers Who Speak/Don’t Speak the Language of a
DLL Child
April 13th 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Engaging Families in a DLL Classroom
Shaping Preschoolers into Readers and Writers
Face to Face
June 14th & 15th; August 17th - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration Link: AEA Course Catalog - Course # 200901
Reaching and Teaching Children with Challenging Behavior Zoom Series
March 3 - Structuring Your Classroom: The Physical Environment & Routines (3:30-4:30PM)
or
March 12 - Structuring Your Classroom: The Physical Environment & Routines (7:30-8:30AM)
March 24 - Tools and Strategies for Collecting Meaningful Data to Reduce Problem Behavior (3:30-4:30PM)
or
April 1 - Tools and Strategies for Collecting Meaningful Data to Reduce Problem Behavior (7:30-8:30AM)
** NEWLY ADDED:
Prevent - Teach - Reinforce for Young Children (FULL DAY)
Thursday, June 10th 9:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Early Childhood Websites & Resources
Social Emotional Behavioral Health (SEBH)
***COVID-19 Supports***(Virtual Learning)
Early Childhood Special Education Supports
i3 Website
The new i3 IDEA website was launched this past summer. It is full of information, guidance, resources and procedures. i3 - Iowa IDEA Information - Guidance - Resources - ProceduresProcedural Safeguards Manual
Do you every have a difficult time finding an updated Procedural Safeguards Manual for Parents prior to an IEP meeting? Do you ever need a copy for families in Arabic, Bosnian, Lao, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish or Vietnamese? See the links below for updated Manuals.
Procedural Safeguards Manual for Parents Rights for Children Ages 3-21 - English
Resources Preparing Parents for IEP Meetings
Parent Information for Initial IEP Meeting
Special Education: Child Find Process
IEP Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
Preschool "Go-Tos"
NCPMI -PBIS - Challenging Behavior Site
ColorinColorado - A bilingual site for educators and families of English language learners
Early Childhood Iowa - Early Childhood Mental Health
MEET YOUR EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTANTS!
Katie Kauffman
Supporting Districts: East Sac County, Greene County, Manson Northwest Webster, Newell Fonda, Paton-Churdan, Pocahontas Area, Schaller-Crestland, Storm Lake, South Central Calhoun, South Hamilton, Stratford, Gilmore City-Bradgate (EC & ECSE), Southeast Valley (EC & ECSE), Fort Dodge Partner Preschools: St. Edmond, Little Lambs & Dodger Preschool (ECSE).
Email: kkauffman@plaea.org
Marcie Lentsch
Supporting Districts: Albert City-Truesdale, Algona, Alta-Aurelia, Clarion-Goldfield, Clay Central-Everly, Eagle Grove, Emmetsburg, Estherville Lincoln Central, Fort Dodge, Graettinger-Terril, Harris-Lake Park, Humboldt, Laurens-Marathon, North Kossuth, North Union, Okoboji, Ruthven-Ayrshire, Sioux Central, Spencer, Spirit Lake, Twin Rivers, Webster City, West Bend/Mallard.
Email: mlentsch@plaea.org