Operations Meeting
April 6
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Johnston REC, Conference Rooms 3 & 4
Central Office Teaching & Learning Meeting
April 7
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Johnston REC, Conference Rooms 3 & 4
Regional Meetings
April 8
8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (note times)
Regions 1 & 2 - Annunciation Church, Coon Rapids
Region 3 - Adel AEA office
Region 4 - Adel Public Library
Regions 5, 6, 7 - Ames AEA office
Region 8 - St. Mary of Nazareth Church, Des Moines
Region 9 - Johnston REC, Conference Rooms 3 & 4
Region 10 – Zion Lutheran Church, Des Moines
Region 11 - Indianola AEA office
Regions 12 & 14 - Third Reformed Church, Pella
Region 13 - Lutheran Church of the Cross, Cross Creek, Altoona
Monday, March 28, 2011
March 2011 Board of Directors Meeting Recap
The March 2011 Heartland AEA Board of Directors meeting was held on March 8, 2011.
Public Forum
No one was present to address the Board.
Discussion Items Board Recognition
Dr. David Tilly spoke about the partnership between Heartland and the Waukee Community School District. Dr. Angelisa Fynaardt, Professional Learning and Leadership Consultant; Dr. Andrea Matheson, Assessment Consultant; Dr. Stacy Volmer, Program Assistant; and Ms. Roxanne Cumings, Director of Student Services for Waukee Schools were recognized for their exemplary work in autism and with students with challenging behaviors. Their work has strengthened the partnership between Heartland and the district. Dr. Bridgewater thanked them for their service to the Agency and for the services they provide students.
Board Learning
Board members performed a group activity regarding the last chapters of the book they are studying, How the Mighty Fall, by Jim Collins. Board members were asked to share something they learned from the book and their ideas on how to keep the Agency from moving toward decline. Some board members did not like the book and others felt there were many affirmations for things that could prevent the Agency from decline, such as honesty, listening, being realistic and not being arrogant. Board members discussed ideas for future professional development such as reading literature from other intermediate agencies.
Board Committee Reports
• Chief Administrator Evaluation Team: A draft evaluation instrument has been prepared and will be sent home with each board member. Board members are to review, study and send any comments or ideas about the instrument to Mr. Cal Halliburton within the next few weeks. He hopes to have a final document ready for the April or May board meeting.
• Board Self-Evaluation Committee: Board members agreed the questions on the self-evaluation were adequate, however there were concerns about the level of performance section of the evaluation. Mr. Nels Turnquist will present recommendations at the April board meeting.
• Cultural Competency Committee: The Culture Competency Committee discussed if any of its activities were overlapping work done by other groups.
• Professional Development Committee: Ms. Sharon Kurns shared that as part of the Agency’s Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP), a professional development plan was being drafted. A special meeting will be held on March 17 at 1:00 p.m. to begin work on the draft.
• Board Policy Committee: The committee continues to meet and is working towards reducing the number of policies within the manual. Specific policies related to rules and regulations would be removed and become part of staff functions. Board members encouraged the committee’s efforts.
Iowa Association for Educational Purchasing
Dr. Paula Vincent discussed the current status of the Iowa Association for Educational Purchasing (IAEP). In 2008, a lawsuit was filed against the AEAs for the portion of the Iowa Educators Consortium (IEC) that deals with food purchases. The lawsuit is still unresolved and lies with the Iowa Supreme Court. In the meantime, due to concerns raised by the Department of Education and the United States Department of Agriculture, legal counsel recommended that the IEC no longer be allowed to purchase food and a 28E agreement was developed instead. The IAEP is not totally different from the IEC and is following Iowa Code provisions for food corporations. Dr. Bridgewater was elected to the Board of Directors and more information is expected at the April AEA Governing Boards Conference. It’s the intent of the IEC to continue to provide all other cooperative purchasing services to districts except food purchasing during this transition period, as it’s a huge cost savings for schools.
Closed Session
The Board of Directors entered into closed session at 6:36 p.m. to discuss 2011-12 negotiations and returned to public session at 7:12 p.m.
Action Items
Post-Employment Policy
This action item was tabled until the April board meeting.
Recommendations from Closed Session
There were no recommendations from the closed session.
Board Comments
• Dr. Steve Rose spoke about the amazing people he works with at Heartland. Dr. Bridgewater and Dr. Vincent have both spoken to his graduate classes and were impressive. He expressed his gratitude to both.
• Ms. Margaret Borgen referred board members to the Iowa Kids First website at iowakidsfirst.org. Board members can sign an electronic letter to legislators asking them to provide fair and adequate funding to educate Iowa’s children. Over 7,000 signatures have been collected so far.
• Dr. Paula Vincent discussed Senate File 382 that is a pilot program for districts to provide their own special education services. She asked board members to be watchful, as there is some sentiment for AEAs to become sale-for-service agencies.
• Dr. Bridgewater spoke about the Iowa Association of School Boards’ (IASB) efforts to renew and regain confidence. He encouraged board members to be part of their activities.
• Board members were reminded about registering for the AEA Board of Directors Conference. The conference will be held on April 7 & 8 at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel.
Chief Administrator Comments
• The AEAs have agreed to partner with the Iowa Department of Education for an Education Summit to be held on July 25 & 26. U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, has agreed to speak. Details will be shared as they become finalized.
Public Forum
No one was present to address the Board.
Discussion Items Board Recognition
Dr. David Tilly spoke about the partnership between Heartland and the Waukee Community School District. Dr. Angelisa Fynaardt, Professional Learning and Leadership Consultant; Dr. Andrea Matheson, Assessment Consultant; Dr. Stacy Volmer, Program Assistant; and Ms. Roxanne Cumings, Director of Student Services for Waukee Schools were recognized for their exemplary work in autism and with students with challenging behaviors. Their work has strengthened the partnership between Heartland and the district. Dr. Bridgewater thanked them for their service to the Agency and for the services they provide students.
Board Learning
Board members performed a group activity regarding the last chapters of the book they are studying, How the Mighty Fall, by Jim Collins. Board members were asked to share something they learned from the book and their ideas on how to keep the Agency from moving toward decline. Some board members did not like the book and others felt there were many affirmations for things that could prevent the Agency from decline, such as honesty, listening, being realistic and not being arrogant. Board members discussed ideas for future professional development such as reading literature from other intermediate agencies.
Board Committee Reports
• Chief Administrator Evaluation Team: A draft evaluation instrument has been prepared and will be sent home with each board member. Board members are to review, study and send any comments or ideas about the instrument to Mr. Cal Halliburton within the next few weeks. He hopes to have a final document ready for the April or May board meeting.
• Board Self-Evaluation Committee: Board members agreed the questions on the self-evaluation were adequate, however there were concerns about the level of performance section of the evaluation. Mr. Nels Turnquist will present recommendations at the April board meeting.
• Cultural Competency Committee: The Culture Competency Committee discussed if any of its activities were overlapping work done by other groups.
• Professional Development Committee: Ms. Sharon Kurns shared that as part of the Agency’s Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP), a professional development plan was being drafted. A special meeting will be held on March 17 at 1:00 p.m. to begin work on the draft.
• Board Policy Committee: The committee continues to meet and is working towards reducing the number of policies within the manual. Specific policies related to rules and regulations would be removed and become part of staff functions. Board members encouraged the committee’s efforts.
Iowa Association for Educational Purchasing
Dr. Paula Vincent discussed the current status of the Iowa Association for Educational Purchasing (IAEP). In 2008, a lawsuit was filed against the AEAs for the portion of the Iowa Educators Consortium (IEC) that deals with food purchases. The lawsuit is still unresolved and lies with the Iowa Supreme Court. In the meantime, due to concerns raised by the Department of Education and the United States Department of Agriculture, legal counsel recommended that the IEC no longer be allowed to purchase food and a 28E agreement was developed instead. The IAEP is not totally different from the IEC and is following Iowa Code provisions for food corporations. Dr. Bridgewater was elected to the Board of Directors and more information is expected at the April AEA Governing Boards Conference. It’s the intent of the IEC to continue to provide all other cooperative purchasing services to districts except food purchasing during this transition period, as it’s a huge cost savings for schools.
Closed Session
The Board of Directors entered into closed session at 6:36 p.m. to discuss 2011-12 negotiations and returned to public session at 7:12 p.m.
Action Items
Post-Employment Policy
This action item was tabled until the April board meeting.
Recommendations from Closed Session
There were no recommendations from the closed session.
Board Comments
• Dr. Steve Rose spoke about the amazing people he works with at Heartland. Dr. Bridgewater and Dr. Vincent have both spoken to his graduate classes and were impressive. He expressed his gratitude to both.
• Ms. Margaret Borgen referred board members to the Iowa Kids First website at iowakidsfirst.org. Board members can sign an electronic letter to legislators asking them to provide fair and adequate funding to educate Iowa’s children. Over 7,000 signatures have been collected so far.
• Dr. Paula Vincent discussed Senate File 382 that is a pilot program for districts to provide their own special education services. She asked board members to be watchful, as there is some sentiment for AEAs to become sale-for-service agencies.
• Dr. Bridgewater spoke about the Iowa Association of School Boards’ (IASB) efforts to renew and regain confidence. He encouraged board members to be part of their activities.
• Board members were reminded about registering for the AEA Board of Directors Conference. The conference will be held on April 7 & 8 at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel.
Chief Administrator Comments
• The AEAs have agreed to partner with the Iowa Department of Education for an Education Summit to be held on July 25 & 26. U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, has agreed to speak. Details will be shared as they become finalized.
March 2011 Staff Advisory Council Meeting Notes
Click here to download the notes from the March 2011 Staff Advisory Council meeting.
Johnston Regional Education Center Conference Room Usage
We are pleased to have the remodeling project at the Johnston REC nearing an end. Many rooms are now available for use including the new classroom, Conference Room 13. Please remember that all large rooms (with a capacity of 25 people or more) must be reserved through Anita Davids. This includes rooms outside of the Agency. If you need an off-site location such as Zion Lutheran Church, the Johnston Lions Club, St. Mary’s Church or any other church or hotel, please contact Anita.
Also please remember to call Anita to cancel your room reservation if your plans change. Many of our rooms are used on a daily basis and often outside rental fees are paid by the Agency when there are not enough rooms available in our facilities. If you have a cancellation, we can recoup that rental fee by moving an event to an agency facility. Thanks for your cooperation and support.
Also please remember to call Anita to cancel your room reservation if your plans change. Many of our rooms are used on a daily basis and often outside rental fees are paid by the Agency when there are not enough rooms available in our facilities. If you have a cancellation, we can recoup that rental fee by moving an event to an agency facility. Thanks for your cooperation and support.
Iowa AEA Customer Satisfaction Survey Open Until April 8
The Iowa AEA Customer Satisfaction Survey is still open through Friday, April 8, 2011. The input collected in the survey will be used to make decisions about programs and services we provide to our schools, children and families. Educators in our area received an e-mail reminder last week to take the survey. We ask that you continue to encourage school administrators and educators you work with to complete the survey. For resources you can use to encourage participation, please see the March 7 Connection article about the survey. Thanks for your efforts in bringing the survey to the attention of the educators in the buildings you serve!
Correction on Johnston Office Potluck/Diversity Day
In last week’s Connection the article about Diversity Day events listed an incorrect date for the Johnston office event. A potluck and cultural competence documentary viewing will be held on April 20, not April 22.
Setting the Agency’s Direction Update
Updates about the Agency’s future can be found on the Setting Direction blog at http://direction.aea11.k12.ia.us.
AEA Legislative Report
Click here to download the weekly legislative report from AEA Government Relations Specialist Wayne Haddy.
Update on Educational Evaluation Report (EER)
Current Web-Based EER
The current EER (which is part of the Web IEP) will no longer require or notify you that specific fields need completed. Therefore, as you use the current EER this spring, you will need to ensure that all fields are completed prior to finalizing the EER.
New EER
As we anticipated, the new EER became available on March 1. At Heartland we will begin a trial implementation of the new EER today (March 28). Staff may begin using the new EER for any evaluations they conduct, but all staff who write EERs as part of their role must complete at least one evaluation report using the new EER this spring. In August, we will begin using the new EER for all Full and Individual Evaluations (FIEs).
During this spring and all of the 2011-2012 school year, the new EER will be used as a Word template and uploaded as an associated file to the WebIEP. During this time, you will use a template that corresponds with the number of domains being evaluated. For example, if you are evaluating Academics and Communication, the 2 Domain EER will be used. There are templates for up to six domains available. The new EER templates and the FIE Checklist can be found on the Intranet. Under the “Professional Development Resources” link there is a page titled “Educational Evaluation Report Resources.” That page contains the following:
• EER templates
• FIE Checklist (with FIE Interpretation Guide)
One large change to the EER is the general organization of the document. The document is organized by domain rather than by section. Therefore, you will include the progress and discrepancy information for a domain before including information for another domain. There is still only one Individual Information section and one Needs section.
Options for Using the New EER
Option 1: One Practitioner Completed the EER
If you are the only practitioner evaluating a student, you can complete the EER within the Word template and upload it to the WebIEP prior to the Eligibility Determination Meeting.
Option 2: More than One Practitioner Completed the EER Using Dropbox
If there is more than one practitioner conducting an EER, each will need to complete the Progress and Discrepancy sections. You will need to decide who will complete the Individual Information section. There is only one Needs section, but each practitioner may want to contribute to it. To complete this efficiently we will be using Dropbox.
Dropbox is a Web 2.0 tool that allows multiple people to collaborate on the same document. When a group of practitioners share a Dropbox file with an EER in it, each time one of the members makes a change to the EER, it will save the changes. You will not have to upload the file each time to Dropbox; the changes will be saved automatically on the Web. It will save time in terms of copying and pasting sections from a variety of drafts. If you are unfamiliar with Dropbox, we have training videos on EduVision that will help you get started. Go to these links:
Dropbox Overview
https://aea111.eduvision.tv/Default.aspx?q=3SfVi13wT7QRiHvrwV7zng%253d%253d
Dropbox: How to Share Folders and Files
https://aea111.eduvision.tv/Default.aspx?q=3SfVi13wT7RM7bM0OupwHA%253d%253d
Or go directly to our Heartland EduVision site at https://aea111.eduvision.tv/default.aspx and search for Dropbox. (You can always find EduVision by clicking on the red TV icon at the bottom of the Heartland home page.)
Secretaries will be trained in the use of Dropbox on March 29 and will be available to help you if you have any trouble. Informational videos about Dropbox are available on YouTube. One of these is available at this link.
When using Dropbox, there are some things you’ll want to consider. The following checklist can be used to make sure that all team members are up-to-date on expectations regarding the completion of the EER.
• Choose the Primary Contact, Case Coordinator or a lead team member for the report.
• Determine date of the Eligibility Determination Meeting.
• Determine how will team members be notified when someone is working on the document because two people cannot work on a document in Dropbox at the same time. (Examples: e-mail, text, iChat, phone, etc.)
• Determine who will complete the Individual Information section and how each team member will contribute to the Needs section.
• Determine the date the final version of the EER will be uploaded to the WebIEP and deleted from Dropbox (by Primary Contact, Case Coordinator or lead person on the report). Note: Must be prior to the Eligibility Determination Meeting.
• After the Eligibility Determination Meeting, delete the EER from Dropbox. Note: In order to keep the EER on your computer after you delete it from the Dropbox, you need to copy it to your computer first.
Option 3: More than One Practitioner Completed the EER with Support Staff Assistance
Please do not use this option during the spring trial period. If each practitioner completes his/her own portion of the EER without using Dropbox, it will have to be combined by cutting and pasting the portions together. Years ago (before the EER was part of the Web IEP) secretaries assisted by having each staff member send the report to them and then they combined the drafts and mailed the report to the parent and school. This option is problematic for several reasons.
• In order to use this option, you would need to turn all drafts to the support staff member 10 days prior to the eligibility determination meeting to allow time for merging and mailing.
• There is increased opportunity for inaccuracy in the EER if support staff is unsure of where portions of separate reports should be inserted.
• There is a decrease in inefficiency with multiple people handling the EER.
Using Dropbox is much more consistent with the way we have practiced using the Web IEP for the last few years. During this trial period, we would like those teams who are using the new EER to try Dropbox. If we get feedback that it is too problematic, we will consider making Option 3 available in August. Remember that if you have any trouble with Dropbox, please go to your secretary for assistance.
Summary of Requirements for the New EER Spring 2011
This spring will be a trial period at Heartland for implementation of the new EER. All staff members who complete initial evaluations for special education entitlement as part of their current role will be required to complete at least one evaluation report using the new statewide EER form. Based upon needs identified in the submitted EERs, additional Child Find training and/or supports will be offered in the fall.
By June 15 or Your Last Day of Work Before Summer:
• Use the new EER template as you complete an evaluation this spring.
• Complete the FIE Checklist after completing the EER to ensure that required components of a Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) were included.
• Attach the FIE Checklist including your name and the region you will be assigned next year to the completed EER.
• Send both to Anita Davids in the Johnston Administration Center.
If you do not anticipate having an evaluation between now and June 15, please use data from an older report. If there are data elements required in the new EER that were not included in your old report, please indicate that and include an example of what you might have included.
The new EER templates and the FIE Checklist can be found on the Intranet. Under the “Professional Development Resources” link there is a page titled “Educational Evaluation Report Resources.” That page contains the following:
• EER templates
• FIE Checklist (with FIE Interpretation Guide)
We will review this information and answer questions at the webinar on April 8. Submit any questions you'd like answered at that time to Sarah Brown at sbrown@aea11.k12.ia.us.
The current EER (which is part of the Web IEP) will no longer require or notify you that specific fields need completed. Therefore, as you use the current EER this spring, you will need to ensure that all fields are completed prior to finalizing the EER.
New EER
As we anticipated, the new EER became available on March 1. At Heartland we will begin a trial implementation of the new EER today (March 28). Staff may begin using the new EER for any evaluations they conduct, but all staff who write EERs as part of their role must complete at least one evaluation report using the new EER this spring. In August, we will begin using the new EER for all Full and Individual Evaluations (FIEs).
During this spring and all of the 2011-2012 school year, the new EER will be used as a Word template and uploaded as an associated file to the WebIEP. During this time, you will use a template that corresponds with the number of domains being evaluated. For example, if you are evaluating Academics and Communication, the 2 Domain EER will be used. There are templates for up to six domains available. The new EER templates and the FIE Checklist can be found on the Intranet. Under the “Professional Development Resources” link there is a page titled “Educational Evaluation Report Resources.” That page contains the following:
• EER templates
• FIE Checklist (with FIE Interpretation Guide)
One large change to the EER is the general organization of the document. The document is organized by domain rather than by section. Therefore, you will include the progress and discrepancy information for a domain before including information for another domain. There is still only one Individual Information section and one Needs section.
Options for Using the New EER
Option 1: One Practitioner Completed the EER
If you are the only practitioner evaluating a student, you can complete the EER within the Word template and upload it to the WebIEP prior to the Eligibility Determination Meeting.
Option 2: More than One Practitioner Completed the EER Using Dropbox
If there is more than one practitioner conducting an EER, each will need to complete the Progress and Discrepancy sections. You will need to decide who will complete the Individual Information section. There is only one Needs section, but each practitioner may want to contribute to it. To complete this efficiently we will be using Dropbox.
Dropbox is a Web 2.0 tool that allows multiple people to collaborate on the same document. When a group of practitioners share a Dropbox file with an EER in it, each time one of the members makes a change to the EER, it will save the changes. You will not have to upload the file each time to Dropbox; the changes will be saved automatically on the Web. It will save time in terms of copying and pasting sections from a variety of drafts. If you are unfamiliar with Dropbox, we have training videos on EduVision that will help you get started. Go to these links:
Dropbox Overview
https://aea111.eduvision.tv/Default.aspx?q=3SfVi13wT7QRiHvrwV7zng%253d%253d
Dropbox: How to Share Folders and Files
https://aea111.eduvision.tv/Default.aspx?q=3SfVi13wT7RM7bM0OupwHA%253d%253d
Or go directly to our Heartland EduVision site at https://aea111.eduvision.tv/default.aspx and search for Dropbox. (You can always find EduVision by clicking on the red TV icon at the bottom of the Heartland home page.)
Secretaries will be trained in the use of Dropbox on March 29 and will be available to help you if you have any trouble. Informational videos about Dropbox are available on YouTube. One of these is available at this link.
When using Dropbox, there are some things you’ll want to consider. The following checklist can be used to make sure that all team members are up-to-date on expectations regarding the completion of the EER.
• Choose the Primary Contact, Case Coordinator or a lead team member for the report.
• Determine date of the Eligibility Determination Meeting.
• Determine how will team members be notified when someone is working on the document because two people cannot work on a document in Dropbox at the same time. (Examples: e-mail, text, iChat, phone, etc.)
• Determine who will complete the Individual Information section and how each team member will contribute to the Needs section.
• Determine the date the final version of the EER will be uploaded to the WebIEP and deleted from Dropbox (by Primary Contact, Case Coordinator or lead person on the report). Note: Must be prior to the Eligibility Determination Meeting.
• After the Eligibility Determination Meeting, delete the EER from Dropbox. Note: In order to keep the EER on your computer after you delete it from the Dropbox, you need to copy it to your computer first.
Option 3: More than One Practitioner Completed the EER with Support Staff Assistance
Please do not use this option during the spring trial period. If each practitioner completes his/her own portion of the EER without using Dropbox, it will have to be combined by cutting and pasting the portions together. Years ago (before the EER was part of the Web IEP) secretaries assisted by having each staff member send the report to them and then they combined the drafts and mailed the report to the parent and school. This option is problematic for several reasons.
• In order to use this option, you would need to turn all drafts to the support staff member 10 days prior to the eligibility determination meeting to allow time for merging and mailing.
• There is increased opportunity for inaccuracy in the EER if support staff is unsure of where portions of separate reports should be inserted.
• There is a decrease in inefficiency with multiple people handling the EER.
Using Dropbox is much more consistent with the way we have practiced using the Web IEP for the last few years. During this trial period, we would like those teams who are using the new EER to try Dropbox. If we get feedback that it is too problematic, we will consider making Option 3 available in August. Remember that if you have any trouble with Dropbox, please go to your secretary for assistance.
Summary of Requirements for the New EER Spring 2011
This spring will be a trial period at Heartland for implementation of the new EER. All staff members who complete initial evaluations for special education entitlement as part of their current role will be required to complete at least one evaluation report using the new statewide EER form. Based upon needs identified in the submitted EERs, additional Child Find training and/or supports will be offered in the fall.
By June 15 or Your Last Day of Work Before Summer:
• Use the new EER template as you complete an evaluation this spring.
• Complete the FIE Checklist after completing the EER to ensure that required components of a Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) were included.
• Attach the FIE Checklist including your name and the region you will be assigned next year to the completed EER.
• Send both to Anita Davids in the Johnston Administration Center.
If you do not anticipate having an evaluation between now and June 15, please use data from an older report. If there are data elements required in the new EER that were not included in your old report, please indicate that and include an example of what you might have included.
The new EER templates and the FIE Checklist can be found on the Intranet. Under the “Professional Development Resources” link there is a page titled “Educational Evaluation Report Resources.” That page contains the following:
• EER templates
• FIE Checklist (with FIE Interpretation Guide)
We will review this information and answer questions at the webinar on April 8. Submit any questions you'd like answered at that time to Sarah Brown at sbrown@aea11.k12.ia.us.
Online Resources: Discovery Education Streaming Update
The statewide bid for DE Streaming was a 500% increase in cost—we’re disappointed that Discovery was unable to work with the AEAs. The AEAs have identified the most-used video titles/series in DE Streaming and are in the process of creating a new streaming service that will provide the same or similar video content. The target date for roll out is fall 2011. This new video content will be in addition to the excellent content already available in Learn360.
DE Streaming Terms of Service After June 30, 2011
According to the DE Streaming terms of service, after June 30, 2011 users will no longer be authorized to view, save, store, display or use in any manner, any of the Discovery Education content. As agreed upon in the Iowa statewide contract for the subscription, once the subscription expires, schools may not access or view any of the content thereafter, wherever it may be located, and have committed to make sure that any and all copies or materials that you, or any students, teachers or administrators, have downloaded or saved from Discovery Education are completely erased, deleted or destroyed from all school computers, servers, flash drives, DVDs and other portable storage devices. This includes downloaded videos, images, audio files, lesson plans or presentations from the Discovery Educator Network Resource library.
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Schrader at sschrader@aea11.k12.ia.us or ext. 14332.
DE Streaming Terms of Service After June 30, 2011
According to the DE Streaming terms of service, after June 30, 2011 users will no longer be authorized to view, save, store, display or use in any manner, any of the Discovery Education content. As agreed upon in the Iowa statewide contract for the subscription, once the subscription expires, schools may not access or view any of the content thereafter, wherever it may be located, and have committed to make sure that any and all copies or materials that you, or any students, teachers or administrators, have downloaded or saved from Discovery Education are completely erased, deleted or destroyed from all school computers, servers, flash drives, DVDs and other portable storage devices. This includes downloaded videos, images, audio files, lesson plans or presentations from the Discovery Educator Network Resource library.
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Schrader at sschrader@aea11.k12.ia.us or ext. 14332.
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