Below please find the options for Teacher Quality for 2012-13. These options are open to certified staff only. We ask that you use your professional judgment as to what course or study group you sign up for. This should be something you will use in your current position. Registration for TQ will be open from January 14 through January 31, 2013. You must be registered on or before January 31 in order to participate. There are two types of offerings: study groups and courses. The dates for the courses are listed, but as we did last year, you will register for the study group and smaller groups will be formed based on geographic locations.
Click here for the list of TQ offerings.
(The list contains links to the UR for each study group/course. After you click on the link, it will take a few seconds to load.)
* Click on the activity number for a description of the course or study group. If you want to see course objectives, assignments etc, scroll to the bottom of the description and click again on syllabus.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I looked online and can’t find the options for TQ.
A: Because the options are not open to anyone (only Heartland certified employees) they are not listed on the catalog. You will need the activity number to go online and register through the Heartland website.
Q: Can I do more than one activity?
A: Yes, you can do more than one activity; however, you will only be able to receive TQ money for one activity.
Q: I took a class last year; can I retake the class this year?
A: TQ is intended for new staff learning. Participants can only be paid for classes they have not taken before. Also, if you are using the course for renewal of your license, you cannot use the same course (or one with the same title) if you have used it in the past.
Q: What if the TQ class is full?
A: If a TQ offering is full, we will try to get an additional section set up for participants. If this is not possible you will have the option to enroll in a different offering that is not full. So that we can determine if another section is needed, please sign up for the offering as a wait list participant.
Q: What do we need to do in order to form a study group (this is not the case for “classes” as those have instructors, dates and times already set)?
A: Study groups need to have at least 4 people involved (1 person to be the facilitator and 3 people as participants). Once registration is closed (Jan. 31), sections will be established based on geographic regions. Participants will then be notified about the membership of their group(s) sometime in mid February. At that time, groups will need to collaborate on choosing a facilitator (who cannot earn credit) and when and where they will meet.
Q: What are the responsibilities for Study Group Facilitators?
A: If you are leading a study group you still need to register. You will receive an extra $50 for being the study group facilitator. If participants in the study group take the course for Drake credit, you will also earn the Drake stipend. You will not be able to receive credit. As the facilitator you will be responsible for ensuring the group completes meeting logs, the final concept paper, and addendum pay forms. They also must determine and issue grades and record those in the web-based instructor center. If you are facilitating a study group you can participate in other TQ options, but you would only be paid for the one you are facilitating. As a facilitator you do not need to be a content expert, but must be able to facilitate the group learning. You must also have a vita on file with professional development.
Q: What if the activity I sign up for does not have enough people?
A: If a course or study group does not have enough people, you will have an opportunity to sign up for a different activity. You will be notified in early February if the activity does not have enough people.
Q: Can I use the credit to move on the salary schedule?
A: The credits from TQ offerings can be used to move on the salary schedule. Please make sure that you review the procedures outlined in the HEA agreements document on the Intranet and complete the needed steps for using TQ offerings to move on the salary schedule. This is your responsibility.
Q: Can I take a TQ offering during contract time?
A: Yes, however, this requires prior supervisor approval. If participating in the TQ offering on work time, you will not get paid TQ money and will not be able to use the credit to advance on the salary schedule.
Q: Can Classified staff participate in Teacher Quality offerings?
A: Classified staff can participate in TQ offerings but are not able to be paid out of TQ money.
Q: How much money will I receive for participating in TQ this year?
A: After registration closes and we know how many people are participating, we will be able to determine the amount of money people will receive for TQ. We are anticipating that the amounts will be similar to last year.
Q: What are the deadlines?
A: Registration for TQ courses and study groups begins January 14 and goes through January 31, 2013. Classes and study groups will take place between February 2013 and June 30, 2013. All learning opportunities must be completed by June 30, the end of the fiscal year.
If you have further questions about Teacher Quality, contact Sue Schirmer, Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant at sschirmer@aea11.k12.ia.us or ext. 14379 or your discipline facilitator.
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