Reminder: First Teacher Quality Opportunity for 2018-19: DMPS Summit on School Climate & Culture

The Des Moines Public Schools’ Summit on School Climate and Culture will be offered as a Teacher Quality (TQ) opportunity for the 2018-19 school year for interested Heartland AEA Certified staff who qualify for TQ funds. Heartland AEA has worked with DMPS for agency staff to receive a reduced registration fee since the areas covered are relevant to the work we at Heartland AEA. TQ funds will cover registration costs, but only the first 50 registrants will be eligible to participate. If there are more than 50 staff register, it will be determined if more can be accommodated. We anticipate the TQ stipend for 2018-19 will be around $655. The rest of the TQ opportunities for 2018-19 have not been set and won't be until this summer.  

The Summit is designed help educators improve school climate and culture through professional development, skill building and application of best practices and research. This event will allow you to engage with leading experts in education and school improvement on how a positive school climate and culture is key to student, school and district improvements. Keynote speakers include Brian Mendler, Olga Acosta Price, W. Kamau Bell and Christopher Emdin. 

The Summit is defined by 6 major strands: Best Practices in Improving School Climate, Multi-Tiered System of Supports, Equity, Whole Child Health, Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership. ​ 

TQ Summit on Climate and Culture​ 
Aug. 13-14, 2018 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Community Choice Convention Center, Des Moines 
Registration 
Registration Deadline: April 25, 2018 

Requirement: Participants will submit a written reflection including new learning and plan for implementation. Reflection may be submitted individually or with a group.

If you have any questions, contact Cheryl Risen.