Self-Directed Professional Learning Opportunities Available for Agency Staff

Extended Temporary Remote Workplace can present a unique opportunity for all of us to engage in meaningful, self-directed professional learning. The ability to engage in professional learning will vary by staff member, based on commitments at home, obligations at work and the need to take care of ourselves and our families. We’d like to share a variety of optional professional learning opportunities available to Certified and Classified staff during this time: 

Free Webinar and Digital Learning Opportunities from State and National Organizations (for Certified Staff): Agency PL Providers, Job-Alike Facilitators and leaders have pulled together a wide array of free learning opportunities hosted by a variety of national and state-level organizations, including AEA Learning Online. These free webinars and digital learning resources can be filtered by session title, area of focus or targeted audience. These offerings will also be shared with agency partners. 

Digital Learning Offerings from Heartland AEA (for Certified and Classified Staff):  Heartland AEA staff have created and are scheduled to facilitate digital learning activities through April for staff and leader use. Check back as additional offerings may be added throughout the month. Most offerings will be hosted by our colleagues via live or recorded Zoom. 

All of these offerings can be accessed from this webpage: 
Free Digital Professional Learning Resources

Heartland AEA Professional Learning (for Certified and Classified Staff): 

• Professional Learning resources are available on the Heartland AEA Professional Learning site and Heartland AEA Professional Learning Systems Resources page.  
• Certified staff will find a variety of professional learning opportunities aligned with the Agency’s eight areas of learning connected to our Professional Learning Profiles. While these vetted professional learning opportunities are aligned with the Certified competencies, ALL staff and leaders are welcome to explore and engage in learning supportive of their agency role(s) and/or professional curiosities.  
• Repository of recorded Technology and G-Suite "lunch and learn" sessions.
• Future technology and G-suite sessions will continue to be offered through Zoom. To review the session schedule and register for upcoming learning opportunities, review the G Suite for Education Professional Learning document.    

As a reminder, these learning opportunities are optional for staff. Our agency continues to emphasize the importance of taking care of yourself, your family and your well-being.