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Drake University Staff Instructors Give your name and your position Tell the course or courses you teach Mississippi Bend AEA Staff

Where can I find the documents I need to set up a class? Not this way My Toolbox Wrong Way Use Online Current Forms Way Cool!!!

I learned a wealth of knowledge from this class. This course will show the professional development I have worked this year to enhance my portfolio Improving Education

I know where to go online to submit a course, here’s a hint Preparing/Submitting a Course Proposal  Instructor Toolbox Documents: Instructor ToolboxInstructor Toolbox  New Instructors: Instructor Handbook  Use online documents to get the most current forms  Submit 60 days before the first day of course  Refer to Course Proposal Checklist: Course Proposal Checklist

Forms to Prepare/Submit for a Course Proposal  Instructor Toolbox Documents: Instructor ToolboxInstructor Toolbox Iowa Teaching Standards Iowa Standards for School Leaders

Additional Forms or Documentation to Prepare/Submit a Course Proposal  Instructor Toolbox Documents: Instructor ToolboxInstructor Toolbox Solutionwhere Guide for Instructors Grades and Attendance Lists All Courses Dept Secretary should set up Room Reservations (Learning Center Room Reservation) and order Materials (Materials Request Form or Materials Form from Course_Syllabus_Cover_Sh eet.docx). Note on documentation if Staff Development should add charges for Materials to the class cost.

Multicultural, Gender Fair (MCGF) Needs: All instructors need to be aware of the course materials to make sure different cultural, racial, ethnic, and genders are represented in addition to students with and without physical challenges. A quick search of “multicultural” on the AEA’s WEBMAX yielded 444 items found including numerous videos, books, and CDs for professional and student use. Searching “gender” yields 71 items, including 27 DE Streaming items. Number of Credits 1 credit = 15 contact hours 2 credits = 30 contact hours 3 credits = 45 contact hours Sample Approved Course Syllabus Copy Right All copy right rules must be followed when producing handouts or posting handouts online. AEA Resources – Cindy Blinkinsop or Julie Alfaro Additional Tips for a Course Proposal

Processing Course Proposal Course activated on AEA Solutionwhere website & link sent to instructor for review. Solutionwhere website Course approved by appropriate authorities AEA Head of Professional Development Drake University Mississippi Bend AEA Board of Directors Course approved by appropriate authorities AEA Head of Professional Development Drake University Mississippi Bend AEA Board of Directors Course Cost Calculations are determined before putting course on line.

Prior to Course Start 2 weeks prior Submit Print Request Print Attendance lists from Solutionwhere for each class Solutionwhere Keep in close contact with Staff Development regarding course status and minimum requirements. Betsy Justis will provide Evaluations, Class roster with student names, phone number, , and type of credit at registration. If Attendance List shows 1 - Payment Still Due remind student to follow up with Staff Development

First Day of Class Take Attendance and Review Credit Types Credit Changes Participants need to contact Staff Development for any changes in credit choices once they have OK’d them with the Instructor prior to the last day of class. If selecting Drake Credit, an online Drake form must also be completed along with registration. Online RegistrationOnline Registration For changes contact Staff Development Drake Credit only: Drake FormDrake Form Review course syllabus including rubric with registrants. Explain course requirements, evaluation of assignments, and grading to all students. Have students print course syllabus posted here Course Syllabus

Credit Requirements 100% attendance is required for all courses and workshops. Audit - Meet the same course expectations and coursework (including attendance), but cannot be forced to do so. Relicensure/Drake credit - Registrants are expected to meet the A or B criteria in order to pass the course. Credit types can be changed (and paid for) prior to the last day of the class. Drake Form must be completed if taking for Drake Credit so grades can be submitted to Drake. Grading Codes All Students need to receive a grade. Drake Credit - A, B, C, D, F, or I Drake requires that all incompletes be completed within one semester. If the work is not completed within one semester the student earns an “F.” Notify Staff Development when grades change. Relicensure Credit - P, F, or I Student may be given “I,” but establish plan with instructor for completion. Notify Staff Development when grades change. Audit or Workshop – P “P” is marked for transcript/portfolio purposes. Grading Codes All Students need to receive a grade. Drake Credit - A, B, C, D, F, or I Drake requires that all incompletes be completed within one semester. If the work is not completed within one semester the student earns an “F.” Notify Staff Development when grades change. Relicensure Credit - P, F, or I Student may be given “I,” but establish plan with instructor for completion. Notify Staff Development when grades change. Audit or Workshop – P “P” is marked for transcript/portfolio purposes. Credit Requirements

End of Class Assignments due to instructor *Note due date on course syllabus Grades due 2 weeks after all assignments are turned into the instructor Transcripts – Staff Dev will not notified Students of grades. Instructors should send a Broadcast informing registrant of grades. Staff Development

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