As we welcome 2013, we know that many of you are working on professional goals as a part of the new evaluation process. Over the past few months, the administrative team has created a list of common themes regarding the professional development needs co-identified by staff and supervisors.
To assist classified and NUSS staff with meeting their professional goals, the following list of professional development opportunities has been compiled. Please review the list and collaboratively begin making plans with your supervisor to get registered or arrange to participate in the opportunity that best applies to your specific needs and goal(s) for the year.
| Opportunity | Date/Location | Instructor/Contact |
| AEA Online Databases/Resources | A two-day training has been arranged beginning January, 2013. | Cheryl Carruthers |
| Google Apps/Sites | Multiple opportunities exist to begin and extend learning around Google Apps/Sites. Employees should check the AEA 267 professional development system for upcoming class dates/times. | AEA 267 Google trainers |
| Outlook/Entourage Email Applications | A date for training will be announced during the second semester. Training will be held in the Cedar Falls/Waverly area. | Deb Culp |
| Road and Vehicle Safety | Training will be offered in conjunction with beginning of the year meetings for bus drivers and media van drivers. | Iowa State Patrol |
| TEACCH/Instructional strategies | A two-day training is expected to be offered in June, 2013. Training will be targeted for AEA 267 River Hills staff. | Autism Team |
| Excel | Customized training can be arranged by contacting Clair Judas. | Clair Judas |
| Power Point/Prezi | Customized training can be arranged by contacting Beth Strike. | Beth Strike |
| Customer Service Training | Several resources are available for self-study through the AEA 267 Lending Library (e.g. Telephone Doctor series) Kerri Wilson and Beth Strike are available for facilitated conversation and assistance with locating resources. | AEA 267 Lending Library Kerri Wilson Beth Strike |
| Safety Training/OSHA | Working to determine exact needs. 10-hour courses are available if necessary. Contact Beth Strike for more information. | Beth Strike |
| PODD/Boardmaker | LeaAnn Peschong is able to provide basic training to staff in use of PODD. Atomic Learning videos are available for Boardmaker. Atomic Learning is available through the AEA 267 media website. |
AEA 267 website LeaAnn Peschong |