Chris Klostermann

I'm a Language Arts instructor turned Literacy Consultant for Grant Wood AEA. Learning never stops, and literacy is the engine that drives it.

[Grant Wood AEA @GrantWoodAEA]

As we navigate these changes, we're focused on the future. One thing that won't change is our commitment to serving children, families, and educators in Iowa.
Thank you to all who shared their stories in recent months — and to all who advocate for education in Iowa.

[Grant Wood AEA @GrantWoodAEA]

Thank you @Wes_Kieschnick for an ENGAGING day of professional learning! "The feeling kids feel when they walk in our door can NOT be boredom, and the feeling they feel when they walk out can NOT be failure."
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#IAedChat #IowaSchools #AtlasFramework

[Grant Wood AEA @GrantWoodAEA]

Yesterday our literacy team met to continue their work shifting from being split teams (general education, special education, early childhood, and secondary) to working vertically aligned as a Pre-K—12 team!
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#IAedChat #IowaSchools #Literacy #GWAEAPride

[Chris Klostermann @ChrisGWAEA]

I've been working with teachers and their great ideas for engagement recently, and this just popped up in a very timely manner!

[TCEA @TCEA]

What are your 3 favorite ways to engage your students? Share ⬇

https://t.co/5t8EwoTaZy 📸 via Teacher Trap
#teacherlife #edchat #teaching #k12

[ISEA @IowaSEA]

Joint statement by ISEA, @sai_iowa and @IASB_Iowa

[Kelly Gallagher @KellyGToGo]

One of my favorite features of The Week magazine is The Book List. Each week a different author selects six worthy books. Idea: have students emulate this. What 6 books (or movies, or video games...) do they recommend? Write 3-4 sentence blurbs for each.

[Todd Finley, PhD @finleyt]

How to Make Textbook-Based Lessons Engaging | Brain Blast

#engchat #education

[Chris Klostermann @ChrisGWAEA]

These are great prompts to help have "conversations with books" from @MMHargrave!

[Meghan Hargrave @lmkhowitgoes]

Shared some of my go to phrases and prompts for when asking Ss to respond openly to a text. Try one of these 👇🏼 to get an eye into their thinking and let me know how it goes! #letmeknowhowitgoes #tcrwp #readingresponse

[Stacy Behmer @sbehmer]

Ask your staff, "Where are you gifted?" Capitalize on those strengths! @gerrybrooksprin #gwaea

[edutopia @edutopia]

Here's how one school used surveys to identify unusual student interests—and then created small events that engaged a broad range of kids. 🙌🏾
https://t.co/c7qPedRKXX

[Dr. Anthony Muhammad @newfrontier21]

Though many are in survival mode, remember that student learning is our top priority. Being mindful of that fact will actually reduce stress and anxiety and focus our work. The main thing is still the main thing.

[Chris Klostermann @ChrisGWAEA]

The sun is setting on what is for many the first day of school, and I wish for all educators, students, and those that love them to feel peace that the first step on a tremendous journey has been taken. You've done well and you will continue to do well this year, I know it!

[Grant Wood AEA @GrantWoodAEA]

We have a few new and exciting professional books available in the Media Center!
Teachers, did you know you can still check out these resources and more over the summer? Information about our summer hours and reservations can be found here: https://t.co/0ckqQvZQvk

[Chris Klostermann @ChrisGWAEA]

Apprenticeships = powerful teaching. Let them see you craft as you write!

[Grant Wood AEA @GrantWoodAEA]

The latest The GWAEA Daily! https://t.co/36Hc7ZdQoV Thanks to @caselorg #sel #pandemic

[Grant Wood AEA @GrantWoodAEA]

Want to learn what teachers should START doing next year in blended and personalized learning? Find out in this week's Saturday Snippet! https://t.co/hBpf2TG4l6
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#gwaeaSaturdaySnippet #IAedChat #blendedlearning

[Grant Wood AEA @GrantWoodAEA]

We've added new professional books to our Media Center Collection and 117 new ebooks/audio books! These can be accessed online through MackinVIA thanks to an AEA statewide purchase. Check out just a few of our new titles!
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#IAedChat #IowaEducators

[Grant Wood AEA @GrantWoodAEA]

The latest The GWAEA Daily! https://t.co/QSlmZ7f0Ll #controlaltachieve

[Grant Wood AEA @GrantWoodAEA]

Time for another Saturday Snippet! Consultant Gina Rogers asks what teachers plan to STOP doing next year in blended learning. Read more: https://t.co/Q5LXf4065H
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#gwaeaSaturdaySnippet #BlendedLearning #IAedChat