Come learn about authentic and work-based learning projects from leaders, teachers, students, and business/community partners! This will be a great time to get ideas for your school's program or courses as well as a time to network with others interested in bringing about more future ready learning experiences for our students. Free resources for educators and businesses will be provided!  For questions please email laura.williams@gpaea.org 

Schedule of Events:

AM Learning Opportunity
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Off Site location featuring  SparkTank
325 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

9am- Morning Coffee & Introductions
9:30am- Iowa Authentic Learning Network Overview & Authentic Learning Blueprint
9:45am - STEM BEST with Kristine Bullock and Sarah Derry
10am- What is SparkTank? w/ Jeff Kirby & Sparktank Team
11am- Future Ready Iowa WBL Clearinghouse - How you can bring authentic and work based learning to your school and to your classrooms w/AEA Learning Online
11:30am - Discussion Panel
12pm - Break for Lunch
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PM Learning Opportunity
Time: 1pm-3:00pm
Location: GPAEA Ottumwa Office Rm 21C & Aud. C
2814 N Court St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

12pm-1pm Lunch - On your own; Networking opportunity to those interested at  Appanoose Rapids Meals starting at $9 & Menu Available
1:00pm-1:30pm  Networking Bingo - Students, Educators, and Business Professionals
1:30pm-3:00pm  Student Expo - Students will showcase their projects and tell their stories.