Our Mission

To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities.

Our Goals

• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success

 

Heartland AEA Winter Break & Van Delivery Schedule

Heartland AEA offices will be closed to the public from Dec. 23 - Jan. 1. Offices reopen on Jan. 2. Van delivery schedule will be as follows:

• Regular van delivery: through Dec. 20
• No van delivery: Dec. 23 - Jan. 1
• Regular van delivery resumes: Jan. 2

Mark Your Calendar for the HAA Jan. 7 Meeting

The next HAA meeting will be held on Jan. 7 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. The agenda will feature a legislative panel with guest speakers Emily Piper and/or Michelle Johnson from IASB, Kate Walton from Eide & Walton and Dave Daughton from SAI and RSAI. At 10:30 a.m., the meeting will transition to a zoom option for Heartland AEA and other educational partnership updates.

Join us for the 2025 Day on the Hill

ONE VOICE FOR IOWA STUDENTS! Join us for the 2025 Day on the Hill with Iowa's AEAs, IASB & SAI on Jan. 27 & Jan. 28, 2025! With three events across two days and two in-depth advocacy webinars, you will be well-equipped to advocate for public schools and student success! Learn more and register today! Do you have a stand-out student program? Showcase Your District’s Innovative Programs with a Compelling Exhibit at “Day on the Hill”.

AEA Services Tailored for Your Needs: Math, MTSS and More!

As you plan for key initiatives to support implementation and sustainability in your district, consider how our Service for Fee team can assist you. We offer a variety of supports designed to align with your district’s goals for teaching and learning. Below is a sampling of the services we provide, which can be tailored to meet your unique needs:

Math

• Effective Math Teaching Practices

MTSS

• MTSS Supports Aligned to Your Needs

English Learners

• Problem-Solving with Multilingual English Learners: Language vs. Learning Difference
• Differentiated Instruction & Assessment with Multilingual English Learners
• Office Managers Workshop: Welcoming Multilingual Families

We’re ready to partner with you to customize services that drive meaningful progress in your initiatives. For more details, contact your AEA regional director.

Heartland AEA is Streamlining Digital Resource Selection for 2025-26

Heartland AEA is actively compiling usage data to help schools and districts make informed decisions about digital resources for the 2025-26 school year. By working together, Iowa’s AEAs are negotiating with vendors to secure the most competitive pricing.

Next year’s offerings will feature many of the favorites from last year, along with exciting new resources requested by districts. A comprehensive digital resource price sheet will be available in January, and ordering will be easy with our streamlined "easy button" online system.