Best wishes for an exciting school year. It is indeed an invigorating time to be involved in education... nationally the Elementary and Secondary Education Act is in the process of reauthorization with likely changes in the status of federal accountability measures. Our own state is facing changes in leadership at the department of education and will be impacted in a way that is unknown with regard to the gubernatorial race. Locally, all schools are working to implement the Iowa Core, etc.
It is my belief that among all of these imminent changes is one constant and that is the great need for all children, young adults and their families to have access to the highest quality learning opportunities. I am appreciative of the opportunity to join with you in your commitment to assure our educational systems meet this responsibility.
As we have the opportunity to “begin again”, I would offer this reflection from Charles Handy:
“In an uncertain world, where all we know for sure is that nothing is sure, we are going to need organizations that are continually renewing themselves, reinventing themselves, reinvigorating themselves. These are the learning organizations, the ones with the learning habit.”We are committed to rapid, continuous learning at Heartland AEA. One means of learning with you is through this Heartland AEA Administrator Connection blog. The Administrator Connection is updated every Friday (excluding holidays and summer vacation) to inform area superintendents, principals, curriculum directors and other school leaders of important announcements, agency news, professional development opportunities and other key information items. Please consider using the Administrator Connection as a means of exchanging ideas, offering feedback and sharing information with each other.
At Heartland AEA, we will do our best to be a valued partner with you in our joint efforts to assure quality outcomes for those we serve. Please do not hesitate to contact your partnership director or me with questions, comments and suggestions at any time.
Best regards,
Paula Vincent
Chief Administrator
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