Our Mission
To provide services and
leadership, in partnership with families, schools and communities, that
improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth.
Our Goals
• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success
The new online Transportation Agreements that districts completed this spring and summer offer a route option. Entering routes is not a requirement but an optional feature that wasn't available on the previous years paper version. Any district interested in entering their routes should read Step 5 of the attached instructions and enter their routes by Sept. 30. Again, entering routes is an option and not a requirement. If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Ugolini, Board Secretary, at (515) 270-9030 ext. 14441.
The Iowa Department of Education’s Sept. 2015 School Leader Update is now available. Inside, read about the Department of Education’s priorities from Director Ryan Wise, and attorney Nicole Proesch gives you updates on several issues.
The Sept. 2015 issue of the Each and Every Child newsletter is available from the Iowa Department of Education. In this month’s issue, learn why an Algona educator takes special education very personally, and how it makes her determined all children will succeed under her.
Instead of observing a test window of March 1 to May 1 as previously used for the I-ELDA assessment of ELLs, the Iowa Department of Education has suggested changing the state-approved assessment window of the ELPA 21 to Feb. 15 to April 15. for the 2015-16 school year.
The Iowa Department of Education also notes that: "We will also change these dates and post training announcements on our new webpage."
Teachers of English Learners are invited to attend an excellent weekend learning opportunity in Iowa City. Registration is available on the MidTESOL Conference website.
Teachers from districts within Heartland AEA are eligible for a reimbursement of registration cost, plus a $100 stipend to defray expenses incurred by hotel or travel through Title III. Claim forms will be available at the MidTESOL Conference, or contact: Stephaney Jones-Vo
Note: This Conference is independent of the Iowa Culture and Language Conference (ICLC) which will take place in Coralville, Iowa on November 9 (pre-conference) and Nov. 10-11, 2015 (full conference).
The Iowa Transition Pre-Conference sessions will focus on strategies for educators and AEAs. It will be held on Sept. 22, 2015 at the Coralville Marriott in Coralville, Iowa. The cost will be $65.00 for the half day and includes an afternoon snack. No lunch will be provided.
The Iowa Transition Conference will be held on Sept. 23-24, 2015 at the Coralville Marriott in Coralville, Iowa. Participants have the opportunity to attend sessions on transition planning, assessment and services appropriate for parents, students, educators, AEA and agencies living, learning and working with students with disabilities. The conference will also offer an Exhibit Hall to learn more about transition services and products and offer networking opportunities. Costs: Wednesday is a full day for $100.00 and includes breakfast and lunch; Thursday is a half day for $65.00 and includes breakfast with a keynote in the late morning before conference closing. No lunch will be provided.
For more information go to the ITC 2015 webpage.
For Exhibitor and Advertiser information go to ITC Exhibit and Advertiser webpage.
If you have registered, thank you for your support! Please send the attached flyer to anyone you feel would benefit from attending this event.
