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 gaps in achievement

• Increase annual graduation rates

• Increase gateways to post-secondary success 

How Are We Doing? Take Our Survey!

As you reflect back on the 2014-15 school year, and specifically on the Heartland AEA services you used last year, you’re invited to participate in the annual statewide AEA/DE Customer Survey. It only takes a few minutes!

Take the Survey!

Thank you in advance for your participation! Your feedback helps us to evaluate and improve upon our services to you.
The survey is open until Nov. 25, 2015. If you have any issues accessing the survey, contact Dr. Gary Dennenbring.  

AEA Purchasing Foodservice Newsletter

The Nov. 2015 AEA Purchasing Foodservice Newsletter includes topics such as professional standards requirements for school nutrition staff, cafeteria functionality and ServSafe® certification.

Nominations Sought for I.O.W.A STEM Teacher Award

Administrators, teachers, counselors, parents, students and other STEM advocates are invited to nominate an inspirational science, technology, engineering or mathematics teacher for the 2016 I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Kemin Industries and the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council.

Formally known as The STEM Education Award for Inspired Teaching, this award is dedicated to honoring one teacher from each of the six STEM regions for their contributions and dedication to STEM education in Iowa. Each winner will receive $1,500, as well as another $1,500 to be used in their classroom.

For more information or to make a nomination, visit the 2016 I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award website or contact Taylor Rookaird or Carrie Rankin.

BoEE Newsletter

The Iowa BOEE's Nov. 2015 newsletter includes topics such as the Teach Iowa recruitment website, coaching endorsement, cooperating teacher renewal unit, STEM teacher award and more!

Superintendent of Schools Search – Kearney, Nebraska

Kearney Public Schools is conducting a search for Superintendent of Schools. Questions can be directed to Ed Rastovski at (402) 430-5837, Dr. Roy Baker at (402) 470-1321 or Craig Pease at (402) 610-0702.