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
Heartland AEA is beginning year two of the online Request for Transportation Approval process.
Chapter 285.9(3) of the Iowa Code requires the Area Education Agency Board of Directors to approve all bus routes outside the boundaries of the school district operating the buses. This has been interpreted to mean regular routes and regular special education routes, not bussing for field trips or activity trips. The Code requires you to request permission from neighboring district(s) before any bus routes cross district boundaries.
Last year the process was completed for the first time using an online submission process. Please review the instructions and timelines to complete the process for 2016-17, including the updated video tutorials.
Districts are asked to begin the process this month and to complete step IV by May 31.
For more information, contact Jenny Ugolini at (515) 270-0405 ext. 14441.
Note: Districts will also receive this information via the Heartland AEA van mail.
The Department of Education (DE) has provided clarification on a number of issues surrounding ELPA21 Assessment Requirements for ELL Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. Read more about assessment requirements and participation and ELL services in this DE memo.
In addition, the Department will a host a webinar March 8, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. to provide IEP teams with further guidance on accessibility for ELL students with significant cognitive disabilities and their ELPA 21 Test Proctors. You can access the webinar here. If you’re unable to attend the live event, the recording will be posted on the Iowa Department of Education ELPA21 webpage.
For more information, contact Jobi Lawrence, Colleen Anderson or Emily Thatcher with the DE.
The Ashland-Greenwood Public School District is conducting a search for a Superintendent of Schools. Questions can be directed to Dr. Roy Baker at (402) 470-1321, Dr. Craig Pease at (402) 610-0702 or Ed Rastovski at (402) 430-5837.
