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
The Heartland AEA Administrators Association (HAA) will meet March 7, 2017 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 8600 Northpark Drive, Johnston, IA. For up-to-date meeting information and agenda, refer to the HAA Google Site.
Heartland AEA is pleased to hold its 3rd annual Education Career Fair in March!
March 8, 2017
2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Heartland AEAJohnston Regional Education Center
6500 Corporate Drive
Johnston, IA 50131
Opportunities for job seekers include:
- Pre-event resume critiquing by Heartland AEA partner Goodwill Career Connections
- Career Classes: Interviewing, Google Drive, LinkedIn, Career Fair Tips
- Meeting face-to-face with central Iowa school district administrators who have open positions for next school year
- Gift for early registrants!
If your district is interested in participating, contact the Heartland AEA Human Resources Dept. at (800) 362-2720.
This is a FREE event for both school districts and job candidates!
We look forward to this opportunity to serve the education community and hope teachers and college students alike will be able to attend this event!
Visit the Career Fair page on the Heartland AEA website for all the info! Pre-registration is encouraged this year, but the fair is again free of charge.
Google has released a patch for Chrome OS 56 that fixes the speaking recording issues AIR identified earlier. Chromebooks used for testing ELPA21 Speaking should be updated to Chrome OS 56.0.2924.101. Schools using Chromebooks are recommended to take a practice test on the Chromebook and confirm that ELPA21 Speaking records correctly before administering an operational test to students.
In this course, participants will study the research-based Eight Mathematics Teaching Practices as stated in the “Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All.” These Practices are essential for high quality math education for all students and will be connected to the student outcomes of the Standards for Mathematical Practice as outlined in the Iowa Core. Included in this class will be instructional strategies with manipulatives and technology that can be utilized with struggling students.
MTSS for Secondary Math Course, Tier 2 & Tier 3
April 17, 2017
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Heartland AEA, Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA
Register at this link
Target Audience: Secondary Math Teachers, TLC Coaches/ Mentor or Model Teachers, Curriculum Directors, Administrators looking to improve practice and outcomes for students.
Des Moines Public Schools and Drake University are teaming up to bring you Transforming Systems Through Standards-Based Learning on June 22 at the Iowa Events Center. Topics covered include implementing standards-referenced learning, including grading and reporting, over a large district, specific learning sessions for administrators, small school strategy on system transformation and aligning student information systems with standards-based learning.
The conference is designed for secondary and elementary educators who are starting authentic standards-based learning (including grading & reporting), teachers who are trying things on their own, and those who are looking for new ideas to try.
Save the Date: Transforming Systems through Standards-Based Learning
Date: June 22, 2017
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St, Des Moines
Registration coming soon!
Teachers, teacher leaders, mentors and administrators will gather April 6 from across the state to learn and plan for students' future successes and achievements. The 3rd Annual Educator Quality Conference will be held at Simpson College and will engage and unite educators from administrators to the classroom teacher. Topics covered include a focus on unifying educators, and examine the roles of positions from Teacher Leadership and Compensation (TLC) to English language learner teachers (ELL). First- through third-year teachers are also invited to attend and schools are encouraged to bring teams. Learn more about the conference in this flyer.
Register today, deadline is March 17.
