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 Administrators' Association (HAA) will meet Nov. 7, 2017, from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive in Johnston, Rooms 107 A/B.
HAA Meeting
Nov. 7, 2017
9 - 11:30 a.m.
Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive
Rooms 107A/B
Click here for the Zoom Link
Agenda Link
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, all Heartland AEA offices will be closed Nov. 23 and 24. Our van delivery schedule will be as follows:
- Regular delivery Nov. 20-21
- No delivery Nov. 22-24
- Regular delivery resumes Nov. 27
The Jan. 9 meeting of the Heartland Administrators’ Association (HAA) will not be a typical monthly meeting. Instead, Heartland AEA is bringing in Rick Kaufman, a nationally recognized crisis management consultant and trainer, to lead a workshop on Crisis Communication & Emergency Management. Superintendents are invited to bring another representative from the district, such as a communications or public relations specialist or a principal. Learn more about the workshop at this link and be sure to register!
Crisis Communication & Emergency Management Workshop
Jan. 9, 2018 Heartland Administrators' Association Meeting
9 - 11:00 a.m.
*Note the location change to: Hilton Garden Inn, 8600 Northpark Dr, in Johnston
Register at this link
*There will not be a Zoom option for this meeting since it’s highly interactive.
School administrators from across Iowa will come together in January to learn the most up-to-date legislative insight and meet with legislators face-to-face at the Capitol. The 2018 Legislative Advocacy Event sponsored by Iowa's Area Education Agencies will be held on Jan. 30-31. See the details below and be sure to register!
Legislative Update
Jan. 30, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Prairie Meadows Hotel
Legislative Visits
Jan. 31, 2018
7:30 - 9 a.m.
Iowa State Capitol
Registration is open until Jan. 23 at this link.
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’s landmark publication Principles to Actions connects research with practice. Specific, research-based teaching practices that are essential for a high-quality mathematics education for all students are combined with core principles to build a successful mathematics program at all levels.
These workshops provide an introduction to the Principles to Actions’ Essential Elements that constitute the non-negotiable components of a successful mathematics program. Participants will focus on the following principles:
- A Commitment to Access and Equity
- A Powerful Curriculum
- Appropriate Tools and Technology
- Meaningful and Aligned Assessment; and
- A Culture of Professionalism
Principles to Actions: Essential Elements for an Excellent Math Program (6-12)
Dec. 7, 2017
FFA Enrichment Center
1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny
Register at this link
Principles to Actions: Essential Elements for an Excellent Math Program (K-5)
Dec. 8, 2017
FFA Enrichment Center
1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny
Register at this link
For more information, view the workshop flyer or contact Vickie Borich, Heartland AEA Mathematics Curriculum Consultant, at (515) 270-9030 ext. 11273 or vborich@heartlandaea.org.
The Nov. 2017 issue of the School Leader Update from the Iowa Department of Education is now available.
