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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

Registration is Open for the 14th Annual Our Kids Summer Institute for Educators and Administrators of English Learners

“Speaking for All Learners” will be held on June 12-13, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at North Polk High School. PK-12 educators will have the opportunity to network with other educational professionals, discover new strategies for working with English language learners in Iowa and meet national and local experts to enrich practices for increasing EL achievement.

Conference topics include:

• Strategies for addressing barriers to academic and language learning for English Learners in the classroom
• Best practices for supporting early childhood language acquisition for preschool English Learners
• Instructional leadership strategies for English language learning programs
• Connecting and collaborating with other educators responsible for the success of English Learners
• And many more learning opportunities and topics from experts in educating English Learners!

Registration
Our Kids Registration Link

Plan to bring a team! For more information, refer to the conference brochure or contact Pam McDonnell at pam.mcdonnell@iowa.gov.

New Course Options Have Been Added for Evaluator License Renewal

Iowa administrators and/or evaluators who are wanting to renew an evaluator license may choose from the following course options, including two new courses, offered through Heartland AEA.

NEW COURSE - Fierce Conversations 2: Generations and Feedback (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Fierce Conversations
April 25 & May 2, 2018
Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center
Registration Link

Fierce Conversations (2 credits)
June 6, 8, 27 & 29, 2018
Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center
Registration Link

Assessing Academic Rigor (2 credits)
June 13, 14, 22 & 27, 2018
Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center
Registration Link

NEW COURSE - Fierce Conversations 2: Generations and Feedback (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Fierce Conversations
Sept. 25 & Oct. 9, 2018
Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center
Registration Link