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
ISASP Timeline for District Supports and Release of Student Results:
Pearson released the timeline for rolling out ISASP supports and results. This will be listed in the Bulletin Section of the ISASP Portal in the next few days. The Bulletin contains the following information:
- When performance level descriptors, cut scores and sample reports will be available
- Guidelines for accessing ISASP data (webinar)
- Interpretive manual and webinar for educators
- Interpretive information for families
- Overview of local support materials
- When ISASP results will be released to districts
- When the embargo is lifted and districts can publicly share results
Please note they will do a staggered release of information and tools and once schools get the results there will be an embargo on releasing the results for one week.
ISASP Update at Curriculum Network:
Iowa Testing Programs gave an update on Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) at the Heartland AEA Curriculum Network meeting on Oct. 4. The following information was covered in the presentation:
- Standard setting methodology
- Performance level descriptors
- Cut scores for ELA, Math and Science
- Statewide results for ELA, Math and Science
For reference, this is the video recording of the presentation, Q&A document and ISASP Slides. The presentation is about 60 min. long. Iowa Testing will share a timeline for the release of the results in the next few days.
Administrators, we want to make sure you have the latest information about what is available to districts from BrightBytes by Iowa’s AEAs. We have one new thing… BrightBytes Module Options & Pricing 2019-20.
To support your district’s use of the tech and learning module, BrightBytes has created 5 Quick Wins to Improve Technology and Learning.
When
Nov. 5-6, 2019
Pre-Conference on Nov. 4
Where
Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 300 East 9th Street, Coralville, IA
Registration
- Early Bird Registration: $150 (Ends Oct. 15)
- Pre-Registration: $180 (Oct. 16-31)
- Onsite Registration: $220 (Nov. 5-6, 2019)
- Student Registration: $105
For more Information and to register, visit the Iowa Culture and Language Conference website.
The Mission of the Iowa Culture and Language Conference (ICLC) is to advocate for culturally and/or linguistically diverse students and their families, educators and service providers.
Next Framework Friday: Oct. 4 from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
EdCamp-style workshops will be held throughout the 2019-20 school year to provide additional learning, collaboration and conversation for those interested in Standards-Based Learning (SBL) including Grading and Reporting. The workshops coincide with specific strands of the Standards-Based Learning Framework developed by Heartland AEA. These workshops will be participatory, hands-on, collaborative sessions. Participants will walk away with ideas, information, articles, activities and videos that can be used immediately with an SBL guiding team or building team. You can attend whatever sessions are of interest to you; you do not need to attend all sessions. Curriculum directors, principals, TLC leaders, Professional Learning leaders and members of SBL guiding teams can benefit from attending these sessions. Learn more about the learning opportunities and register at Heartland AEA Framework Fridays.
Shannon Suldo, Ph.D. - Dec. 10, 2019
Best Practices in Promoting Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health
Dr. Suldo will guide participants in gaining an understanding of the importance of promoting student’s complete mental health within a Multi-Tiered framework. This learning session will focus on interconnecting school mental health, social emotional learning and positive behavioral supports and interventions in an effort to promote student’s well-being through school wide and class wide prevention efforts.
AGENDA
9 - 10 a.m. Regular Heartland Administrators' Association Business Meeting and Partner Updates
10 - 11:30 a.m. Superintendent Session with Shannon Suldo, Ph.D.
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch on your own
12:30 - 4 p.m. Afternoon Session for all Educators
REGISTRATION
Register at no cost at this link with course #180605. Select a section to attend.
LOCATION
Des Moines Area Community College Student Center, Bldg 5 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
*Allow extra time for parking on the DMACC campus
