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
As districts begin to develop their Return-to-Learn plans, Heartland AEA has seen a substantial increase in professional learning requests related to instructional technology support for distance and blended learning. In order to meet the increased demand and provide support in a timely manner, beginning June 1, Heartland AEA’s Instructional Technology Team will centrally coordinate all professional learning requests.
What this looks like for your district
District and school leaders will continue to place instructional technology requests with the instructional technology consultant assigned to their region. The request will be quickly processed by the instructional technology team and they will determine who is available to provide support. It may be that your assigned consultant will be handling the request, or it may be reassigned to another consultant whose calendar and expertise best fits your needs.
Heartland AEA is dedicated to providing high quality professional learning support in a timely manner to our districts. We believe this temporary change in our service delivery model will allow us to better meet your needs during the unprecedented time of COVID-19 and the professional learning demands that come with it.
The ordering window for AEA Purchasing’s Summer '20 paper buy has been extended! Orders are now being accepted by The Paper Corporation through June 12, 2020.
Complete information and order forms are available online. Go to: Paper Buy-AEA Purchasing.
- Wide variety of paper weights, colors and sizes
- Additional discounts for orders of 840+ cartons of white
- Letter and catalog envelopes
Bid features Include:
AEA Purchasing is formed under the Code of Iowa as a 28E entity and is an initiative of Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. The goal of AEA Purchasing is to combine the purchasing power of Iowa school districts to offer aggressive pricing on materials, goods and services. Participation in AEA Purchasing is without cost to Iowa's schools and our other eligible clients in that it is funded by small fees paid by the vendors. Feel free to contact us at: www.aeapurchasing.org
Questions? Contact Laurie at AEA Purchasing today!
Most summers Heartland AEA hosts a book giveaway in our office in Johnston to any and all educators in our service area. Following that tradition but with a twist, this year we are offering books to 10 districts so they can distribute books to students to keep. We have approximately 750 used books and 250 new books so 10 districts will receive about 100 titles. Your staff can preview the titles for appropriateness before giving to the students. If more than 10 districts express an interest, there will be a drawing. Please let us know your interest by June 2 by completing the Heartland AEA Book Giveaway Form.
In an effort to support the well-being of districts, educators, students and families, Heartland AEA is pleased to bring you, "Wellness Weekly," a weekly series dedicated to all things wellness and well-being.
Check out the Wellness Weekly site every week for well-being resources, tips and fun and share with colleagues and families!
This week features:
- Inspirational Quotes to Get Us Through the Coronavirus Shutdown
- 6 Essential Foods for Boosting Your Work Focus
- Burst Your Thirst Challenge
- Hilarious Pick-Up Lines Just for a World in COVID-19
