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
During this week’s Heartland Administrators’ Association (HAA) Zoom, guests Tom Keating with the Iowa High School Athletic Association and Jean Berger with the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union provided fall 2020 updates. For those superintendents who weren't able to attend, here is a link to their slides: IHSAA/IGHSAU Google Slides.
Our 2020-21 Staff & Schools Directory is available for download from our website. The annual directory provides contact information for each of our Heartland AEA staff members as well as for the superintendents and principals of each of the districts/schools we serve.
2020-21 Staff & Schools Directory
Also please keep in mind that Heartland AEA has an online staff directory that contains the most up-to-date information about Heartland AEA staff members. To access this directory, visit our homepage and click on the "Staff Directory" link on the top right hand side of the page. You may search for Heartland AEA staff members by name, position or by the school districts they serve.
In a recent report, the CDC has stated that the SARS-CoV-2 virus does not transfer readily from surfaces.[i ] That said, each organization will need to exercise caution in accordance with its risk tolerance, its understanding of the available research, and municipal guidance.
REALM released the Test 4 results last week with stacked books and DVDs. The test included placing the exposed materials in a sealed, environmentally controlled chamber where the materials were not exposed to airflow or light.
Results show that after six days of quarantine the SARS-CoV-2 virus was still detected on all five materials tested. When compared to Test 1, which resulted in nondetectable virus after three days on an unstacked hardcover book, softcover book, plastic protective cover, and DVD case, the results of Test 4 highlight the effect of stacking and its ability to prolong the survivability of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Based on the materials’ porous cellulose composition, liquid disinfection methods may not be suitable and may result in material degradation. Longer quarantine time can be considered; or, other methods such as application of heat may promote more rapid decontamination and may warrant further investigation. A literature review that will be available in October 2020 is exploring published research on the effect of heat, UV light, and other methods of disinfection.
For Teachers: If you are teaching students who are on the alternate assessment, you must complete student profiles and certification training. This document contains the deadlines, new information and links to the state commencement letter, training sites, office hours and other resources.
For Administrators: All teachers who have students on the alternate assessment must be certified as strategist II ID and complete certification training. Administrators are responsible for creating teacher accounts for the ELAA system, as well as creating rosters for DLM. This document contains deadlines, new information, and links to the state commencement letter, training sites, office hours and other resources.
