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

Heartland AEA Literacy Newsletter is Now Available

The Heartland AEA Literacy Newsletter is now available. Make sure to follow the newsletter and share it with your colleagues! In this issue:

• Responding to Data
• Interventions
• Literacy Status
• Learning Opportunities
• Science of Reading

Reach out to your Heartland AEA Literacy Consultant if you need any support.

Share Your Thoughts to Help Us Improve Our Paraeducator Offerings

Iowa’s AEAs would like to collect information regarding increasing AEA paraeducator offerings. Please help us improve our process by providing your experience and feedback through this brief survey by Feb. 15, 2021. Thank you!

Iowa PBS Celebrates Black History Month

Join Iowa PBS in celebrating Black History Month this month with timely, educational programs highlighting stories of courage, strength and perseverance. These programs will offer viewers opportunities to honor the contributions and achievements of Black Americans by learning more about their stories. The scheduled programming will appear on Iowa PBS .1.