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
The next HAA meeting will be held on May 4 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. (Agenda) The meeting will be held via Zoom with an in-person option at Heartland AEA, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, Rooms 107A/B. (Calendar invites were already sent to superintendents and include the zoom link.) Covid mitigation efforts are in place, including masks and social distancing. Those who wish to attend in person, please add your name to this list, so we can ensure room capacity.
The meeting will feature guest speaker Tim Hoskins, President of Quester. He will lead us through an informative, interactive and thought-provoking discussion to better understand the anticipated impacts of automation and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as help us think about how we overcome barriers in our systems to better prepare our students for the future.
Tim leads a talented team of strategists, researchers, developers, and innovators who keep Quester at the forefront of the strategy and insights industry. He has been instrumental in the ongoing development of Quester’s artificial intelligence technology that enables new and unique approaches to solving client-side research objectives such as innovation, concept development, brand positioning, segmentation, and path to purchase.
Quality, affordable and beautifully-designed student planners are available for your school through Heartland AEA. Planners can support student engagement and awareness of school events, activities and projects. Visit Creative Services Online to choose your planner style from the many options we offer. Place your order by May 1 to ensure delivery by the beginning of the 2021-22 school year.
Heartland AEA’s “Summer Learning Academy: Reflect, Reconstruct, Rebound” has been designed with area educators, for area educators. Over the past year, you’ve stretched your abilities and increased your confidence as you’ve tried new tools, new models and new ways of teaching.The vision for our time together in the Summer Learning Academy includes:- Augmentation of content
- Study around instruction
- Learning about assessment and feedback practices
- Perusal of technology integration
All these topics have been compiled for a steadfast rebound and rich catapult into the 2021-22 school year!To learn more about the Academy, learning tracks and license renewal credit, view the Academy flyer.Summer Learning Academy: Reflect, Reconstruct, Rebound
June 21-25, 20218:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each dayVirtual Format$100Registration Links1 license renewal credit - Register Now2 license renewal credits - Register NowNo credit/participant only - Register NowQuestions?
If you are wondering how the "Guidance Counselor" of years past is different from today's "School Counselor" this video is for you! The Transformed School Counselor video explores the role of the transformed school counselor and how they could and should be used in the school setting.
Iowa’s Area Education Agencies will be partnering with Seesaw to offer districts a reduced annual subscription starting July 1, 2021 to provide equitable access to Seesaw for Schools. This agreement ensures schools and districts throughout Iowa have equitable access to Seesaw at the same per student price, regardless of student enrollment. Read more about purchasing and billing and next steps in AEAs Offer Special Seesaw Agreement for Districts.
In an effort to support the well-being of districts, students, educators and families, we're pleased to bring you "Wellness Inspiration," a resource dedicated to well-being. Check out the Wellness Inspiration site for well-being resources, tips and fun and share with colleagues and families! This issue features:- Manipulate Time with These Powerful 20 Time Management Tips
- We Celebrated Earth Day on April 22 but You Can Take Care of the Planet Every Day!
