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

 

MTSS Elementary and Secondary MTSS Academies, Coming Soon!

An Academy for Elementary Schools: MTSS

Are you seeking clarity on how to be more efficient and effective in building a system of supports for all students and staff? The Academy is designed to provide leadership teams with the knowledge and resources to improve academic and behavior outcomes for ALL students. You will develop a common understanding of the Five Essential Components of a Multi-tiered System of Supports. In an era of accelerating student learning and providing for student well-being, Iowa schools need a school improvement framework to guide this work. Teams will focus on developing action plans to fully implement MTSS at the building level. Ongoing supports will be provided.

Class dates Jan. 25th and Feb. 17 and are from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

Registration Link

Course #308050

Elementary leadership teams to include administrators, classroom teachers, teacher leaders, school counselors, interventionists, special education teachers.


An Academy for Middle Schools and High Schools: Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports

Are you seeking clarity on how to be more efficient and effective in building a system of supports for all students and staff? The Academy is designed to provide leadership teams with the knowledge and resources to improve academic and behavioral/social-emotional outcomes for ALL students. You will develop a common understanding of the Five Essential Components of a Multi-tiered System of Supports. In an era of accelerating student learning and student well-being, Iowa schools need a school improvement framework to guide this work. Teams will focus on developing action plans to fully implement MTSS at the building level. Ongoing supports will be provided.

Class dates are Feb.1 and Feb 22, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Heartland AEA, 602 Visions Parkway, Adel

Registration link

Course #308052

Middle school and high school leadership teams to include administrators, content teachers and teachers who support systems work (TLC, Counselor, At-Risk, ALT).

ACHIEVE System Go-Live Details Announced

On Oct. 26, the AEA System Statewide Special Education webinar shared initial details on the process for districts to “go-live” in ACHIEVE, the new state IEP system. Look for more information and opportunities to discuss with your regional director in the months to come.