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 ESL/Diversity Newsletter - April/May 2022

The Heartland AEA ESL/Diversity newsletter is now available. Many educators have commented that this has been the most challenging year in education EVER. As we wrap up this school year and prepare for the summer break, we wanted to provide resources that encourage you to Choose Your Summer Adventure!

In this ELL SMORE you will find resources to support self-care for busy educators. If you are looking for free webinars or other resources that explore ESL Education topics, those resources are there for you as well. We wish you a restful and refreshing summer break that nurtures your educator soul in a way that is best for you!

Heartland AEA Math Minutes Newsletter - 2021/2022 Quarter 4

In this issue:

• Jump Start Your Math Class
• Computational Thinking Meets Mathematics
• Does your District have a Math Vision?
• Have you seen ScreenPal?
• Summer Offerings: Check the Course Catalog for dates

Heartland AEA is Offering Four Paraeducator Area of Concentration Courses

The four courses include:

1. English as a Second Language
2. Library, Media and Technology
3. Special Needs
4. Early Childhood

A prerequisite for these courses is having completed and received the Paraeducator Generalist (Level I) certification.

Click on the name of each course below to link to the registration system. The cost to register for each course through Heartland AEA is $180. The fee to add an area of concentration to your paraeducator certificate through the Board of Educational Examiners is $25 once you complete a course.

Paraeducator Area of Concentration: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Course #179854
Cost: $180
Dates: June 1 (4:00-5:00 p.m.), June 11 (8:30-11:30 a.m.) and June 25 (8:30-11:30 a.m.)
Via Zoom + Online Work due by June 30, 2022

Paraeducator Area of Concentration: Library, Media and Technology
Course #180304
Cost: $180
Dates: June 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29, 2022 (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Via Zoom + Online Work due by July 8, 2022

Paraeducator Area of Concentration: Special Needs

Course #180270
Cost: $180
Dates: July 11-15, 2022 (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Via Zoom + Online Work due by July 15, 2022

Paraeducator Area of Concentration: Early Childhood
Course #180188
Cost: $180
Dates: Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, 29 & Dec. 13, 2022 (4:30-6:30 p.m.)
Via Zoom + Online Work due by Dec. 13, 2022

UNI Leadership Camp Approved for Evaluator Renewal, First Camp Begins June 8

The University of Northern Iowa Institute for Educational Leadership received a grant called Leading and Learning with Character through the Kern Family Foundation. As part of the grant, UNI continues to host Leadership Camps which are approved for evaluator renewal. The course focuses on the three pillars of an effective evaluation process (standards, aligned evidence and coaching conversations).

Participants consider the evaluation process through the lens of the New Iowa Leadership Standards as they collaborate with colleagues to consider how to implement the evaluation process in an authentic, meaningful manner to most fully support those they serve. The class is very engaging and interactive. Heartland AEA has hosted Leadership Camps in the past, and the feedback from participants has been exceptional.

Opportunity 1
June 8-9, 2022
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
40 participants
Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, Room 152B

Opportunity 2
June 23-24, 2022
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
40 participants
Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, Room 107A

Cost and Credit

• One graduate credit needed to renew Evaluator Approval license
• $75 includes one graduate credit, all materials and lunches

Registration
Contact Denise Schares to sign up. Indicate your choice of dates in your email.