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
Based on requests we have received from our district partners, Heartland AEA is exploring the possibility of offering a Behavior Coach / Behavior Specialist / Behavior Interventionist professional learning sequence and Community of Practice. The goals would be to provide a sequence of learning and increase the use of evidence-based practices, as well as an ongoing connection to a Community of Practice to support those who serve in this role.
As we begin to design this learning sequence and community of practice, we would appreciate feedback from those who guide the work of this type of role in their district. We are seeking feedback regarding the intention/goals of the role so we can align the learning.
Listening Sessions - May 20 or 24
We will offer listening sessions on May 20 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Zoom Link) or May 24 from 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (Zoom Link) to learn more about your needs related to these positions (you only need to attend one session).
Provide Feedback
In preparation for the listening session, we would appreciate your feedback on the questions below. Please submit this Google Form with your feedback by May 19.
- Which role is most preferred: better farmers (cultivate prevention) or better firefighters (reactive / responsive)? Or both? What percentage of their time do you anticipate will be spent on prevention vs. response/reaction?
- How do you envision this role differing from your school counselor?
- If your Behavior Coach / Behavior Specialist / Behavior Interventionist was successful in their job, what are the top three outcomes that would be achieved?
- What structure(s) would you prefer to be offered: structured course, a community of practice, or a combination of both?
- Would you release your Behavior Coach / Behavior Specialist / Behavior Interventionist to attend and participate in the professional learning sequence and/or Community of Practice? Please share any relevant thoughts.
- Will you plan to participate in one of the listening sessions? If so, please indicate which date/time you will plan to attend (May 20 or May 24).
- Any additional thoughts, comments, feedback, or questions?
If you have any questions, contact Jadie Boens, Director of Special Programs.
Quality, affordable & 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 our website to choose your planner style from the many options we offer. Order by May 1 to ensure delivery by the beginning of the 2022-23 school year.
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 participant
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.
