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 Administrators' Association Announces Spring Speaker Series with Notable Guest Speakers

Heartland AEA has announced speakers for the spring Administrators’ Association meetings in Feb., March and April. Scheduled speakers include:

February

• Jean Berger, Executive Director, Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union
• Alan Greiner, Executive Director, Iowa High School Music Association
• Stacy Hansen, Executive Director, Iowa High School Speech Association
• Todd Tharp, Assistant Director, Iowa High School Athletic Association
• Laura Williams, Iowa AEA Learning Online, Authentic Learning, 21st Century Learning Specialist/Work-based Learning Coordinator

March

• Brooks Harper, Passionately Preparing the Next Generation

April

• Ann Lebo, Ed.D., Executive Director, Iowa Department of Education
• Timothy Kanold, Ph.D., Solution Tree, Educator Wellness

Meetings are scheduled from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, Rooms 107A/B. Lunch to immediately follow. Visit the speaker series flyer to learn more.

Registration Fees Covered for Districts to Recruit Quality Educators at Annual ISU Teacher Education Career Fair

Heartland AEA is once again excited to offer our districts an opportunity to participate in an event that will assist you in recruiting quality educators to your district -- the annual Iowa State University School of Education Teacher Education Career Fair! The Fair is open to the public and is predicted to host 250+ students in multiple content areas. To encourage your participation in this worthwhile event, Heartland AEA will cover the cost of your district/school's $75 Career Fair registration fee.

March 6, 2023
1 - 4 p.m.
Iowa State Alumni Center

Registration for the Career Fair is open!
You will register for the event on your own, designating that you're a Heartland AEA area district. ISU will invoice Heartland AEA for all applicable registration fees. Please note that space is limited, and it fills up quickly!

Registration
Registration takes place through Iowa State's CyHire system. To login or create a new account, visit the CyHire website. If you don't remember your password, click on "Forgot Password" and enter your email address. On your CyHire homepage, click on the "Teacher Education Career Fair - Spring 2023" link under "Attend Events" to complete the registration form. Registration closes on Feb. 20.

Career Fair Details
Registration includes lunch for two, a 6' skirted table, Wi-Fi, electricity (upon request), parking and unloading/set-up assistance. Lunch will be provided prior to set up. There is a limit of two recruiters per booth, at one time. Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the date of registration.

Mock Interviews
On the morning of the Career Fair, we will provide professional development sessions, including mock interviews, for our current student teachers. Consider participating in our mock interview session to provide tips and suggestions to upcoming graduates. An option to sign up is included in your registration.

On-Site Interviews
You may sign up to conduct on-campus interviews with students you meet immediately following the fair. If you select this option, ISU will provide a blank interview schedule for you to fill at the fair.

Questions?
For more information about the fair, visit the ISU Teacher Education Career Fair website. If you have any questions, contact CHS Career Services, Teacher Education Services, tecareerfair@iastate.edu or (515) 294-7559.

We hope you will consider participating in this great event -- not only for your district but for students getting ready to begin their careers serving our schools and students!

Explore the Latest Library & Digital Resources Newsletter: Iowa Legislature Resources, New Ebooks, and More!

In this issue of the newsletter of the Heartland AEA Library & Digital Resources newsletter: 

• Iowa Legislature Resources
• New Ebooks
• Free Invention Platform for K-12 Teachers and Students
• January 6 Primary Source Documents
• Computer Science and Teacher Librarians
• Iowa Children's Lit Illustrators
• Another Quiet Celebration
• New Videos in Learn 360
• Professional Learning: Readings

Iowa Principals Invited to Join Principal Alliance on Jan. 31 to Discuss Building Culture with Author Jimmy Casas

Iowa Principals join your colleagues on Jan. 31 at 9:00 a.m. for the Principal Alliance! Topic: Building Culture – with Jimmy Casas, author of Culturize, and most recently, Recalibrate. Registration is not required to attend. For more information contact Kevin Fangman, Chief Academic Officer.

Heartland AEA Science Scoop Newsletter: Discover the Experts and Latest Resources for Teachers and Students

In this issue of the Heartland AEA Science newsletter:

• Meet the Heartland AEA Science Consultants
• Professional Learning
• News, Resources and Opportunities for Teachers and Students