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

 

Reminder: Heartland Administrators' Association Meeting on March 7, Featuring Brooks Harper

The Heartland Administrators’ Association (HAA) meeting will be held on March 7 and will feature Brooks Harper, college and workforce readiness speaker. Harper will present, Passionately Preparing the Next Generation.

Passionately Preparing the Next Generation 
It is time to revitalize, recharge and be impassioned in your profession! Re-energize your faculty and staff and let Brooks adjust the lens by which they view their roles and excite them about the tremendous opportunities their positions provide every day. Brooks will discuss the power of gratitude, value development, investing in others and avoiding burnout; increasing your team’s morale and ability to provide passionate performance.

The meeting will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. at Heartland AEA, Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston. Lunch will be provided immediately following.

Save these Dates

April 4

• Timothy Kanold, Ph.D., Solution Tree, Educator Wellness

May 2

• Ann Lebo, Ed.D., Executive Director, Iowa Department of Education

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. View the speaker series flyer to learn more.

Revitalize Your Well-Being: Join the Educator Renewal for Student Achievement Workshop with Dr. Timothy Kanold

Share this opportunity with your teachers, teacher leaders, building leaders and HR professionals.

Based on the combined research-affirmed works of Dr. Timothy Kanold and Dr. Tina Boogren and their 2021 title, Educator Wellness, this timely workshop will help focus your time, energy, routines and actions on strategies to avoid the physical, emotional and relational burnout that educators often face.

Educator Renewal for Student Achievement
April 4
1 - 4 p.m.
Heartland AEA, Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

View the event flyer here.

Register at this link: https://bit.ly/3DLnbb8
There is no cost to attend.

Dr. Kanold will inspire you to:

• Develop strategies for bringing your best self to work each day
• Prioritize routines for physical, mental, emotional and social wellness
• Examine research-affirmed strategies to avoid prolonged stress, exhaustion and burnout
• Utilize a robust rating protocol to identify wellness routines
• Learn and grow with colleagues to share wellness practices that influence student achievement
• Reflect on your current wellness story to reconnect to your “why” and a greater purpose as an educator

Our daily wellness and well-being as educators can be elusive. There is a fine line between being busy while living a well-managed life and being hurried into a stress-filled life on the brink of emotional and physical exhaustion. Participating in an active process toward achieving a positive state of good health and well-being provides a pathway for overcoming obstacles to a fulfilling life as an educator.

Registration Fees Covered for Districts to Recruit Quality Educators at Annual ISU Teacher Education Career Fair; Registration Closes Feb. 20

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. Registration closes Feb. 20.

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

Register Before Feb. 20
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.

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!

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!

Want to Know More About Supporting Students with Disabilities in Transition?

Then join the Canvas course, Promoting Successful Transition for Students with Disabilities, beginning Feb. 21, 2023! Engage in a dynamic learning environment with opportunities to discuss, network and learn from other educators across the Heartland AEA service area. Topics include quality transition assessment, Future Ready resources and educational tools to support students in transition for postsecondary living, learning and working. Zoom sessions will be held on Feb. 21 and March 21, 2023, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The remainder of the course will include asynchronous learning opportunities on Canvas. One license renewal credit is available! Registration