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

 

HAA Meeting Features Future Ready and AI

The Heartland Administrators Association meeting on May 2 will feature Future Ready, education and artificial intelligence and partnership updates. Agenda

When: 9-11:30 a.m. 

Where: Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

Zoom option: Check your calendar invite for the Zoom link

Evaluator Approval Credit Courses Announced for Summer

If you’re an educator or administrator looking to improve your skills and advance your career, then these summer courses for Evaluator Approval Credit are a must!

• Cognitive Coaching Level I 
• Cognitive Coaching Level II
• Maximize Your Data
• Leadership Camp 2.0: New Iowa Standards for School Leaders
• Leadership Camp 1.3 with Special Education Focus
• EdTech for Administrators

Looking for Summer PD? Read On!

Classes offered by Heartland AEA practitioners - Searchable by interest area!

Classes offered in Heartland AEA

Classes offered across the AEA system - Searchable by AEA or month, this list is updated weekly!

For more information about Heartland AEA’s professional learning opportunities, email profdev@heartlandaea.org.

Choose Your Path in Social Studies Professional Learning

Four differentiated professional learning "pathways" will be offered this summer to support teaching and learning in social studies.

Pathway 1: Inquiry 101
Pathway 2: Unit Planning in Social Studies
Pathway 3: Disciplinary Literacy and the Use of Primary Sources
Pathway 4: Visible Learning in Social Studies Book Study

→Take this pre-assessment - see which workshop fits your needs!

→Register 

License renewal credit is available if you take two workshops

Register for Teaching for Impact Training - No Cost!

This training is for all educators who support learners with disabilities from birth to 21. There's no cost to attend. 

Registration

Session content areas include:

• college and career readiness
• mathematics
• literacy
• early childhood
• leadership
• positive learning environments

Three dynamic speakers have been invited to lead the training:

1. Jennifer Wolfsheimer
2. Hedy Chang
3. Clay Cook

Teaching for Impact Training
June 13-14, 2023
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines

Sponsored by the Iowa Department of Education and Iowa’s AEAs