This is a reminder that the April 7 HAA meeting will be held as a Zoom check-in from 10:30–11:30 a.m. There will be no in-person meeting. The agenda will include legislative and partnership updates. Calendar invitations with the Zoom link have been sent.
Do you know a school administrator who is making a real difference? It’s time to give them the spotlight they deserve! Nominations for the 2027 Administrator of the Year Awards are open. These awards aren't just about leadership; they are a celebration of the faculty, students and communities that make Iowa schools great. Nominations are accepted in eight categories, including:
- Elementary, Middle & High School Principals
- Assistant Principals
- Central Office & AEA Leaders
- Arts Administrators
- Superintendents
Nominate today at the SAI website. Nominations close April 5.
We can print or design items for your graduates:
- Graduation programs and tickets
- Senior banners and yard signs
- Custom class posters, bookmarks, stickers and more!
Reach out to creativeservices@heartlandaea.org to discuss your project or place your order on our website.
Quality and affordable student planners are available for your school! Planners can help students feel more engaged and aware of school events, activities and projects.
Planners have a clear plastic front and back cover, coil binding and contain planner pages, note pages and numerous reference and resource pages from which to choose (see Planner Guide). Optional pages can be added for an additional fee (student handbook, activities calendars, etc.).
Pricing
5.5″ x 8.5″ – $3.50 per planner
8.5″ x 11″ – $6.00 per planner
Limited Time Discount
We're offering 10% off student planners ordered by May 31, 2026. Enter the promo code PLANNER10 on the payment screen before paying for your order.
Need to pay after July 1?
Let us know if you'd like your order to be billed/charged after July 1 and we will hold your order for billing and delivery. Add a note to your order or email creativeservices@heartlandaea.org if your planner order needs to be billed after July 1.
Orders submitted by May 31 are guaranteed to be completed by the first day of school. We will do our best to complete orders received past the noted deadline as close to your school start date as possible.
All courses will be held at Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, in Johnston
Cognitive Coaching Part 1 (Graduate Level, LR)
June 8, 9, 22, 23
Registration link
Session #56265
Fierce Conversations (LR - 2 credits)
June 10, 11, 17, 26
Registration link
Session #56475
Cognitive Coaching Part 2 (Graduate Level, LR)
June 10, 11, 24, 25
Registration link
Session #56266
Leading with Intelligence: Leveraging AI for Evaluator Effectiveness and Data-Driven Feedback (Evaluator Approval, LR)
June 18, 24
Registration link
Session #56364
Implementation Science for Educational leaders (Evaluator Approval, LR)
June 25, July 23, 24
Registration link
Session #56349
Implementation Science for Educational Leaders (Evaluator Approval, Graduate Credit)
June 25, July 23, 24
Registration link
Session #56362
Six Shifts for Success: Improving Special Education and Other Intervention Outcomes: A Leadership Course in Systems Thinking (LR)
July 14, 28
Registration link
Session #56412
Cognitive Coaching Part 1 (Graduate Level, LR)
Sept. 15, 24, Nov. 10, 19
Registration link
Session #56423
Heartland AEA Curriculum Network meets on the first Friday of the month, September-May in the Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston. A virtual attendance option is available. Statewide updates are scheduled 8:30 - 10:30. Heartland AEA’s meeting begins 10 minutes after the statewide updates conclude and ends by noon. Meeting dates for the 2026-27 academic year are:
- Sept. 4, 2026
- Oct. 2, 2026
- Nov. 6, 2026
- Dec. 4, 2026
- Jan. 7, 2027
- Feb. 5, 2027
- March 5, 2027
- April 2, 2027
- May 7, 2027
