Join us in person on Dec. 1, from 9:00–11:30 a.m. at the Heartland AEA Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston) to preview the upcoming legislative session.
- Legislators: Sen. Matt Blake, Sen.-elect Samy El-Baroudi, Sen.-elect Heather Matson, Rep.-elect Jill Alesch, Rep.-elect Mike Jones, and Rep.-elect Heather Sievers
- Partners: Dave Daughton (SAI/RSAI), Emily Piper & Michelle Johnson (IASB), and Kate Walton (Eide & Walton)
The November Iowa AEAs Superintendent Update is now available. This month's edition highlights:
- Quarterly special education service reports
- Fairfield & AEA partnership for leadership capacity
- $98,000+ saving for Iowa districts through ServSafe training partnership
In early January we will begin our annual District Service Planning (DSP) meetings with you to talk about your needs for the 2027-28 school year. Prior to winter break you will receive information about your 2026-27 purchases and updated information for 2027-28 planning. Review the 2027–28 District Service Planning slideshow to learn more about the process and find the sign-up links for a meeting with your account manager on slide 6. Superintendents will coordinate or designate someone in their district to determine the date and sign up. We look forward to discussing ways Heartland AEA can help continually improve outcomes for your students. Thank you!
Work with one of our talented graphic designers to create a professionally designed portrait of a graduate/learner infographic for your district. The designer will work closely with you or your team to make your concept a reality with visuals branded for your district. We can incorporate your infographic into a number of different products, including posters, bookmarks, stickers and more.
Custom graphic design is $40 per hour, charged in 15-minute increments.
Reach out to Creative Services to set up a time to discuss your project or submit your custom graphic design order on Creative Services Online.
Heartland AEA is offering two Paraeducator Area of Concentration courses designed to help you add a new specialty or earn three renewal credits.
Paraeducator Area of Concentration – Early Childhood
Via Zoom on Jan. 12 and 26, Feb. 16, March 2 and 23, and April 13 (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Register for Paraeducator Area of Concentration: Early Childhood by Jan. 5, 2027
Cost: $198 (3 license renewal credits)
Session Number: #3352
Paraeducator Area of Concentration – English as a Second Language (ESL)
Via Zoom on Feb. 2 and 9, and March 2 (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Register for Paraeducator Area of Concentration: English as a Second Language (ESL) by Feb. 1, 2027
Cost: $198 (3 license renewal credits)
Session Number: #3357
Questions?
Contact AEA Professional Learning at (515) 473-6780 or profdev@heartlandaea.org.
