Our Mission
To provide services and leadership, in partnership with families, schools and communities, that improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth.

Our Goals
• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success 

Statewide Civil Rights and Equity Coordinator Training Available

Registration is now open for the statewide Equity Coordinator & Civil Rights Training, to be held March 23 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Register here.

Made Plans to Attend the Career Fair?!

In this video, Heartland AEA’s HR manager Tony Chiaramonte goes into more detail about our upcoming Educator Career Fair. Learn more about the event on its Google Site.

Introducing the New Educator Connection Newsletter

Earlier this week the Heartland AEA Communications Department sent out the inaugural issue of the Educator Connection newsletter in its new format. The Educator Connection is intended to keep our educators better connected to our agency and to the many programs and services we offer to educators, students and families. Educators can subscribe to receive the newsletter here.

If you have any comments or suggestions for articles you’d like to see, please e-mail them to the Heartland AEA Communications Department.

Cognitive Coaching Classes Available

Several sessions have been set up for summer and early fall, please check the catalog for the latest offerings!
Cognitive Coaching: Planning and Reflecting (Level I)
Dates: June 22, 23, 29, & 30, 2015
Location: Johnston REC
Activity Number: CS001992111601

Cognitive Coaching: Planning and Reflecting (Level I)
Dates: July 13, 14, 23 & 29, 2015
Location: Ames AEA Office
Activity Number: CS002292111601

Cognitive Coaching: Planning and Reflecting (Level I)
Dates: August 20, 21, 31 & September 1, 2015
Location: Johnston REC
Activity Number: CS002292111602

Cognitive Coaching: Problem Solving (Level II)
Dates: July 8, 9, 20 & 27, 2015
Location: Johnston REC
Activity Number: CS002392111601

Advanced Facilitation for Groups courses are also available.

Advanced Facilitation Skills for Groups
Dates: June 12 & 24, 2015
Location: Johnston REC
Activity Number: AD016592111601

Advanced Facilitation Skills for Groups
Dates: July 21 & August 4, 2015
Location: Johnston REC
Activity Number: AD016592111602