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
Heartland AEA Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant Kyra Wilcox-Conley has assumed the agency-wide responsibilities for Gifted and Talented Programming, formerly held by Mary Schmidt. Kyra can be reached at kwilcox-conley@heartlandaea.org or 800-255-0405 ext. 11295.
Additional Gifted and Talented information is available on the Heartland AEA website. Check this site, as content will be updated periodically throughout the year. Feel free to contact Kyra with your Gifted and Talented needs.
The next Deep Equity Program that’s scheduled on Nov. 1 examines the five phases of the Deep Equity process for creating culturally responsive teaching. To enhance the learning experience, participants are encouraged to pre-read the Preface and Intro to the Deep Equity Participant’s Workbook and As Diversity Grows So Must We on pp. 286-295 in the back of the workbook. See you on the 1st!
Date: Nov. 1, 2016
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 8600 Northpark Dr., Johnston, IA 50131
There are only a few slots left in Addressing Mental Health in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports that starts on Nov. 1, 2016. Learn more about best practices and evidence-based strategies in the area of school-based mental health across levels of support including how to:
- Support school systems in building protective factors in all students to promote mental health
- Promote student resiliency and school connectedness
- Begin developing an interconnected system of comprehensive behavioral mental health supports, and information on suicide prevention and threat assessment
Dates: Nov. 1 and Dec. 1, 2016
Times: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA
Register here
*Teams are encouraged to attend.
Learn more about National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ guidance for filling the gap between the adoption of rigorous standards and the enactment of practices, policies, programs and actions required for successful implementation of those standards. Steve Leinwand, lead author of Principles to Actions, Ensuring Mathematical Success for All, offers guidance to teachers, mathematics coaches, administrators, parents and policymakers at all grade levels. Steve is a Principal Research Analyst at American Institutes for Research. Spread the word to educators who would benefit from this professional learning activity!
Nov. 29, 2016 (K-5)
K-5 Registration
Nov. 30, 2016 (6-12)
6-12 Registration
FFA Enrichment Center, Ankeny
DMACC Ankeny campus has has the following FREE surplus supplies available. If interested, contact Julie Klocke at jaklocke1@dmacc.edu.
32 Sled-based Desks
For over a decade, The DBQ Project has promoted rigorous reading and writing instruction for all students, not just those in advanced classes. This workshop will be interactive and participants will receive a unit from The DBQ Project materials. ELA and History/Social Studies teachers grades 4-12, curriculum coordinators and literacy coaches are invited to attend.
Date: Nov. 17, 2016
Location: Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, 7105 Northwest 70th Ave., Johnston, IA
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Register
The Iowa Department of Education is providing an annual Elementary and Secondary Education Act update to public school districts regarding requirements included in the federal programs funded through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). All information included this year is updated or new guidance. Forward this information to your district personnel who have responsibility for Comprehensive School Improvement Plans, Annual Progress Reports and federal programs funded through ESEA.
