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 is proud to partner with thought leaders Drs. Nicole Law and Sonja Hollins-Alexander in providing the Collective Equity Learning Series for districts in the Heartland AEA service area. Law and Alexander are the authors of the Collective Equity Framework, published by Corwin. This series consists of four face-to-face learning dates, two virtual learning dates and one virtual coaching session for district teams.
Overview
When we create a learning community that works together through a collectivist lens of shared accountability, we begin to see how educators can convene around high expectations for all. The Collective Equity framework consists of the following dimensions: personal relational, professional, organizational and systemic. These dimensions empower learning communities to explore how their collaborative actions and decisions propel learning forward.
The Collective Equity Framework Includes:
- Considering all the dimensions we individually and collectively bring to school, including poverty, special needs, beliefs, values and more.
- Engaging in practices that fortify all members in the learning community as they develop a shared language, create a safe place for the work of equity and establish cultural sustainability.
- Activating the Collective Equity Organizational Analysis in a comprehensive process that informs the removal of organizational, instructional, programmatic and curricular barriers that impede the promise of equity.
*Presenters have reviewed HF802 and understand all content delivered has to meet the requirements in the law.
Dates:
In-person: Sept. 26 & 27 and Oct. 17, 2022, April 11 and June 12, 2023
Virtual: Nov. 14, 2022 (90-min. coaching session), Jan. 10 and Feb. 6, 2023
Registration:
Collective Equity Learning Series
More Information:
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"Game changer" is still the refrain when talking about single sign-on for students with OneClick. It saves classroom time and provides more secure access.
Here is a snapshot of what's happening...
- We're creating QR codes for elementary schools and for individual students new to the school.
- Students are using critical thinking organizational skills to arrange the apps on their personal launchpads.
- About 90% of the launchpads are started or completed for schools/districts in our service area.
- Teacher librarians and tech directors have been fantastic during the roll-out when the apps and extension are tested.
- We're integrating OneClick into the Clever or ClassLink structure that may already be in place in your school or district.
- Finally, we are piloting with the Van Meter district with the goal of offering a new service to add school-specific apps to student launchpads.
Explore on your own at https://launchpad.classlink.com/haea
If your school or district is listed below, please take the first step and complete the on-boarding questionnaire. Please contact Susan Schrader, Director of Resources & Library Services, if you have questions.
- Adel-DeSoto-Minburn
- Audubon
- Baxter
- Gilbert
- Madrid
- Pleasantville
- Nonpublic schools (except Mt. Olive Lutheran, Sacred Heart-WDM, Sacred Heart-Boone, St. Anthony, Pella Christian)
An Academy for Elementary Schools: MTSS
Are you seeking clarity on how to be more efficient and effective in building a system of supports for all students and staff? The Academy is designed to provide leadership teams with the knowledge and resources to improve academic and behavior outcomes for ALL students. You will develop a common understanding of the Five Essential Components of a Multi-tiered System of Supports. In an era of accelerating student learning and providing for student well-being, Iowa schools need a school improvement framework to guide this work. Teams will focus on developing action plans to fully implement MTSS at the building level. Ongoing supports will be provided.
Registration Link
Course #182253 HL
Dates and Time: Oct. 6 and Oct. 20, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA
An Academy for Middle Schools and High Schools: Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports
Are you seeking clarity on how to be more efficient and effective in building a system of supports for all students and staff? The Academy is designed to provide leadership teams with the knowledge and resources to improve academic and behavioral/social-emotional outcomes for ALL students. You will develop a common understanding of the Five Essential Components of a Multi-tiered System of Supports. In an era of accelerating student learning and student well-being, Iowa schools need a school improvement framework to guide this work. Teams will focus on developing action plans to fully implement MTSS at the building level. Ongoing supports will be provided.
Registration Link
Course #181277 HL
Dates and Time: Sept. 16 and Sept. 30, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA Regional Educational Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA
Maximize Your Data
Within the MTSS Framework, participants will learn how to maximize the use of several available Iowa data sets including:
- Panorama Student Success - including Early Warning System (EWS) and Conditions for Learning
- FastBridge
- Iowa School Performance Profile
- Postsecondary
Participants will:
- gain a better understanding of the purpose and design of each data source
- learn how to interpret each data source
- describe connections among the data sources
- prepare for leadership of each data source within the school or district
Registration Link: #203942 HL - Maximize Your Data
Dates and Time: Nov. 18 and Nov. 21, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA
