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

 

Hear from the DE Director: HAA Meeting Dec. 3

The next HAA meeting will be held on Dec. 3 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. The agenda features updates from the Iowa Department of Education’s Executive Director McKenzie Snow. This will be an in-person meeting with no zoom option.

Check Out Our Digital Learning Newsletter!

In this issue of the Heartland AEA Digital Learning Newsletter:

• Technology we are thankful for!
• Day of AI - December
• Computer Science Education Week
• DE Computer Science Updates
• Library Tool of the Month

November Library & Digital Resources Newsletter is Now Available

In this issue of the Heartland AEA Library & Digital Resources newsletter:

• Teacher Librarian Virtual Workshop Recordings
• Special Pricing for Capstone Ebooks
• TeachingBooks Sept./Oct.
• Have You Explored New American History?
• October Highlights: Britannica Engagements
• New Learn 360 Titles
• New: Teach Britannica
• Professional Reading

Internationally Renowned Education Consultant Katie Novak Coming to Iowa in January

Two days of transformative learning!

Session 1 (Jan. 22): Apply UDL in your classroom and engage all learners.

Session 2 (Jan. 23): Leaders, dive deep into integrating UDL with MTSS to drive meaningful change.

Led by Katie Novak, an expert in inclusive practices, UDL and MTSS, this workshop will give you actionable strategies for success! Read more here.

Dates: Jan. 22-23, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Grant Wood AEA, Cedar Rapids

Register now and take your skills to the next level! Register here

Enhancing School Counseling Programs for Impact Workshop, Begins Dec. 4

Join us for a hands-on course designed to help school counselors elevate their programs with data-driven insights, measurable goals and actionable strategies. Discover best practices for aligning with national standards, improving student outcomes and gaining support from your school community. Leave with a customized plan ready to make an immediate impact!

Custom Plans
Each district will leave with a customized program overview and action plan.

Embedded Support
There will be time for learning and application built into the course.

Dates & Times
Dec. 4, 2024, Feb. 6 & April 25, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location
Heartland AEA Regional Education Center
6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA

Registration
Registration link
It is strongly encouraged that teams bring a curriculum lead or administrator with them.
1 license renewal or graduate credit available

Questions?
Sue Schirmer, School Counseling Consultant, Heartland AEA
sschirmer@heartlandaea.org | (515) 383-5006

Superintendent and Education Leaders Update Sept. 2024

The Oct. 2024 Superintendent and Education Leaders Update from the Iowa Department of Education is now available.