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

  

Dec. 2 HAA Meeting Reminder

Dec. 2 HAA Meeting Reminder

Zoom Check-in at 10:30 a.m. 

The Dec. 2 HAA meeting will be a Zoom check-in from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. (no in-person meeting.) 

The agenda will include partnership updates. Calendar invitations have been sent that include the Zoom link. The next face-to-face meeting will be Jan. 6 and will include a legislative panel.

Order Your Items Before Winter Break and Save!

Plan ahead to have your end-of-semester printing completed before winter break. 

Items to consider: 

• Newsletters 
• Senior banners 
• Winter concert or activity programs 
• Winter cards
• Gifts for students or staff 

Orders can be placed on Creative Services Online. Please reach out to creativeservices@heartlandaea.org with any questions. 

And save 10% on new print orders!

Now through the end of the year, stock up and save on your print orders! We're offering 10% off your entire Creative Services printing orders through Dec. 31, 2025.

Enter the promo code WINTER10 on the payment screen and click Apply before paying for your order. The discount will appear in green once applied.

Offer available Nov. 20 - Dec. 31, 2025. Offer only available on new orders. Offer not available for Braille or custom graphic design orders.

Note that Heartland AEA offices will be closed Nov. 27-28, 2025, and Dec. 24, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026.

Reminder: Additional DCAP Support Opportunities

Virtual Support — Jan. 27, 2026 

Need help as you finalize your DCAP plan? Join one of our come-and-go Zoom support sessions on Jan. 27. 

Drop in anytime between 9:00–11:00 a.m. or 1:00–3:00 p.m. to ask questions and get guidance. Register here 

In-Person Workshop — Feb. 12, 2026 

Join us at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny for a DCAP workshop focused on collaboration and best practices. The day will include dedicated team planning time and district showcases to highlight key takeaways. 

Register here 

Important DCAP Dates 

• Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026: Mark your calendar to ensure timely submission. 
• Review Day: April 21, 2026: The DCAP review will be held at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. Each district must send at least one representative. Additional details about reviewers will be shared soon. If you have any questions or need additional support, email rpp11@ghaea.org.

Bring Your Priorities: Making the Most of Your District Service Plan Meeting

As you prepare for your upcoming District Service Plan meeting with Heartland AEA, we encourage you to reflect on your school improvement goals and the initiatives you hope to strengthen in the coming year.

This meeting is a chance for us to dig in together—reviewing progress, identifying challenges and exploring where additional support could enhance implementation. It’s also an ideal time to consider roles your district may benefit from, but not necessarily in a full-time capacity, such as:

• Special education director

• Curriculum director

• Instructional coach

• Content-specific expert

We can discuss how shared or partially supported staffing options might elevate your work.

In addition, please think about how our Media & Technology Services can support your curriculum, classroom instruction and both current and future technology needs.

Arriving with these priorities in mind will help us co-create a service plan that is responsive, aligned and fully supportive of your district’s goals.

We’re proud to offer high-quality services at competitive prices. And don’t forget—districts that sign up for professional services with our Professional Service Providers by Feb. 2, 2026, will receive a 5% discount.

We look forward to partnering with you in 2026!