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

 

MTSS Elementary and Secondary MTSS Academies, Coming Soon!

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.

Class dates Jan. 25th and Feb. 17 and are from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

Registration Link

Course #308050

Elementary leadership teams to include administrators, classroom teachers, teacher leaders, school counselors, interventionists, special education teachers.


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.

Class dates are Feb.1 and Feb 22, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Heartland AEA, 602 Visions Parkway, Adel

Registration link

Course #308052

Middle school and high school leadership teams to include administrators, content teachers and teachers who support systems work (TLC, Counselor, At-Risk, ALT).

ACHIEVE System Go-Live Details Announced

On Oct. 26, the AEA System Statewide Special Education webinar shared initial details on the process for districts to “go-live” in ACHIEVE, the new state IEP system. Look for more information and opportunities to discuss with your regional director in the months to come.

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

 

Nov. 2 HAA Meeting Cancelled, See you Dec. 7

The regular Nov. 2 HAA meeting has been cancelled so superintendents can attend the Iowa BEST Summit by the Iowa Dept. of Education and University of Iowa. The summit runs from Nov. 2-3. The next HAA meeting will be held on Dec. 7 and will feature a legislative panel with updates, and college and career transition counselors from Des Moines Area Community College. Look for a detailed agenda later this fall.

*Bookmark the New Heartland Administrators' Association Google Site*
The Heartland Administrators’ Association has a new site and look! With the Google transition from classic to new sites this fall, superintendents will want to bookmark the new Heartland Administrators’ Association Google Site for upcoming meeting information.

Heartland AEA Digital Learning Newsletter is Now Available

The Heartland AEA Digital Learning newsletter is now available. In this issue:

• New Features in Screencastify
• Computer Science Updates
• Esports
• ITEC Updates
• Primary Google Blog: November Activities
• Want to Earn Some Credits

For more information or support, contact the Heartland AEA Digital Learning Consultant who serves your district.

Interested in Future Ready Topics? ​​Join the Heartland AEA Future Ready Network

Join your local colleagues to learn and share about all things Future Ready!

First Thursday of the month, beginning Nov. 4, 2021
9 - 11 a.m.
Zoom Link

For more information, contact Sue Schirmer, Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant.

Heartland AEA Library & Digital Resources Newsletter is Now Available

The Heartland AEA Library & Digital Resources newsletter is now available. This is one of those newsletters that you may want to keep as a reference. In this issue:

• Jerry Pinkney and Gary Paulsen
• Create Creepy Animals with PebbleGo
• Audiobooks
• Debate Resources and AEA Scout
• Iowa School Library Survey Archives

Heartland AEA Literacy Newsletter is Now Available

The Heartland AEA Literacy Newsletter is now available. In this issue:

• FASTBridge Interventions
• Scaffolding
• Social Studies and Reading
• Science of Reading Professional Learning
• Learning Bit by Bit

ACHIEVE System Go-Live Details Announced

On Oct. 26, the AEA System Statewide Special Education webinar shared initial details on the process for districts to “go-live” in ACHIEVE, the new state IEP system. Look for more information and opportunities to discuss with your regional director in the months to come.

November Updates from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Available

November updates from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners:

• Renewal Tips
• Substitute Licensure
• December Graduates
• Hints for School Administrators
• Holidays
• Ethics – Inappropriate Relationships
• Recent Cases