Iowa School Climate Survey Now Available

The 2009 Iowa School Climate Survey is now available. This biennial survey from the Iowa Pride Network measures the levels of racism, homophobia and sexism in Iowa schools. The 2009 survey is the first since the legislature passed the 2007 Iowa Safe Schools Law. Click here if you are interested in reading the results of the survey.

Headcount Still Needed for ICLC Participants

Please send the number of participants you will be registering for the Iowa Culture and Language Conference (ICLC) and Pre-conference to Pat Latham at platham@aea11.k12.ia.us by Tuesday, November 30, 2009. For more information on the ICLC and on how to get reimbursement for attending, click here.

Celebrating American Education Week, November 15-21

This year, American Education Week will be observed during the week of November 15-21. We at Heartland AEA are pleased to partner with you in providing excellent educational opportunities and services for children and youth, families, schools and communities in the area.

During American Education Week, we are able to reflect on our mission to strengthen student achievement for all students. We are proud of the successes that together we have achieved but are mindful of the work that still needs to be done. We look forward to working with each of you to make learning in Iowa even stronger in the coming years. Please feel encouraged to contact me, your Partnership Director or the Heartland Communications Department with any concerns or suggestions for service Heartland AEA might provide to your district.

Enjoy your coming week of recognition for the work you do in education and the contributions being made to improve student achievement.

Sheila King
Interim Chief Administrator