ISPRA Spring Conference, April 18-19

The Iowa School Public Relations Association (ISPRA) is an organization of public relations professionals, superintendents, principals, teachers and others interested in fostering understanding and support for education. Their annual spring conference will be held on Thursday, April 18-19, 2013 at the Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge.

The conference includes a morning presentation by Joe Krumm, NSPRA President and Executive Director Community & Government Relations, who will present on best school public relations practices and communication accountability. The afternoon presentation will feature Eileen Wixted, Wixted & Company, who will present on crisis communication in a school setting.

You do not need to be an ISPRA member to attend the conference. Click here for more information.
 
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Central Community School Superintendent/Elementary Principal Position

Central Community School District, with an enrollment of 500 students and located in North East Iowa, seeks a superintendent/PreK–5th grade principal to begin July 1, 2013. Application deadline is March 25, 2013.

For application materials contact: Board Secretary, Central CSD, 400 1st Street NW, Elkader, IA 52043 or by e-mail at jpiorkowski@central.k12.ia.us, or download application materials from the Central CSD website at www.central.k12.ia.us.
 
The dissemination of information from external organizations by Heartland AEA does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the information. It is being passed on to our stakeholders for its educational value.

Heartland AEA Releases Agency Videos

The Agency has created four new videos to help describe AEA service. The main video is entitled, "About Heartland AEA" and takes a brief look at the services Heartland AEA provides for children and families, educators and school leaders. Three smaller videos go into more detail about services provided to the three audiences. The videos are available on our EduVision site. Direct links, including video descriptions are below. Special thanks goes to Dr. Tom Lane, Carlisle Community Schools, for his testimonial. 

About Heartland AEA
Education is everyone's responsibility. This video recounts ways Heartland AEA works with parents, educators and school leaders in improving the learning outcomes of children and youth.

Heartland AEA Services to Children and Families
Parents discuss how Heartland AEA has made an impact in the lives of their children.

Heartland AEA Services to Educators
Sarah Brown Wessling, Johnston High School English Teacher and 2010 National Teacher of the Year, describes her experiences of working with Heartland AEA.

Heartland AEA Services to School Leaders
Dr. Tom Lane, Superintendent of Carlisle Schools and 2012 Iowa Superintendent of the Year, provides his insight and experience of working with Heartland AEA.