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
Jim Verlengia, Ed.D., who recently retired from Heartland AEA after 23 years, is available to assist districts with a variety of leadership services and supports, namely:
- Individual and Team Coaching
- Administrative Team and School Board Effectiveness Training
- Leadership Development
- Strategic Planning and Needs Assessment Facilitation
- Culture Development
- Systems Thinking Approach
- Motivational Presentations
- Special Assignments
For more information or to inquire about a specific district need, contact: Jim Verlengia, Ed.D. at (515) 499-6490 or Jon Sheldahl, Chief Administrator, at (800) 255-0405 ext. 14314.
Numeracy Project training begins this month and will introduce teachers, teacher leaders, consultants and administrators to the trajectory by which learners acquire a solid foundation in numeracy. Sessions provide training and materials around universal screeners, diagnostic tools, progress monitoring and intervention activities. Use this link to get you and your team registered and choose the section that works best for your team. Contact your Heartland AEA Math Consultant if you have any questions.
Numeracy Project Training Dates
Section 1: 2/19/20, 3/25/20 and 4/2/20 (8 - 11 a.m.), Heartland AEA, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Section 2: 2/19/20, 3/25/20 and 4/2/20 (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.), Heartland AEA, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Section 3: 2/24/20, 3/9/20 and 4/16/20 (8 - 11 a.m.), Heartland AEA, 602 Visions Parkway, Adel
Section 4: 2/24/20, 3/9/20 and 4/16/20 (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.), Heartland AEA, 602 Visions Parkway, Adel
Section 5: 2/27/20, 3/11/20 and 4/21/20 (8 - 11 a.m.), Heartland AEA, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Section 6: 2/27/20, 3/11/20 and 4/21/20 (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) Heartland AEA, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
