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

Heartland AEA Math Minutes Newsletter is Now Available

The Heartland AEA Math Minutes Newsletter is now available. Make sure to follow the newsletter and share it with your colleagues! In this issue…

• Numeracy Project 2.0
• Coming Soon to Creative Services at Heartland AEA
• Heartland AEA Math Consultants
• Heartland AEA Math Consultants on Twitter

Contact the Heartland AEA Math Team if you need any assistance!

Emergent Mathematical Strategies for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (Alternate Assessment) - Starts in September

This course will cover a framework for instruction of mathematical ideas for students with significant cognitive disabilities. This course is designed for students who are progressing on the Iowa essential elements aligned to the Iowa core standards. Links to the literacy framework will be made, along with a process for determining whether students are at an emergent or conventional level for instruction. Strategies and routines for emergent learners will be provided. Teachers will participate in mathematical activities in order to increase understanding.

Emergent Mathematical Strategies for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (Alternate Assessment)
Sept. 21 & Oct. 1 and 7, 2021
Heartland AEA, Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Register at this link: https://bit.ly/3zgdCMz
Course #201608
Section #307491