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

  

Welcome to the Administrator Connection, a weekly online newsletter from Heartland AEA for school and district administrators, superintendents, principals and curriculum directors.

Heartland Administrators’ Association (HAA) Professional Learning Sessions Coming Sept. 6

Join us in-person for these can’t miss school administrator-only learning sessions! Each session is ​​9-11:30 a.m. at Heartland AEA, Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston.

Sept. 6
Fundamentals of Communication and Media Interaction
Presenter: Andy Garman, Communication Advisor & Trainer, Wixted & Co.

Oct. 1
Family Engagement
Presenter: Ron Mirr, President, RM Consulting

Nov. 1
Iowa Department of Education Update and Legislative Panel Discussion
DE Presenter: Ann Lebo, Director, Iowa Department of Education

Legislative Panel Discussion:
Margaret Buckton, Partner, Iowa School Finance Information Services
Dave Daughton, Lobbyist, School Administrators of Iowa
Phil Jeneary, Government Relations Director, Iowa Association of School Boards
Kate Walton, Partner, Eide & Walton Lobbying and Government Relations