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 Administrators' Association Meeting Reminder Feb. 7

The Heartland Administrators’ Association (HAA) meeting will be held on Feb. 7 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Heartland AEA, Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston.

We have a special line-up of speakers from some of Iowa’s state activity associations and the AEA Authentic Learning Initiative. Lunch will be provided immediately following.

• Jean Berger, Executive Director, Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union
• Stacy Hansen, Executive Director, Iowa High School Speech Association
• Todd Tharp, Assistant Director, Iowa High School Athletic Association
• Laura Williams, Iowa AEA Learning Online, Authentic Learning, 21st Century Learning Specialist/Work-based Learning Coordinator

Save the dates for the March and April HAA meetings
March 7

• With Brooks Harper, Passionately Preparing the Next Generation

April 4

• Timothy Kanold, Ph.D., Solution Tree, Educator Wellness

May 2

• Ann Lebo, Ed.D., Executive Director, Iowa Department of Education

Meetings are scheduled from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, Rooms 107A/B. Lunch to immediately follow. View the speaker series flyer to learn more.

Save the Date: Educator Renewal for Student Achievement Workshop with Timothy Kanold, April 4

Based on the combined research-affirmed works of Dr. Timothy Kanold and Dr. Tina Boogren and their 2021 title, Educator Wellness, this timely workshop will help focus your time, energy, routines and actions on strategies to avoid the physical, emotional and relational burnout that educators often face.

Educator Renewal for Student Achievement
April 4
12:30 - 4 p.m.
Heartland AEA, Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston

Dr. Kanold will inspire you to:

1. Develop strategies for bringing your best self to work each day
2. Prioritize routines for your physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness
3. Examine research-affirmed strategies to avoid prolonged stress, exhaustion and burnout
4. Utilize a robust self-rating protocol to identify wellness routines
5. Learn and grow with colleagues to share wellness practices that influence student achievement
6. Reflect on your current wellness story to reconnect to your “why” and a greater purpose as an educator

Our daily wellness and well-being as educators can be elusive. There is a fine line between being busy while living a well-managed life and being hurried into a stress-filled life on the brink of emotional and physical exhaustion. Participating in an active process toward achieving a positive state of good health and well-being provides a pathway for overcoming obstacles to a fulfilling life as an educator.