Teacher librarians: are you ready to kickstart your library programming this year? Join your regional K-12 peers for a collaborative in-person day focused on:
- high-impact collection management
- practical book repair techniques with the Book Doctor series
- digital literacy
- creative weeded-book makerspace ideas
Sept. 22, 2026
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Register today! https://forms.gle/KV3iCykuJ2jrYMk16
As districts work through the development and implementation of procedures in response to Iowa’s new student behavior and classroom removal law, we wanted to remind you that Heartland AEA can partner with you to support you and your staff.
We know that the most effective approach to student behavior is proactive and sustainable—building the systems, instructional practices, and staff capacity that create positive learning environments, prevent behaviors from escalating, and reduce the need for classroom removals.
Linked here is a brief overview of supports available to help districts strengthen their approach to student behavior. Training is only the beginning. We can work alongside your district to connect behavior supports to teaching and learning, strengthen classroom practices, and build sustainable systems that support both students and educators.
If you have questions or would like to explore what might be most helpful for your district, please reach out to your Heartland AEA Regional Director or Susie Meade, Heartland AEA Chief Academic Officer. We would welcome the opportunity to partner with you.
Grounded in the National Implementation Research Network model, this professional learning journey empowers leadership teams to move beyond one-off training. This workshop will guide school teams through the components required for fall submission of the Gifted and Talented Plan in the Consolidated Accountability and Support Application. Together, we will translate best practices and recent legislative changes into your school’s context.
Implementation Science for Educational Initiatives with Ongoing Coaching (Your TAG Plan)
Sept. 21, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Heartland AEA, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Intended Audience:
- Gifted and Talented teaching staff
- Administrators overseeing the gifted program
