Heartland AEA Releases Agency Videos

The Agency has created four new videos to help describe AEA service. The main video is entitled, "About Heartland AEA" and takes a brief look at the services Heartland AEA provides for children and families, educators and school leaders. Three smaller videos go into more detail about services provided to the three audiences. The videos are available on our EduVision site. Direct links, including video descriptions are below. Special thanks goes to Dr. Tom Lane, Carlisle Community Schools, for his testimonial. 

About Heartland AEA
Education is everyone's responsibility. This video recounts ways Heartland AEA works with parents, educators and school leaders in improving the learning outcomes of children and youth.

Heartland AEA Services to Children and Families
Parents discuss how Heartland AEA has made an impact in the lives of their children.

Heartland AEA Services to Educators
Sarah Brown Wessling, Johnston High School English Teacher and 2010 National Teacher of the Year, describes her experiences of working with Heartland AEA.

Heartland AEA Services to School Leaders
Dr. Tom Lane, Superintendent of Carlisle Schools and 2012 Iowa Superintendent of the Year, provides his insight and experience of working with Heartland AEA.

Autism Expert to Present Strategies at April 2 Event

In recognition of National Autism Awareness Month, local support group, ASPIRE, along with Iowa State University’s Student Disability Resources Office and Heartland AEA, will host an evening with Alyson Beytien, MS/Autism, BCBA. Parents, teachers and family members can learn what they can do each day to ensure success for children with autism. The event will be held on April 2, 2013 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Carver Hall Auditorium on the Iowa State University campus. There is no cost to attend. Click here for a flyer that can be distributed to interested parents and school staff.

Character Development & Leadership Curriculum with Joseph Hoedel on April 12

Heartland AEA will host a morning workshop on April 12, 2013 lead by Dr. Joseph Hoedel, lead advisor of the Character Development & Leadership Curriculum. Many schools use this curriculum as a stand-alone course for their freshman academy, their student government class or as an elective leadership/mentoring course. By the end of the workshop, participants will have an educated understanding of how this program aligns with the Common Core standards for English, improves high school exit exams, increases reading and writing test scores and prepares students for post-secondary success. 

Meeting the Common Core Standards for English Through Teaching Character 
April 12, 2013 
8:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. 
Johnston REC 
Activity Number: WK031392111301