Our Mission
To provide services and leadership, in partnership with families, schools and communities, that improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth.

Our Goals

• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success

2016-17 Transportation Approval Process Begins

Heartland AEA is beginning year two of the online Request for Transportation Approval process.

Chapter 285.9(3) of the Iowa Code requires the Area Education Agency Board of Directors to approve all bus routes outside the boundaries of the school district operating the buses. This has been interpreted to mean regular routes and regular special education routes, not bussing for field trips or activity trips. The Code requires you to request permission from neighboring district(s) before any bus routes cross district boundaries.

Last year the process was completed for the first time using an online submission process. Please review the instructions and timelines to complete the process for 2016-17, including the updated video tutorials.

Districts are asked to begin the process this month and to complete step IV by May 31.

For more information, contact Jenny Ugolini at (515) 270-0405 ext. 14441.b

Teachers, Education Students Invited to Attend Heartland AEA Education Career Fair

We’re just a little over a week away from our 2nd Annual Education Career Fair! The free job fair is an opportunity for teachers, other education professionals and college students in education programs to meet with central Iowa school districts at one location to apply for jobs for the next school year.

Positions will range from administration to teaching to support positions. Heartland AEA will also be recruiting for careers such as speech therapists, school psychologists, school social workers and special education consultants.

March 2, 2016
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Heartland Area Education Agency
Johnston Regional Education Center


The job fair will be packed with opportunities for job seekers, including:

• Career fair etiquette class (begins at 1:00 p.m.)
• Mock interviews
• Resume critiques
• Graduate program information from area universities
• Professional portraits
• Free gift for early registrants!

Visit the Career Fair page on our website for all the info! Pre-registration is encouraged this year, but the fair is again free of charge.