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 AEA Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant Kyra Wilcox-Conley has assumed the agency-wide responsibilities for Gifted and Talented Programming, formerly held by Mary Schmidt. Kyra can be reached at kwilcox-conley@heartlandaea.org or 800-255-0405 ext. 11295.
Additional Gifted and Talented information is available on the Heartland AEA website. Check this site, as content will be updated periodically throughout the year. Feel free to contact Kyra with your Gifted and Talented needs.
The next Deep Equity Program that’s scheduled on Nov. 1 examines the five phases of the Deep Equity process for creating culturally responsive teaching. To enhance the learning experience, participants are encouraged to pre-read the Preface and Intro to the Deep Equity Participant’s Workbook and As Diversity Grows So Must We on pp. 286-295 in the back of the workbook. See you on the 1st!
Date: Nov. 1, 2016
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 8600 Northpark Dr., Johnston, IA 50131
