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 will host its 3rd annual Education Career Fair next Wednesday! School districts will be on-site to meet with job candidates for any and all types of education careers. Candidates will also have the chance to attend classes to learn how to navigate a career fair, have a successful interview and write a top-notch resume. We look forward to this opportunity to serve the education community and hope teachers and college students alike will be able to attend this event! If you have any questions, contact the Heartland AEA Human Resources Dept. at (800) 362-2720. This is a FREE event for both school districts and job candidates!
Heartland AEA is beginning year three 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.
Please review the instructions and timelines to complete the process for 2017-18, including the video tutorials. Districts are asked to begin the multi-step process this month. For more information, contact Jenny Ugolini at jugolini@heartlandaea.org or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14441.
