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
As a superintendent in the Heartland AEA service area, you are a member of the Heartland Administrators’ Association (HAA). This association is designed to provide you with monthly superintendent meetings that will offer opportunities for networking and learning. We will be sharing about the supports offered by the AEA system, as well as hearing from colleagues and partner organizations. All of the superintendent meetings will take place on the first Tuesday of the month and will follow the same basic format:
- 8 - 9 a.m. Superintendent Advisory Council (currently scheduled for Sept., Nov., Jan., April and May)
- 9 - 10 a.m. Regular HAA Business Meeting and Partner Updates from Heartland AEA, DE, SAI, IASB, BOEE and DMACC
- 10 - 11:30 a.m. Superintendent Session with Guest Presenter
The first HAA meeting will be held on Sept. 3 at DMACC in Ankeny. This will also be the kickoff to the 2019-20 Heartland AEA Social, Emotional, Behavioral, Mental Health Speaker Series and will be led by Frances Stetson, Ph.D. Dr. Stetson will lead learning on quality standards for inclusive practices for superintendents and administrators in the morning. Her afternoon session on effective staff utilization is designed for all educators. This is a great opportunity for you to bring administrators in the morning and teacher leaders and teams for collaborative learning in the afternoon!
Registration for Frances Stetson, Ph.D. - Sept. 3
Morning Session Registration Link Course #180602
Afternoon Session Registration Link Course #180603
*Allow extra time for parking on the DMACC campus
*Lunch is on your own
SEBMH Series - Oct. and Dec. Events
The SEBMH series continues on Oct. 1 with Clayton Cook, Ph.D. and Dec. 10 with Shannon Suldo, Ph.D. See the SEBMH series webpage for more information and links to register. These are no cost events!
Save the dates for these nationally distinguished education leaders coming in 2020!
- Hamish Brewer, March 3, 2020 at DMACC, Ankeny
- Anthony Muhammad, April 23, 2020 at Hilton Garden Inn, Johnston
Bookmark the HAA Google Site to stay informed of all HAA events, agendas and materials.
The Heartland AEA Curriculum Network meets from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first Friday of every month, Sept. through May, at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive). A Zoom option is also available for those who can't attend in person.
2019-20 Meeting Dates
- Sept. 6, 2019
- Oct. 4, 2019
- Nov. 1, 2019
- Dec. 6, 2019
- Jan. 3, 2020
- Feb. 7, 2020
- March 6, 2020
- April 3, 2020
- May 1, 2020
For meeting agendas, handouts and other important documents, visit the Curriculum Network Google Site. For more information or questions, contact the Regional Director who serves your district or Kevin Fangman, Chief Academic Officer, at (800) 255-0405 ext. 14374.
