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
The Heartland Administrators’ Association (HAA) will have its first meeting of the 2019-20 school year 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. Register for the sessions at this link.
All of the HAA 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
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.
