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
Jim Verlengia, Ed.D., who recently retired from Heartland AEA after 23 years, is available to assist districts with a variety of leadership services and supports, namely:
- Individual and Team Coaching
- Administrative Team and School Board Effectiveness Training
- Leadership Development
- Strategic Planning and Needs Assessment Facilitation
- Culture Development
- Systems Thinking Approach
- Motivational Presentations
- Special Assignments
For more information or to inquire about a specific district need, contact: Jim Verlengia, Ed.D. at (515) 499-6490 or Jon Sheldahl, Chief Administrator, at (800) 255-0405 ext. 14314.
Be sure to register for the 2020 Legislative Education Advocacy Event on Feb. 10-11, sponsored by Iowa's Area Education Agencies. This event will bring together school administrators from across Iowa to learn the most up-to-date legislative insight, and meet with legislators face-to-face at the Capitol. Check out the event plans and register at this link: https://www.smore.com/qe4y5.
