Literacy

Areas of Support

Heartland AEA offers a variety of services in the area of literacy. Literacy consultants provide the following:

Professional learning opportunities in the areas of speaking, listening and reading and writing for grades K-12
Data analysis and interpretation of screening, progress monitoring, summative and formative assessments
Assistance with curriculum development
Support for selecting instructional materials
Sharing of research and resources connected to current educational developments
Consulting and coaching of evidence-based instructional approaches

Important Contacts

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Lynn Bowen

Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant

Email Lynn
(515) 642-3073

Districts: Des Moines

Jodi Cross

Curriculum Consultant-Reading

Email Jodi
(515) 473-7389

Districts: Carlisle, Indianola, Knoxville, Martsensdale-St. Marys, Melcher-Dallas, Norwalk, Pella, Pleasantville, S.E. Warren, Twin Cedars, Interstate 35

Destiny Eldridge

Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant

Email Destiny
(515) 473-7378

Districts: Des Moines

Christine Esser

Curriculum Consultant - Reading

Email Christine
(515) 473-7260

Districts: Adair-Casey, Audubon, Carroll, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Earlham, Exira-EHK, Glidden-Ralston, Guthrie Center, Panorama, West Central Valley, Winterset