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Leadership & Infrastructure

Science of Reading

Research-Backed Instruction The Science of Reading 101 is the approach to reading instruction backed by research as the most effective way to ensure equitable and essential instruction for all students. There is no better time, no more critical time, no more important time than now to begin providing equitable and…

Evidence-based Classroom Practices

Evidence-based classroom strategies are teaching practices and approaches that have been proven effective through research and data. These strategies are backed by evidence from studies in education, cognitive science and psychology, showing positive impacts on student learning and engagement. Evidence-based classroom practices are designed to support leadership teams and individual…

Resources for Postsecondary Success Continuous Improvement

Empowering Educators with a One-Stop Hub of Postsecondary Success Resources! How does this work? Guiding questions organize these resources into components to show possible actions and the resources that may support that action area. Each component includes coaching questions, resource names and links…

Sheldahl to Retire; Heartland AEA Seeks Next Chief Administrator

Heartland AEA chief administrator Dr. Jon Sheldahl has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2023. The Heartland AEA Board of Directors has partnered with the search firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates to hire the Agency’s next chief administrator. Learn more and apply…

Mays & Piedras Join Heartland AEA Board of Directors

Tiara Mays District 4 Tiara Mays has been elected to the District 4 seat on the Agency’s Board of Directors after the retirement of Bruce Christensen. Mays took the oath of office at the Board’s organizational meeting on Dec. 14. She is believed to be…

Paraeducator Renewal

How do I Renew My Paraeducator Generalist Certification and/or Add an Area of Concentration? Paraeducator Certification Renewal The Paraeducator Generalist Certificate is valid for five years and expires five years from the date of issuance by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Application…

Mentoring & Induction

The Iowa Mentoring and Induction (M&I) program began as part of the Teacher Quality legislation enacted in 2001. Since that time the purpose of M&I has remained the same: Beginning teacher mentoring and induction support is created to promote excellence in teaching, enhance student achievement, and build a…

Duplication/Transcoding Services

Transcoding is the process of converting a CD, DVD or VHS to a digital format that can be used with current technology such as uploading a video to a YouTube channel. As with any materials to be duplicated, this service is only available for materials that are not copyrighted. What…

Curriculum Network

Curriculum Network The purpose of the network is to provide opportunities for district administrators, whose primary focus is the continuous improvement of teaching and learning in the district, to meet monthly. First Friday of each month Statewide Updates: 8:30-10:00 a.m. Heartland AEA Updates: 10:15-11:30 a.m. Johnston Regional…