What can we do for you? Campaigns From PPEL and bond referendum votes to school boundary change campaigns, we will: Develop a customized communication plan for your district/school Create print and digital communications: flyers, videos, website landing pages, slides, social media posts, postcards, press releases, etc. Copywriting/Proofreading Review, edit and…
Read MoreWhat is Building Strong Brains? Building Strong Brains provides educators with awareness of brain-aligned, trauma-sensitive strategies for working with all students in Iowa’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports. This professional learning meets Iowa’s legislative requirements for training school staff on “Identification of Adverse Childhood Experiences…
Read MoreOn Aug. 1, 2024, Iowa’s AEAs implemented a new fee structure for professional learning courses. This new structure is being put in place due to funding changes experienced by the AEAs due to legislation (HF 2612) passed during the 2024 Iowa legislative session. The new fees will be for…
Read MoreTechnology is changing—again! Usage data are showing that educators in the Heartland AEA service area now rely on streaming video rather than DVDs. The Agency’s DVD usage has dropped from 7,927 checkouts in 2011-12 to 156 in 2020-21. The streaming video (from just Learn 360) usage ranges from 53,000 to…
Read MoreAreas of Support Heartland AEA provides a variety of supports for social studies teachers, including: Assistance in curriculum design Instruction with inquiry Implementation of the Iowa Core Social Studies Standards Iowa Social Studies Standards Preparing students for the 21st century cannot be accomplished without a strong emphasis on the social…
Read MoreProgram Overview Each school district must incorporate gifted and talented programming into its comprehensive school improvement plan as required by Iowa Code section 257.42. The Iowa Code also defines gifted and talented students as “those identified as possessing outstanding abilities who are capable of high performance. Gifted and talented children…
Read MoreHeartland AEA provides services that support all learners in schools and communities. Within the Agency, Heartland AEA strives to create an environment in which the backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of all employees are used to better serve area districts. Services to districts and schools include the planning and implementation of…
Read MoreHeartland AEA is an approved provider of continuing education for school nurses through the Iowa Board of Nursing. To be approved for continuing education credit, class content must meet appropriate subject matter as specified in Chapter 5 (Continuing Education) of the Iowa Administrative Code related to the Board of Nursing.
Read MoreAs part of Heartland AEA’s vision “to nurture learners, empower choice and enrich lives,” we offer a number of internship and job shadow opportunities. Whether you’re deciding which career path to take or already in an undergraduate or graduate program, we encourage you to reach out to us…
Read MoreThe Agency Planning Council is comprised of Heartland AEA’s senior administrators. The Council meets weekly to discuss issues and make decisions about the Agency’s overall operation. Cindy Yelick Chief Administrator Joined the Agency: 2023 Cindy Yelick serves as Heartland AEA’s chief administrator. In this role, she…
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