What is this? Empowering Schools Around AI Our AI Readiness Package equips schools with the policies, knowledge and tools needed to integrate artificial intelligence effectively and ethically into education. Led by a Heartland AEA digital learning consultant, this package includes AI policy development, professional learning, student education and ongoing support.
Read MoreEducators can expect to see some changes as the new school year gets underway Legislation passed during the 2024 legislative session has ushered Iowa’s AEAs into a new era. Many services that have been offered at no cost to districts will now have a fee. Specific…
Read MoreThe following positions are currently available at Heartland AEA. Click the position you are interested in and then click the “Apply” button to apply for the position. Shelter Care Educational Program Teacher – Ellipsis…
Read MoreBased on feedback and district requests, the Behavior Support Community of Practice (CoP) will be continuing in the 2023-24 school year! The intention of the CoP is to engage in common learning, network and collaborate to build community among individuals who hold similar roles. This CoP is designed for staff…
Read MoreHeartland 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…
Read MoreHeartland AEA’s regional directors serve as administrative partners to local districts/schools within a defined geographical area. They work closely with districts/schools to understand their needs through a comprehensive planning process. Regional directors help align, deploy and ensure the delivery of quality agency services and supervise and evaluate AEA staff working…
Read MoreSpecial education involves specially designed instruction tailored to the unique needs of each child and is provided at no cost to parents. Below are documents that go into detail of the parameters of special education services in Iowa and guidance on how services are carried out throughout the state. Heartland…
Read MoreAEA Purchasing, a statewide initiative of Iowa’s AEAs, facilitates a voluntary purchasing program to help Iowa schools and other eligible entities save time and money. Its goal is to combine the purchasing power of Iowa schools to offer aggressive pricing on materials, goods and services through a competitive…
Read MoreEbooks Ebooks are available at any time—no checkouts and no wait-lists! Every student in a class can read the same ebook at the same time. The ebooks work on any desktop computer, laptop or mobile device. Students can access ebooks at school, home, the public library or any place with…
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