Postsecondary Success

Our postsecondary team partners with district teams and individuals to support students in achieving postsecondary success. Through personalized coaching, collaborative efforts and expert consulting, we equip educators with the tools and strategies needed to help their students embark on a successful transition to college, career and beyond.

Postsecondary Success Support Packages

Our team can provide a wide array of postsecondary supports for your district. Each project will be customized to the specific needs of your district.

District Career & Academic Plan (DCAP)
Meaningful career conversations
K-12 school counseling program
Career-connected learning
Authentic learning
Postsecondary systems & coaching
Transition for students with disabilities
Postsecondary data analysis
Portrait of a graduate
Work-based learning
CTE & Perkins

For past recordings and resources from network meetings, visit the Postsecondary Success Google Site.

Sign up for the Postsecondary Success Email Group

Use the form below to sign up for our Postsecondary Success email group.

Postsecondary Success Email Group

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Postsecondary Success Supports

Services to Improve Transition Outcomes

Important Contacts

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Barb Sersland

Curriculum Consultant-Math

Email Barb
(515) 383-5023

Education: Bachelor’s degree, business administration management, area of interest human relations & elementary education endorsed in math, social studies, middle school talented & gifted; Master’s degree, educational leadership

Experience: Middle school math teacher, Instructional coach, Math consultant
Joined Heartland AEA in 2021

Expertise: Mathematics standards work; instructional practices; reviewing and implementing high-quality instructional materials; coaching and consulting around supporting diverse learners; intervention systems support; postsecondary success planning

How I’ve made an impact: I consulted with a school district to adopt and implement a high-quality math curriculum, providing ongoing support through targeted professional learning and team collaboration time on integrating instructional best practices.