Our offices will be closed for winter break from Dec. 23, 2024 through Jan. 1, 2025. Happy Holidays!
What is chronic absenteeism? Iowa defines chronically absent as any absence from school for 10 percent or more of the days or hours in the grading period established by a public school. We know that poor attendance contributes significantly to the achievement gap and…
Read MorePBIS and SEBH coaches and team members recently came together for a day of learning and fun at our SEBH Coaches Camp. Learning focused on: What makes an effective system Best practices for system implementation How creating a sense of belonging can help address student/school connectedness and chronic absenteeism Exploring…
Read MoreNew legislation requires a fee increase for services We are pleased to announce that despite the legislative changes brought about by HF 2612, all aspects of Creative Services (including print, production and graphic design) remain available and on-demand to all educators within our service area. We…
Read MoreStaff serving children in Early ACCESS (birth to age 3) in our northern region recently received the “Community Partner Award” for generosity of spirit, commitment…
Read MoreIn September 2022, the Computer Science Education program at UNI (CSEd@UNI), Central Rivers and Grant Wood AEAs, and the University of Virginia were awarded a CSForAll:RPP scale-up grant by the National Science Foundation. This award is an expansion of CSEd@UNI’s existing Computer Science Endorsement program…
Read MoreWe are pleased to provide science and STEM activities that teachers and caregivers can do with young children. Click on the links to view and download the lessons. For more information, contact your Heartland AEA Science Consultant. Where Does the Water Go?…
Read MoreCrista Carlile Heartland AEA is pleased to announce the hiring of Crista Carlile as the new regional director for Region 4. Crista, who is currently the Director of Teaching & Learning at Urbandale Schools, will replace Carlene Lodermeier, who will be retiring on June 30, 2022. …
Read MoreHeartland AEA provides van delivery service to each school in the Agency’s service area. Materials shared between schools through interlibrary loan can be delivered via our vans as well. Van delivery is changing! Due to 2024 legislation, our vans will now be…
Read MoreIowa’s educational structure dates back to 1858, but the first regional services were not established until 1910 when Iowa school districts numbered over 5,000. In that year, county superintendents were appointed to oversee the schools in each county. Over the years, the number of districts steadily…
Read MoreEach year the Agency compiles a directory that lists the names, titles and contact information of all its staff, as well as contact information for each school building and district office the Agency serves. The directory is available for download in PDF format.
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