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Science of Reading

Research-Backed Instruction The Science of Reading 101 is the approach to reading instruction that is backed by research as the most effective way to ensure equitable and essential instruction for all students. Although this method of teaching reading is proven to be the most effective, we have been somewhat hesitant…

Iowa’s AEAs Enter a New Era: Changes as the 2024-25 School Year Begins

Educators 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…

Back for 2023-24: Behavior Support Community of Practice

Based 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…

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…

Restock Your Toolbox with Resources to Serve Your School’s English Learners

The Heartland AEA English Learner/Diversity team is kicking off the new academic year with a newsletter focused on equity and language.  The EL newsletter will address topics related to teaching and learning with students learning English. Our purpose is to share an…

Title III Support

ELPA21 Students identified as English Learners take the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA21) each spring. This assessment assesses their proficiency and growth in reading, writing, speaking and listening in academic English. The academic progress of English Learners is calculated in large part by the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA21). The…

Social, Emotional & Behavioral Health

Click the term above for a more detailed definition. Instructions Hover over terms above to see the definition. Click to view a more detailed definition Close Term Learning Supports Heartland AEA provides training, technical assistance and resources in a variety of research-based learning supports content areas. Our purpose is to…

School Finance

Budget Workshops Each year Heartland AEA hosts school budget workshops for public school district administrators. Workshop days are typically split into morning sessions and afternoon sessions, with the morning reserved for new business managers and superintendents or those who have less experience, and the afternoon sessions reserved for…