Heartland AEA Offices To Close in Observance of Thanksgiving

All Heartland AEA offices will be closed on November 26 & 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Van routes will not run November 25-27 and will resume on November 30.

Boone Community Schools Honored with Breaking Barriers Award

Heartland AEA congratulates the Boone Community Schools for receving a Breaking Barriers award from the State Board of Education for improving gaps in student achievement. The Des Moines and Perry Schools also received special recognition for assisting their students to increase their math and reading proficiency. Click here to read more.

Poverty Expert Donna Beegle to Present January Workshop

Highly-experienced national public speaker, discussion leader, trainer and author, Donna M. Beegle, Ed.D., will present a poverty workshop in Altoona on January 20, 2010 for AEA and school personnel interested in learning more about understanding those who live in poverty. Click here for more information and to register.

Heartland AEA Hosts Open House for Area Legislators

Heartland AEA hosted an open house for area legislators on October 27 during which time state lawmakers were able to learn more about the Agency's programs and services. Click here to read more.

Heartland AEA Sponsors Mosaic Conference; Mitchell Presents on Immigration

Heartland AEA was again a major sponsor of Iowa's Mosaic Diversity Conference held in October on the Iowa State University campus. Gilmara Mitchell, a Heartland Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant, was a member of a panel entitled "Immigration Impacts Iowa: How Community Leaders and Educators Can Plan for the Future." Click here to read more.

Krefting Honored with ITEC Technology Leadership Award

Heartland AEA instructional technology consultant Denise Krefting was honored by the Iowa Technology and Education Connection with its State Technology Leadership award. Click here to read more.