Intranet Communications Tab Gets a Facelift

The Communications tab on the Intranet has been given a facelift. The name of the tab has been changed from “Critical Communication” to “Communications” and the resources have been re-categorized so that you can more easily find the resources you need. Below is how the information is now categorized.


Archives: Find links to official agency communications pieces and information on how to submit content for them.
o Administrator Connection
o Staff Connection
o HeartBeat

Communication Resources & Publications: Included under this link are resources and guides staff can use to conduct agency business. Also available are the 2010-2011 publications such as the regional contact sheet, regional map, directories and the current van routes.
Resources
o Agency Style Guide
o Glossary of Educational Terms
o Grammar & Usage
o Heartland Vision/Mission
o Heartland Logo
o Manual Guidelines
o Non-discrimination Clause
o PeopleBox Style Guide
Publications
o 2010-2011 Regional Contact Sheet
o 2010-2011 Regional Map
o 2010-2011 Staff & Schools Directory
o 2010-2011 Superintendent Directory
o 2010-2011 Van Routes

Forms: Find the fillable pdf forms that staff members need for communication-related needs.
o Brochure Approval Form
o Business Card Order Form
o Consent Form (for photos & video—now just one form)
o Printing Request Form
o Production Request Form

Tell Us Your Good News: We know our staff are doing great things in the Agency, and we want to share those stories! If you have good news to share, take just a few minutes to complete the simple web form, and we'll do all of the follow-up.

Templates: This section contains important materials for staff to carry out agency business. Find your office’s fax memo and letterhead template. Also available is a meeting agenda and PowerPoint templates (new ones coming soon!). All materials are correctly branded with the Heartland logo and are ready for use.
o Electronic Fax Memo Templates
o Electronic Interoffice Memo Templates
o Electronic Letterhead Templates
o Manual Template o Meeting Agenda Template
o PowerPoint Templates

If you have any questions or suggestions about these resources, please e-mail the Communications Department at comms@aea11.k12.ia.us.