Our Mission
To improve the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities.
Our Goals
• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success
The Statewide AEA Special Education Procedures Manual and Release Notes have both been updated as of July 1, 2019.
They are now posted on the Iowa IDEA website; currently on the front page of the website, in addition to their permanent location under the IEP drop-down menu > Statewide Special Education Procedures > Manual. They are also posted on the Heartland AEA website under Special Education Services > Guidance Documents.
If you have any questions regarding the content, contact your regional director.
Star Staff
This message was sent by the Creatives Services, Professional Learning and Business Office teams.
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We would like to thank Bryan Carlton (Computer Software Engineer/JO) and Sean Boyle (Computer Software Engineer Tech Lead/JO) for the support and expertise they provide with moving data from Creative Services Online and the AEA Professional Learning Registration System to BusinessPlus. We appreciate their availability as problems arise with creating invoices and reconciling payments. More importantly, our customers are receiving invoices with correct quantities and amounts due to their dedication.
Name Changes
Rachel Arens from Rachel Wakefield
Position Changes
Julie Glass to Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant from Special Education Consultant
Births
Congratulations to Judy Cleveland (Technology Support & Inventory Control Specialist/JO) on the birth of her grandson, Jackson Thomas Merritt, who was born on July 24. Jackson weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and was 19.25 inches long. His parents are Kelly (Judy’s daughter) and Terio Merritt, and he has a big sister, Harper, who is 18 months.
Discounted Iowa & Iowa State Football Tickets Available for AEA Staff
Bravo Sports Marketing is again offering discounted tickets to both Iowa and Iowa State football games for staff in all of Iowa’s AEAs. These special prices come at no expense to the AEA system – this discount comes solely from Bravo Sports Marketing.
August Birthdays
1 Jay Boens
2 Bryce Carlton
2 Andrea Richmond
3 Katie Walton
5 Christine Esser
5 Meghan Rupiper
5 Jeff Weinberg
5 Paige Wintz
7 David Hammer
7 Keri Steele
7 Jennifer Swanson
8 Vicki DeMoss
9 Jen Gilmore
9 Marcy Swalley
10 Kaye Lynch
10 Erin Sawyer
10 Jean Vesely
11 Kristi Allison
12 Mary Cabeen
12 Sadie Harbaugh
12 Jana Schneckloth
13 Teri Hazen
13 Hope Johnson
13 Molly Warnemunde
13 Jessica Williams
14 Patty Shelton
15 Valerie Hubert
15 Angie O’Brien
15 Amy Pickering
17 Heather Balzer
17 Brenda Pierce
17 Rhonda Weiss
18 Cindi Ballard
18 Kris Larsen
21 Andrea Gach
21 Shannon Harken
21 Linda McAtee
21 Brooke Moeller
21 Nicole Patton
22 Kim Pickett
23 Lisa Lumbard
24 Jessica Pottebaum
24 Jenny Sumner
25 Vicki Sanders
26 Faye Allen
26 Carrie Van Zanten
27 Paige Amundson
27 Jerica Ballard
27 Tim Blakeslee
27 Sandy Darveau
27 Stacey Warren
27 Linda Wegner
28 Trisha Conner
28 Kristin Orton
28 Judy Sofen
29 Shaylinn Crone
29 Mary Heaberlin
29 Robin Heuser
30 Amy Ramsey
30 Kurt Subra
