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

Co-Location Moves from Delaware Elementary to Grandview Christian High School

FYI: Due to space needs of the Southeast Polk School District, our agency was asked to vacate our co-location space at Delaware Elementary in Des Moines. 

The Agency has secured co-location space at Grandview Christian High School for this school year. Those in Region 8 have been given the pertinent information about the move.

Grandview Christian High School is located at 1701 E. 33rd St., Des Moines, IA 50317.

Use Google Templates to Help the Agency Take Center Stage

Remember when you’re creating content on behalf of the Agency, there are some guidelines we’d like you to remember: 

• Use agency logo templates: 
• Google Slides templates can be found in the Slides Template Gallery in Google Drive 
• Google Docs templates can be found in the Docs Template Gallery in Google Drive 
• The agency color palette and proper logo use can be found on pages 12 and 13 of the Guide to Communications at Heartland AEA. 

And What About Bitmojis? 

If you want to add some personalization or creativity to your presentation, feel free to use a photo of yourself or your Bitmoji. But remember, you’re creating content on behalf of the Agency, so make sure Heartland AEA takes center stage. 

Wellmark Announces New Rx Savings Advisor to Save Prescription Costs

The new Rx Savings Advisor from Wellmark alerts members of personalized Rx savings advice. 

Alerts are generated when member out-of-pocket costs are $15 or more and the savings opportunity is $10 or more. The alerts are designed to align with the member’s benefit structure and may include: 

Therapeutic substitutions 

• Switch to alternative drug on lower-tier or level of formulary 

Channel 

• Switch from retail to mail order (if the member has the benefit) 

Day supply 

• Switch from 30- to 90-day supply 

Wellmark Rx Savings Advisor Flyer 

If you have any questions, contact Juliette Houseman, Benefits Specialist.

Heartland AEA 2020-21 Wellness Program is Here!

The 2020-21 Wellness Program officially launches tomorrow, Sept. 1, 2020! 

We have linked up with Navigate Wellbeing Solutions to bring you a brand-new Heartland AEA Wellness Portal. No matter where you stand in your wellness journey, this program has something for everyone. Look for more information in your email tomorrow on how you can join the portal and start participating in wellness activities.  

If you have any questions, contact Britini Jones, Human Resources Associate.

Iowa State Financial Fitness Challenge is Back and Starts on Sept. 9

We're excited to announce the launch of our new financial wellness platform! Our organization has been selected to participate in the Iowa State Financial Fitness Challenge, a unique program in conjunction with the Financial Fitness Group and the Iowa Insurance Division. This challenge starts Sept. 9, 2020, and will run through Dec. 31, 2020.   

Why are we doing this?  

Because we care about your financial future and want to extend to you every opportunity to be financially successful, we are rolling out this benefit to all employees. As a bonus, you may also invite your spouses and family members to participate, free of charge!



What is it?  

The wellness platform, Financial Fitness Academy is designed to assess, educate, and empower individuals to improve their overall financial health. Once you start, you will see how easy it is to achieve an improved financial future. You’ll be auto-enrolled into 3 courses; Iowa Programs that Work for You, Introduction to Retirement Planning, Personal Finance Basics in addition to gaining access to 400 courses, tutorials, calculators, activities, and video content, including courses related to the economic impact of COVID-19 and the CARES Act. The platform also includes search and recommendation tools to help each user create a personalized learning experience.   

The goal of the Challenge is to have each of you participate and pass at least 5 courses with a score of 70% or higher on the post-test, earning you Certificates of Completion after each course. The best part, each tutorial takes only 15 minutes to complete, including pre- and post-quizzes, making learning easy and fun!   

How do you get started?  

On Sept. 9, you will receive an invitation email from the platform to get started. Simply click on the link in the email, and you'll be up and running in just a few minutes. If you don't receive an email, let us know and we will give you the link to our program site.   We encourage you to take advantage of this amazing opportunity to strengthen your financial muscles with the fastest and easiest courses available.

Oh Shoot! Flu Shots Will Not be Offered On-site This Year

No on-site flu shots will be offered for Heartland AEA staff this year. 

You can receive your shot at your doctor’s office or any pharmacy, and it will be covered by insurance.

Alternate Assessment Updates for 2020-21

If you are a primary contact for students on alternate assessment, please make sure teachers are aware of tasks and approaching deadlines.

This document contains the deadlines, new information and links to the state commencement letter, training sites, office hours and other resources.