Monday, May 17, 2021

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

More Details About Our Sept. 24 All-Staff Meeting!

All-Staff Meeting 
Sept. 24, 2021 
Hy-Vee Hall, Des Moines 

Call for Presenters for Sept. 24 All-Staff Meeting 
The Agency is looking forward to another year of employee engagement through staff presentations at our All-Staff Meeting! 

Save Sept. 24, 2021, on your calendar for a “most of the day” meeting that will again feature an afternoon of presentations from YOU! Like in past years, there will be continued opportunities for staff to showcase their work and accomplishments. Our call for presenters will allow you and your colleagues the option of choosing to present an afternoon session or a morning informational table/poster session or both. 
  • Morning Informational Table AND/OR Poster Session: If departments or workgroups would like to showcase their work via a table display and/or poster session, that option will be available for an hour before the meeting begins. 
  • Afternoon Presentation: Select a 20-25 minute session or 60-minute session that can be presented in any format you prefer. Topics can be personal or professional. 

How to Submit a Proposal 
If you or a team of your co-workers are interested in presenting, complete this presentation application by June 1, 2021. After all proposals have been submitted, you will be notified if your presentation or table display has been accepted. 

When planning your presentation, think about how it reflects, educates, touches on or celebrates in the areas of: 
  • Social-Emotional Learning and self-care 
  • Innovative or transformative practices that led to success (with students, with teams, with practices) 
  • Celebrating YOU: sharing your successes, what you’re proud of, both professional or personal 
This approach to learning during our All-Staff meeting gives us a unique opportunity to feel the pulse of the Agency in just a few hours, to connect, learn and celebrate together. These presentations showcase your expertise, your passion and your innovation. So don’t be shy—show your work! Submit your presentation application by June 1, 2021

If you have any questions, contact the Communications Department.

Online Wellness Apparel Store Open for All Staff; Still Time to Use Your Wellness Incentive for Apparel


The Heartland AEA online store where staff can redeem their Wellness incentive for agency logo apparel is open for ALL staff through May 31, 2021! Staff who have earned their $40 coupon towards logo apparel will receive a separate email with specific ordering information once Navigate Wellbeing Solutions has notified us. 


 

All employees can purchase any items in the store (and shipping) at their own cost during the two-week period when the online store is open monthly through June 2021. Important reminder: if you are not ordering apparel with your Wellness credit, you’ll need to pay for shipping using Spee-Dee Delivery or UPS. 
 

Still Time to Use Your Wellness Incentive 
 
If you missed your assigned month to use your coupon code for logo apparel for your Wellness incentive, and/or you haven’t yet ordered, please visit the online store and place your order this month using your previously emailed coupon code. 



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

Cognitive Coaching to be Offered In-person at Johnston REC This Summer

If you have been trying to get into a Cognitive Coaching course, now is your chance! Registration is open for summer sessions. Follow the links below for more information. 

Cognitive Coaching: Level 1 - Registration 
Cognitive Coaching (Level 1) is a 4-day experience during which participants will build their communication and self-directedness through the process of becoming intentional about mediating for someone else’s effectiveness. Cognitive Coaching is a process that supports individuals working together to improve their skills in a variety of situations. This is an evaluator approval licensure renewal option for administrators.  

Cognitive Coaching: Level 2 - Registration 
Cognitive Coaching (Level II) is a 4-day experience during which participants will build their communication and problem-solving skills through the process of becoming intentional about how they mediate for someone else’s effectiveness. The problem-solving conversation will be presented, and the planning and reflecting maps will be reviewed. Previous participation in Level I or in the full 8-day training is required. Cognitive Coaching is a process that supports individuals working together to improve their skills. 

If you have any questions, contact Sue Schirmer, Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant.