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

Fall 2021 School Leader Update Newsletter Available

The fall 2021 issue of the School Leader Update from the Iowa Department of Education is now available. (Remember the publication is going to a quarterly format.) Inside you'll find:

• A new school year beckons
• New Iowa eTranscript under development
• Transfer in Iowa assists students with college transfers
• Save the date and register for early childhood institute
• Students: Apply for Senate Youth Program
• Senior Year Plus guide now available
• Some recommendations for Teach Iowa applicant tracking system
• Preparing for fall 2021 myIGDIs Administration
• Student Reporting in Iowa (SRI) upcoming training opportunities
• New CTE Program Notification
• Get Back to School Wellness with these free activities
• P-EBT update
• GOLD Assessment required in preschools

Quarterly Newsletter From Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Available

The quarterly newsletter from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners is available. Inside you'll find: 

• Processing Times, Late Fees, and Extensions
• Background Checks for Licensure
• Helpful Hints for Administrators

It's August! This Year, That Means the Agency's Wellness Program Has Begun!

You should have received an email from Navigate Wellbeing Solutions this week that officially launches our 2021-22 Wellness Program!

Partnering with Navigate, we have put together a program fit for everyone, no matter where you stand in your wellness journey. Utilize the wellness portal to earn rewards, participate in challenges, track your personal health goals and more. 

The email from Navigate has all the information you need to know about how you can start participating in wellness activities. And don't forget, information about the Wellness Program is archived for your easy perusal on the Intranet!

If you have any questions about the Wellness Program, contact Britini Jones, Human Resources Associate.

2021-22 Teacher Quality Course & Study Group Information is Here!

Information about Teacher Quality (TQ) courses and Study Groups for the 2021-22 school year is hot off the press! Refer to the link below for information about how to submit a proposal and when those proposals are due. Additional information will be added to the document as it becomes available.

If you have any questions about TQ payment or guidelines, contact Kevin Fangman, Chief Academic Officer. 
If you have any further questions about courses or study groups, contact Brandie Gean, Professional Learning & Conference Center Manager.

2021-22 Teacher Quality Learning Opportunities 

Summer HeartBeat -- Aug. 2021

Star Staff

Stacey Weaklend (Custodian/JO)

I feel so fortunate to work with Stacey. This summer she offered to help me with a big project. She always comes to work with a smile on her face, not to mention she is extremely helpful. She is a great listener, extremely good with details and is a quick learner. Thanks, Stacey for all your help!

Brenda Abbott (Library Assistant/JO)

Thank Yous

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kind expressions of sympathy after the loss of my brother. I am very grateful for the kind words, cards, messages and prayers from my Heartland AEA colleagues. The support you have given me is overwhelming.

Christie Crouch (Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant/Assessment Consultant/CA)