You have likely heard that Nina Rasmusson, Partnership Director in Regions 6 & 7 is planning to take a position with the Des Moines Public Schools as the director of the new charter school affiliated with the district. Nina has been with the Agency for four years, and while we are sorry to see her leave, she has a very unique opportunity to lead in the design and implementation of a new educational program.
The Agency will seek to fill this position with an interim candidate. Many factors were considered in this decision including district needs, partnership director workload given the group has absorbed two vacancies for 2010-11, the timing of the resignation and the desire to maintain flexibility for the future. If you know people who you think would be a strong match for this work, direct them to the Careers section of our website for more information about the position. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, August 11.
The Agency remains committed to its partnership with our staff and districts, and we will do everything we can to make this process go smoothly. Nina will be around to help us with the transition, and your support throughout the process is much appreciated.
Monday, August 9, 2010
August 2010 Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
Click here to download the agenda for the August 10, 2010 meeting of the Heartland Board of Directors.
Updated Business Card Order Form Now Available
Click here to download the Agency’s updated business card order form. The form is also available on the Intranet>Critical Communications>Communications Assets. If you have previous forms saved on your computer, please delete them, or if you have hard copies in your office, please recycle them. All forms must be submitted with an account number to charge. If you do not know your account number, please ask your secretary or clerk. All order forms should be e-mailed to Claire Spellman, Communications Administrative Assistant, at cspellman@aea11.k12.ia.us or sent through van mail to her at the Johnston Administration Center.
Cultural Competence Professional Learning and Community Involvement Opportunities for Staff
This year amongst the many internal cultural competence events the Agency will hold such as lunch & learns, the internal poverty simulation, new staff orientation presentations, office meeting presentations and the annual diversity days, the Agency will also support some additional events. Staff will be allowed time to attend one of these events if interested, with their supervisor’s approval. Please note that these events are will all be held in Des Moines; however, regional opportunities will be identified this fall.
Meals from the Heartland (This event is after work hours therefore supervisor’s approval is not needed)
Since 2008, a group of Heartland employees has volunteered at the Meals from the Heartland event to prepare packaged meals to send to developing countries. This year a Heartland group will volunteer from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 3. Interested people can register for the event through the Universal Registration system using Activity Number IN0093-9999-1101. The event will be held at Hy-Vee Hall in downtown Des Moines. If you are unable to participate with the Agency’s team on September 3, please feel free to check the Meals from the Heartland website for other options. Registrations for the Agency’s team will close on August 27, 2010. For more information about Meals from the Heartland go to http://www.mealsfromtheheartland.org.
Race Exhibit at the Science Center of Iowa (Supervisor’s approval needed)
This exhibit explores the issue of race and racism in the United States. The thought-provoking exhibit addresses these highly personal topics from three different perspectives: science, history, and everyday. For more information about the exhibit visit http://www.sciowa.org/aspx/Explore/ExperiencingSCI/TravelingExhibits.aspx. Interested Heartland staff members are encouraged to form a small group and attend the exhibit. The Agency will allow two hours for staff to attend this event. Tickets cost $8.00 (please mention that we pay group rate) and each person will be responsible for purchasing his/her own ticket. This traveling exhibit will be at the Science Center until September 6, 2010.
Immigration Forum (Supervisor’s approval needed)
Heartland AEA is proud to sponsor, in collaboration with Des Moines Area Community College, an Immigration Forum that will help participants understand the educational challenges and rewards facing immigrants, refugees and educators around the state of Iowa. The forum will be held on October 5, 2010, from 2:45-5:15 p.m. at the DMACC Urban Campus, in Building 1, and will be a part of the celebration commemorating the Urban Campus's 30th anniversary. The forum will include a keynote speaker and a panel of experts who will share facts about immigration and implications for Iowa educators. The forum facilitator will be Rekha Basu, columnist at the Des Moines Register. Admission is free.
Meals from the Heartland (This event is after work hours therefore supervisor’s approval is not needed)
Since 2008, a group of Heartland employees has volunteered at the Meals from the Heartland event to prepare packaged meals to send to developing countries. This year a Heartland group will volunteer from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 3. Interested people can register for the event through the Universal Registration system using Activity Number IN0093-9999-1101. The event will be held at Hy-Vee Hall in downtown Des Moines. If you are unable to participate with the Agency’s team on September 3, please feel free to check the Meals from the Heartland website for other options. Registrations for the Agency’s team will close on August 27, 2010. For more information about Meals from the Heartland go to http://www.mealsfromtheheartland.org.
Race Exhibit at the Science Center of Iowa (Supervisor’s approval needed)
This exhibit explores the issue of race and racism in the United States. The thought-provoking exhibit addresses these highly personal topics from three different perspectives: science, history, and everyday. For more information about the exhibit visit http://www.sciowa.org/aspx/Explore/ExperiencingSCI/TravelingExhibits.aspx. Interested Heartland staff members are encouraged to form a small group and attend the exhibit. The Agency will allow two hours for staff to attend this event. Tickets cost $8.00 (please mention that we pay group rate) and each person will be responsible for purchasing his/her own ticket. This traveling exhibit will be at the Science Center until September 6, 2010.
Immigration Forum (Supervisor’s approval needed)
Heartland AEA is proud to sponsor, in collaboration with Des Moines Area Community College, an Immigration Forum that will help participants understand the educational challenges and rewards facing immigrants, refugees and educators around the state of Iowa. The forum will be held on October 5, 2010, from 2:45-5:15 p.m. at the DMACC Urban Campus, in Building 1, and will be a part of the celebration commemorating the Urban Campus's 30th anniversary. The forum will include a keynote speaker and a panel of experts who will share facts about immigration and implications for Iowa educators. The forum facilitator will be Rekha Basu, columnist at the Des Moines Register. Admission is free.
Official Address of New Newton Office
The official address of the new Newton office located inside Emerson Hough Elementary School is:
700 N. 4th Ave. E.
Suite 130
Newton, IA 50208
700 N. 4th Ave. E.
Suite 130
Newton, IA 50208
Van Route Listing for 2010-11 Now Available
Click here to download the 2010-2011 van route listing. As always it is subject to change.
August 2010 Iowa Department of Education School Leader Update
Click here to download the August 2010 issue of the School Leader Update from the Iowa Department of Education.
Iowa Staff Development Council Membership
The Iowa Staff Development Council (ISDC) Board would like to encourage interested Heartland staff members to consider membership in ISDC. For more information, please go to http://www.iasdc.org/NEW_Membership.html or click here for a brochure.
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