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Procedural Safeguards Manual — Ages Birth-3

Canvas

Services Offered Iowa Canvas User Group Monthly webinar meeting to network, learn about Canvas updates and discuss best practices with other Iowa Canvas Administrators. Professional Learning/Consulting (New or Existing Canvas Customers) Jumpstart your knowledge of building, implementing and enhancing online and blended learning in classrooms. Training can be customized to…

Congratulations to Our 2022 Retirees!

Congratulations to our 2022 retirees! Thank you for helping us improve the learning outcomes and well-being of children and youth in our service area! Enjoy your retirement! 2022 Retirees Annis Austin-Woods Regional Administrative Assistant Rob Brookhart Instructional Designer AEA Learning Online…

District Requirements & Implementation Resources

In June 2018, K-12 computer science standards were adopted in Iowa. Instruction addressing these standards has been optional for districts. In June 2020, the Future Ready Iowa Act House File 2629 was signed into law and includes REQUIREMENTS and TIMELINES for computer…

Family Grateful for AEA Services Donates Toys in Honor of Their Son

The team of Heartland AEA staff who serve children receiving Early ACCESS services in Ankeny recently received more than a thank you note from a family whose son has received services. Julie Kohles (School Social Worker), Ronell Carr (Speech-Language Pathologist), Kristin Jones Shelton (Early Childhood Special Education Consultant),…

Forms & Processes

These forms and resources have been developed to assist parents and educators in determining eligibility for 504 services and addressing 504 requirements. Heartland AEA Documents Informative brochure which is often used by districts to notify parents of their rights under Section 504 and serve as second notice.

Secondary Transition

Transition to Post-school Activities The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that schools provide services to students with disabilities to assist in their transition from school to post-school activities. Secondary transition services are designed to be a results-oriented process, with a focus on improving the academic and functional…

Substitute Authorization

How do I Obtain a Substitute Authorization? Substitute Authorization Requirements A substitute authorization may be issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners to an individual who:  Has successfully completed the course, Substitute Authorization Course (see Step 1 below)…

Policies

The Agency is governed by the policies listed below as approved by its Board of Directors. Series 100 - Educational Philosophy 100 – Mission Statement 101 Educational Equity 102 – Bullying & Workplace Harassment…

Non-Discrimination

Educational Equity, Non-discrimination, Affirmative Action, Bullying & Harassment Heartland AEA has policies and procedures in place to protect children and families, as well as staff and prospective employees from abuse, discrimination, bullying and harassment. Affirmative Action Plan This plan outlines current data and compares the data to…