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Procedural Safeguards Manual — Ages 3-21

July 1, 2024: Important Changes in Mandatory Reporter Training

New legislation has driven a change in Mandatory Reporter training in Iowa. Effective July 1, 2024, all staff licensed through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners will now complete training every three years for both Mandatory Reporter of Child Abuse and Mandatory Reporter of…

Check Out These Inclusive Summer Activities for the Whole Family

The Heartland AEA Family & Educator Connection created this list of summer activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family, including those with disabilities. Check it out! Inclusive Summer Activity Ideas

Driven By Personal Experience, Pedersen Receives Hamilton Relay Hearing & Speech Award

Anne-Michelle Pedersen, a Heartland AEA Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, was recently awarded the Hamilton Relay 2021 Better Hearing and Speech Month Recognition Award for the State of Iowa. Anne-Michelle’s passion for the Hard of Hearing community extends far beyond her work responsibilities as a Teacher…

Lodermeier, Cook, Hammer & Ugolini Honored with AEA Awards

2020 Iowa’s AEAs Awards Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs) are recognizing individuals who are amazing ambassadors for Iowa’s education system and Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. Each year, Iowa’s AEAs seek nominations for three awards as a way to celebrate those who are making a difference for kids,…

Parent Tips

There are a few things parents/guardians can do at home to help children improve their literacy and reading skills. Give books and magazine subscriptions as gifts. Set your TV to show closed captioning. Your child will naturally read while watching! Model reading – talk with your child about what you…

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy services provided by Heartland AEA occupational therapists assist students from birth to 21 years of age to develop, improve and/or maintain functional independence in the least restrictive educational setting. Heartland AEA’s occupational therapy staff provide problem-solving, direct service and consultative services depending upon individual students’ needs. Services Occupational…

Shelter Care Educational Program

Heartland AEA’s Shelter Care Educational Program (SCEP) serves students from across Iowa by providing an effective learning environment that meets the students’ individual needs while they are staying at a shelter/detention facility. Many of the youth served by SCEP have been placed or referred by the Iowa Department…

AEA Purchasing

AEA Purchasing, a statewide initiative of Iowa’s AEAs, facilitates a voluntary purchasing program to help Iowa schools and other eligible entities save time and money. Its goal is to combine the purchasing power of Iowa schools to offer aggressive pricing on materials, goods and services through a competitive…