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We are committed to providing comprehensive support services for children and families from birth to 21, ensuring their development and success throughout their educational journey. Our services encompass a range of interventions, from early childhood education to transition planning, tailored to meet the individual needs of each child. We…
Read MoreHeartland AEA provides teacher leadership support to districts and buildings through: 1:1 coaching small group coaching personalized professional learning mentor training enhancing essential leadership skills planning and providing adult learning TLC Plan revisions…
Read MoreMental health professionals from Iowa’s nine AEAs recently collaborated to create a website for Iowans who are searching for mental health assistance. The website was created from a request by the state legislature to help educators, parents and students navigate resources related to mental…
Read MoreEarly ACCESS is Iowa’s early intervention system (IDEA Part C) for infants and toddlers under 3 years old who are not developing as expected or who have a medical condition that can delay typical development. Families and Early ACCESS staff work together to identify, coordinate and provide needed services and…
Read MoreSection 504 Workshop Does your district or school team need to sharpen its understanding of the Section 504 educational regulations? Our Section 504 Workshop is a comprehensive, hands-on workshop designed to help educators and administrators increase their knowledge and confidently navigate the legal requirements of Section 504, ensuring equitable support…
Read MoreThe Gifted Self-Audit & Planner, or G-SAP, originally called the SART (Self Audit & Reflection Tool, developed by retired Heartland AEA consultants Mary Schmidt and Linda Moehring), is a self-study opportunity aligned with Chapters 12 and 59 of the Iowa Administrative Code and best practices in gifted education.
Read MoreAs districts engage in actions to improve student achievement, it is important for teachers and administrators to have a good understanding of the grade-level expectations and learning progressions for students found in the Iowa Core and Common Core. Below you will find links to sites that will provide more…
Read MoreChallenging behavior and autism services focus on students who have a wide variety of disabilities exhibiting severe behaviors that require intensive supports and intervention. Heartland AEA staff members who support challenging behavior and autism services work collaboratively with parents and school district staff to evaluate and design interventions to address…
Read MoreBefore the mid-1970s, many children with physical or mental disabilities did not receive public educations. In 1974, the Iowa legislature removed those barriers, and the U.S. Congress soon pursued a similar goal with the enactment of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The law requires schools to…
Read MoreThank you for your interest in employment at Heartland AEA. We are an agency that guides our employees on a journey of personal and professional growth and gives them the tools and support they need to make a difference in the lives of children, youth, families and communities.
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