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Certified Paraeducator Course Schedule
Heartland AEA’s paraeducator certification course schedule is available below. There are three courses you must register for and complete to be able to apply for the Paraeducator Generalist Certificate through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Each course is $120 for a total of $360. It is strongly recommended that…
Read MoreIowa’s AEAs Implement New Creative Services Fees
New legislation requires a fee increase for services We are pleased to announce that despite the legislative changes brought about by HF 2612, all aspects of Creative Services (including print, production and graphic design) remain available and on-demand to all educators within our service area. We…
Read MoreSocial Studies
Areas of Support Heartland AEA provides a variety of supports for social studies teachers, including: Assistance in curriculum design Instruction with inquiry Implementation of the Iowa Core Social Studies Standards Iowa Social Studies Standards Preparing students for the 21st century cannot be accomplished without a strong emphasis on the social…
Read MoreGifted & Talented
Program Overview Each school district must incorporate gifted and talented programming into its comprehensive school improvement plan as required by Iowa Code section 257.42. The Iowa Code also defines gifted and talented students as “those identified as possessing outstanding abilities who are capable of high performance. Gifted and talented children…
Read MoreMandatory & Non-Mandatory Trainings
Iowa’s Area Education Agencies, through AEA Learning Online, offers and coordinates mandatory and non-mandatory trainings for educational staff. This includes training for the following: Mandatory reporting of suspected child and dependent adult abuse Medication administration Bloodborne pathogens and other OSHA trainings State requirements regarding Seclusion and Restraint: Chapter 103 Section 504…
Read MoreInternships & Job Shadowing
As part of Heartland AEA’s vision “to nurture learners, empower choice and enrich lives,” we offer a number of internship and job shadow opportunities. Whether you’re deciding which career path to take or already in an undergraduate or graduate program, we encourage you to reach out to us…
Read MoreAgency Planning Council
The Agency Planning Council is comprised of Heartland AEA’s senior administrators. The Council meets weekly to discuss issues and make decisions about the Agency’s overall operation. Cindy Yelick Chief Administrator Joined the Agency: 2023 Cindy Yelick serves as Heartland AEA’s chief administrator. In this role, she…
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