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Informational Videos
A series of videos were developed to help parents understand the purpose of specialized Heartland AEA services such as Early ACCESS, early childhood and special education. The videos were developed in response to a need identified by Heartland AEA’s Parent Advisory Council which is composed of AEA staff and parents…
Read MoreMandatory & Non-Mandatory Trainings
AEA Learning Online Learning System: Personalized Learning – Trainings & Courses AEA Learning Online Learning System provides educators with access to hundreds of self-paced trainings and courses. Many of the opportunities are free to employees in a participating district. Self-paced courses offer educators affordable options for license renewal or graduate…
Read MoreHomeschooling
Competent Private Instruction (CPI), commonly known as homeschooling, is private instruction provided for at least 148 days during the school year. Competent private instruction means providing instruction using an approved plan and a course of study in a setting other than a public or organized accredited non-public school. The provider…
Read MorePlanners
Quality & Affordable Planners! Quality and affordable student planners are available for your school! Planners can help students feel more engaged and aware of school events, activities and projects. Planners have a plastic front and back cover, coil binding and contain planner pages, note pages and reference and resource…
Read MoreEvery Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed in 2015, replaced the No Child Left Behind Act. It maintains a focus on equity for all students while giving states and local school districts much more ownership over systems of school accountability and support. In Iowa, ESSA has been a great opportunity…
Read MoreAdministrator Connection Newsletter
The Administrator Connection is a weekly online newsletter for school and district superintendents, principals and curriculum directors. Readers may leave a comment by clicking on an article title, scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking on “Post a Comment.”…
Read MoreCommunications & Media Relations
The Heartland AEA Communications Department works to help parents, teachers, students, administrators and other partners know the work of the Agency and understand the ways we enrich the lives of those we serve. We also work with those who request information from or about the Agency. We assist…
Read MoreHow to Apply
Internet Access Required Applications are accepted through our online application system. Applications must be filled out in their entirety and include all necessary documents in order to be considered. If you do not have personal Internet access, most public libraries and…
Read MoreServices for a Fee
Heartland AEA serves to improve teaching and learning in central Iowa by providing quality educational programs and services that not only meet the current and emerging needs of students and educators but also make a measurable difference. From specialized professional learning to personalized consultation and coaching, our collaborative efforts ensure…
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