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Read MoreDoes a district have to have a Computer Science endorsed teacher to teach a computer science class? No, the course needs to align with…
Read MoreSection 504 Overview Frequently asked questions about Section 504 and the education of children with disabilities. United States Department of Education Government site with a host of disability-related resources. Disability.gov Article provides a general overview of all key aspects…
Read MoreAbout the Assessment The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that all students, even those with the most significant cognitive disabilities, have access to the general education curriculum. The Dynamic Learning Maps Assessments are Iowa’s Alternate Assessments for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities…
Read MoreEnglish Learners (ELs) are one of the fastest-growing populations in our schools. They comprise about six percent of the student population in Iowa schools and speak almost 140 languages. At Heartland AEA, we serve approximately 4,000 ELs who speak a variety of diverse home languages. Program Overview To meet…
Read MoreAbout Iowa Alternate Assessment All students are expected to participate in district-wide assessments. Students with disabilities may participate without accommodations, with accommodations or through the state of Iowa Alternate Assessment. The individualized education plan (IEP) team considers the characteristics of the student and the nature and purpose of the assessment…
Read MoreFor information about: Administrator/Evaluator Licensure Contact Josh Moser at the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Evaluator Approval Courses Visit the Iowa Department of Education or contact Stephanie TeKippe at the Iowa Department of Education. Evaluator Approval Through Heartland AEA Contact…
Read MoreHeartland AEA is governed by a nine-member board, with each member representing a director district in the Heartland AEA service area that is roughly equal in population. Board members are elected by local district boards of education and serve staggered four-year terms. Below is a map of the…
Read MoreSpeech-Language Pathologist Job Description Applies principles, methods and procedures for analysis of speech and language comprehension and production to determine communicative competencies Provides intervention strategies and services related to speech and language development, as well as disorders of language, voice, articulation and fluency that adversely affect an individual’s educational performance…
Read MoreThe Heartland AEA Shared Services Planning Council is comprised of leaders who work to support the Agency’s infrastructure and operational needs. The Council meets monthly to discuss and make decisions about these needs. Shared Services Planning Council Sean Boyle Information Systems Manager Brandie Gean Director of…
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