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Program Overview Heartland AEA consultants support students, educators and families by fostering an environment where we communicate, collaborate and evolve together. As a multidisciplinary team, consultants aim to improve outcomes for all learners by building strong relationships and making meaningful connections.
Read MoreBy Statewide AEA Well-being Team As students across the state of Iowa arrive at their school buildings each day, they are met by educational staff who aim to provide top-notch academic instruction to prepare them for their future goals and careers. However, preparing students to be future-ready involves not only…
Read MoreThe Heartland AEA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of a new chief administrator for the Agency. Dr. Cindy Yelick, currently the chief administrator of Great Prairie AEA in Ottumwa, will succeed Dr. Jon Sheldahl when he retires after an almost 40-year career in education, including…
Read MoreIowa’s nine Area Education Agencies have received computer science grant funding from the Iowa Department of Education that will provide close to $1 million in computer science professional development and impact nearly 850 educators this summer. The grant will be used to pay for the professional learning opportunity,…
Read MoreHeartland AEA’s “Summer Learning Academy: Reflect, Reconstruct, Rebound” has been designed with area educators, for area educators. Over the past year, you’ve stretched your abilities and…
Read MoreHeartland AEA provides licensure, authorization and certificate opportunities for the following: Substitute Authorization Substitute Authorization Renewal Paraeducator Certification Paraeducator Renewal Iowa Evaluator Approval Nursing Continuing Education Credit Program
Read MoreTranscripts for Courses After June 1, 2019 Transcripts are available when the course has ended and the instructor has closed the course. AEA Professional Learning Registration System Transcripts for Courses Before June 1, 2019 …
Read MoreServices to Promote Growth and Development Heartland AEA’s early childhood services focus primarily on early intervention — a system of coordinated services that promotes a child’s age-appropriate growth and development and supports families during the critical early years. Beginning a partnership between families and professionals at this early stage helps…
Read MoreHearing Screenings Heartland AEA audiologists and audiometrists provide hearing screenings for infants, young children and K-2nd grade and 5th grade students in schools, all at no cost to parents. Hearing screenings and hearing tests help to determine those children with normal hearing, those who may need further testing to determine…
Read MoreIt’s easy to copy a DVD or music file, scan an image, transfer digital files, photocopy, stream video, etc. But how do you know if the copying is legal? Check out the resources below to help you understand more about copyright laws and your rights and responsibilities as users of…
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