At the July 16 Iowa State Board of Education meeting, the Board voted to fully accredit Heartland AEA following the Agency’s accreditation visit in April 2025. An accredited status indicates that an AEA has met all requirements for services designated by Chapter 72…
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Read MoreJeff Glade, digital learning consultant at Heartland AEA, was recently awarded a “20 to Watch” award from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), a nonprofit focused on accelerating innovation in education. This year’s recipients were recognized during the summer 2024 ISTELive Conference. The “20 to Watch”…
Read MorePhoto: Heartland AEA staff Michael Boneshefski, Tim Hall, Kristin Orton, Dorothy Landon and Jessica Johnston showed off the Agency’s Excellence in School Psychology award at the 2023 National Association of School Psychologists conference. Leaders in Heartland AEA’s school psychology program are proud to announce that the program has…
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2022 retirees! Thank you for helping us improve the learning outcomes and well-being of children and youth in our service area! Enjoy your retirement! 2022 Retirees Annis Austin-Woods Regional Administrative Assistant Rob Brookhart Instructional Designer AEA Learning Online…
Read MoreThe team of Heartland AEA staff who serve children receiving Early ACCESS services in Ankeny recently received more than a thank you note from a family whose son has received services. Julie Kohles (School Social Worker), Ronell Carr (Speech-Language Pathologist), Kristin Jones Shelton (Early Childhood Special Education Consultant),…
Read MoreAEA Professional Learning Registration System First-time User? Create an Account in identAEA New Instructor? Start here… Iowa’s AEAs are pleased to launch a new AEA Professional Learning Registration System that is more…
Read MoreOur postsecondary team partners with district teams and individuals to support students in achieving postsecondary success. Through personalized coaching, collaborative efforts and expert consulting, we equip educators with the tools and strategies needed to help their students embark on a successful transition to college, career and beyond. Postsecondary…
Read MoreHeartland AEA serves students from birth to the age of 21. The eligibility requirements for children to receive services differ depending on the age of the child. In all cases, however, services are free and are based on eligibility and need. If you believe that a child or…
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