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Procedural Safeguards Manual — Ages Birth-3

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…

Iowa’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…

School Counseling

Program Overview Through expert guidance, strategic planning and tailored solutions, we collaborate with school counselors to enhance their effectiveness, streamline processes and address unique challenges. We offer insights into data-driven practices, best counseling approaches and compliance with state and national standards, helping districts/schools build a comprehensive counseling framework that fosters…

Assessment

Heartland AEA assessment consultants help schools and districts assess that instructional practices and curriculum are working for students on the individual-, grade- and school-level. Areas of Support See the table below for Data & Assessment Services or open the document for further objectives and examples.

Learning Networks

Iowa’s AEAs are pleased to provide opportunities for educators to increase their knowledge and skills, gain support from peers and connect to AEA resources through its AEA Learning Networks. Educators can engage in these learning opportunities with other educators, not only from their area, but from…

Licensure, Authorization & Certificate Information

Heartland 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

Internships & 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…

Agency 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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