Heartland AEA’s paraeducator certification course schedule is available. 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 encouraged that participants…
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MoreHEART Classroom Teacher Job Description Provides for an appropriate educational program for children being served in the therapeutic classrooms located within the Winterset Community Schools Is a member of a multidisciplinary team that collaborates to support the design, implementation and decision-making regarding therapeutic classroom supports Facilitates student learning using instructional…
Read MoreISTE ISTE Coaching Standards Services 4.1 Change Agent Digital Learning Consultants inspire educators and leaders to use technology to create equitable and ongoing access to high-quality learning. Facilitate access to reputable resources…
Read MoreAccess the Digital Resources Through AEA OneClick! Access the digital content provided by Heartland AEA through AEA OneClick. You can log in using your school student or teacher email credentials and then access each digital resource individually, without logging in again! OneClick provides better privacy and security and adds more…
Read MoreChild Find refers to the area education agencies’ (AEAs) responsibility to ensure that students who are eligible for special education services are identified, located, evaluated and provided with needed services. Heartland AEA staff members follow statewide procedures for Child Find. These procedures are documented in the statewide special education procedures…
Read MoreHeartland AEA school psychologists provide services that assist parents and educators in meeting the needs of children and youth to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents and other professionals to create safe, healthy and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and…
Read MoreAssistive technology (AT) services assist with the selection and implementation of technology-based tools and strategies to support educational achievement for students who have special needs. Heartland AEA’s AT services focus on: Accessible instructional materials (AIM) Specialized software and apps for struggling readers and writers Alternative/augmentative communication Computer and mobile device…
Read MoreOne way Heartland AEA serves to improve student outcomes is through the development of strong partnerships with families and communities. Our agency offers a variety of services to support the learning and development of students from birth through age 21 including access to digital resources and hearing screenings…
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