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For more information about adapted physical education issues, disability awareness and supportive organizations, visit: State Resources Adaptive Sports Iowa Can Play Guidance for PE for Students with Disabilities Grant Wood AEA…
Read MoreDue Process From time to time differences of opinion regarding the education of a student arise. Differences may develop about the evaluation of a student, his or her eligibility for special education services, the placement of the student as well as the provisions of Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
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 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 MorePhysical therapy services in the educational setting are provided by a qualified physical therapist to address student concerns in the motor and adaptive behavior domains, including gross motor, mobility, positioning and play/leisure skills. Physical therapists design interventions that improve a student’s physical ability to access and participate in their educational…
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 MoreJob Description Develops, implements and coordinates physical therapy services and resources for children birth to age 21 who have been identified with or are suspected of having disabilities in the areas of mobility (e.g., functional movement, transfers) and positioning (e.g., sitting, standing, use of assistive positioning devices) Collaborates with other…
Read MoreHeartland AEA offers a competitive salary and benefits package for all employees. See more information in the menu to the right.
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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