Partnerships Heartland AEA is a Girls Who Code Partner. We encourage you to take advantage of their free and flexible coding curriculum and comprehensive resources for your Grades 3-5 or 6-12 clubs. List Heartland AEA as your Community Partner…
Read MoreWho do I contact if I have questions or want support with Computer Science in my district or classroom? See the contact information above for the Heartland AEA Computer Science Team. When does Computer Science have to be implemented? What is the timeline? By…
Read More*NEW* Heartland AEA Computer Science: Brief Overview & Q/A Session Webinar Series Administrators, teacher leaders and educators, join us to network with colleagues while learning about what the AEA can and will do to support the work of districts. Heartland AEA…
Read MoreWhat is Computer Science? Iowa defines computer science as understanding how and why technologies work, exploring whether and how technology could solve real-life problems, investigating procedures, creating solutions, and learning about computing systems, programming, data, networks and the effects on society and the individual. Learning computer…
Read MoreIn June 2018, K-12 computer science standards were adopted in Iowa. Instruction addressing these standards has been optional for districts. In June 2020, the Future Ready Iowa Act House File 2629 was signed into law and includes REQUIREMENTS and TIMELINES for computer…
Read MoreHow to Make a Referral If you think your child, age birth to 3 years, may need assistance, you can make a referral in one of two ways: directly to Heartland AEA or through the Iowa Family Support Network. Heartland AEA…
Read MoreIowa’s Area Education Agencies have partnered with Hanover Research to administer and analyze a survey regarding educators’ perceptions of AEA services. Responses and the results of the survey will help your AEA better understand and shape service offerings. Hanover Research is an independent research firm based in Washington, D.C.,…
Read MoreAnne-Michelle Pedersen, a Heartland AEA Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, was recently awarded the Hamilton Relay 2021 Better Hearing and Speech Month Recognition Award for the State of Iowa. Anne-Michelle’s passion for the Hard of Hearing community extends far beyond her work responsibilities as a Teacher…
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 MoreOver the past year, leadership at the board table has come with challenges and decisions no one could have anticipated. School boards, including AEA boards, have made tough choices that impact the health and safety of students, staff and the school community while continuing to prioritize student achievement and educational…
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