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 prior to July 1, 2026, and $132 after July 1,…
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 MoreThese forms and resources have been developed to assist parents and educators in determining eligibility for 504 services and addressing 504 requirements. Heartland AEA Documents Informative brochure which is often used by districts to notify parents of their rights under Section 504 and serve as second notice.
Read MoreSpecial Education The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) includes a system of procedural safeguards designed to protect the rights of children with disabilities and their parents. Procedural safeguards include many rights for parents and students 18 and above including the right to participate in all meetings, to examine…
Read MoreSpeech-language pathologists work with children who have a variety of communication needs. These needs are generally related to: articulation language voice fluency early literacy Speech-language pathologists also serve students who have complex communication needs associated with disabilities such as autism, physical impairment and head injury. Several options are available for…
Read MoreThe Administrator Connection is a weekly online newsletter for school and district superintendents, principals and curriculum directors. Readers may leave a comment by clicking on an article title, scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking on “Post a Comment.”…
Read MoreHeartland AEA is transitioning to the Simbli software system to manage agency board meeting materials. All agendas and minutes after April 2026 can be found on this site. Heartland AEA Board of Directors Simbli Site Prior Agendas & Minutes 2026 Board Meeting Materials…
Read MoreDirector District Members District 1 Currently vacant School Districts Represented: Ankeny, Des Moines, Saydel District 2 Elizabeth Brennan Resides in…
Read MoreIt is Heartland AEA’s goal that the information on our website is accessible to individuals with visual, hearing or cognitive disabilities. Good faith efforts have been made to ensure that our site complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The majority of pages in our site are available in…
Read MoreHeartland AEA is led by a team of professionals who have extensive experience in the education field, including the Agency’s chief administrator, Cindy Yelick, Ed.D. Agency Planning Council The Agency Planning Council is comprised of Heartland AEA’s senior administrators. The Council meets weekly to discuss issues and…
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