Educational audiologists, like those who work at Heartland AEA, are members of school multidisciplinary teams who: Identify children with hearing loss needing early intervention or special education as part of Child Find Evaluate learner needs to facilitate listening, learning, and communication Provide services and supports Recommend, fit, and…
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2023 retirees! Thank you for helping us improve the learning outcomes and well-being of children and youth in our service area! Enjoy your retirement! 2023 Retirees Diane Baldrige Early Childhood Home Intervention Teacher Mary Jo Brown SEBMH/Professional…
Read MorePhoto: Heartland AEA staff Michael Boneshefski, Tim Hall, Kristin Orton, Dorothy Landon and Jessica Johnston showed off the Agency’s Excellence in School Psychology award at the 2023 National Association of School Psychologists conference. Leaders in Heartland AEA’s school psychology program are proud to announce that the program has…
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 MoreCongratulations to our Vicki Sanders, who was named the 2022 Iowa School Social Worker of the Year by the Iowa School Social Workers’ Association! Vicki was recognized as a leader and a strong advocate for students and someone who always strives to meet the needs of the students…
Read MoreThe Heartland AEA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of a new chief administrator for the Agency. Dr. Cindy Yelick, currently the chief administrator of Great Prairie AEA in Ottumwa, will succeed Dr. Jon Sheldahl when he retires after an almost 40-year career in education, including…
Read MoreAt the Iowa State Board of Education’s Nov. 16, 2022 meeting, the State Board granted Heartland AEA full accreditation status. An accredited status indicates that the Agency has met all requirements for services designated by Chapter 72 of the Iowa Administrative Code. “Our staff members and school districts have a…
Read MoreIn September 2022, the Computer Science Education program at UNI (CSEd@UNI), Central Rivers and Grant Wood AEAs, and the University of Virginia were awarded a CSForAll:RPP scale-up grant by the National Science Foundation. This award is an expansion of CSEd@UNI’s existing Computer Science Endorsement program…
Read MoreHeartland AEA has been approved for grant funding through the Iowa Department of Education to provide the paraeducator certification courses at no…
Read MoreThe 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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