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Sanders Honored as Iowa School Social Worker of the Year

Congratulations 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…

New Digital Resources Coming for 2022-23!

Six New Resources Will be Available Iowa’s AEAs provide students and educators with no-cost access to high-quality, vetted digital instructional resources. They are proud to announce their lineup of resources for the 2022-23 school year (beginning Aug. 1, 2022), including six new offerings! Students, educators and parents have 24/7/365 access…

Computer Science

What 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…

Special Education Terms

Due 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).

Section 504

Section 504 is a federal civil rights law that protects the rights of students with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The Heartland AEA Section 504 consultant assists districts/schools to interpret and comply with this federal law. Districts/schools must make programs, activities and facilities…

General Supervision

Heartland AEA is responsible for providing general supervision of special education in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Iowa Administrative Rules of Special Education (IAC Chapter 41) and Iowa Code Chapter 256B. Heartland AEA investigates reports of non-compliance and makes recommendations for correcting…

Special Education Consultation

Heartland AEA special education consultants facilitate the development of successful strategies and interventions for K-12th grade students. They serve both general education and special education students and have diverse expertise in classroom teaching. Special education consultants are part of teams that: Determine appropriate supports, programming and services for students Determine…

Director District Map

Heartland AEA is governed by a nine-member board, with five members representing a director district in the Heartland AEA service area that is roughly equal in population. Director district board members are elected by local district boards of education and serve staggered four-year terms. Below…