Professional Learning Staff
Meet the Heartland AEA Professional Learning staff. Contact a staff member if you have questions or need assistance.
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Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in Iowa is an every-education decision-making framework of evidence-based practices in instruction and assessment that addresses the needs of all students in general education. The key components of an MTSS framework are: Evidence-based curriculum and instruction shall be provided at the Universal level Universal screening shall be used three times…
Read MoreNonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention Program (CPI)
Heartland AEA offers professional learning to educators around the CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 3rd Edition Training. This training provides staff with an effective framework for preventing, de-escalating and safely responding to crisis behavior. The program will focus on what’s happening from two perspectives: the person in distress and the staff…
Read MoreLinks of Interest
National Organizations and Resources Acceleration Institute A Nation Deceived, A Nation Empowered publications, Iowa Acceleration Scale and other acceleration research and resources. National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) NAGC supports and develops policies and practices that encourage and respond to the…
Read MoreDLM Aligned Early Literacy Alternate Assessment
About the Assessment The State of Iowa’s Early Literacy Alternate Assessment – the Dynamic Learning Maps Aligned K-6 Early Alternate Assessment is a yearlong instructionally embedded assessment with three assessment windows. The reporting windows mirror the end of the ELI (e.g., FAST) Reporting Windows for students who participate…
Read MoreSpecial 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…
Read MoreBrain Injury
A brain injury can happen at any time to anyone. Heartland AEA staff members consult with schools and families of brain injury victims on the educational needs of the student including the following: Student’s return to the educational setting Educational planning such as modifications, accommodations and instructional strategies Monitoring of…
Read MorePrinting & Copying
Black & White or Full Color! Our Print Center can print and copy your documents in black and white or full color. We can produce full-color copies from any size up to a 13 x 19 original, and we can make copies on a wide assortment of paper sizes and…
Read MoreShelter Care Teacher & Associate
Shelter Care Teacher Job Description Provides for an appropriate educational program for each child living in a licensed shelter or detention facility Coordinates with schools, AEAs and Shelter Care staff as necessary to develop an appropriate education program for each student Provides a safe, secure…
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Heartland AEA staff work every day to improve the learning outcomes and well-being of children and youth in Central Iowa by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities. Learn more about the primary groups of staff who provide those services to children and our school…
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