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Heartland AEA recognizes the contrasting needs of those receiving our library services. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive collection of resources for a diverse population of students, educators and professionals. Heartland AEA will follow board policy when selecting and maintaining media materials available for loan. Learn more about Heartland AEA’s media/library…
Read MoreLearn more about how Early ACCESS services are delivered to families and children. Will people be coming into our home? If so, who will they be? Children learn best with people they know and in the places they spend most of their time. Early ACCESS professionals help families build on…
Read MoreHeartland AEA offers a competitive salary and benefits package for all employees. Benefits At-a-Glance Agency-paid single coverage for medical, prescription drug and dental insurance. Agency contribution paid toward family medical and prescription drug insurance. Agency-paid group life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Benefits Summaries…
Read MoreThere are a few things parents/guardians can do at home to help children improve their literacy and reading skills. Give books and magazine subscriptions as gifts. Set your TV to show closed captioning. Your child will naturally read while watching! Model reading – talk with your child about what you…
Read MoreLibrary Materials The Heartland AEA library contains many resource materials on English Learner/diversity issues that educators may check out at no cost. The library is located in the Johnston Regional Education Center at 6500 Corporate Drive in Johnston. Educators may stop by and check out items, or they can reserve materials…
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 MoreChallenging behavior and autism services focus on students who have a wide variety of disabilities exhibiting severe behaviors that require intensive supports and intervention. Heartland AEA staff members who support challenging behavior and autism services work collaboratively with parents and school district staff to evaluate and design interventions to address…
Read MoreJob Description Provides services necessary for the identification, diagnostic evaluation and educational programming for children and youth with disabilities Assists schools in providing quality learning environments that enhance individualized student achievement Assists teachers with designing special education programs and districts with designing services for children in…
Read MoreAudiologist Job Description Provides services necessary for the identification, diagnostic evaluation and educational programming for children and youth with hearing loss Assists schools in providing quality listening and learning environments that aid in student achievement Serves as an advocate for the hearing, listening and learning…
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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