The Heartland AEA total rewards framework is designed to support and reinforce our goals, strategies, values, operational and financial needs and the vision and mission of the Agency. It includes all of the tools available to Heartland AEA that may be used to attract, recruit, motivate and retain employees, as well as…
Read MorePositive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) emphasizes a school-wide system of support that includes proactive strategies for creating a positive, supportive school culture. The ultimate goal is that all children and youth are healthy and socially competent, succeed in school and are prepared for a productive adulthood. Heartland AEA offers…
Read MoreAEA Learning Online Learning System: Personalized Learning – Trainings & Courses AEA Learning Online Learning System provides educators with access to hundreds of self-paced trainings and courses. Many of the opportunities are free to employees in a participating district. Self-paced courses offer educators affordable options for license renewal or graduate…
Read MoreCompetent Private Instruction (CPI), commonly known as homeschooling, is private instruction provided for at least 148 days during the school year. Competent private instruction means providing instruction using an approved plan and a course of study in a setting other than a public or organized accredited non-public school. The provider…
Read MoreThe district-developed service delivery plan is a system for delivering instructional services including a full continuum of services and placements to address the needs of eligible individuals ages 3 to 21. All districts are required to develop a district-developed service delivery plan for special education services, which then becomes part…
Read MoreHeartland AEA school social workers collaborate with students, schools and families to assess a student’s social-emotional and adaptive behavior needs. School social workers help determine appropriate supports then help create behavior intervention plans. School social workers are part of teams that: Determine eligibility for special education services Coordinate home, school…
Read MoreLamination provides a simple, inexpensive means of protection for posters, photos, bulletin board materials, game boards or almost any light, flat material. Lamination is done with a heat-sensitive transparent film that is permanently bonded to both sides of your material. We are able to laminate materials up to 36 inches wide.
Read MoreHeartland Administrators’ Association The Heartland Administrators Association meets on the first Tuesday of each month, September through May. Calendar invitations will note if the meetings are in person or a zoom business meeting. In-person meetings will be held from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at the Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive,…
Read MoreFor information about: Administrator/Evaluator Licensure Contact Josh Moser at the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Evaluator Approval Courses Visit the Iowa Department of Education website or contact Amy Mayer at the Iowa Department of Education. For a list of statewide offerings and to register, visit: …
Read MoreHeartland AEA improves teaching and learning in central Iowa by providing quality educational programs and services that meet the current and emerging needs of students and educators and make a measurable difference. From specialized professional learning to personalized consultation and coaching, our collaborative efforts ensure that your district receives the…
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