New legislation requires a fee increase for services We are pleased to announce that despite the legislative changes brought about by HF 2612, all aspects of Creative Services (including print, production and graphic design) remain available and on-demand to all educators within our service area. We…
Read MoreProgram Overview Instructional technology in Iowa’s educational landscape involves integrating digital tools and resources to enhance teaching and learning processes. Educators use a variety of technologies to support and enrich the educational experience for students, making learning more engaging, interactive and effective. Here is an overview of how…
Read MoreAccess the Digital Resources Through AEA OneClick! Access the digital content provided by Heartland AEA through AEA OneClick. You can log in using your school student or teacher email credentials and then access each digital resource individually, without logging in again! OneClick provides better privacy and security and adds more…
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Read MoreHeartland 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 MoreNational 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 MoreHeartland 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…
Read MoreHeartland 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 MoreShelter 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…
Read More2025-26 Book Rotation Registration is Open! In response to recent legislation, Heartland AEA is moving to a service-for-fee model. Book rotation is only available to teachers in districts and non-public schools that have subscribed to the library collection service for the 2025-26 school year. Check here…
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