Transition services are designed to assist and prepare a student in special education to move from secondary education to the workplace or to higher education. Heartland AEA consultants assist schools, students and families in making transition plans. Planning for adolescents’ post-school lives begins in Iowa by age 14, and it…
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 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 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 MoreHeartland AEA school psychologists provide services that assist parents and educators in meeting the needs of children and youth to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents and other professionals to create safe, healthy and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and…
Read MorePhysical therapy services in the educational setting are provided by a qualified physical therapist to address student concerns in the motor and adaptive behavior domains, including gross motor, mobility, positioning and play/leisure skills. Physical therapists design interventions that improve a student’s physical ability to access and participate in their educational…
Read MoreOccupational therapy services provided by Heartland AEA occupational therapists assist students from birth to 21 years of age to develop, improve and/or maintain functional independence in the least restrictive educational setting. Heartland AEA’s occupational therapy staff provide problem-solving, direct service and consultative services depending upon individual students’ needs. Services Occupational…
Read MoreHearing services include direct services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Hearing staff members also provide consultation and collaboration with our district partners in the hearing domain. Audiology Educational audiologists assist students and school staff to determine a child’s access to verbal instruction. When it…
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 MoreA 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…
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