Families
These special education services are available for children and families. More information is available to the right.
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SEBH Coaches Camp Merges Learning & Fun
PBIS and SEBH coaches and team members recently came together for a day of learning and fun at our SEBH Coaches Camp. Learning focused on: What makes an effective system Best practices for system implementation How creating a sense of belonging can help address student/school connectedness and chronic absenteeism Exploring…
Read MoreRegion 7 Early ACCESS Staff Honored for Commitment to Families
Staff serving children in Early ACCESS (birth to age 3) in our northern region recently received the “Community Partner Award” for generosity of spirit, commitment…
Read MoreCarlile & Wiebers Named New Regional Directors
Crista Carlile Heartland AEA is pleased to announce the hiring of Crista Carlile as the new regional director for Region 4. Crista, who is currently the Director of Teaching & Learning at Urbandale Schools, will replace Carlene Lodermeier, who will be retiring on June 30, 2022. …
Read MoreVirtual Course Trains Close to 1,000 Potential Substitute Teachers
When the Coronavirus pandemic hit in March 2020, many professional learning courses across the nation came to a screeching halt. But after some planning and pivoting, many learning opportunities reconvened using an online or “virtual” approach to teaching participants. At Heartland AEA, this was the reality for many professional learning…
Read MoreParent Tips
There 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 MoreHearing
Hearing 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 MoreSpecial Education
Before the mid-1970s, many children with physical or mental disabilities did not receive public educations. In 1974, the Iowa legislature removed those barriers, and the U.S. Congress soon pursued a similar goal with the enactment of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The law requires schools to…
Read MoreInformation Technology
Iowa’s AEAs provide a wide range of assistance to school districts and technology leaders. Our dedicated professional staff have experience working with school districts to achieve educational goals and solve complex problems. We are committed to providing excellent customer service and prompt technical support solutions. Service Offerings…
Read MoreI Think My Child Needs Assistance
Heartland AEA staff members provide services to children and students from birth to the age of 21. The eligibility requirements for children and students to receive those services differ depending on the age of the child/student. In all cases, however, services are free and are based on eligibility…
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