For more information about adapted physical education issues, disability awareness and supportive organizations, visit: State Resources Adaptive Sports Iowa Can Play Guidance for PE for Students with Disabilities Grant Wood AEA…
Read MoreDue Process From time to time differences of opinion regarding the education of a student arise. Differences may develop about the evaluation of a student, his or her eligibility for special education services, the placement of the student as well as the provisions of Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
Read MoreAbout the Assessment The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that all students, even those with the most significant cognitive disabilities, have access to the general education curriculum. The Dynamic Learning Maps Assessments are Iowa’s Alternate Assessments for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities…
Read MoreELPA21 Students identified as English Learners take the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA21) each spring. This assessment assesses their proficiency and growth in reading, writing, speaking and listening in academic English. The academic progress of English Learners is calculated in large part by the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA21). The…
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 MoreThe State of Iowa mandates that all K-12th grade students have access to physical education (PE). The unique and specific needs of individuals with disabilities may require accommodations and strategies to provide effective instruction in functional and developmentally appropriate skills within the least restrictive environment. Heartland AEA staff can consult…
Read MoreGraphics Galore! Our graphic designers will enhance your existing materials or design pieces from concept to reality! Examples of the many materials we can design: Banners Bookmarks Brochures Business cards Cards and postcards Door hangers Envelopes Flashcards Flip charts Folders Magnets Posters Programs Stickers Tickets/passes Vinyl wall graphics Window…
Read MoreJob Description Uses functional assessment techniques designed to focus on children’s relationships with home, school and community and on the development of interventions to improve educational performance Communicates with parents, school personnel and community resource staff to involve them in a problem-solving approach with children birth to age 21 to…
Read MoreOffice Locations Heartland AEA serves students, families and communities across central Iowa. Our main office is located in Johnston, a suburb of Des Moines. The Agency also has regional offices located in the central Iowa communities of: Adel…
Read MoreHeartland AEA provides instructional materials and resources to support PK-12 classroom instruction and school improvement. We offer support to schools in a variety of formats. Library Collection PK-12 educators and students will find they keep coming back for more of the instructional materials and library books provided…
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