Frequently Asked Questions
Does a district have to have a Computer Science endorsed teacher to teach a computer science class? No, the course needs to align with…
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Links of Interest
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…
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Section 504 Overview Frequently asked questions about Section 504 and the education of children with disabilities. United States Department of Education Government site with a host of disability-related resources. Disability.gov Article provides a general overview of all key aspects…
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About 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…
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About Iowa Alternate Assessment All students are expected to participate in district-wide assessments. Students with disabilities may participate without accommodations, with accommodations or through the state of Iowa Alternate Assessment. The individualized education plan (IEP) team considers the characteristics of the student and the nature and purpose of the assessment…
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Physical 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…
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Click on the links to find agendas for and minutes of Heartland AEA’s monthly board of directors’ meetings. 2025 Board Meeting Materials 2024 Board Meeting Materials 2023 Board Meeting Materials For Board Members Board Members’ Work Site…
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District 1 Heather Sievers Resides in Altoona (641) 757-9747 hsievers@heartlandaea.org School Districts Represented: Baxter, Bondurant-Farrar, Colfax-Mingo, Collins-Maxwell, Lynnville-Sully, Madrid,…
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Job 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…
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The Heartland AEA Shared Services Planning Council is comprised of leaders who work to support the Agency’s infrastructure and operational needs. The Council meets monthly to discuss and make decisions about these needs. Shared Services Planning Council Brandie Gean Director of Continuing Education Juliette Houseman Human…
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