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2026 Board Meeting Materials

Month Agendas Minutes March March 10 Meeting February Feb. 26 Meeting Feb. 10 Meeting Feb. 26 Meeting Feb. 10 Meeting January Jan. 13 Meeting Jan. 13 Meeting…

Heartland AEA Receives Full Accreditation From State Board of Education

At the July 16 Iowa State Board of Education meeting, the Board voted to fully accredit Heartland AEA following the Agency’s accreditation visit in April 2025. An accredited status indicates that an AEA has met all requirements for services designated by Chapter 72…

Glade Recognized for Innovation in Technology Consulting

Jeff Glade, digital learning consultant at Heartland AEA, was recently awarded a “20 to Watch” award from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), a nonprofit focused on accelerating innovation in education. This year’s recipients were recognized during the summer 2024 ISTELive Conference. The “20 to Watch”…

PE Options for the IEP

Federal law requires that ALL students with disabilities age 3 to 21 must be provided instruction in physical education. General PE General physical education: The student attends physical education with age peers. No changes to curriculum, instruction, equipment, assessment methods or support are required for the student to participate, be successful…

Informational Videos

A series of videos were developed to help parents understand the purpose of specialized Heartland AEA services such as Early ACCESS, early childhood and special education. The videos were developed in response to a need identified by Heartland AEA’s Parent Advisory Council which is composed of AEA staff and parents…

Special Education Services & Supports

Heartland AEA’s special education services help ensure that there are opportunities for all students to benefit from a quality education, regardless of disability or learner needs. AEA staff members provide technical assistance and leadership to meet the diverse needs of children and students in our service area. Many of the…

Postsecondary Success

Our postsecondary team partners with district teams and individuals to support students in achieving postsecondary success. Through personalized coaching, collaborative efforts and expert consulting, we equip educators with the tools and strategies needed to help their students embark on a successful transition to college, career and beyond. Postsecondary…

Special Education Consultant

Job Description  Provides services necessary for the identification, diagnostic evaluation and educational programming for children and youth with disabilities  Assists schools in providing quality learning environments that enhance individualized student achievement  Assists teachers with designing special education programs and districts with designing services for children in…

Our Careers

Heartland AEA staff work every day to improve the learning outcomes and well-being of children and youth in Central Iowa by providing services and leadership in partnership with families, schools and communities. Learn more about the primary groups of staff who provide those services to children and our school…

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