Featured Activities
Check out these featured professional learning activities! Date Activity Ongoing Cognitive Coaching Level 2: June 12-13 & June 23-24, 2025 Cognitive Coaching …
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Diverse Learners: Numeracy Project
What is this? The Numeracy Project is a free numeracy development resource that introduces teachers and teacher leaders to the trajectory by which learners acquire a solid foundation in numeracy. This package contains assessments (universal screeners, a diagnostic tool, progress monitoring) and intervention activities. How can we support…
Read MoreMedia Policies
Heartland AEA recognizes the contrasting needs of those receiving our library services. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive collection of resources for a diverse population of students, educators and professionals. Heartland AEA will follow board policy when selecting and maintaining media materials available for loan. Learn more about Heartland AEA’s media/library…
Read MoreWho should I see for my child’s hearing concerns?
Educational audiologists like those who work at Heartland AEA are members of school multidisciplinary teams who: Facilitate listening, learning and communication access via specialized assessments, Recommend, fit and manage hearing assistance technology (HAT), Provide and recommend support services and resources and…
Read MoreScience Lesson Plans
We are pleased to provide science and STEM activities that teachers and caregivers can do with young children. Click on the links to view and download the lessons. For more information, contact your Heartland AEA Science Consultant. Where Does the Water Go?…
Read MoreParaeducator Certification
How do I Obtain a Paraeducator Generalist Certification? Prerequisites for Obtaining Certification Minimum of 18 years of age Verification of high school completion or equivalence (See Step 2 below for more information) Participants must have…
Read MoreLiteracy
Areas of Support Heartland AEA offers a variety of services in the area of literacy. Literacy consultants provide the following: Professional learning opportunities in the areas of speaking, listening and reading and writing for grades K-12 Data analysis and interpretation of screening, progress monitoring,…
Read MoreProcedural Safeguards
Special Education The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) includes a system of procedural safeguards designed to protect the rights of children with disabilities and their parents. Procedural safeguards include many rights for parents and students 18 and above including the right to participate in all meetings, to examine…
Read MoreEvery Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed in 2015, replaced the No Child Left Behind Act. It maintains a focus on equity for all students while giving states and local school districts much more ownership over systems of school accountability and support. In Iowa, ESSA has been a great opportunity…
Read MoreAdministrator Connection Newsletter
The Administrator Connection is a weekly online newsletter for school and district superintendents, principals and curriculum directors. Readers may leave a comment by clicking on an article title, scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking on “Post a Comment.”…
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