Professional Learning Staff
Meet the Heartland AEA Professional Learning staff. Contact a staff member if you have questions or need assistance.
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Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in Iowa is an every-education decision-making framework of evidence-based practices in instruction and assessment that addresses the needs of all students in general education. The key components of an MTSS framework are: Evidence-based curriculum and instruction shall be provided at the Universal level Universal screening shall be used three times…
Read MoreNonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention Program (CPI)
Heartland AEA offers professional learning to educators around the CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 3rd Edition Training. This training provides staff with an effective framework for preventing, de-escalating and safely responding to crisis behavior. The program will focus on what’s happening from two perspectives: the person in distress and the staff…
Read MoreLinks of Interest
National Organizations and Resources Acceleration Institute A Nation Deceived, A Nation Empowered publications, Iowa Acceleration Scale and other acceleration research and resources. National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) NAGC supports and develops policies and practices that encourage and respond to the…
Read MoreSpecial Education Consultation
Heartland AEA special education consultants facilitate the development of successful strategies and interventions for K-12th grade students. They serve both general education and special education students and have diverse expertise in classroom teaching. Special education consultants are part of teams that: Determine appropriate supports, programming and services for students Determine…
Read MoreBrain Injury
A brain injury can happen at any time to anyone. Heartland AEA staff members consult with schools and families of brain injury victims on the educational needs of the student including the following: Student’s return to the educational setting Educational planning such as modifications, accommodations and instructional strategies Monitoring of…
Read MoreSpecial 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…
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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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