2025 Board Meeting Materials
Month Agendas Minutes December Dec. 9 Meeting November Nov. 25 Meeting Nov. 11 Meeting Nov. 25 – no minutes; no member quorum Nov. 11 Meeting October Oct. 28 Meeting Oct. 14 Meeting…
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SEBH Coaches Camp Merges Learning & Fun
PBIS and SEBH coaches and team members recently came together for a day of learning and fun at our SEBH Coaches Camp. Learning focused on: What makes an effective system Best practices for system implementation How creating a sense of belonging can help address student/school connectedness and chronic absenteeism Exploring…
Read MoreUNI/AEA Partnership: Earn a 5-12 Computer Science Endorsement
In September 2022, the Computer Science Education program at UNI (CSEd@UNI), Central Rivers and Grant Wood AEAs, and the University of Virginia were awarded a CSForAll:RPP scale-up grant by the National Science Foundation. This award is an expansion of CSEd@UNI’s existing Computer Science Endorsement program…
Read MoreCarlile & Wiebers Named New Regional Directors
Crista Carlile Heartland AEA is pleased to announce the hiring of Crista Carlile as the new regional director for Region 4. Crista, who is currently the Director of Teaching & Learning at Urbandale Schools, will replace Carlene Lodermeier, who will be retiring on June 30, 2022. …
Read MoreVirtual Course Trains Close to 1,000 Potential Substitute Teachers
When the Coronavirus pandemic hit in March 2020, many professional learning courses across the nation came to a screeching halt. But after some planning and pivoting, many learning opportunities reconvened using an online or “virtual” approach to teaching participants. At Heartland AEA, this was the reality for many professional learning…
Read MoreSpecial Education
Before the mid-1970s, many children with physical or mental disabilities did not receive public educations. In 1974, the Iowa legislature removed those barriers, and the U.S. Congress soon pursued a similar goal with the enactment of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The law requires schools to…
Read MoreInformation Technology
Iowa’s AEAs provide a wide range of assistance to school districts and technology leaders. Our dedicated professional staff have experience working with school districts to achieve educational goals and solve complex problems. We are committed to providing excellent customer service and prompt technical support solutions. Service Offerings…
Read MoreCopyright Information
It’s easy to copy a DVD or music file, scan an image, transfer digital files, photocopy, stream video, etc. But how do you know if the copying is legal? Check out the resources below to help you understand more about copyright laws and your rights and responsibilities as users of…
Read MoreBoard of Directors
Heartland AEA is governed by a nine-member board (Iowa Code 273.8). Five members represent director districts in our 11-county area that are roughly equal in population. They are elected by local school district boards of education and serve staggered four-year terms. Four members are…
Read MoreService Area Leaders
Heartland AEA Service Area Leaders are agency leaders who work in the student and family services area. They meet monthly to discuss and make decisions about the Agency’s offering of instructional services, including special education. Service Area Leaders Susie Bentley Regional Director Jadie Boens Director of…
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