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Career & Technical Education (CTE) in Iowa includes educational programs offering a sequence of courses that prepare individuals for employment in current or emerging occupations. Programs include competency-based applied learning, which contributes to an individual’s academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills and occupational-specific skills.
Read MoreBy Brandie Cox, Occupational Therapist April is Occupational Therapy Month–a time to recognize the vital role occupational therapists play with children from birth to 21. School-based occupational therapists are specialized professionals who support the “occupation” of being a student. These “occupations” for children from birth to 3…
Read MoreWe are committed to providing comprehensive support services for children and families from birth to 21, ensuring their development and success throughout their educational journey. Our services encompass a range of interventions, from early childhood education to transition planning, tailored to meet the individual needs of each child. We…
Read MoreHow to Make a Referral Hearing Screening Only If you are interested in scheduling a hearing screening and do not have concerns about your child’s development at this time, please visit our Schedule a Hearing Screening page to schedule a hearing screening. Schedule a Hearing Screening Birth to…
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Read MoreIowa’s AEAs, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Education and local school districts, are partnering with families to help all children learn to read. Extensive resources for dyslexia are available on the Iowa’s AEAs Dyslexia Resources Site. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s reading…
Read MoreCompetent Private Instruction (CPI), commonly known as homeschooling, is private instruction provided for at least 148 days during the school year. Competent private instruction means providing instruction using an approved plan and a course of study in a setting other than a public or organized accredited non-public school. The provider…
Read MoreThe district-developed service delivery plan is a system for delivering instructional services including a full continuum of services and placements to address the needs of eligible individuals ages 3 to 21. All districts are required to develop a district-developed service delivery plan for special education services, which then becomes part…
Read MoreHeartland AEA school social workers collaborate with students, schools and families to assess a student’s social-emotional and adaptive behavior needs. School social workers help determine appropriate supports then help create behavior intervention plans. School social workers are part of teams that: Determine eligibility for special education services Coordinate home, school…
Read MoreThe 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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