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Procedural Safeguards Manual — Ages Birth-3

Certified Paraeducator Course Schedule

Heartland AEA’s paraeducator certification course schedule is available below. There are three courses you must register for and complete to be able to apply for the Paraeducator Generalist Certificate through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Each course is $120 for a total of $360. It is strongly recommended that…

Iowa’s AEAs Enter a New Era: Changes as the 2024-25 School Year Begins

Educators can expect to see some changes as the new school year gets underway Legislation passed during the 2024 legislative session has ushered Iowa’s AEAs into a new era. Many services that have been offered at no cost to districts will now have a fee.  Specific…

Substitute Authorization Renewal

How do I Renew My Substitute Authorization? Substitute Authorization Renewal The Substitute Authorization is valid for five years and expires five years from the date of issuance by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Application fees are paid to the BOEE during…

School Counseling

Program Overview Through expert guidance, strategic planning and tailored solutions, we collaborate with school counselors to enhance their effectiveness, streamline processes and address unique challenges. We offer insights into data-driven practices, best counseling approaches and compliance with state and national standards, helping districts/schools build a comprehensive counseling framework that fosters…

Duplication/Transcoding Services

Transcoding is the process of converting a CD, DVD or VHS to a digital format that can be used with current technology such as uploading a video to a YouTube channel. As with any materials to be duplicated, this service is only available for materials that are not copyrighted. What…

Learning Networks

Iowa’s AEAs are pleased to provide opportunities for educators to increase their knowledge and skills, gain support from peers and connect to AEA resources through its AEA Learning Networks. Educators can engage in these learning opportunities with other educators, not only from their area, but from…

Shelter Care Educational Program

Heartland AEA’s Shelter Care Educational Program (SCEP) serves students from across Iowa by providing an effective learning environment that meets the students’ individual needs while they are staying at a shelter/detention facility. Many of the youth served by SCEP have been placed or referred by the Iowa Department…

Internships & Job Shadowing

As part of Heartland AEA’s vision “to nurture learners, empower choice and enrich lives,” we offer a number of internship and job shadow opportunities. Whether you’re deciding which career path to take or already in an undergraduate or graduate program, we encourage you to reach out to us…

Agency Planning Council

The Agency Planning Council is comprised of Heartland AEA’s senior administrators. The Council meets weekly to discuss issues and make decisions about the Agency’s overall operation. Cindy Yelick Chief Administrator Joined the Agency: 2023 Cindy Yelick serves as Heartland AEA’s chief administrator. In this role, she…