Heartland AEA is offering four Paraeducator Area of Concentration courses. A prerequisite for these courses is having completed and received the Paraeducator Generalist (Level I) certification. Each of these courses can be used as the 3 credits needed to renew a paraeducator certificate and can also be used…
Read MoreOn Aug. 1, 2024, Iowa’s AEAs implemented a new fee structure for professional learning courses. This new structure is being put in place due to funding changes experienced by the AEAs due to legislation (HF 2612) passed during the 2024 Iowa legislative session. The new fees will be for…
Read MoreBased on feedback and district requests, the Behavior Support Community of Practice (CoP) will be continuing in the 2023-24 school year! The intention of the CoP is to engage in common learning, network and collaborate to build community among individuals who hold similar roles. This CoP is designed for staff…
Read MoreHeartland AEA chief administrator Dr. Jon Sheldahl has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2023. The Heartland AEA Board of Directors has partnered with the search firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates to hire the Agency’s next chief administrator. Learn more and apply…
Read MoreTiara Mays District 4 Tiara Mays has been elected to the District 4 seat on the Agency’s Board of Directors after the retirement of Bruce Christensen. Mays took the oath of office at the Board’s organizational meeting on Dec. 14. She is believed to be…
Read MoreProgram Overview Each school district must incorporate gifted and talented programming into its comprehensive school improvement plan as required by Iowa Code section 257.42. The Iowa Code also defines gifted and talented students as “those identified as possessing outstanding abilities who are capable of high performance. Gifted and talented children…
Read MoreHeartland AEA is an approved provider of continuing education for school nurses through the Iowa Board of Nursing. To be approved for continuing education credit, class content must meet appropriate subject matter as specified in Chapter 5 (Continuing Education) of the Iowa Administrative Code related to the Board of Nursing.
Read MoreThe 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…
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