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Cindy Yelick, Heartland AEA Chief Administrator, has been named the 2026 Iowa Superintendent of the Year by School Administrators of Iowa (SAI). This prestigious award considers AEA Chief roles as part of its criteria. “Dr. Yelick leads with an unwavering commitment to doing what is best for students, from birth…
Read MoreNew legislation has driven a change in Mandatory Reporter training in Iowa. Effective July 1, 2024, all staff licensed through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners will now complete training every three years for both Mandatory Reporter of Child Abuse and Mandatory Reporter of…
Read MoreServices to Promote Growth and Development Heartland AEA’s early childhood services focus primarily on early intervention — a system of coordinated services that promotes a child’s age-appropriate growth and development and supports families during the critical early years. Beginning a partnership between families and professionals at this early stage helps…
Read MoreAll public and non-public school districts in the Heartland AEA service area are encouraged to send a representative(s) to share their voices, receive updates and network with colleagues around topics related to English Learners and their families. All meetings are from 4 – 5 p.m. and will be held…
Read MoreChallenging behavior and autism services focus on students who have a wide variety of disabilities exhibiting severe behaviors that require intensive supports and intervention. Heartland AEA staff members who support challenging behavior and autism services work collaboratively with parents and school district staff to evaluate and design interventions to address…
Read MoreHeartland AEA’s Creative Services team can create and print instructional materials, displays, posters, wall graphics, brochures–almost anything educators need to help students achieve and schools run smoothly! Our staff focuses on working with educators to create and produce items that truly fit them, their students’ and their school’s needs. The possibilities…
Read MoreJob Description Provides services necessary for the identification, diagnostic evaluation and educational programming for children and youth with disabilities Supports school improvement and implementation of the Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework Works within school systems to assist in the development and implementation of positive school-wide…
Read MoreGeneral & Special Education Licensure For questions regarding general education and special education licensure, contact: Iowa Board of Educational Examiners More Information For more information, see these partner websites: Iowa Department of…
Read MoreThank you for your interest in employment at Heartland AEA. We are an agency that guides our employees on a journey of personal and professional growth and gives them the tools and support they need to make a difference in the lives of children, youth, families and communities.
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