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Iowa’s AEAs: Providing Services Children, Families & Educators Deserve

Since the Governor’s bill was introduced last week, we’ve heard loudly from our partners in education — teachers, school administrators, parents and even students — that the proposal to change AEA services would reduce AEAs to a shell of a system of services and supports – a framework…

Heartland AEA Earns Full AEA Accreditation Status

At the Iowa State Board of Education’s Nov. 16, 2022 meeting, the State Board granted Heartland AEA full accreditation status. An accredited status indicates that the Agency has met all requirements for services designated by Chapter 72 of the Iowa Administrative Code. “Our staff members and school districts have a…

Instructional Technology

Program Overview The Heartland AEA Digital Learning Consultants’ goal is to advance authentic technology integration to inspire adult and student learners to innovate, including the investigation of emerging trends in technology integration research. Comprehensive Digital Learning Services This comprehensive list of digital learning services provides more detail about…

Early ACCESS Referral Form

Planners

Quality & Affordable Planners! Quality and affordable student planners are available for your school! Planners can help students feel more engaged and aware of school events, activities and projects. Planners have a plastic front and back cover, coil binding and contain planner pages, note pages and reference and resource…

Diverse Learners

Heartland AEA provides services that support all learners in schools and communities. Within the Agency, Heartland AEA strives to create an environment in which the backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of all employees are used to better serve area districts. Services to districts and schools include the planning and implementation of…

Nursing Continuing Education Credit Program

Heartland 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.

About Iowa’s AEAs

Iowa’s educational structure dates back to 1858, but the first regional services were not established until 1910, when Iowa school districts numbered over 5,000. In that year, county superintendents were appointed to oversee the schools in each county. Over the years, the number of…

Getting Started With Special Education

Heartland AEA serves students from birth to the age of 21. The eligibility requirements for children to receive services differ depending on the age of the child. In all cases, however, services are free and are based on eligibility and need. If you believe that a child or…