Heartland AEA provides a full range of support for school districts during and after a critical incident. From concentrated to comprehensive, our response efforts are tailored to meet the needs of each district/school. Specially trained AEA critical incident response teams offer additional access to evidence-based practices in critical…
Read MoreDoes a district have to have a Computer Science endorsed teacher to teach a computer science class? No, the course needs to align with…
Read MoreSection 504 Overview Frequently asked questions about Section 504 and the education of children with disabilities. United States Department of Education Government site with a host of disability-related resources. Disability.gov Article provides a general overview of all key aspects…
Read MoreEnglish Learners (ELs) are one of the fastest-growing populations in our schools. They comprise about six percent of the student population in Iowa schools and speak almost 140 languages. At Heartland AEA, we serve approximately 4,000 ELs who speak a variety of diverse home languages. Program Overview To meet…
Read MoreAbout Iowa Alternate Assessment All students are expected to participate in district-wide assessments. Students with disabilities may participate without accommodations, with accommodations or through the state of Iowa Alternate Assessment. The individualized education plan (IEP) team considers the characteristics of the student and the nature and purpose of the assessment…
Read MoreHeartland Administrators’ Association The Heartland Administrators’ Association (HAA) meets from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of every month, September through May, at Heartland AEA’s Johnston Regional Education Center (6500 Corporate Drive). Agenda items are both informational and professional learning-driven for superintendents. Regular Meeting Dates for 2024-25: Sept.
Read MoreFor information about: Administrator/Evaluator Licensure Contact Josh Moser at the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Evaluator Approval Courses Visit the Iowa Department of Education or contact Stephanie TeKippe at the Iowa Department of Education. Evaluator Approval Through Heartland AEA Contact…
Read MoreThe Heartland AEA Communications Department works to help parents, teachers, students, administrators and other partners know the work of the Agency and understand the ways we enrich the lives of those we serve. We also work with those who request information from or about the Agency. We assist…
Read MoreHeartland AEA is governed by a nine-member board, with each member representing a director district in our 11-county area that is roughly equal in population. Board members are elected by local district boards of education and serve staggered four-year terms. The Board is responsible for approving agency budgets…
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