Impacting Lives Blog Showcases AEA Services

View the latest Impacting Lives update at http://aeas4iowa.wordpress.com/ for stories about the many ways Iowa's AEAs are making a difference.
In this issue:

• Transition: Working to Build a Life Beyond the Classroom
• Northwest AEA/Denison success: Integrating the Multi-Tiered System of Supports
• Instructional Services – 3D Printing and Scanning

Help Spread the Word for Upcoming Family Events

Diverse Learners Resource Fair
March 29, 2014
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Heartland AEA West Des Moines Campus
Click here for more information about this fair that links families of children and youth with special needs to community and agency resources.

ASPIRE Support Group’s Autism Month “Breaking Through Challenging Behavior” Presentation
April 1, 2014

7:00-8:30 p.m.
Heartland AEA Ames Office
Click here for more information about this presentation focusing on functional behavior assessment with Sean Casey, challenging behavior and autism consultant at the Iowa Department of Education.

Transition Fair April 7, 2014
5:30-8:30 p.m.
ADM High School, Adel
Click here for more information about this fair for families, educators and others serving students 14 and over with disabilities. Registration is required as an evening meal and childcare will be provided.

Core-Aligned Math Vocabulary Cards for K-12 Grades

Heartland AEA's Creative Services now offers Core-aligned math vocabulary cards created by Granite Schools, Salt Lake City, Utah. The cards have been created based on research for building vocabulary skills. Heartland's math consultants recommend these cards as a great tool to build a common language in a building or district.

Cards come in sets by grade level, K-12. The cards can be printed on bond paper or cardstock. Lamination costs would be an extra fee.

If you are interested in purchasing the cards please contact Jill Crees at creativeservices@heartlandaea.org or (800) 255-0405 ext. 14368.