The National Autism
Center has recently released the new review and analysis of
interventions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) based on research
conducted in the field from 2007 to 2012. The new publication
provides an update to the summary of empirical intervention literature
(published in the National Standards Report in 2009) and includes
studies evaluating interventions for adults (22+), which have never been
systematically evaluated before now.
This project is designed to
give educators, parents, practitioners and organizations the
information and resources they need to make informed choices about
effective interventions that will offer children and adults on the
spectrum the greatest hope for their future.
Our Mission
To provide services and leadership, in partnership with families, schools and communities, that improve
the learning outcomes and well-being of all children and youth.
Our Goals
• Increase learning growth for students
• Decrease the gap in achievement
• Increase annual graduation rates
• Increase gateways to post-secondary success
Note: Superintendents will receive this information next week via the Heartland AEA van mail.
Heartland AEA is partnering with other AEAs this year to implement an electronic version of the Request for Transportation Approval form.
Chapter 285.9(3), Code of Iowa, requires the Area Education Agency Board of Directors to approve all bus routes outside the boundary of the school district operating the buses. This has been interpreted to mean regular routes and regular special education routes, not field trips or activity trips.
The Code requires you to request permission from your neighboring district(s) before your bus route crosses district boundaries. The approval form that was used last fall has been converted to an electronic process for ease and efficiency. Video tutorials are included in the instructions to help explain the new process, which is very user-friendly.
Please note the new timeline this year. Last year, and in previous years, the process was always completed in the fall of the current school year. However, we are asking that the process be completed this spring for the upcoming year.
Please review the attached instructions and timeline below. Questions can be directed to Jennifer Ugolini, Board Secretary at jugolini@heartlandaea.org or (515) 270-9030 ext. 14441.
Timeline:
• April 20 – May 22, complete steps 1-3
• May 25 – June 5, complete step 4
• September 1 – September 30, complete step 5
