NEW RESOURCE: Effective Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder Google Site

Welcome to this new standalone resource from Heartland AEA: Effective Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorders Google Site. The purpose of this Google Site is to provide educators, families and others with information on evidence-based practices for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as resources to use in schools, homes and community settings. Some of the content was derived from a professional learning course titled, "Online Effective Programming for Integrated Students on the Autism Spectrum," which was previously offered to educators through AEA Professional Development Online. In an effort to make the materials accessible to a wider audience and eliminate barriers to access, the course content was supplemented with additional information and resources and organized on this site.

Some of the information included on the site:

• Characteristics
• Classroom Supports
• Communication
• Behavior
• Social
• Collaboration
• For Families
• COVID-19 Resources

Pear Deck & Book List + Heart of Innovation Course #2

Check out our latest Smore with Pear Deck and Book Lists created by our Heartland AEA math and literacy consultants, plus registration information for our upcoming instructional technology Heart Of Innovation Course #2.

Math + Pear Deck
Looking for ways to teach math virtually? Use these strategies with Pear Deck.
Link to Math + Pear Deck Resource
Creator: Molly Sweeney, Curriculum Consultant - Math

Book Lists
Are you looking for a diversity book list, books for the start of the school year, or books about math? Check out these book lists for elementary and Young Adult Fiction.
Book List Link
Creator: Janelle Thompson, Curriculum Consultant - Reading

Designing Innovative Learning Experiences to Empower Students
Featuring a webinar from Dr. John Spencer, professor, author, maker.
Sept. 14 - Oct. 26, 2020
100% online
1 LR credit
Register at this link: https://bit.ly/2YV5WzQ

Deaf Awareness Month VIRTUAL Informational Fair, Coming Sept. 10

Deaf Awareness Month Virtual Informational Fair

Sept. 10 @ 6 p.m.

Heartland AEA's Hearing Services Team is participating in this virtual event that will feature a variety of organizations that work with the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or those who have difficulty speaking to connect to their communities. There will be representatives on hand to answer questions and explain their services.

In addition, Hamilton Relay will announce the 2020 Iowa Deaf Community Leader Award at the event. Attendees will be eligible for door prizes.

Organizations present:

• Telecommunications Access Iowa
• Relay Iowa
• Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf
• Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation
• Iowa State Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf
• Heartland Area Education Agency
• Deaf Iowans Against Abuse

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) services will be provided.

Share with your colleagues, friends and families!

Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8096092651397510414