Navigating Iowa’s new Student Behavior & Classroom Removal Law isn’t just about compliance; it’s about caring for educators and ensuring every student has a predictable, safe space to learn. Heartland AEA is ready to walk alongside your leadership team to build proactive behavioral systems that support staff and keep kids in the classroom.
By pairing Professional Learning + Coaching + Implementation Support, we work together to turn strategy into everyday practice.
- Deepen staff skills in functional behavior assessments (FBAs), evidence-based classroom management and Tier 1–3 PBIS
- Equip your team with Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and specialized support like the Challenging Behavior Autism Team (CBAT)
- Foster resilience through Youth Mental Health First Aid, ACEs training and early childhood supports
- Protect teacher well-being, strengthen paraeducator confidence and build a healthy school culture
Tailored Support for Your District
Every school community is unique. Our team provides customized leadership consultation, classroom modeling, instructional coaching and data facilitation to fit your specific goals.
Contact
Learn more and contact your Heartland AEA regional director to start building your customized plan today.
Executive Committee Meeting
Invited attendees: Executive Committee Members
Sept. 2, 2026
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Zoom
School Business Officials Meeting
Invited attendees: School Business Officials
Sept. 3, 2026
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Zoom
Program Approval Work Day 1
Invited attendees: Ag, Transportation, Manufacturing Educators
Sept. 14, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
DMACC Ankeny Campus Building 5, 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
Fall Meeting
Invited attendees: All district RPP representatives
Sept. 15, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Heartland AEA, Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
For more information, visit the Regional Planning Partnerships & Regional Centers page on the Iowa Department of Education website.
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