HALO Program

HALO Program Heartland Academy for Learning Opportunities

Since 2009, the Heartland Academy for Learning Opportunities has provided postsecondary opportunities to students ages 18-28 with intellectual, cognitive and developmental disabilities. HALO students build personal and social skills through a balanced learning experience that includes reading, writing, math, and technology. In addition, the program offers these students an opportunity to experience life on a college campus while developing self-determination, independent living, and employability skills.

Thank you to Career Center at Heartland Community College for guiding our students through resume building this week! On...
11/12/2025

Thank you to Career Center at Heartland Community College for guiding our students through resume building this week! On Tuesday, the HALO Transition students participated in a resume-building session led by Tiara from the Career Center. They learned about the key components of a resume and were introduced to two HCC resources offered by the Career Center that provide templates to help students create their own resume.

Happy Veterans Day to all those who serve!
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day to all those who serve!

Kick off the holiday season at Hawks & Crafts: Holiday Edition! We’ll be decorating stockings, enjoying refreshments, an...
11/10/2025

Kick off the holiday season at Hawks & Crafts: Holiday Edition! We’ll be decorating stockings, enjoying refreshments, and spreading festive cheer. Come make something merry and memorable!
More details to come!

On Thursday the Transition students had a visit from past HALO Program graduates: Nikki, Aislyn, Lindsey and Daniel.  Th...
11/07/2025

On Thursday the Transition students had a visit from past HALO Program graduates: Nikki, Aislyn, Lindsey and Daniel. The grads were able to share their experiences in HALO and how the program helped them continue after in their jobs and taking credit courses here at Heartland. The students were able to ask questions of the grads and they got some very good advice!!

HALO 2-Year students in Computer Technology applied internet search strategies to research a famous person of their choi...
11/06/2025

HALO 2-Year students in Computer Technology applied internet search strategies to research a famous person of their choice. Then they created a PowerPoint presentation using the information they found and shared their presentations with their class.

Yesterday the HALO transition students participated in a Heartland Campus Career Exploration Day!!  We visited the Child...
11/05/2025

Yesterday the HALO transition students participated in a Heartland Campus Career Exploration Day!! We visited the Child Development Lab, Electric Vehicle Lab, Welding, Machining, HVAC, Robotics, IT, Nursing and Radiography!! We had a full day learning about career opportunites and classes within these areas on campus. Students, which was your favorite area we visited?!

This week, HALO 2-Year students at the Normal Campus volunteered at Home Sweet Home Ministries. Afterward, they enjoyed ...
11/04/2025

This week, HALO 2-Year students at the Normal Campus volunteered at Home Sweet Home Ministries. Afterward, they enjoyed a device-free lunch so they could talk and get to know each other better. We ended with some fun together in the Hawk's Nest Game Room.

HALO students in Social Development at Heartland Community College Pontiac campus enjoyed conversations and sweet treats...
11/03/2025

HALO students in Social Development at Heartland Community College Pontiac campus enjoyed conversations and sweet treats at The Cup and the Scone. They were able to practice their active listening and speaking skills in a group setting.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!
10/31/2025

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Last week, HALO students were able to decorate a pumpkin to celebrate the season. Here are a few of their amazing creati...
10/30/2025

Last week, HALO students were able to decorate a pumpkin to celebrate the season. Here are a few of their amazing creations.

Recently, HALO students in Miss Melissa's Social Development class practiced different kinds of communication by role pl...
10/29/2025

Recently, HALO students in Miss Melissa's Social Development class practiced different kinds of communication by role playing scenarios.

Enter the Tutoring Services Raffle for free candy and tutoring swag!!  Raffle is open from Monday, October 13-31st. Take...
10/28/2025

Enter the Tutoring Services Raffle for free candy and tutoring swag!! Raffle is open from Monday, October 13-31st. Take a fun selfie with Shelly the Skeleton in our Tutoring Services location in the Student Commons Building (in the library.) Post your selfie to the Tutoring Services page to be entered in the raffle!

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1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL
61761

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4am
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13092688255

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