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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.

02/23/2026

Heartland Community College Student Counseling and Wellness Services will be hosting a Mental Health Fair on Normal Campus to help celebrate mental health promotion and su***de prevention awareness! This event will take place February 24th and 25th from 11am-1pm in the WDC Atrium. This event will highlight the importance of one's mental health through engaging activities and collaboration with activities, free food, free t-shirts, and more!

02/20/2026

Yesterday, our HALO Transition students visited Evergreen Senior Living Center in Normal. They enjoyed spending time with residents playing Bingo and had the opportunity to learn about the various career paths available in an assisted living setting. The day concluded with lunch at Bojangles, making it a fun and meaningful community-based learning experience.

02/19/2026

HALO students in the 2-Year program at Normal campus went to Meijer to apply some of the reading, cooking and money skills they've been learning. in class this semester. Thank you to the incredibly helpful employees at the deli counter and self-check out that made our experience even better!

02/18/2026

Get to Know Our Transition Students!
Elexa graduated from the HALO Program in 2025. Her hobbies are martial arts, learning sign language, and playing bocce. Her goals are to get a job working with kids at the zoo and to take classes at Heartland. Her favorite thing about Transition year is having a peer mentor. After Transition year, Elexa plans to take credit classes at Heartland.

02/17/2026

Take a Break with Coffee & Conversations
Wednesday, February 25, from 11:00A-1:00P in the WDC Atrium
Hot coffee, iced coffee, hot chocolate, tea and great conversation
Hosted by Student Access and Accommodation Services

ALL ARE WELCOME!

02/16/2026

Get to Know Our Transition Students!
Isaiah is a HALO graduate, Class of 2025. He enjoys playing video games, D&D and watching anime. Isaiah’s goals are to finish college and eventually become a veterinarian technician. His favorite thing about HALO Transition Year is hanging out with friends.

02/13/2026

HALO students in Reading and Writing for Life at Heartland Community College Pontiac campus practiced finding information on medication labels this week.

02/12/2026

We asked the HALO students "What do you love about HALO?" One of our responses was from Faith Stanford who is in our Transition Year and she said "HALO has helped me be more confident and all the teachers are super nice and helpful." 💗

02/11/2026

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with HAC at Hawks & Crafts tomorrow, February 12, from 11:00am - 3:00pm in WDC 1000! Join us as you’ll design and decorate your own Valentine’s Day cards and make handmade flowers using pipe cleaners and ribbon. We’ll have craft stations set up—perfect for making something special for a significant other, friend, family member, or even yourself. All Hawks are welcome, and themed snacks will be provided while supplies last.

02/10/2026

Get to Know Our Transition Students!
Jared Witte is a HALO graduate, Class of 2025. He likes to read and play video games and hopes to get a job this summer. Jared has enjoyed learning how to set goals to work toward a productive lifestyle in the Transition Year while also taking some credit classes in pursuit of his Associate’s Degree at Heartland Community College.

02/09/2026

HALO students got crafty last week! Miss Rajani's Reading and Writing class worked on following written directions by making Valentine's Day cards. Amazing job, everyone!

02/06/2026

HALO Campus Visits are now available for Spring 2026. Sign up to visit our Normal or Pontiac campus and learn about the 2-Year and Transition programs, visit a HALO class and meet some of our students, and learn about our application process. Go to heartland.edu/HALO for more information or sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B45A4AD2FA57-59185270-halo #/

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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

Website

http://heartland.edu/halo

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