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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.

03/10/2026

Hawks & Crafts: Lucky Charm Jewelry Making
Date: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Location: WDC 1000 (Student Leadership Room) and WDC Atrium

Feeling lucky? 🍀 Stop by our Lucky Charm Jewelry Making Event and create your own charm bracelet or necklace! Pick from a variety of charms, get creative, and enjoy some free snacks while you craft.

Questions: Contact Destiny Williams at destiny.williams@heartland.edu

03/09/2026

Last week, we were pleased to host Lynette Strode from the Illinois Assistive Technology Program - IATP for a Lunch and Learn. She spoke with students, family members and staff in the HALO Program about IATP's various programs what types of technology are available to individuals, as well as how students can access these resources. Thank you, Lynette and IATP, for sharing these incredible options with our program!

03/06/2026

HALO Students, Reminder: No classes next week (March 9-13). Enjoy your Spring Break!

03/05/2026

HALO students at Pontiac campus went to MyCountyMarket to complete a scavenger hunt and use their knowledge of signs, price tags, and nutrition. They also practiced reading a menu, finding totals, and figuring sales tax at Madison Street Family Restaurant.

03/04/2026

Get to Know Luke Hanson. Luke is a HALO Class of 2024 graduate. He enjoys taking walks and playing video games in his free time and hopes to one day work at the airport. He shared that his favorite part of the Transition year is "everything!" Next year Luke will be attending Barnabus Prep in Missouri.

03/03/2026

Get to Know Our Transition Students!
CJ graduated from the HALO Program in 2025. He enjoys watching TV in his free time and wants to learn to take Connect Transit and go shopping all by himself. CJ said the most helpful thing about the Transition Year was his Life Success class. After Transition he plans to continue working at the Baby Fold as a janitor.

03/02/2026

HALO Applications Are Open for 2026!
Are you interested in being a part of HALO this fall?
Step 1: Set up a campus visit--Go to our website and sign up for a time to visit campus, see a HALO class and learn more about our program.
Step 2: Apply--Complete all application materials available on our website at heartland.edu/halo and submit by July 6, 2026.
Step 3: Interview--Come in for an interview and find out if HALO is the right fit for you

Questions? Contact us at halo@heartland.edu or 309-268-8255.

02/27/2026

Student Access and Accommodation Services partnered with the Mental Health Fair this week to offer free coffee and conversations. Students enjoyed free coffee and conversational prompts with the SAAS team, mental health information from counseling, making bracelets, creating an aromatherapy oil, a chance to interact with a therapy dog, and free wellness journals!

02/26/2026

HALO 2-Year students at Heartland Community College Pontiac visited the Bank of Pontiac in their Money Skills class. They learned about loans, the different types of accounts, how to open an account, safety deposit boxes, and what goes on behind the scenes at the bank. Thank you to Bank of Pontiac for sharing your time!

02/25/2026

Get to Know Our Transition Students!
Faith graduated from the HALO Program in 2025. Her hobbies include reading, baking and spending time with her family. Faith’s career goal is to become a zoologist. Her favorite thing about the Transition Year has been the teachers and being with friends. After Transition Year Faith plans on continuing her path towards earning her Associates Degree.

02/24/2026

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!

02/23/2026

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!

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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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