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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.

12/17/2025

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 #/

12/16/2025

So tell us HALO students....do you own an ugly sweater?? Put a picture in the comments to prove it ;-)

12/15/2025

HALO students!! How are you spending your winter break?? Comment below!❄⛄

12/12/2025

Reminising back to the start of the semester and warmer weather! Do you remember Week of Welcome? What was your favorite booth/activity?

12/11/2025

Our HALO Program hosted a lunch and learn with local community agencies in attendance. Today our spotlight is on: Lifelong Access. Their vision is a community where children, teens, and adults receive holistic support through a lifetime of meaningful services. They offer many different programs from D & D to friendship groups. If you would like to learn more about the services they offer you can find them on Facebook Lifelong Access or visit their website at: https://lifelongaccess.org/

12/10/2025

Our HALO Program hosted a lunch and learn with local community agencies in attendance. Today our spotlight is on Seeding Theater. They provide a creative stage for children, teens, and adults -including those with disabilities-to share their stories, express themselves, and discover just how much they are capable of. Seedling Theatre is a welcoming stage for performers of all abilities to grow, connect, and shine. Through the magic of theatre, they celebrate creativity, build confidence, and nurture community. To learn more you can visit their page Seedling Theatre or their website at: https://seedlingtheatre.org/

12/09/2025

Our HALO Program hosted a lunch and learn with local community agencies in attendance. Today our spotlight is on SOAR - Special Opportunities Available in Recreation. They are a community therapeutic recreation program that serves individuals ages 4 and up whose leisure needs are not met by traditional recreation programs. The SOAR program exists to maintain and enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through comprehensive, specialized recreation programs, activities and special events. They have lots of programs ranging from Special Olympics teams to one time events like a trip to the movies. If you are interested in connecting with SOAR you can visit their website @ https://www.bloomingtonparks.org/programs/soar/general or find them on Facebook @ SOAR - Special Opportunities Available in Recreation .

12/08/2025

The HALO Program hosted a lunch and learn this semester highlighting some of the different social/community clubs offered in our area. First up is the The Penguin Project of McLean County!! They are a non-profit organization with "the vision of creating unrestricted access for children with special needs to the performing arts." The penguin project is open to any individual age 10 -24 with a disability. They utilize a peer mentor system so every artist is linked with an age level peer who does not have a disability. The peer mentors work side by side with the artists and will even accompany them on stage. If anyone is interested in learning more please reach out to them at penguinprojectmclean@gmail.com or visit their website at: https://www.penguinprojectmclean.org/

12/05/2025

Yesterday our Transition Students celebrated the end of the semester with Pottery & Pizza at Artful Designs! Each student chose a Christmas ornament to paint and got creative with their designs. After the masterpieces were complete, everyone enjoyed a delicious pizza lunch to wrap up a perfect festive outing!

12/04/2025

Our HALO 2-Year students from Heartland Community College Normal and Heartland Community College Pontiac campuses celebrated the end of the semester with bowling and lunch at Bone Student Center. What a fun way to finish the term!

12/03/2025

It's the last week of the semester! Don't forget to adjust any travel arrangements for Winter Break. See you again in January!

12/02/2025

Winter snuck up on us, so we want to remind everyone of campus procedures in the event of severe weather.

Any campus closings are sent to all students and staff through the HCC Alerts text messages. All students signed up for this the first day of class so should receive the text in the event a campus closes.

HALO Program follows the Heartland Community College closing decisions. If a campus is closed, there will be no HALO classes at that campus for the day. Since weather can be localized, pay attention to which campuses are closed. HALO will only cancel classes at a campus that has closed; any open campuses will still have class.

Please remember, staff will find out at the same time as students when the Alerts go out. Do not contact instructors or HALO staff to ask if classes are cancelled--we will know when you know. :) If you aren't sure, you can also check the Heartland Community College website or your Heartland email.

Finally, we understand we have HALO students from all around central Illinois. The weather conditions may be better in Normal than where you live. Please make the best decision for your own safety when deciding whether or not to travel at these times. If campus is in session but you feel it is better to stay home, simply contact your instructors to let them know.

Address

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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