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.

HALO Campus Visits are now available for Spring 2026. Sign up to visit our Normal or Pontiac campus and learn about the ...
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 #/

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with HAC at Hawks & Crafts next Thursday, February 12, from 11:00am - 3:00pm in WDC 1000! Join...
02/05/2026

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with HAC at Hawks & Crafts next Thursday, 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.

Last week the HALO Transition students gave presentations in Miss Jill's Professionalism class about their Personal Care...
02/04/2026

Last week the HALO Transition students gave presentations in Miss Jill's Professionalism class about their Personal Career Path. In preparation for the presentations the students learned how to create smart goals in relation to their career goals and how to find their career sweet spot!

HALO 2-Year students are practicing reading labels. This week they tackled all of the information you can find on common...
02/02/2026

HALO 2-Year students are practicing reading labels. This week they tackled all of the information you can find on common household items.

Students in HALO and SAAS had a great time at our first Welcome Back Accessibility Mixer this week! Free pizza and cooki...
01/30/2026

Students in HALO and SAAS had a great time at our first Welcome Back Accessibility Mixer this week! Free pizza and cookies, lots of resources, and bingo! it was a great opportunity for students to build connection, confidence and community. Keep an eye out for more events later this semester.

Extra, Extra! HALO has been making headlines--literally. Heartland Community College's program was highlighted on WMBD e...
01/29/2026

Extra, Extra! HALO has been making headlines--literally. Heartland Community College's program was highlighted on WMBD earlier in January (link below) and made the front page of The Pantagraph today. We love that our community is hearing about the incredible things our students are doing, and we are grateful for the groups, organizations and individuals that help make HALO a possibility for central Illinois families.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/halo-program-expansion-livingston/

We're cookin' in HALO! Miss Jennifer's Cooking skills class had their first day in the kitchen last week. They learned d...
01/28/2026

We're cookin' in HALO! Miss Jennifer's Cooking skills class had their first day in the kitchen last week. They learned different ways to prepare eggs and made individual servings of pancakes. Yum!

Welcome Back Student Accessibility Mixer! Tomorrow, January 28, 2026 in WDC Room 1601 from 11-1:00pm. Everyone is welc...
01/27/2026

Welcome Back Student Accessibility Mixer! Tomorrow, January 28, 2026 in WDC Room 1601 from 11-1:00pm. Everyone is welcome! Come join us for a time to build connection, confidence and community! We will have Bingo, a reflection wall, campus resource brochures to take with you, and free pizza & cookies!
Hosted by Student Access and Accommodations

HALO student's in Miss Karin's Money Skills class got a chance to be the instructor. Each student displayed an item with...
01/26/2026

HALO student's in Miss Karin's Money Skills class got a chance to be the instructor. Each student displayed an item with its cost and then presented some coins and bills. Their classmates had to determine if the student had enough money to buy the item on display. They all did a great job!

HALO students had a great time at the Winter Involvement Fair yesterday! They enjoyed free food, fun activities, and fan...
01/22/2026

HALO students had a great time at the Winter Involvement Fair yesterday! They enjoyed free food, fun activities, and fantastic information about different groups and resources available to them at Heartland Community College.

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1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL
61761

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

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+13092688255

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