Prairie Lakes AEA serves to improve teaching and learning in north central Iowa by offering high-quality educational programs and services that not only address the current and evolving needs of students and educators but also achieve measurable outcomes.
From customized professional development to individualized consultation and coaching, our collaborative endeavors ensure that your district receives the specific support necessary to address it diverse needs. The AEA Portfolio of Services below details the range of supports and services accessible to all Iowa school districts.
Ways We Can Support Your District
Learning Support
In the learning phase, services focus on equipping educators with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to enhance their teaching practices and improve student outcomes. Once districts determine what their priority areas of focus will be, the AEA team will collaboratively design a plan that addresses the unique modes of support to best accomplish your district goals.
Implementation Support
In the implementation phase, services focus on putting educational plans and strategies into action. This involves coaching and support around the implementation of evidence-based practices; ongoing professional development; structured time for planning, reflection, and collaboration; resource integration; and monitoring progress to ensure successful execution and sustainable improvement in student learning outcomes.
Sustainability Support
In the sustainability phase, services aim to maintain and build upon the progress achieved during implementation. This involves ongoing support, evaluation, and refinement of initiatives to ensure their continued effectiveness and relevance to student needs. Capacity-building efforts empower educators and stakeholders to sustain positive changes and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the learning community.