• 2 Free Opportunities to Become a Youth Mental Health First Aider

    Prairie Lakes AEA is offering two FREE options for in-person Youth Mental Health First Aid training: May 16 June 3 This training course is designed… Read More

  • Elementary Computer Science Seesaw Lessons

    Over 200 districts in Iowa are currently using Seesaw for Schools. Members of the AEA Computer Science Team consulted with and provided feedback to… Read More

  • Become a Substitute Teacher

    Ever thought about becoming a substitute teacher? Substitute teaching is a fulfilling, flexible career opportunity, and our schools and students need you!  Schools are experiencing… Read More

  • Computer Science Grant benefits Iowa kids, teachers

    Iowa’s nine Area Education Agencies have received computer science grant funding from the Iowa Department of Education that will provide close to $1 million in… Read More

  • Tips for Special Education Teachers

    The Family & Educator Partnership shares family-friendly IEPs tips and more in the FEP Newsletter: Tips for Teachers March 2022. Read More

  • Accelerated Learning to Fill the Gaps

    Join us in Fort Dodge from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 28.   Suzy Pepper Rollins is an author, consultant, and educational innovator. Her mission… Read More

  • 2022-23 CPI Training Dates

    Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training can best be described as nonviolent crisis intervention training designed to teach best practices for managing difficult situations and disruptive… Read More

  • Creative Services is ready create your yearbooks & planners

    Yearbooks are a great way to help preserve school memories. Let Prairie Lakes AEA Creative Services help you create and print your yearbook project. Read More

  • Physics Competition scheduled – March 24

    Prairie Lakes AEA and Iowa Central Community College are excited to host a regional physics competition for 2022! Here are the key details: What: PLAEA Regional… Read More

  • Winners named in News-O-Matic Winter Reading Contest

    Drum roll please! We're pleased to announce the three winners in the News-O-Matic Winter Reading Contest.   1st Place: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary with… Read More