• CPI Updates for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention & Verbal Intervention Training

    Important dates, details, and deadlines 23-24 Regional Dates 23-24 In-District Training Requests Due to Courtney Cook… Read More

  • Regional Physics Competition set for March 7

    Prairie Lakes AEA and Iowa Central Community College will host a Regional Physics Competition on March 7. The competition will be held at Iowa… Read More

  • Where to find PLAEA science updates

    This document was created to share professional learning and  student opportunities, state-wide announcements, and science specific resources. It can be… Read More

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings scheduled

    Did you know 1 in 5 teens and young adults live with a mental health condition? Is your staff trained to recognize the… Read More

  • OpenSciEd Elementary Field Test

    OpenSciEd is extending its work to the elementary level.  This project will be focused on the development and implementation of high-quality, standards-aligned instructional… Read More

  • Belin-Blank webinar focuses on IEP/504 meetings

    The Belin-Blank Center is offering a webinar on April 4 that focuses on IEP/504 meetings. The webinar is targeted for families, but educators may attend… Read More

  • Family engagement & more featured in our Early Childhood News

    The February 2023 issue of the PLAEA Early Childhood News features: 1) Family Engagement ideas from Fort Dodge Early Childhood Center 2) Recording of… Read More

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    Colleagues, Connections, Collaboration, Variety are Key for Claire King

    When Claire King was deciding what profession she wanted to pursue, she knew she wanted to help people, both young and old.  As… Read More

  • Interested learning more about LETRS?

    Are you interested in engaging your K-8 teachers in learning more about the Science of Reading and what that means for how you… Read More

  • Hoogestraat digs in with districts to support student needs

    “My favorite thing about being a School Improvement Facilitator is I get to dig in with staff and help them build systems to support the… Read More