• National Robotics Week is April 6-13, 2024

    As Robotics Week (April 6-14) approaches, I encourage teachers to explore the exciting world of robotics by checking out Sphero robots from the… Read More

  • DCAP Workshop

    DCAP Workshop Don’t miss the upcoming Career and Academic Planning workshop in your area. This is a workshop-style training, so… Read More

  • Curriculum Launch for OpenSciEd

    Curriculum Launch for OpenSciEd  June 5 - 7 @ Fort Dodge, PLAEA This professional learning focuses on the instructional routines, assessment design,… Read More

  • Workshop: Addressing Chronic Absence & Attendance Factors

    Addressing Chronic Absence & Attendance Factors is scheduled for May 2, 2024 at the Prairie Lakes AEA office in Pocahontas. This workshop is… Read More

  • Principles and Practices for Positive Leadership

    PLAEA is offering a new course that provides evaluator approval renewal credit! This learning opportunity is based on Jon Gordon’s work regarding the power of… Read More

  • PLAEA Lending Library Support

    After 18  years of working in the Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency Media Center, Laurie DeWall is retiring!  For those… Read More

  • Teacher Librarian & Associate Meeting Scheduled

    The Spring School Librarian meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2024 at the Pocahontas office. Topics to be discussed: Award Book Discussion… Read More

  • Sorbo Family Shares Impact of AEA on Son When Preparing for Preschool

    ESTHERVILLE, IA — When Braxton Sorbo transitioned from a talkative toddler to struggling with a sudden stutter, his parents sought help and were… Read More

  • AEA Support Transforms Life for the Nelson Family

    Fenton, IA-The Nelson family credits the exceptional support provided by Area Education Agency (AEA) professionals for the remarkable progress and transformation in their… Read More

  • Prairie Lakes AEA Invited to Algona Public Library for Early Childhood Reading Program

    ALGONA, IA — The Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency (AEA) was invited to assist with the Early Childhood Reading Program at the Algona… Read More