• Youth Mental Health First Aid

    Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-34. Have you and/or your staff been trained to notice the signs and… Read More

  • Fundamentals of Restorative Practices Class

    Bring your school team to the Pocahontas AEA office to join our Restorative Practices trainers  in learning the key concepts of restorative practices,… Read More

  • Assistive Technology to Hold Virtual Office Hours

    Sara Koenecke and Kate Besch, assistive technology coordinators for Prairie Lakes AEA, have announced virtual office hours.  You will be able to connect with our… Read More

  • NEW Evaluator Approval Renewal Course: 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… Read More

  • Helping Students Critique & Communicate in Science

    This course focuses on the Critiquing Practices of the NGSS Science & Engineering Practices. Offered via 5 synchronous 90-minute Zoom sessions and asynchronous… Read More

  • Paraprofessional Certification Classes

    Spring semester Paraprofessional Certification Classes have been scheduled for the following dates.   Foundations/Professionalism:  January 6, 2024-January 27, 2024; Instructional… Read More

  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

    Do you have training need for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)?  Here is PLAEA’s 2023-2024 area-wide CPI training calendar. Read More

  • ITEC Fall Conference

    The 2023 ITEC Fall Conference is happening Oct. 16-17 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. ITEC (Iowa Technology & Education Connection)… Read More

  • Build Iowa’s Future Design Contest

    Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Education are providing a unique opportunity for K-12 students to create innovative projects,… Read More

  • Instructional Practices to Reduce Challenging Behavior

    Navigating challenging behavior in the classroom can be difficult. Join us as we dig into High Leverage Practices for Social Emotional Behavior. In… Read More