• Ready for Change? Register for the FOCUS Conference

    2023 FOCUS Conference June 22  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM June 23  8:30 AM - 3 PM… Read More

  • 2023-24 CPI Registration Opens

    Registration is open for the 2023-2024 regional offerings of CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Verbal Intervention training sessions. Read More

  • April PLAEA Early Childhood News

    The PLAEA April Early Childhood News features: Program Spotlight: Emmetsburg and Eagle Grove Transition Meeting Reminder Grant available Self Regulation Tips and Techniques PLAEA… Read More

  • Our Lending Library Collection is Moving!

    Our Lending Library is moving! And we can use your help to facilitate a successful move. Here's what you need to know: All library materials… Read More

  • Iowa COMPASS & Assistive Technology featured at April 11 Zoom

    A student's transition into/from Special Education can be overwhelming. Each month, we partner with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services to host a virtual speaker series… Read More

  • Returning Assistive Technology items

    Due to the Lending Library move, the last day of our PLAEA van routes is May 19.  Please be sure to have all assistive… Read More

  • Earn Your Paraeducator Certification

    Thanks to the PLAEA Title II Fund for Paraeducator Professional Development – Summer 2023 offered by the state of Iowa, the Paraeducator Certification Courses are now… Read More

  • Do you know a dynamic Social Studies teacher?

    The Iowa Council for Social Studies (ICSS) is looking to provide Iowa teachers with outstanding Social Studies Professional Development. To make this happen,… Read More

  • Cyber Incident Response Plan Workshop scheduled ~ May 10

    Cybersecurity in education presents many unique cybersecurity challenges. Your district has a response plan for situations such as a fire, tornado, or lockdowns. Does your… Read More

  • Schedule a YMHFA training in your school

    50 percent of all mental illnesses begin by age 14, and 75 percent begin by the mid-20’s. Is your staff trained to recognize… Read More