• New book study (Engaging Students in the Sensemaking Practices) begins Nov. 29

    The second of the three-course series focusing on the Science and Engineering Practices of Iowa Core Science Standards (NGSS); participants will explore the Sensemaking Practices… Read More

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    Paraeducator courses offered this winter

    Prairie Lakes AEA is offering the classes needed to receive the paraeducator certification. The Paraeducator Generalist I certificate program is delivered in three 30-hour courses. Read More

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    Canva and Pear Deck go hand in hand

    If you’re a K-12 educator, you can access Canva for Education for free! You’ll get all the benefits of Canva… Read More

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    Update to ELPA21 evidence-based workshop dates

    We have made a change to the offerings for the ELPA21 Professional Development Workshops and will offer each of the five workshops ONE TIME during… Read More

  • New videos showcase AEA Digital Resources

    Iowa’s AEAs are proud to provide Iowa’s students and educators with no-cost access to high-quality digital resources to enhance student learning. Students, educators and… Read More

  • GOLD, Pyramid Model, strategies, playlist in the November Preschool News

    The November PLAEA Preschool Newsletter includes: Positive affirmation reminder via "yours truly"!! GOLD and data team reminders Unpacking The Pyramid Model course 2x10 Strategy Spotify… Read More

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    Attention MS/HS ELA, Civics, Social Studies, STEM, Media Literacy educators: check out the News Literacy Project

    The News Literacy Project, a national, nonpartisan education nonprofit, empowers educators to teach news and media literacy skills that will last… Read More

  • Submit your proposal to present at Inclusive Classroom Conference

    Don't be shy...share! Submit a proposal to present at the 2023 Inclusive Classroom Virtual Conference planned from 8 a.m.-4 p.m Feb. 15,… Read More

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    Iowa Principal Leadership Academy accepting applications for April 2023 cohort

    Prairie Lakes AEA and Keystone AEA will begin two new cohorts of the Iowa Principal Leadership Academy in April 2023. Iowa… Read More

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    Regional Special Education Resource Fair planned for Nov. 3

    A Regional Special Education Resource Fair is planned for students, families, and educators in grades 8-12. The event will be held from 10 a.m.- 2:30… Read More