• Join the PLAEA & Imagine Learning Extravaganza: Oct. 5 & 6

    Connect with Imagine Language & Literacy and Imagine Reading representatives at two upcoming Zoom sessions. The same content will be covered at each session and… Read More

  • October Preschool News features myIGDIs, digital flipcharts, Second Step, plus more!

    The October PLAEA Preschool Newsletter features myIGDIs (Spanish and Parent Letter), digital flipcharts (freebie for the month), Second Step learning package, updated ACHIEVE info, and… Read More

  • Regional YMHFA training dates set

    Did you know that 21.4% of youth experience a mental health concern annually?  To help educators recognize the signs and symptoms of mental… Read More

  • Teen Mental Health First Aid – free to all PLAEA districts

    PLAEA currently has 14 school districts teaching Teen Mental Health First Aid to their high school students. Is your district?  Teen MHFA is… Read More

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    FOCUS 2023: June 21 & 22

    Save the dates! The FOCUS 2023 Summer Learning Conference will be hosted on June 21-22, 2023 on the beautiful, lakeside campus of Buena… Read More

  • Register now for November Cognitive Coaching Level 1 training

    Cognitive Coaching Level 1 Training is planned Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 7-8 in Pocahontas. Registration includes a Cognitive Coaching Learning Guide (12th Edition). Districts… Read More

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    Partnership with Drake provides grant funding for computer science PD

    Prairie Lakes AEA is again collaborating with Drake University to request grant funding through the Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund. You can help with… Read More

  • News & opportunities from our partners

    Drake Continual Improvement Network focuses on growing in authenticity and living more into one’s strengths...and helping others to do likewise in order… Read More

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    1st ESL/EL/Title III Network Training is Sept. 22

    Prairie Lakes AEA ESL/EL/Title III Consultant Kathy Brenny will host a virtual network each month for educators who focus on ESL/EL/Title III. The first training… Read More

  • September PLAEA Educator Connection

    Welcome the Prairie Lakes AEA Educator Connection! This a monthly communication from Prairie Lakes Area Education that features workshops, news, reminders, and… Read More