• Sign language classes and workshops from Iowa School for the Deaf

    Free American Sign Language classes Held via Zoom Registration closes Dec. 8 Free; must be eligible Classes held Jan. 8 - Feb. 6… Read More

  • Fundamentals of Restorative Practices Class

    Fundamentals of Restorative Practices Class Bring your school team to the Pocahontas AEA office to join our Restorative Practices trainers  in learning… Read More

  • Legal Sessions for Special Education Teachers

    Prairie Lakes AEA is hosting a Virtual Learning Series for special education teachers focused on various legal topics. Attorneys from Ahlers & Cooney, P.C… Read More

  • PLAEA Special Education Legal Seminar

    SAVE the DATE:  November 28, 9:00-3:00 @ Pocahontas, Lunch Provided The AEA Directors of Special Education and… 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

  • New Professional Learning Registration System Coming Soon!

    The statewide IA-AEA system will be transitioning to a new statewide registration system (ESC Works).  It is expected that training for course instructors… Read More

  • 23-24 Area-Wide Professional Learning Opportunities

    Interested in professional learning opportunities?  Here is a running list of area-wide PD opportunities provided through Prairie Lakes… Read More

  • Steve Gill’s ELL Critical Data Process: Updated Materials Mini-Training

    Do you utilize Steve Gill’s ELL Critical Data Process?  Steve has recently updated materials since the release of the 3rd Edition of the… 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 work. Facilitated… Read More

  • 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