• SDI: Significant Disabilities

    The Iowa Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) framework empowers practitioners to diagnose, design, deliver and engage learners in high-quality instruction that meets the needs of all… Read More

  • Harnessing AI in Special Education: A Four Part Series

    Check out this engaging four-part webinar series, tailored exclusively for special educators interested in incorporating Generative AI into their instructional methods. These interactive webinars,… Read More

  • Zoom Legal Sessions for Special Education Teachers

    Save the dates! Prairie Lakes AEA is hosting a Virtual Learning Series through Zoom for special education teachers focused on various legal topics. Read More

  • Numeracy Project Class for K-12 Teachers

    Join the PLAEA Math team in collaboration with PLAEA Special Education Consultants to learn more about your role in MTSS and the use… 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

  • 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

  • Chit-Chat with the Challenging Behavior & Autism Team

    Drop in every Friday at 7:30 AM for Chit-Chat with CBAT, the Challenging Behavior & Autism Team. Hosted each week by at least two… Read More

  • Belin-Blank webinar focuses on IEP/504 meetings

    The Belin-Blank Center is offering a webinar on April 4 that focuses on IEP/504 meetings. The webinar is targeted for families, but educators may attend… Read More

  • Dec. 13 Virtual Speaker Series focuses on Waiver Services

    Each month, Prairie Lakes AEA and Iowa Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services will host virtual speaker series that focuses a wide variety of topics from FAFSA… Read More

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    FBAs and BIPs: What Special Education Teachers Need to Know

    Attention Special Education Teachers (and supporting administrators)! Have the ACHIEVE Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan processes left you scratching your head a little… Read More