• 5-12 Computer Science Endorsement through UNI with PLAEA Partnership Program Information

    180 full-tuition scholarships will be awarded across the state, 30 of which can come from our Prairie Lakes AEA region!  Please refer to 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… Read More

  • Paraprofessional Certification Classes

    Spring semester Paraprofessional Certification Classes have been scheduled for the following dates.   Foundations/Professionalism:  January 6, 2024-January 27, 2024; Instructional… Read More

  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

    Do you have training need for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)?  Here is PLAEA’s 2023-2024 area-wide CPI training calendar. Read More

  • ITEC Fall Conference

    The 2023 ITEC Fall Conference is happening Oct. 16-17 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. ITEC (Iowa Technology & Education Connection)… Read More

  • Build Iowa’s Future Design Contest

    Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Education are providing a unique opportunity for K-12 students to create innovative projects,… 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

  • Scanlan Center: Imagine Iowa

    Are you ready to take your mental health awareness training to the next level? Lakes Partnership School (LPS) & Prairie Lakes AEA (PLAEA) are… Read More

  • Felicia Rasmussen name McDonald’s McTeacher of the month.

    Felicia Rasmussen, special education teacher at Lakes Partnership School, has been recognized as the McDonald's McTeacher of the month for September by one of her… Read More

  • PLAEA EL network meeting a success!

    The PLAEA EL Network gathered together on Tuesday, September 26th,  to collaborate and share ideas in order to improve EL education across the agency. The… Read More