• PLAEA Lending Library Support

    After 18  years of working in the Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency Media Center, Laurie DeWall is retiring!  For those… Read More

  • Sorbo Family Shares Impact of AEA on Son When Preparing for Preschool

    ESTHERVILLE, IA — When Braxton Sorbo transitioned from a talkative toddler to struggling with a sudden stutter, his parents sought help and were… Read More

  • AEA Support Transforms Life for the Nelson Family

    Fenton, IA-The Nelson family credits the exceptional support provided by Area Education Agency (AEA) professionals for the remarkable progress and transformation in their… Read More

  • Prairie Lakes AEA Invited to Algona Public Library for Early Childhood Reading Program

    ALGONA, IA — The Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency (AEA) was invited to assist with the Early Childhood Reading Program at the Algona… Read More

  • Prairie Lakes AEA Inspires Visually Impaired Students Through Art

    POCAHONTAS, IA — The Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency (AEA) has completed a unique art program in partnership with Iowa Educational Services for… Read More

  • Master of Arts School Counseling Program

    Northwestern College has received full approval  to provide an online course for a Master of Arts degree in School Counseling, sanctioned by both the Department… Read More

  • Iowa Authentic Learning Network Virtual Student Expo

    Announcement! Registration is LIVE!  We would love to invite students & educators to a virtual expo that will give students experience attending… Read More

  • Nominate an Outstanding Teacher for Iowa’s Top Education Award

    You can help find Iowa’s next Teacher of the Year! The nominating period for the 2025 Iowa Teacher of Year is now open through… Read More

  • Additional Sections Added: Instructional Practices to Reduce Challenging Behavior

    Due to high demand of previous offerings, PLAEA is offering THREE additional sections of Instructional Practices to Reduce Challenging Behavior! Navigating… Read More

  • Teen Mental Health First Aid

    Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among youth.  Are your students as knowledgeable as they can be about recognizing the signs and symptoms… Read More