• Letter to the Editor- Janice Harbaugh on behalf of Area Education Agencies

    To the editor, I was a very young teacher working with teenagers who had been adjudicated to be delinquent when the Area Education Agency system… Read More

  • 24-25 District PD Needs Assessment

    Prairie Lakes AEA is actively seeking information on the learning needs of district staff.  This data will play a crucial role in shaping… Read More

  • DE seeking input on proposed updates to the state’s math standards

    The Iowa Department of Education is hosting a series of forums seeking public input on proposed updates to the state’s mathematics standards. 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

  • AT Coordinators Announce Additional Virtual Office Hours

    The Assistive Technology coordinators, Sara Koenecke and Kate Besch, would like to share the additional dates and times for their virtual office hours.  They are… Read More

  • ELL Book Study: Distinguishing Between Disability & Language Acquisition

    Do you find challenges with distinguishing between disability and language acquisition? Join us to engage in a book and implementation study of ELL expert, Steve… Read More

  • Fierce Conversations for School Administrators

    Are you a school administrator who would like to refine your skills in navigating fierce conversations?  Are you in need of renewing your… 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

  • Foundations of Effective Writing: The Writing Rope Class

    Gain a deep understanding of effective writing practices through this virtual course designed to meet the needs of busy educators.  Participants will participate… Read More

  • Science of Reading Class

    Expand your knowledge with an overview of the science of reading and purposeful practices supported by the research! This online course… Read More