• STEM Scale-Up Application Workshop is Feb. 13

    NW STEM, NC STEM and Prairie Lakes AEA are hosting a STEM Scale-Up Application Workshop from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Pocahontas… Read More

  • 🍐 Numbers, Tacos, Dots….Oh My!

    You might be asking yourself, “What do numbers, tacos and dots have to do with Pear Deck?” Well, one of the awesome question… Read More

  • Engaging Students in the Critiquing Practices science course begins in March

    In this course, participants will explore the Critiquing Practices of the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) of the… Read More

  • CPI Updates for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention & Verbal Intervention Training

    Important dates, details, and deadlines 23-24 Regional Dates 23-24 In-District Training Requests Due to Courtney Cook… Read More

  • Regional Physics Competition set for March 7

    Prairie Lakes AEA and Iowa Central Community College will host a Regional Physics Competition on March 7. The competition will be held at Iowa… Read More

  • Where to find PLAEA science updates

    This document was created to share professional learning and  student opportunities, state-wide announcements, and science specific resources. It can be… Read More

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings scheduled

    Did you know 1 in 5 teens and young adults live with a mental health condition? Is your staff trained to recognize the… Read More

  • OpenSciEd Elementary Field Test

    OpenSciEd is extending its work to the elementary level.  This project will be focused on the development and implementation of high-quality, standards-aligned instructional… 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

  • Family engagement & more featured in our Early Childhood News

    The February 2023 issue of the PLAEA Early Childhood News features: 1) Family Engagement ideas from Fort Dodge Early Childhood Center 2) Recording of… Read More