• Inclusive Classroom (Virtual) Conference: Feb. 15, 2023

  • “What Happened to You?” – Free Book Study, Credit, & Materials

    UPDATE: Our class is full! Because of the incredible interest, there will be a spring section added in addition to other book studies/learning opportunities. Please… Read More

  • Paraeducator Certification Courses FREE for District Staff beginning September 10

    Prairie Lakes AEA has received the Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship (TPRA) Grant Program offered by the State of Iowa. This grant allows us… Read More

  • Our New Directories Are Posted!

    Our Directory of Services showcases the services, programs, and contacts who support the work. The School and Staff Directory includes contact information for each of… Read More

  • Grant award helps make virtual reality a reality

    Prairie Lakes AEA was recently awarded the Create with VR grant from Unity and Meta Immersive Learning! Virtual reality (VR) is a rapidly growing industry… Read More

  • Immerse your students in career options with CareerLabs VR

    Want to immerse your 7th-12th grade students into careers, but not sure where to start? Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency has a solution for you:… Read More

  • Meet Our New PLAEA Team Members

    Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest members of the PLAEA family! Kate Besch - Assistive Technology, Significant… Read More

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid. Suicide Risk Assessment. CPI.

    Youth Mental Health First Aid. Suicide Risk Assessment. Trauma-Informed Verbal Intervention & Nonverbal Crisis Intervention (CPI Intervention). Check… Read More

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid Regional Training Schedule

  • 2022-23 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention/CPI Training Dates