• Invitation to receive stipend and complete university-level computer science courses

    Prairie Lakes AEA is collaborating with Drake University again to request grant funding that would offer 60 teachers the opportunity to complete university-level computer science… Read More

  • Register now for the Feb. 21 student loan forgiveness webinar

    The Department of Education recently announced a Limited Waiver Opportunity (LWO) for the PSLF program, temporarily enabling some borrowers to receive additional qualifying payments, moving… Read More

  • Financial Incentive Program for Iowa Teachers to Obtain a Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing Endorsement  

    Apply now for PLAEA TDHH! The Iowa Department of Education is accepting applications from motivated and dedicated teachers… Read More

  • February PLAEA SEBH News

    The February PLAEA SEBH News includes training dates, self-management suggestions, and tools for supporting students. Read More

  • Self-paced, completely online course focuses on improving reading for older students; begins Feb. 1

  • Early ACCESS services available to Iowa families

    The first three years of a child's life are a period of amazing growth. Read More

  • Computer Science Grant Opportunities

    The Iowa Department of Education has changed the total maximum request from $30,000 to $50,000 that a district could apply for in the… Read More

  • Great, free, & virtual learning opportunities for parents, families, & caregivers

    Our partners at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach have some great, FREE, and virtual learning opportunities for… Read More

  • 3 Professional Learning Opportunities for Teacher Leaders

    A recent Prairie Lakes AEA needs assessment of district mentoring programs revealed that districts have a need for professional development in three common… Read More

  • Investigate the new Seesaw highlights & updates

    Check out Seesaw’s PD Highlights & What’s New with Seesaw in this set of updated slides. Read More