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2024.25 District and Staff Directory

The "2024-25 District and Staff Directory" is now available for viewing and downloading. It is filled with not only contact information for PLAEA staff as well as district administrators, but also district calendars, PLAEA regions, our board of directors information, state AEA systems, and legislators serving in our area. Click the title to be redirected to the pdf.

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  • Iowa Dyslexia Handbook Training Opportunity

  • Iowa Association of Area Education Agencies (IAAEA) seeks higher ed partner to offer graduate credit for professional learning

  • Students Explore Careers at Iowa Lakes Community College Fair

How we help educators, students & families

  • 1

    Keep students on track

    Focused on educational equity for all Iowa children with emphasis on those with diverse learning needs

  • 2

    Our supportive staff

    Committed to being caring partners that deliver accountable services

  • 3

    Enhance the classroom

    Professional tools and learning experiences to support the implementation of evidence-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment

  • 4

    Bursting with bright ideas

    From printing instructional materials for the classroom to designing and producing sophisticated visuals to help brand your school district

  • 5

    Partner with community organizations

    Work alongside health care and non-profit groups so that children who are experiencing delays can be evaluated by therapists and other specialists

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What We Are Proud Of

198 team members

Committed to being caring partners who deliver accountable services

36 & 11

Public school districts & accredited, nonpublic schools

31,687

Total enrollment in our K-12 schools

4,393

Number of students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) both weighted and non-weighted. We are also serving over 170 families to assist children from birth to age 3.

“I have found Prairie Lakes AEA to be very responsive to my needs in all areas. This would include professional development, special education consultation, production services, etc.”  

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR