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Claire King, Speech Language Pathologist

The relationships developed with the children, the parents and my colleagues make this work rewarding and fulfilling.” 

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  • Family engagement & more featured in our Early Childhood News

  • Colleagues, Connections, Collaboration, Variety are Key for Claire King

  • Regional Physics Competition set for March 7

How we help educators, students & families

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    Keep students on track

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

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    Our supportive staff

    Committed to being caring partners that deliver accountable services

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    Enhance the classroom

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

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    Bursting with bright ideas

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

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    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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Attention business & area partners - wondering how you might connect with students and school around authentic learning? Join this free virtual conference where students, educators, & business partners unite around authentic learning. Learn more: 2023iowaauthenticlearningne.sched.com/ ... See MoreSee Less

Attention business & area partners - wondering how you might connect with students and school around authentic learning? Join this free virtual conference where students, educators, & business partners unite around authentic learning. Learn more: https://2023iowaauthenticlearningne.sched.com/

#plaea teachers - be on the lookout for the Goldie's kits. We're excited to add these kits to our collection! ... See MoreSee Less

#plaea teachers - be on the lookout for the Goldies kits. Were excited to add these kits to our collection!

There's still time to register for the Inclusive Classroom Conference on Feb. 15! All participants must register by Feb. 13 for the virtual conference by using this Google Form: shorturl.at/CHIU9

This conference is free AND registration gives participants access to the session recordings. Relicensure credit is also available. ... See MoreSee Less

Theres still time to register for the Inclusive Classroom Conference on Feb. 15! All participants must register by Feb. 13 for the virtual conference by using this Google Form: shorturl.at/CHIU9 This conference is free AND registration gives participants access to the session recordings. Relicensure credit is also available.

Alexander Hardy is a grits-powered writer, Mental Health First Aid Instructor and wellness program facilitator, home cook, dancer, and lupus survivor. During his time with GetSomeJoy, he has developed and facilitated wellness programs and published digital Exploration Workbooks. Alex has written for outlets such as Ebony, CNN.com, Food & Wine, Esquire, Courvoisier, The Root, Saint Heron, and Very Smart Brothas where he crafts soulful messages as a copywriter, editor, and wellness campaign developer.

Alexander does not believe in snow. :^) After this recent snowfall, we can’t wait for him to join us in Iowa this summer!

Learn more about our summer learning conference at: bit.ly/FOCUS23

#PLAEA #FOCUS2023

#READYFORCHANGE

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PlayGetSomeJoy with Alexander Hardy - FOCUS 2023 Keynote

What We Are Proud Of

235 team members

Committed to being caring partners who deliver accountable services

38 & 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.”

 

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