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August 17, 2026
Iowa’s AEAs Moving to One Platform for Professional Learning
New this fall! Iowa’s AEAs have launched a refreshed statewide professional learning platform that brings all learning together in one single… Read More
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August 13, 2026
Welcome to the New Prairie Lakes Market: Your Go-To Hub for Printing & Design!
Prairie Lakes AEA is excited to introduce the Prairie Lakes Market, a streamlined, one-stop shop designed to make ordering professional printing… Read More
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August 13, 2026
New Tool to Help Your District Meet Digital Accessibility Standards
Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs) are partnering with a company called Grackle Docs to help school districts make their digital materials accessible to… Read More
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August 13, 2026
Registration is Open for PLAEA Area-Wide Professional Learning Opportunities
Prairie Lakes AEA is kicking off a packed schedule of professional development opportunities designed to give you practical strategies you can use today!… Read More
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August 13, 2026
Ready to Earn Your Paraeducator Generalist I Certification?
Whether you’re currently working in a classroom or looking to launch your career in education, Prairie Lakes AEA can help you build the… Read More
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August 13, 2026
Free CPI Training Available for Iowa School Districts in 2026–27
The Iowa Department of Education has directed Iowa’s AEAs to utilize state-allocated, children’s mental health school-based training and support funds to offer CPI… Read More
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August 13, 2026
IEP Reminder for Preschool
As you’re setting up students in GOLD, remember to indicate whether they have an IEP (including Speech-Only). Read More
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August 13, 2026
Alternative Assessment Training & Support Update
DLM and ELAA will not be held in person but will be available online through the educator portal. Prairie Lakes AEA will offer… Read More
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July 29, 2026
Prairie Lakes AEA Supports Local Families and Back-to-School Prep at Successful Spencer Block Party
The Spencer Block Party was a huge success! 🥳 It was wonderful to see 250–300 community members stop by to connect… Read More
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July 17, 2026
Introducing Three New PLAEA Leaders
As we begin preparations for the upcoming school year, we’d like to introduce you to three new members of our leadership team. Don’t… Read More
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