Those who lead and inspire.
Prairie Lakes AEA connects school leaders to resources that enhance the effectiveness of their work of directing, supporting, and sustaining district-wide and/or building-wide school improvement. By providing professional learning, consultation on compliance issues and networking outlets, we support district and building leadership teams in enhancing the knowledge and skills needed to enhance the effectiveness of their work of directing, supporting and sustaining district-wide and/or building-wide school improvement.
Locate resources specifically for superintendents and other building administrators.
“Save the date” for 2023-24 network meetings can be found here.
Superintendents
Superintendent meetings are held from 9:30 a.m.-noon September-May in the Pocahontas office. Lunch is provided. The superintendents also meet weekly at 8 a.m. each Tuesday via Zoom.
Contact: Dr. Susie Meade, PLAEA Chief Administrator
2022-23 Meeting Dates
- Sept. 6
- Oct. 4
- Nov. 1
- Dec. 6
- Jan. 3
- Feb. 7
- March 7
- April 4
- May 2
Principals
Team members from Iowa’s AEAs facilitate a Principals’ Network for all principals via Zoom. The network will be from 9-10 a.m. on these dates:
2022-23 Meeting Dates
- Sept. 30
- Oct. 31
- Nov. 30
- Jan. 31
- Feb. 28
- March 31
- May 1
Curriculum Directors
Statewide Updates from 8:30-10 a.m. originate from Heartland AEA. The PLAEA portion is held from 10-11:30 a.m. Zoom details, meeting details, agenda, and other information available at this link.
Contact Tabitha DeMey, Facilitator of Educational & Media Services.
2022-23 Meeting Dates
- Sept. 2
- Oct. 7
- Nov. 4
- Dec. 6
- Jan. 6
- Feb. 3
- March 3
- April 7
- May 5
Special Education Directors
Team members from Iowa’s AEAs facilitate a Special Education Network via Zoom. The network will be from 1-2 p.m. the dates listed below. Contact: Kris Ahrens, Special Education Director
2022-23 Meeting Dates
- Aug. 9
- Oct. 11
- Jan. 10
- April 5