• Dr. Dan Mart Named New PLAEA Chief Administrator

    The Prairie Lakes AEA Board of Directors has selected Dr. Dan Mart to be its new Chief Administrator. Currently the interim superintendent… Read More

  • Summer 2023 PLAEA Professional Development Opportunities

    Here's your comprehensive list of the summer 2023 PLAEA Professional Development Opportunities.  Details for specific learning opportunities may be available within the linked flyer. Read More

  • Supporting Learners with Complex Learning & Behavioral Needs ~ August Workshop

    Do you support students receiving Level 3 Special Education Services? Join this August workshop presented by our Challenging Behavior and Autism Team. Workshop… Read More

  • Ready for Change? Register for the FOCUS Conference

    2023 FOCUS Conference June 22  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM June 23  8:30 AM - 3 PM… Read More

  • 2023-24 CPI Registration Opens

    Registration is open for the 2023-2024 regional offerings of CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Verbal Intervention training sessions. Read More

  • April PLAEA Early Childhood News

    The PLAEA April Early Childhood News features: Program Spotlight: Emmetsburg and Eagle Grove Transition Meeting Reminder Grant available Self Regulation Tips and Techniques PLAEA… Read More

  • Our Lending Library Collection is Moving!

    Our Lending Library is moving! And we can use your help to facilitate a successful move. Here's what you need to know: All library materials… Read More

  • Iowa COMPASS & Assistive Technology featured at April 11 Zoom

    A student's transition into/from Special Education can be overwhelming. Each month, we partner with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services to host a virtual speaker series… Read More

  • Returning Assistive Technology items

    Due to the Lending Library move, the last day of our PLAEA van routes is May 19.  Please be sure to have all assistive… Read More

  • Earn Your Paraeducator Certification

    Thanks to the PLAEA Title II Fund for Paraeducator Professional Development – Summer 2023 offered by the state of Iowa, the Paraeducator Certification Courses are now… Read More