• Paraprofessional Certification Classes

    Spring semester Paraprofessional Certification Classes have been scheduled for the following dates.   Foundations/Professionalism:  January 6, 2024-January 27, 2024; Instructional… Read More

  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

    Do you have training need for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)?  Here is PLAEA’s 2023-2024 area-wide CPI training calendar. Read More

  • ITEC Fall Conference

    The 2023 ITEC Fall Conference is happening Oct. 16-17 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. ITEC (Iowa Technology & Education Connection)… Read More

  • Build Iowa’s Future Design Contest

    Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Education are providing a unique opportunity for K-12 students to create innovative projects,… Read More

  • Instructional Practices to Reduce Challenging Behavior

    Navigating challenging behavior in the classroom can be difficult. Join us as we dig into High Leverage Practices for Social Emotional Behavior. In… Read More

  • Scanlan Center: Imagine Iowa

    Are you ready to take your mental health awareness training to the next level? Lakes Partnership School (LPS) & Prairie Lakes AEA (PLAEA) are… Read More

  • Suicide Risk Assessment Workshop

    This workshop is designed for K-12 school counselors, administrators, school psychologists, social workers, school based interventionists, nurses or anyone who would be involved in suicide… Read More

  • 23-24 Area-Wide Professional Learning Opportunities

    Interested in professional learning opportunities? Here is a running list of area-wide PD opportunities provided through Prairie Lakes AEA. This document is… Read More

  • PLAEA EL network meeting a success!

    The PLAEA EL Network gathered together on Tuesday, September 26th,  to collaborate and share ideas in order to improve EL education across the agency. The… Read More

  • EL Educator Networking & Professional Development Opportunity

    Join us for interactive English Learner (EL) Networking Meetings, designed to empower educators with a comprehensive understanding of effective EL programming. This… Read More