• Substitute Authorization: Fostering Student Learning as a Substitute

    This 15-hour course is designed to meet the requirements for the Substitute Authorization Program. Receiving a Substitute Authorization will allow an individual to… Read More

  • Free Summer Workshops at the State Historical Museum

    K-12 educators: check out these opportunities for free professional development at the State Historical Museum of Iowa. Learn more about all of our… Read More

  • Ready to Step onto the Sidelines? Get Your Iowa Coaching Authorization!

    Whether you’re looking to lead a youth league this summer or dreaming of coaching at the high school level, your journey starts here. To… Read More

  • Final CPI Training Opportunity for 2025-26

    We have one remaining CPI certification class scheduled for the current school year. If you need to refresh your skills or obtain… Read More

  • New Offering! Enhancing Relationships with Tier 2 SEBH Interventions

    Is your school ready to make a bigger impact on students’ social, emotional and behavioral health? This course provides practical data-driven strategies to… Read More

  • Have You Registered for Specially Designed Instruction for Secondary Buildings?

    Designed specifically for secondary leadership and building teams The Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for… Read More

  • Mentink Named Prairie Lakes Regional Teacher of the Year and Finalist for 2026 Iowa Teacher of the Year

    Congratulations to Kristi Mentink, Prairie Lakes Regional Teacher of the Year and finalist for the 2026 Iowa Teacher of the Year. She was honored at… Read More

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    Prairie Lakes AEA Annual Progress Report Available

    In accordance with Iowa Code 281-72.10(2), this annual progress report showcases data from Prairie Lakes AEA for the 2024-25 year. Statewide AEA Goals… Read More

  • Need Support This Year or Next? Prairie Lakes AEA Services Are Just a Request Away

    As you make plans for the rest of this academic year and next, remember your Prairie Lakes AEA professional service providers are just… Read More

  • Bring Prairie Lakes AEA Professional Learning Directly to Your District

    Interested in hosting Prairie Lakes AEA professional development exclusively for your district staff? We’d love to explore the possibilities with you. Prairie Lakes… Read More