• FOCUS 2022: Seeking breakout session presenters!

    FOCUS 2022, the Prairie Lakes AEA Summer Learning Conference, will take place Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23 on the campus of Buena Vista… Read More

  • Invitation to receive stipend and complete university-level computer science courses

    Prairie Lakes AEA is collaborating with Drake University again to request grant funding that would offer 60 teachers the opportunity to complete university-level computer science… Read More

  • Register now for the Feb. 21 student loan forgiveness webinar

    The Department of Education recently announced a Limited Waiver Opportunity (LWO) for the PSLF program, temporarily enabling some borrowers to receive additional qualifying payments, moving… Read More

  • Financial Incentive Program for Iowa Teachers to Obtain a Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing Endorsement  

    Apply now for PLAEA TDHH! The Iowa Department of Education is accepting applications from motivated and dedicated teachers… Read More

  • February PLAEA SEBH News

    The February PLAEA SEBH News includes training dates, self-management suggestions, and tools for supporting students. Read More

  • Self-paced, completely online course focuses on improving reading for older students; begins Feb. 1

  • Early ACCESS services available to Iowa families

    The first three years of a child's life are a period of amazing growth. Read More

  • Computer Science Grant Opportunities

    The Iowa Department of Education has changed the total maximum request from $30,000 to $50,000 that a district could apply for in the… Read More

  • Great, free, & virtual learning opportunities for parents, families, & caregivers

    Our partners at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach have some great, FREE, and virtual learning opportunities for… Read More

  • 3 Professional Learning Opportunities for Teacher Leaders

    A recent Prairie Lakes AEA needs assessment of district mentoring programs revealed that districts have a need for professional development in three common… Read More