Partnering with students, families, educators, & communities to provide educational resources in rural north central Iowa.

Joined April 2008
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When a child enters a shelter, their world flips. You can be their stability. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿงก Prairie Lakes AEA is hiring a Special Ed Teacher for our Shelter Program in Ft. Dodge. ๐Ÿ’ผ $56-$73K & great benefits. Apply: ow.ly/Cvg550Z6o0Y #SpecialEd #IowaJobs
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๐Ÿ’ผ We're hiring school social workers in ALL locations! ๐Ÿ’ฐ $67,488โ€“$81,354 (MA to MA 30) ๐Ÿ“… 193-day contract ๐ŸŽ Fully paid health/dental IPERS! ๐Ÿค Collaborative primary rep model for Child Find Join our team & make a difference! prairielakes.schoolspring.coโ€ฆ #SocialWorkJobs
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When a child enters a shelter, their world flips. You can be their stability. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿงก Prairie Lakes AEA is hiring a Special Ed Teacher for our Shelter Program in Ft. Dodge. ๐Ÿ’ผ $56-$73K & great benefits. Apply: ow.ly/qmzl50Z6nTU #SpecialEd #IowaJobs
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Introducing (and reintroducing) our Educational Services consultants for 2026-27! We are pleased to have Tabitha DeMey back with us as our Educational & Media Services Facilitator. Learn more about Tabitha in our next Educator Connection newsletter. #PLAEA #StrategicPlanning
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Today, we pause to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโœจ #MemorialDay #RememberAndHonor #PLAEA
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Introducing (and reintroducing) our Educational Services consultants for 2026-27! We are pleased to have Valery Fuhrman back with us as a School Improvement Facilitator. Learn more about Valery in our next Educator Connection newsletter. #PLAEA #SchoolImprovement
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Introducing (and reintroducing) our Educational Services consultants for 2026-27! We are pleased to have Sara Ahlers join us as a School Improvement Facilitator. Learn more about Sara in our next Educator Connection newsletter. #PLAEA #SchoolImprovement
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Master hands-on strategies for students with autismโ€”from visual schedules to reinforcement systems. Observe students using those tools in real time. Bridge the gap between theory and real-world classroom success! Enroll now! bit.ly/structured-teaching-aโ€ฆ #StructuredTeaching #ASD
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๐Ÿ“ฃ It's School Board Recognition Month, and Prairie Lakes AEA is overflowing with pride for our board members! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿงก Thank you Sue Brown, Marti Bomgaars, Lori Baade, Deb Shelton, Todd Lundgren, Robert Boley, Cheryl Harris, Marshall Lewis & Creighton Jenness!
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Ready to boost your schoolโ€™s SEBH impact? ๐Ÿ“ˆ Learn to build Tier 2 systems that work! Master data-driven strategies for CICO, SAIG & Check & Connect to support at-risk students with a clear action plan. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธโœจ Register today! bit.ly/3OMCwRp #IAedu #SEBH #HeartlandAEA
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Make an impact in your communityโ€”become a substitute teacher! ๐ŸŽ Schools need heroes to ensure learning never stops. Whether you're retired or a student, subbing offers great flexibility. Need authorization? We can help you get started! ๐ŸŒŸ ow.ly/2Wx750YLlRX
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Introducing (and reintroducing) our Educational Services consultants for 2026-27! We are pleased to have Abbey Green join us as an English Learner Consultant. Learn more about Abbey in our next Educator Connection newsletter. #PLAEA #ELL #ESL #TESOL
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Summer Paraeducator I, II & III courses are here! โ˜€๏ธ The Generalist I program builds K-12 competencies in Ethics, Behaviors, Learning Environments & more. Expand your skills and impact this summer! ๐ŸŽ“โœจ ๐Ÿ“… Register by May 18: app.smore.com/n/cpz5u7 #Paraeducators #IAedu
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Master hands-on strategies for students with autismโ€”from visual schedules to reinforcement systems. Observe students using those tools in real time. Bridge the gap between theory and real-world classroom success! Enroll now! bit.ly/structured-teaching-aโ€ฆ #StructuredTeaching #ASD
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Ready to boost your schoolโ€™s SEBH impact? ๐Ÿ“ˆ Learn to build Tier 2 systems that work! Master data-driven strategies for CICO, SAIG & Check & Connect to support at-risk students with a clear action plan. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธโœจ Register today! bit.ly/3OMCwRp #IAedu #SEBH #HeartlandAEA
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๐Ÿ”ข Master foundational math with Numeracy Project 2.0! Join this PD to dive deep into learning progressions & data-driven instruction. Includes: โœ… Diagnostic tools & screeners โœ… High-quality interventions โœ… Ongoing consultant support ow.ly/hVqp50YKELB #MathEd #IAedu
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Make an impact in your communityโ€”become a substitute teacher! ๐ŸŽ Schools need heroes to ensure learning never stops. Whether you're retired or a student, subbing offers great flexibility. Need authorization? We can help you get started! ๐ŸŒŸ ow.ly/2Wx750YLlRX
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Big news! ๐ŸŽ‰ Prairie Lakes AEA secured a $12,499 grant from the Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corp to expand our OT/PT Equipment Loan Closet! This helps students across NC Iowa access vital assistive technology. ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ”“โœจ Read more: bit.ly/equip-loan-closet #IAedu #OT #PT
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Summer Paraeducator I, II & III courses are here! โ˜€๏ธ The Generalist I program builds K-12 competencies in Ethics, Behaviors, Learning Environments & more. Expand your skills and impact this summer! ๐ŸŽ“โœจ ๐Ÿ“… Register by May 18: app.smore.com/n/cpz5u7 #Paraeducators #IAedu
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๐ŸŽ“ The countdown to graduation is on! ๐ŸŽ“ We've got you covered w/ banners, posters, yard signs, programs & more! โœจ Order today! aeacreativeservices.org/ #ClassOf2026 #GraduationReady #PLAEA #SeniorPride #SchoolSpirit #Printing #GraphicDesign
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