As a substitute teacher enjoy a flexible schedule while earning $125/day. PLAEA is offering substitute authorization course virtually this month. Deadline to register is tomorrow 11/5. Contact [email protected] for info or to register. #FDCSD #FDElem #FDMS #FDSH #proud2bFD

Thinking of our friends and colleagues in Fairfield. Keep all the students and staff and this community in your prayers. 💔

#iowaaea collaborates to offer Facilitated Statewide Science Professional Learning for Released Units. Here's the schedule! ow.ly/lN0150GH5UV #plaea

Congratulations to the students and staff of Spencer Middle School and the entire district! National Blue Ribbon School Awards in Washington DC!!! #nbrs2021

Our hearts are grieving for two of our school communities as they navigate current tragedies. Great Prairie AEA will continue to be onsite to support both Fairfield and Fort Madison during these incredibly difficult times.

YMHFA training is FREE to all participants. Materials are now covered through the #plaea - Mental Health Training Awareness Project. Training dates & details: smore.com/49s8n

Honoring All Who Served. Thank you, Veterans!

Why do Iowa teachers love Pear Deck? "It allows me to see all my students & their answers. It gives everyone a chance to respond w/out one person sharing all the answers right away." Emily Bochmann, South Hamilton, Spanish Teacher/Tech Integrationist Emily Bochmann South Hamilton CSD #shhawks

Thank you to our SEBH team at Prairie Lakes AEA for taking us through the brain architecture game and teaching us more about trauma and brain development. Reach out to Prairie Lakes to learn more about how this training could benefit your staff!

Did you know? Iowa’s AEAs provide Iowa students and educators with no-cost access to 16 high-quality, vetted digital resources. The resources are available anytime, anywhere! ow.ly/AzcS50GUCwy #iaedchat

Parents, not sure where to start? Getting Started with Special Education ow.ly/kIMA50GUCLq #iaedchat

Our #plaea schools need Substitute Teachers & Paraeducators. Find out what's needed to earn certification for these positions. Make a difference in your community! ow.ly/izyA50GUtC0

Help us celebrate National Special Education Day! We are deeply grateful to our special education teachers for their incredible work. Thank you also to our special education paraeducators, who play a key role in providing great special education learning environments!

Welcome to Iowa's AEAs, Mr. Rheingans! #iaedchat

“Capacity Building in My Direct Reports” by @jdaggett11 in the December issue of #AASAmag details how he uses weekly check-ins with his administrators to progress on organizational goals: links.aasa.org/3oblQml Jay P. Goldman

The Hour of Code is an introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. Visit hourofcode.com/us for resources to use in your classroom. #iaedchat

Computer science is EVERYWHERE! Check out these resources to celebrate Computer Science Week in your classroom #CS4IA #iaedchat ow.ly/g0TB50H5qLI

Iowa Teachers! Register for the Pear Deck Delights Webinar Series and learn how to take advantage of this FREE resource from Iowa's AEAs 💻🍐 ow.ly/9aiF50H5BMO #iaedchat #ialegis #iaedtech

GHAEA, Great Prairie AEA, Mississippi Bend AEA & Prairie Lakes AEA are excited to share the first virtual Inclusive Classroom Conference registration is open! This FREE conference will be held on Feb 9 from 8-4. Can't join live? Sessions will be recorded to watch at a later time. Register: ow.ly/2teE50GQlam

Happy Holidays from Iowa's AEAs 🦌