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Accelerate Learning & Development
Iowa’s AEAs provide educational equity for all Iowa children.
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Inspire Educators
Iowa’s AEAs provide professional tools and learning experiences.
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Innovate with Schools
Iowa’s AEAs provide program and infrastructure supports.
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Partner with Community Organizations
Iowa’s AEAs provide expertise to groups so that children can be evaluated by specialists.
There’s still time to nominate an incredible teacher for the 2026 Charles E. Lakin Outstanding Teacher Awards – but not for long!
If you know an educator who goes above and beyond to inspire students and make a difference, now is the time to recognize them! Each winner will receive $10,000, with an additional $2,500 awarded to their school.
Nominations close March 31.
Submit your nomination here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8T87FZX
Big news for student support services!
We have seen firsthand the positive impact our Rising Hope Academy has had on students' growth and success. As the need for these specialized supports continues to increase, we remain committed to evolving our services to meet the needs of districts and students.
To that end, we are excited to announce that beginning in the 2026-27 school year, we will be piloting a middle school Rising Hope classroom at the SWITCH to offer support for children in grades 6-8!
Click the link to submit a referral: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsf4G2eWY6A3HKQYCHjKiwnOn3o6cj1m1hyjUuh5_2V4A6Vw/viewform
Have questions? Contact Taylor Johnson, tmjohnson@ghaea.org
This School Social Work Week, we’re celebrating the teams who help remove barriers so students can thrive.
Thank you for advocating, encouraging, and showing up for students every day!
“Early ACCESS has changed everything for us. We went from worrying about milestones to celebrating them. Early ACCESS gave us guidance, reassurance, and a plan, and helped our son get the tools he needed to succeed.”
When Danielle first connected with Early ACCESS, her son was having trouble sitting up on his own. Through eight months of physical therapy and the partnership between his family and the Early ACCESS team, he made incredible progress — learning to sit, crawl, and ultimately walk without assistance.
What makes Early ACCESS so special is the way families and providers work together to create strategies that are personalized for each child and carried into everyday routines.
Thank you to Danielle and her family for sharing their story with us and for creating this amazing video to celebrate everything they have accomplished.
If you have concerns about your child’s development, don’t wait to reach out. Early ACCESS is here to support children and families every step of the way!
