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How we help educators, students & families

  • 1

    Accelerate Learning & Development

    Iowaโ€™s AEAs provide educational equity for all Iowa children.

  • 2

    Inspire Educators

    Iowaโ€™s AEAs provide professional tools and learning experiences.

  • 3

    Innovate with Schools

    Iowaโ€™s AEAs provide program and infrastructure supports.

  • 4

    Partner with Community Organizations

    Iowaโ€™s AEAs provide expertise to groups so that children can be evaluated by specialists.

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Think you know Early ACCESS? ๐Ÿค”

Letโ€™s separate fact from fiction!

Swipe through to learn the truths about how Early ACCESS supports families and promotes growth from birth to age 3.
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Think you know Early ACCESS? ๐Ÿค”

Letโ€™s separate fact from fiction!

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Celebrating outstanding educators!

Since 2008, the Charles E. Lakin Foundation has honored 64 educators who go above and beyond for their students. This May, four more outstanding teachers will join their ranks and receive a $10,000 award!

Want to help us find the next winners? Nominate an inspiring teacher today!

๐Ÿ“… Deadline: March 31, 2026
๐Ÿ”— Submit here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8T87FZX
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Celebrating outstanding educators!

Since 2008, the Charles E. Lakin Foundation has honored 64 educators who go above and beyond for their students. This May, four more outstanding teachers will join their ranks and receive a $10,000 award!

Want to help us find the next winners? Nominate an inspiring teacher today!

๐Ÿ“… Deadline: March 31, 2026
๐Ÿ”— Submit here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8T87FZX

The University of Northern Iowa, in partnership with seven of Iowa's AEAs, is offering a collaborative program to train new school psychologists for high-need, rural schools.

๐Ÿ“š Earn your Ed.S. in school psychology while continuing to work full-time. Choose from a bachelor's track or a master's track depending on your current degree.

๐ŸŽ“ Program Benefits:
- 90% of tuition & fees covered, books provided, travel costs paid
- Internship licensure & national exam fees covered
- Part-time study while working full-time

๐Ÿค Graduates commit to 3 years of service in their AEA after completion.

Learn more about the program at two upcoming Zoom sessions! See the flyer for more information. bit.ly/49Zvlgs
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The University of Northern Iowa, in partnership with seven of Iowas AEAs, is offering a collaborative program to train new school psychologists for high-need, rural schools.

๐Ÿ“š Earn your Ed.S. in school psychology while continuing to work full-time. Choose from a bachelors track or a masters track depending on your current degree.

๐ŸŽ“ Program Benefits:
- 90% of tuition & fees covered, books provided, travel costs paid
- Internship licensure & national exam fees covered
- Part-time study while working full-time

๐Ÿค Graduates commit to 3 years of service in their AEA after completion.

Learn more about the program at two upcoming Zoom sessions! See the flyer for more information. https://bit.ly/49Zvlgs

Don't miss out on these upcoming School Safety Professional Learning opportunities!

For more details and to register, click on the links below.

Behavior Threat Assessment & Management Training: ghaea.escworks.com/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=52931

Suicide Risk Assessment Training: ghaea.escworks.com/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=52929
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Dont miss out on these upcoming School Safety Professional Learning opportunities!

For more details and to register, click on the links below.

Behavior Threat Assessment & Management Training: https://ghaea.escworks.com/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=52931

Suicide Risk Assessment Training: https://ghaea.escworks.com/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=52929Image attachment

Discover GHAEAโ€™s Physical Media Resources!

From hands-on learning kits and age-appropriate books to STEM materials, interactive games, and cutting-edge tech, we have thousands of resources to support PK-12 students and staff. Our collections make planning easier, lessons more engaging, and learning more meaningful โ€“ whether itโ€™s through manipulatives, curriculum labs, simulators, or big book sets.

Explore our library and bring learning to life!

Have questions or need help booking materials? Contact media@ghaea.org
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Discover GHAEAโ€™s Physical Media Resources!

From hands-on learning kits and age-appropriate books to STEM materials, interactive games, and cutting-edge tech, we have thousands of resources to support PK-12 students and staff. Our collections make planning easier, lessons more engaging, and learning more meaningful โ€“ whether itโ€™s through manipulatives, curriculum labs, simulators, or big book sets.

Explore our library and bring learning to life!

Have questions or need help booking materials? Contact media@ghaea.orgImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

What weโ€™re proud of

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Public school districts served

93%

Graduation rate

68%

Students taking PSEO, IB, or AP Courses

39,331

Students served

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