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Welcome to Iowa's Area Education Agencies

Iowa's Area Education Agencies (AEAs) work together as a system to ensure all Iowa children have equal opportunity for an exceptional education. Advocates including teachers, school administrators, parents, community members, and AEA staff can support the AEA's mission.

Supporting Mental Health in Iowa Schools

Research has shown that students academically achieve better when they receive social-emotional and mental health support. Good mental health is more than the absence of mental illness but also includes the areas of social-emotional-behavioral well-being and the developing coping skills to better handle life’s challenges. When schools develop mental health programming it also improves classroom behaviors, creates a more positive school climate, students feel more connected to school/staff and overall student well-being.

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AEA Purchasing

AEA Purchasing offers discounts on products used by teachers, students and schools. From technology and lockers to food and furniture, the savings begin here!

AEA Learning Online

The AEAs have placed all of their online courses in one spot. It is your source for professional development and K-12 learning.

AEA PREP

A statewide partnership and resource center to improve postsecondary readiness and education attainment.

AEA Digital Resources

Iowa's AEAs provide no-cost access to high-quality, digital resources for accredited public and non-public PK-12 schools.

Supporting the Wellbeing of Students

Our mental health professionals work with families and providers to identify and address concerns related to a child's overall growth and development.

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How we've helped

98%

Educators satisfied with audiology/hearing and vision services

99%

Educators satisfied with school library personnel program support

99%

Educators satisfied with AEA graphic design, specialty print and audio/video production services.

$11.3 million

Estimated amount that schools saved in 2017 as a result of AEA Purchasing's programs

I wanted you to know how great our school social worker and school psychologist are to work with! They make a big difference in the lives of some of our most difficult kiddos! They make it look so easy, yet I know they spend hours creating plans, analyzing data and modeling plans to help ensure the best outcome for our kiddos. I have learned so much from them, and they have tackled some of the most difficult situations with such positive, hopeful and encouraging attitudes. We are so thankful they are a part of our family! I love working with them!

Shannon Carlson, Assistant Principal