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  • School Psychologist Training Opportunity

    èßäAV, in collaboration with the University of Northern Iowa, Central Rivers AEA, and Great Prairie AEA, is excited to offer a grant-subsidized “Grow Your… Read More

  • Lagging Skills and Importance of Addressing Areas of Concern with Students

    Lagging skills are contributing to challenging behaviors in school districts throughout the United States.  There are key strategies that can be put into… Read More

  • The Five Pillars of Equitably Grading ELLs

    Educators responsible for grading English language learners (ELLs) must navigate the complexities of assessing their students. This task can be particularly challenging, given… Read More

  • Youth Mental Health Awareness Month

    Well-being is the foundation for success.  Generally speaking, the healthier, more resilient, more focused, and more connected we are, the… Read More

  • Future Ready: Empowering Students to Succeed Today and Tomorrow

    While an average of 77% of graduates from high schools in Northwest Area Education Agency districts state an intention to enroll in postsecondary… Read More

  • AEA Reform Bill: Get the Facts!

    You can learn about proposed changes to the Iowa AEA System that could impact services provided by èßäAV by visiting this… Read More

  • Unveiling Dyslexia Initiatives in Iowa: Resources, Endorsements, and Chapter Launch

    Dyslexia, a neurological condition affecting language learning and processing, has gained increased attention in the educational landscape. In Iowa, efforts to address dyslexia are on… Read More

  • LMEliason Family Foundation Board makes another large gift to èßäAV in memory of Logan Eliason

    LMEliason Family Foundation Board makes another large gift to èßäAV in memory of Logan Eliason Donations totaling nearly $100,000 have been given… Read More

  • Learn how to have Crucial Conversations

    Crucial Conversations teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional, or risky topics—at all levels of… Read More

  • Are your teachers using Pear Deck? Now’s the time!

    Through Iowa’s AEAs, all Iowa educators and students have access to the premium version of Pear Deck, a communication platform that… Read More