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Upcoming Courses

• Summer Professional Development classes can be found here.  *Updated May 11, 2012

• Professional Development Opportunities offered across the state can be found here.

• Science Camp at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.  Click here to view more information.
• SMART 3-day workshop.  Click here to view more information.
• Paraeducator Trainings - At this time, we have no other classes offered. Please check again soon! *Updated Feb. 1, 2012
• Substitute Authorization - Click here to view information for the upcoming class.  To download a registration form for the class click here! *Updated Feb. 15, 2012
• Principal Leadership from Drake University - Drake University's Educational Leadership program starts in January, 2013.  Click here for more information.

Resources & Information

• PD 360 or PD In Focus - Contact us to request access to video streaming content for professional development.
• PLAEA Professional Development Registration form for courses- Click here to download a copy.
• How to register online- Click here for information.
• Searching for PLAEA classes - Click here to view instructions.
• Prairie Lakes AEA 8 Professional Development Cancellation Policy
• Paraeducators as Substitutes: Paraeducators that hold a Generalist I Certification AND hold a Substitute Authorization License can substitute teach in the special education classroom to which they are assigned.  The special education classroom may be in the elementary, middle, junior high or high school level.

Our mission is to ensure success for all learners through collaborative partnerships.

Professional Development Vision - Quality Professional Development at Prairie Lakes AEA is based on collaborative partnerships that focus on improved learning and achievement for all.  By operating as a high-performing learning community, everyone is empowered to solve problems through supportive relationships that challenge thinking in creative ways.  We are committed to efficient processes which effectively meet on-going, evolving needs.