January 21st, 2025 - Due to severe weather, GPAEA Fairfield, Ottumwa, and Burlington offices will operate on a delay, opening at 10 AM.  Albia office will be closed.

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    The Vital Role of AEAs in Mental Health Support

    Did you know your school receives Mental Health support from professionals at Great Prairie AEA? GPAEA provides a variety of… Read More

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    #EveryDayatGPAEA – December 2023

  • Talk of Iowa: The many invisible services of Iowa’s AEAs

    https://ow.ly/xN1350QoaIM… Read More

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    Great Prairie AEA’s Positive Impact on Education in Our Community

    From the moment a child is born, the AEA is there - serving children from birth to age 21. In the heart of your community,… Read More

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    #EveryDayatGPAEA – November 2023

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    Empowering Futures: STEP Celebrates 40 Years of Supporting Special Education Students

    The Secondary Transitional Education Program (STEP) is a vital support system established in 1983 through a collaborative effort between Southeastern Community College, Great… Read More

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    #EveryDayatGPAEA – October 2023

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    #EveryDayatGPAEA – September 2023