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    2023 Iowa STEM Teacher Award Nominations Open

    The Iowa STEM Teacher Award recognizes one full-time, licensed PreK-12 teacher from each of the state’s six STEM regions whose passion for science, technology, engineering,… Read More

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    SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH – THANK YOU GPAEA EDUCATIONAL AUDIOLOGISTS, AUDIOMETRISTS, AND TEACHERS OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING

    Join us in celebrating Deaf Awareness Month! This month provides us with the opportunity to highlight the importance of providing equal access for children who… Read More

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    FREE BOOKS FROM THE GPAEA MEDIA CENTER

    Recently weeded books from the GPAEA Media Center are now available FREE to teachers! There are a lot of Professional Titles, Titles for K-12, &… Read More

  • Future Ready Spotlight: GPAEA’s Future Ready Team

    Did you know that Great Prairie AEA has a Future Ready team that is excited to support your district or classroom with best… Read More

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    Playing in the Sandbox (New ACHIEVE IEP Training)

    Annette Clarahan, Family & Educator Partnership Coordinator We may all be feeling a little stressed, overwhelmed, and on edge as we begin this… Read More

  • Resources for Educators for National Suicide Prevention Month

    September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and there are many resources available to educators, as well as your students. Please share with anyone who you… Read More

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    Fall Courses from Drake Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD)

    Register for a Fall Online Course! Our award-winning online courses are specific to PreK-12 teachers, counselors, administrators, and athletic coaches. All offerings are interactive and… Read More

  • Paraeducator Course Opportunities in Burlington beginning in August & Ottumwa beginning in September

    The grant-funded summer courses for paraeducator certification courses have come and gone but Great Prairie AEA is offering a new cohort of courses this fall. Read More

  • GPAEA Welcomes New Staff

    GPAEA welcomes the following new staff to the Agency and wishes them a great school year! Jen Adams-Potter, Speech-Language Pathologist Ellen Azinger, Special Education Consultant… Read More

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    Notice of Special Election of AEA Board Members – Director District #5 & #8

    Great Prairie Area Education Agency will be accepting Statement of Candidacy submissions for the election of two AEA Board Members from October 22… Read More