About AEAs

Iowa Area Education Agencies are regional service agencies which provide school improvement services for students, families, teachers, administrators and their communities. The AEAs work as educational partners with public and accredited, private schools. Agency staff members, school staff and families work together to help all children reach their potential. A great example of reaching potential is Tyler. Meet Tyler . . . read more

Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act or IDEA 2004

About three years ago, the U.S. Department of Education approved new federal regulations governing the amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Law that’s now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act or IDEA 2004. Virtually all schools will be impacted by the new IDEA regulations . . . read more

Early ACCESS: Partnership resources to help children grow and develop

You may have heard of Early ACCESS. It’s a partnership that provides resources to help children grow and develop. As a parent, if you have a concern about your infant or toddler’s growth and development, you’ll do anything to make sure your child has access to any and all services available to help them. Iowa’s . . . read more