New legislation has driven a change in Mandatory Reporter training in Iowa. Learn more about these key changes on the Iowa AEA website. iowaaea.org/2024/07/15/manda…

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! From fostering growth to igniting curiosity, here's to the amazing teachers who help students succeed statewide! . #IAedChat #TeacherAppreciation

National Robotics Week is celebrated to inspire students in robotics and STEM-related fields. How will you celebrate? Tag us and learn more at nationalroboticsweek.org/ #iastem #iaedchat #roboweek

It's NAEYC's The Week of the Young Child! Thank you AEA Early Childhood & Early ACCESS Staff for your dedicated service and support to children, schools, preschools, parents and community partners. #iowaaea #iaedchat #weekoftheyoungchild

Join us as we celebrate National Library Week! A special thank you to all Media Librarians across the state who help students to discover the wondery of reading and discovery! #iaedchat #iowaaea #nationallibraryweek

The signing of HF 2612 will forever change Iowa’s AEA system and how it delivers services to the children, families and educators of Iowa. We are grateful to the thousands of advocates who worked tirelessly to educate the public and legislators about what was at stake.

Constantly collaborating with districts, we address challenges in serving Iowa's diverse students. Our programs align with 9 state standards and are evaluated by Iowa's Department of Education for quality. #iaedchat

All students are general education students first! To close the achievement gap, we start by ensuring quality universal instruction in general education classrooms. ow.ly/TJZT50QuUqH

Iowa’s AEAs negotiate statewide pricing to ensure all educators and students have access to high-quality Digital resources on demand at a fraction of the cost. #EveryDayatAEA

Iowa is the third lowest in special education state complaints in the nation! Shout out to our AEA leadership and staff, the unsung heroes ensuring that special education services meet statutory compliance! ow.ly/1zgQ50QuUkX

Fall 2023 data shows school district staff gave whopping approval ratings for 50 AEA programs and services: 46 soared above 90 percent, meeting or exceeding expectations, and four (4) rocked approval ratings above 80 percent, still shining bright! ow.ly/J45r50QuUef

Did you know? The on-time graduation rate for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) has risen from 75% in 2012 to 83% in 2022. We are proud of our partnership with Iowa school districts to serve all students. #EveryDayatAEA #iaedchat

From the beginning AEAs have been widely regarded as one of the country's finest systems of intermediate services, providing Special Education services, Educational services & Media/Technology services to support children, families & educators. ow.ly/Yc3E50QuUiX

Every student in Iowa, no matter where they live, has access to exceptional AEA services. ow.ly/FcNb50QuU5e

@DMRegister Iowa Poll reveals that a majority of Iowans are satisfied with Iowa's AEAs. This echoes the recent AEA customer feedback survey results, conducted by Hanover Research. Educators statewide also express high satisfaction with AEA services. ow.ly/NPVJ50QL4W7

Who are Iowa's AEAs? We are assistive technology specialists who empower each learner with the accessibility and assistive technologies that ensure a culture of inclusivity and equity. #EveryDayatAEA #iaedchat

Who are Iowa's AEAs? We are teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing who provide direct instruction for students with hearing challenges. #EveryDayatAEA #iaedchat

Who are Iowa's AEAs? We are physical therapists and PT assistants who work with students who design interventions that improve a student’s physical ability to access and participate in their educational program. #EveryDayatAEA #iaedchat