Iowa’s AEAs provide opportunities for educators to increase their knowledge and skills, gain support from peers and connect to AEA resources. View statewide and local AEA networks below.
Statewide Networks
Curriculum
Dates: First Friday of the month
- January 3, 2025
- February 7, 2025
- March 7, 2025
- April 4, 2025
- May 2, 2025
Time: Following the statewide network meeting so typically the local meetings are 10:30 am-12:00 pm.
Facilitator & Director Contact: Kirstey Ewald & Dr. Bill Soesbe | Zoom link
Special Education
Dates/Time:
Statewide Network Webinars (1:00-2:30 pm)
- January 23, 2025
- April 10, 2025
Central Rivers AEA Specific Networking (1:00-2:30 pm):
- December 17, 2024
- February 18, 2025
- May 13, 2025
Facilitator & Director Contacts: AEA Special Ed Admin & RSEDs from DE | Annette Hyde & Amy Starr w/ Regional Admin Team
Teacher Leader Network
Dates:
- February 25, 2025
- May 6, 2025
Facilitators: Bradi Johnson & Tiffany Ahrens | Face to face registration: Cedar Falls | Clear Lake | Marshalltown
Technology Coordinators
Dates: Second Tuesday of the month
- January 14, 2025
- February 11, 2025
- March 11, 2025
- April 18, 2025
- May 13, 2025
- Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Facilitators: Bradey Malloy, Northwest AEA, Sarah Nelson, Central Rivers AEA, Jason Marshall, Grant Wood AEA | Director Contact: Amy Wichman, Heartland AEA | Zoom Link
Teacher Librarians
Dates & Times:
Winter
- January 9, 2025 – 3:30-4:00 pm
- January 14, 2025 – 12:00-12:30 pm
Spring
- April 3, 2025 – 3:30-4:00 pm
- April 8, 2025 – 12:00-12:30 pm
Facilitators: Cari Teske, Central Rivers AEA & Tracie Marshall, Iowa’s AEAs | Director Contact: Cari Teske, Central Rivers AEA | Zoom Link
Important Contacts
Staff Directory
Cole Adams
Executive Assistant - Educational Services & Special Education
