Educators can expect to see some changes as the new school year gets underway.
Legislation passed during the 2024 legislative session has ushered Iowa’s AEAs into a new era. Many services that have been offered at no cost to districts will now have a fee.
Here are specific changes you will see as the 2024-25 school year launches:
Educational Services
- Educational services purchasing decisions: Each district will have a designee(s) determined by the superintendent who can make purchasing decisions on behalf of the district.
- Consultant time: Consultant time is now authorized by decision-maker(s) in the district as part of an overall District Service Plan.
- Fee update: Per legislation, a new fee structure for professional learning courses went into effect on Aug. 1, 2024.
- New registration site: The AEAs will launch new professional learning registration sites this fall.
Media Services
- Media services purchasing decisions: Each district will have a designee(s) determined by the superintendent who can make purchasing decisions on behalf of the district.
- Fee update: Per legislation, a new fee structure for Creative Services (printing, graphic design, lamination) will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2024.
- New library catalog: AEAs are moving to a common vendor for their library catalogs. The new Grant Wood AEA AEA library catalog is now available.
- Van Delivery: Grant Wood AEA continues to deliver materials for districts using agency vans. Learn more on the van delivery page.
Special Education
- Shifting work to focus on required priorities: Districts may experience slight differences in special education services.
Things are a bit different, but AEAs remain committed to partnership, communication, relationships and quality service as we usher in a new era.
More Information
Expanded information on AEA services can be found in the slidecast linked below.