District Communications Services
Grant Wood Area Education Agency provides participating districts with communications services. Here are a few ways the agency can help your district share its story.
Contact Leigh McEwen at lmcewen@gwaea.org to get started!
What Can We Do For You?
Participating districts will meet weekly on Zoom for 30-minute sessions to discuss communication objectives for the upcoming week. Grant Wood AEA offers several ways to support your district in achieving its communication goals and crafting a strategy to effectively share your district's story. Contact Leigh McEwen to learn more!
Social Media
Grant Wood AEA Communications is responsible for writing captions and creating graphics using content provided by your district. GWAEA will share best practices and effective social media strategy.
Website Maintenance/Content Creation
Districts will discuss maintenance and content generation needs. Grant Wood AEA will audit your districts website and help align it to best practices in web accessibility and search engine optimization.
Districts will also be supported in the creation of smaller Google sites (for online toolkits, event use, etc.).
Photography
Grant Wood AEA photographers can help your district share its story!
Graphic Design
Simple graphics for social media can be created at no additional cost. Graphics adhere to each districts unique branding.
Video Production
Video production and filming is available to participating districts. Grant Wood AEA can also support your district in creating branded video bumpers and openings.
Hiring/Staffing
Simple promotional graphics can be created for promotional purposes. Grant Wood AEA can also support your district in writing job descriptions for LinkedIn and Indeed.
Media/Press
Grant Wood AEA can help your district craft and edit press releases to help your message reach a wider audience.
Newsletters
Basic, branded digital newsletters can be created in districts' preferred newsletter platforms.
Want More?
Additional communications services can be provided through Grant Wood AEA's Creative Services! If you can imagine it, they can make it a reality!
Stay Informed
Newsletters
Grant Wood AEA staff will use newsletters to highlight information from the Department of Educatioiin, showcase district success stories, and promote upcoming professional development opportunities.
Blogs
The Linker is a communication forum used by Grant Wood AEA to help share information to support educators, administrators, and Agency staff.
The Carpool Lane is a blog made for parents and caregivers! Experts in education at Grant Wood AEA provide learning tips, resources, and guidance.
Social Media
Follow us on social media to stay informed about upcoming opportunities, Agency accomplishments, and helpful resources.
- Twitter: @GrantWoodAEA
- Facebook: @GWAEA