• Unveiling the Scientist Circle: A Journey into Collaborative Learning

    At Washington High School in Washington, IA, Science Consultant Maria Hasken-Averkamp collaborated with high school science teachers to help model a piece of… Read More

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    Exit Tickets Revisited

    Exit tickets have been used by many for quick formative assessment at the end of class. They are a final question that covers… Read More

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    Pear Deck Monthly Sync Sessions 2024

    EVERY Iowa educator has access to a premium Pear Deck account! Pear Deck is an add-on for both Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint that allows… Read More

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    Cognitive Coaching Courses 2024-25

    The following professional learning opportunities are intended for practicing educators, administrators, instructional coaches, teacher leaders and AEA staff. Cognitive Coaching — Problem Solving (Level 2)… Read More

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    Career & Technical Education

    The Career and Technical Education (CTE) program connects careers with education. CTE broadly encompasses six service areas: Agriculture, food and natural resources Applied sciences, technology,… Read More

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    What Happened to Math Class? Understanding Shifts in Mathematics

    (Submitted by Becky Thorson, Grant Wood AEA Math Consultant) Did you attend your student’s last parent-teacher conference only to find yourself asking,  “What’s… Read More

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    Digital Learning

    Digital Learning Quicklinks Learn Make Computer Science… Read More

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    Digital Resources for Children

    Grant Wood AEA provides a variety of free digital resources to support teaching and learning. These videos, images, books, activities and more are provided to… Read More

  • Concerned About Your Child’s Development? Early ACCESS Can Help

    Many parents often ask questions about their child’s growth and development. As parents, it can be scary not knowing what to look for… Read More

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    Ways to Build Engagement & Access — Use Student Interests

    Ever think about different ways to build engagement in the classroom? It can be hard to feel engaged — the struggle is real for… Read More