Monthly Archives: September 2012

“So What is an AEA?”

Posted on September 12, 2012 by aeas4iowa

Congress enacted the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975, and Iowa developed Area Education Agencies (AEAs) to provide support services required by the Act. Though 75 percent of each AEA’s budget is tied to special education, the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Standards-Based Grading Brings Sweet Success to Sioux City West Teachers

Posted on September 12, 2012 by aeas4iowa

Students in some Algebra and Geometry classes at Sioux City West High School were asked to bring M&Ms, Skittles and Tootsie Rolls to class last year. Students thought that “homework” assignment was really sweet, to say the least. Little did … Continue reading →

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Reading Recovery Through Heartland AEA Has High Impact on Students, Educators and Schools

Posted on September 12, 2012 by aeas4iowa

Literacy is often regarded as the cornerstone of learning. With this in mind, much stress has been put on educators and agencies to increase reading proficiency scores among students. Heartland AEA has sought to meet these demands in central Iowa … Continue reading →

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