Monthly Archives: February 2014

Colo-NESCO: We Can’t Do It Without the AEA

Posted on February 25, 2014 by aeas4iowa

Just a few short years ago Colo-NESCO was in trouble. The problems were many—shaky finances, a lack of leadership and lagging student achievement. On a Department of Education site visit, the district had 42 citations. As superintendent Jim Verlengia puts … Continue reading →

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Parents in the driver’s seat of their child’s growth: How a coaching model of service delivery is making a difference for one family

Posted on February 25, 2014 by aeas4iowa

Rebecca Johnson* knows the value of Area Education Agency (AEA) services. As a stay-at-home mother of five children, four of whom receive services from Area Education Agency 267 (AEA 267), Johnson has had plenty of experience with staff from the … Continue reading →

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Increasing Independence – Patrick’s Story

Posted on February 25, 2014 by aeas4iowa

You often hear the adage, “It takes a village…” Hear from Patrick and his mother about how a team of Keystone AEA professionals helped Patrick find independence using structured teaching strategies.

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Northwest AEA/Bryant school success: Reading assistance made the difference for this family

Posted on February 25, 2014 by aeas4iowa

Reprinted with permission by the family. The photo was also submitted by the family. This letter was sent to Molly Twohig, regional facilitator at Northwest AEA. Dear Mrs. Twohig, I have been meaning to write you regarding my interactions with … Continue reading →

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