Northwest Area Education Agency (AEA) is a regional agency that provides school improvement services for students, teachers and administrators, and early childhood services. The agency is an educational partner with 34 public school districts and 33 accredited, private schools in a 10-county area of northwest Iowa (Lyon, Osceola, Sioux, O'Brien, Plymouth, Cherokee, Woodbury, Ida, Monona, and Crawford), serving nearly 45,000 students. Northwest AEA staff, schools and families work together to help all children reach their potential.

As an intermediate agency, Northwest AEA offers the kinds of services that can be provided most equitably, efficiently and economically on a regional or cooperative basis among school districts.

The mission of Northwest AEA is to provide visionary leadership and quality, student-centered services through relationships with families, schools and communities.

Education

Northwest Area Education Agency (AEA)

Daniel Cox

Seth Piro

Jodi Ryan

Jerome Schaefer

The Special Education Team at Northwest Area Education Agency (AEA) is dedicated to providing specialized support and resources to students with diverse educational needs. Led by the Executive Director of Special Education, the team collaborates with families, schools, and communities to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs), facilitate inclusive learning environments, and advocate for the rights and success of students with disabilities. The team also includes specialized roles such as the Teacher of the Deaf, who offers tailored instruction for hearing-impaired students, and the Special Education Strategist, who devises effective teaching strategies and interventions to enhance student achievement.

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