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Notice of Budget Hearing

Pursuant to Iowa Code section 273.3(12), the Northwest Area Education Agency Board of Directors presents notification of a public hearing on the proposed budget. Persons will be heard at the hearing for or against the proposed budget. CLICK THIS POST TO SEE THE FULL PROPOSED FY 2023-2024 BUDGET.

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  • Northwest AEA learning conference: Aug. 10

  • AEAs combine resources to expand preschool reading

  • Northwest AEA office items for sale

How we help educators, students & families

  • 1

    Accelerate children’s learning and development

    Iowa’s AEAs provide educational equity for all Iowa children with emphasis on those with diverse learning needs.

  • 2

    Inspire educators to sustain superior learning outcomes

    Iowa’s AEAs provide professional tools and learning experiences to support the implementation of evidence-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

  • 3

    Innovate with schools to maximize system effectiveness

    Iowa’s AEAs provide economies of scale, and program and infrastructure supports.

  • 4

    Partner with community organizations

    Iowa’s AEAs provide expertise to healthcare and non-profit groups so that children who are experiencing delays can be evaluated by therapists and other specialists.

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What we’re proud of

44,938

students served by Northwest AEA

34

public school districts served by Northwest AEA

5,902

school staff served by Northwest AEA

32

private schools served by Northwest AEA

She’s more than just a speech therapist,
she has given our child a voice.

Jennifer, Parent