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Response training from "I Love U Guys"

The “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s programs for crisis response and post-crisis reunification are used in more than 30,000 schools and municipalities around the world. They were created through the research-based best practices of school administrators, psychologists, public space safety experts, families, and first responders.

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  • Malloy to replace Sypersma in IT leadership role

  • I Love U Guys Foundation to present at Northwest AEA

  • Student work being accepted for Harvest

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