Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs) have launched a new strategic plan for the statewide system. This comprehensive plan outlines the AEAs’ commitment to serving as educational partners, supporting schools and driving positive outcomes for students across the state. The plan builds on the strengths and core values of previous individual AEA strategic plans and aligns closely with the State of Iowa’s Board of Education’s goals and standards.
Key priorities of the new plan include:
- Serving students and educators: Addressing immediate needs and providing ongoing support to ensure all students have access to high-quality education.
- Driving impact: Achieving meaningful and lasting positive outcomes through evidence-based strategies and collaborative partnerships.
- Fostering excellence: Striving for excellence in service delivery, emphasizing collaboration, relationships and continuous improvement.
Iowa’s nine AEAs will take the plan to their boards for adoption. AEAs will begin to layer the plan into existing AEA strategic plans, creating a more cohesive approach to serving Iowa’s students and educators.
“The new plan is an important step in ensuring that Iowa’s AEAs are meeting the needs of Iowa’s students and educators,” said Stan Rheingans, shared Chief Administrator of Central Rivers AEA and Keystone AEA. “This plan will help us to better align our work across the system and with the state’s educational standards.”