Iowa’s AEAs share a common mission, vision, core values and goals. Staff members strive every day to fulfill this mission and make a difference in people’s lives. 

To deliver high-quality, evidence-based and strategic services to our educational partners that meet the diverse needs of Iowa’s learners (birth-21), educators and school communities.

Iowa’s AEAs are educational partners embedded in Iowa schools. We exist to create a thriving educational landscape where all learners and educators have access to high-quality, evidence-based and strategic supports and services, collaboratively provided within districts, to help all learners achieve their full potential.

Collaboration

Emphasizing the importance of working together with schools, districts and families to achieve common educational goals.

Accountability

Prioritizing strategies that create measurable impact (using analytics) and being accountable for outcomes.

Relationships

Driving positive change through the power of strong partnerships. We partner with educators to create a shared vision for student success.

Excellence

Striving for excellence in all aspects of service delivery, including the quality, evidence-based nature and strategic alignment of supports and services.

Sustainability

Committing to ongoing reflection, learning and improvement to ensure the sustainability and impact of effective services.

Goal 1: Promote safe, orderly and welcoming environments.

Goal 2: Promote equity in education by closing achievement and opportunity gaps.

Goal 3: Implement measures to ensure consistent quality in the delivery of AEA services to Iowa's accredited schools.