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Northwest Area Education Agency Northwest AEA serves, supports, and advocates for children, families, and educators in Northwest Iowa.

Northwest Area Education Agency (AEA) is a regional agency that provides school improvement services for students, teachers and administrators. The agency is an educational partner with 36 public school districts and 34 accredited, private schools in a 10-county area of northwest Iowa, serving over 40,000 students. Northwest AEA staff, schools and families work together to help all children reach their potential.

Teachers from Northwest Area Education gathered for a day of Mentoring and induction last week at the Northwest AEA Disc...
10/22/2026

Teachers from Northwest Area Education gathered for a day of Mentoring and induction last week at the Northwest AEA Discovery Center in Sioux City. Mentoring and Induction programs are vital for fostering teaching excellence, boosting student outcomes, and keeping high-potential educators in our schools. The Northwest AEA Mentoring and Induction Team provides new teachers top-tier support and guidance without straining a school's staff or district resources.

09/28/2026

Great day partnering with our friends in the Speech-Language Program at the University of South Dakota!

We had a fantastic day on Tuesday hosting educators and leaders from our Title III consortium schools for our Northwest ...
09/24/2026

We had a fantastic day on Tuesday hosting educators and leaders from our Title III consortium schools for our Northwest AEA Fall Title III Network event! From engaging discussions on needs assessments to sharing valuable ideas, it was great to collaborate and connect in person.

Thank you to all who attended and for your continued dedication to our students. We hope to see you all at our next event on January 14th!

Pre-owned interactive FOSS Science Kits for sale! Everything must go!FOSS Kits are high-quality, hands-on instructional ...
06/01/2026

Pre-owned interactive FOSS Science Kits for sale! Everything must go!
FOSS Kits are high-quality, hands-on instructional materials for science lessons.
$20.00 per kit until June 30, 2026.
Book an appointment with Tiffany Wacker ([email protected]) or
Come to 5800 Discovery Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51111 on June 4, 2026, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm

05/18/2026

Northwest Area Education Agency is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to serve in a telepractice role! This is a unique opportunity for a Speech-Language Pathologist to become a part of our outstanding team of Speech-Language Pathologists who help change the lives of students in Northwest Iowa.

Apply Now: https://nwaea.bamboohr.com/careers/417

Explore more careers: https://www.nwaea.org/about/careers/

04/30/2026

Iowa’s AEAs now provide large print services in addition to Braille transcription and accessible print materials to support students who are blind or visually impaired and ensure access to learning.

✔️ Braille transcription by a certified Braillist
✔️ Large print & dual-format materials (Braille + print)
✔️ Accessible digital files with audio/visual supports

All materials are customized to meet student needs.
Learn more on our website: iowaaea.org/school-staff/braille-aim-aem-scanning/

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5800 Discovery Boulevard
Sioux City, IA
51111

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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