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State board hears AEA strategic‑plan first read and year‑one accreditation follow‑ups from multiple AEAs

Iowa State Board of Education · April 21, 2026
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Summary

At a long board session, AEAs presented a first read of a collaborative strategic plan (mission, CARES values, three goals) and multiple AEAs reported on accreditation follow‑ups (child‑find training, assistive technology, program evaluation and staffing changes). Department and AEA leaders emphasized data‑driven implementation and ongoing coaching.

The State Board received a first presentation on a proposed statewide Area Education Agency (AEA) strategic plan and then heard progress reports from multiple AEAs about follow‑up work from last year’s accreditation and performance reviews.

The strategic plan presentation described a collaborative effort among all nine AEAs to align mission and core values (the CARES acronym: collaborative, accountable, relationships, excellence, sustainability) and to focus initial efforts on three goals: promoting safe, orderly and welcoming learning environments; closing achievement gaps; and ensuring consistent, high‑quality AEA services. The plan’s…

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