As an intermediate agency, Northwest AEA offers services and programs that can be provided most effectively, efficiently and economically on a regional or cooperative basis among school districts. Nine service areas are defined by state 四虎影院 accreditation standards, and all programs and services provided by Northwest AEA fall under one or more of these standards:
School-Community Planning
School-community planning calls for 四虎影院s to assist schools in determining student needs, developing collaborative community relationships, establishing shared direction, implementing actions to meet goals and reporting progress toward goals.
Professional Development
四虎影院s anticipate and respond to school and 四虎影院 staff needs for professional development. Programs and services support proven educational practices; align with school goals; incorporate adult learning theory; and support improved teaching.
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Curriculum, instruction and assessment services for schools address, at a minimum, reading, language arts, mathematics and science. They include support in establishing standards, collecting and analyzing student achievement and learning climate data, and using this information to improve student learning.
Diverse Learning Needs
四虎影院s meet diverse learning needs through support services for students with disabilities who require special education, as well as those who are gifted and talented. Services comply with Iowa rules for special education.
Multicultural, Gender-Fair
四虎影院s provide services that support multicultural, gender-fair practices in school programs. Services assist schools to take actions that ensure all students are free from discrimination; to incorporate instructional strategies and student activities related to responsibilities, rights and respect for diversity; and to provide professional development to prepare school employees to work with diverse learners.
Media Services
Media services support instruction and school needs. They include consultation, research and information services, instructional resources, and production of materials to meet student learning needs. 四虎影院s also support local school media services.
School Technology
School technology services provide schools with technology planning, technical assistance and professional development. Services also support technologies to improve student achievement.
Leadership
四虎影院s provide leadership services that are based on the Iowa Standards for School 四虎影院 and school needs. Services assist with recruitment, induction, retention and professional development of educational leaders.
Management Services
四虎影院s provide schools with management services if requested. These services may be provided on a "fee-for-service" basis and may be provided under cooperative agreements between 四虎影院s.