Central Rivers Area Education Agency

Central Rivers AEA supports educators, parents, and the communities we serve as we work together toward one ultimate goal­­--to improve student learning.

Central Rivers AEA is one of nine Area Education Agencies created in 1974 by the Iowa legislature to ensure equal educational opportunities for all children from birth through age 21. Support to local schools is provided through three service areas: Educational Services, Information & Technology and Special Education.

We serve over 66,000 students including 53 public school districts and 17 nonpublic school districts. In addition, nearly 5,000 educators rely on Central Rivers AEA for services in special education, school technology, media and instructional/curriculum support. The agency's service area reaches 18 counties and nearly 9,000 square miles.