Professional Learning Courses and Workshops
Grant Wood Area Education Agency is committed to providing a range of evidence-based learning opportunities, including courses, workshops, and trainings to enhance educator skills and practices to improve student learning. Opportunities are available for participation only, licensure renewal credit, and graduate credit, and can be delivered face-to-face, virtually, or in a blended environment.
We are approved by the Iowa Department of Education and the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BoEE) to offer Substitute Authorization and Paraeducator Certification courses in support of professional growth within our school systems.
News: AEA Professional Learning Registration is Moving
A new professional learning system is coming soon! Here's some information to know.
Professional learning registration is moving to aealearningonline.org creating one centralized platform for professional learning across all Iowa AEAs.
Starting September 1, 2026, authorizations, courses, trainings, and certifications will move to the refreshed AEA Learning Online platform. The new system brings all learning formats together in one place, making it easier for educators to find, register for, and track professional learning opportunities.
What you need to know:
- Sessions completed on or before August 31 will remain in the current escWorks system.
- Sessions ending after August 31 will be completed through the updated AEA Learning Online platform.
- Course and record migration to the refreshed platform has been completed for courses with registration end dates after Aug. 31.
- Instructors will be able to complete attendance, grades, and close courses in esc Works through the end of September.
- If you have any questions following this transition, you can reach out to support@aealearningonline.org or 515-473-7164.
- This is the link to the current system: https://gwaea.escworks.com/
- This is the link to the new system: https://aealearningonline.org/
For matters related to professional development, AEA and district staff can receive assistance by calling the Support Desk at (515) 473-7164, emailing support@aealearningonline.org, or submitting a contact us form through AEA Learning Online.
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