Keystone Area Education Agency

Keystone Area Education Agency Keystone AEA provides educational services to children birth to age 21 across 8 counties of northeast Iowa.

Keystone Area Education Agency believes:

-our ultimate client is the student.
-our work with educators and students ultimately affects learning.
-the purpose of our work is to improve student achievement.
-the direction of our Agency work is guided by the AEA accreditation/continuous improvement process.
-coordinated services shared with multiple agencies through a unified systems approach will

be implemented in the best interest of the student.
-the Agency is part of a learning community.
-in partnerships with communities to improve student well-being.
-in providing parents meaningful opportunities to participate in the planning and provision of educational services for their children.
-in applying relevant research and information to the decisions related to programs and services.
-in providing quality support and instructional services to students within the limits of funds and personnel.
-in expanding our technical knowledge and understanding of new systems to better serve students.

McElroy Grant Project Update! Keystone AEA has partnered with the R.J. McElroy Trust for approximately twenty-three year...
06/02/2026

McElroy Grant Project Update!

Keystone AEA has partnered with the R.J. McElroy Trust for approximately twenty-three years to provide teachers with grant money to fund innovative classroom projects. Check out this project update from Clayton Ridge CSD!

McElroy Grant Project Update! Keystone AEA has partnered with the R.J. McElroy Trust for approximately twenty-three year...
06/01/2026

McElroy Grant Project Update!

Keystone AEA has partnered with the R.J. McElroy Trust for approximately twenty-three years to provide teachers with grant money to fund innovative classroom projects. Check out this project update from Clayton Ridge Elementary!

Keystone AEA offices will operate on an adjusted schedule for part of the summer. From June 8 through July 31 our office...
06/01/2026

Keystone AEA offices will operate on an adjusted schedule for part of the summer. From June 8 through July 31 our offices will be open weekly M-T-W-Th from 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Register now for Lexia LETRS® courses kicking off Fall 2026Interactive SessionsResource AccessOptional Coaching SupportV...
05/21/2026

Register now for Lexia LETRS® courses kicking off Fall 2026

Interactive Sessions
Resource Access
Optional Coaching Support

Volume 1: https://bit.ly/26-27volume1
Volume 2: https://bit.ly/26-27volume2

Lexia LETRS® For Elementary Educators provides a professional learning course of study based on the science of reading for elementary educators. The course teaches the how, what, and why of literacy acquisition to improve instructional practice and achieve long-term systemic change in literacy instruction.

For More Information: [email protected]

Already enrolled in LETRS? Ask about our on-site coaching options for districts engaging in the LETRS course provided by the Iowa Department of Education (DE)(this course is NOT in connection with the LETRS training provided through the Iowa DE)

$65,000-$90,000+ Now hiring Special Education Teachers within a Specialized Therapeutic Behavior Program for the 2026–20...
05/19/2026

$65,000-$90,000+
Now hiring Special Education Teachers within a Specialized Therapeutic Behavior Program for the 2026–2027 school year.

193-day contract, Elkader
Health, dental, vision, IPERS, and paid leave
Apply at https://www.keystoneaea.org/employment

Are you a dedicated educator passionate about supporting students with significant social-emotional, behavioral, and/or cognitive needs? This role offers a unique opportunity to provide both direct instruction and intensive support to help students successfully transition back to their resident school districts.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity!! www.keystoneaea.org/employment

Behind every great educational agency is a team of dedicated leaders. We honor our very own Keystone AEA Board of Direct...
05/18/2026

Behind every great educational agency is a team of dedicated leaders. We honor our very own Keystone AEA Board of Directors during School Board Recognition Month.

Thank you for volunteering your time, sharing your expertise, and always putting students and educators first. Your leadership helps us pave the way for a brighter future. 🚀

APPLY NOW!! Anticipated openings for Special Education Teachers within a Specialized Therapeutic Behavior Program in Elk...
05/15/2026

APPLY NOW!! Anticipated openings for Special Education Teachers within a Specialized Therapeutic Behavior Program in Elkader for the 2026–2027 school year.
Starting salary: $65,000, based on education and experience
193-day contract
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, IPERS, and paid leave

www.keystoneaea.org/employment

We are seeking dedicated educators who are passionate about supporting students with significant social-emotional, behavioral, and/or cognitive needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide both direct instruction and intensive support to help students successfully transition back to their resident school districts. These positions are currently under development and are pending final program approval.

Apply at https://www.keystoneaea.org/employment/

Department of Human ResourcesKeystone Area Education Agency1400 Second Street NWElkader, IA [email protected]

Congratulations, Central Community School – working hard for all learners! 🙌
05/15/2026

Congratulations, Central Community School – working hard for all learners! 🙌

Making positive changes has been a priority for Central Community School District. Read more to learn how they closed achievement gaps in literacy for students receiving special education services and are meeting individualized needs to foster success. Central Community School https://bit.ly/4nq4dwa

Address

1400 2nd Street NW
Elkader, IA
52043

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15632451480

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