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Creating safe learning environments isn't something schools do alone – it takes an entire community. 💙
For National Safe Schools Week, Green Hills AEA is proud to share the impact of our safety training efforts over the last five years.
By bringing together educators, mental health professionals, law enforcement, and juvenile court officers, we’ve helped equip hundreds of local leaders with the tools to prevent, intervene, and support:
• 295 trained in Suicide Prevention & Intervention
• 213 trained in Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management
• 196 trained in key Safety Topics
Thank you to everyone who dedicates their time and energy to protecting our schools and supporting our students every single day!
Over the weekend on World Mental Health Day, we were reminded of the importance of student well-being – and we’re proud to highlight our Green Hills AEA Mental Health Practitioner Team and the life-changing support they bring to Iowa students! 💚
Our team works inside 23 partner school districts and 3 Rising Hope Academies to provide in-school mental health care when students need it most.
Since 2019, our team has grown from 3 to 12 practitioners, helping remove insurance and transportation barriers so students facing anxiety, depression, or anger can focus on learning and thriving.
💬 Want to bring this support to your school? Partner with Green Hills AEA! Reach out to our team today to discuss how we can support your students and staff.
Empowering students to build their futures locally! Thank you to our GHAEA team members who represented us at the Abraham Lincoln High School Career Fair today. We love helping students connect with local businesses and organizations to explore meaningful career opportunities.
Partnering with districts to help every student succeed!
For Attendance Awareness Month, Green Hills AEA is proud to highlight our ongoing work with local districts like Harlan Community High School. Through hands-on collaboration, our Green Hills Attendance Consultant partners directly with school teams to build proactive, family-centered systems that help students show up and thrive.
Here is what happens when AEA consultants and district teams work together:
📈 Growth score on state performance profiles for previously chronically absent students jumped from 0.26 (2024) to 5.09 (2025).
📉 Chronic absenteeism at Harlan CHS dropped from 17.4% to 15.2%.
🏃 Stronger systems like "The Attendance Finish Line" and "Comeback Contracts" now give students clear, positive paths to stay on track.
During a recent panel discussion, Harlan seniors shared their top piece of advice with incoming freshmen: Just show up!
We love seeing the real-world impact when our consultants work alongside dedicated educators, families, and students. Together, we’re proving that every day counts!
As September comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate National Deaf Awareness Month and honor our incredible team of Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and TDHH Assistants here at Green Hills AEA!
Our passionate professionals empower students to thrive both in and beyond the classroom. Join us in recognizing and thanking them for the expertise, dedication, and heart they bring to our schools! 👏
