Monthly Archives: May 2009

May 09 Intersections Podcast

This is our second attempt at making the Intersections available via podcast to allow people to listen to the content rather than read it. You may play the podcast by clicking the “play” sympbol ( > ) on this page, … Continue reading

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Plans for use of stimulus dollars underway

For months, talk of the availability of federal stimulus funds has been just that—talk. In recent weeks, however, it has become official that Area Education Agencies and local school districts will receive a boost with stimulus funding. Specifically, AEA 267 … Continue reading

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AEA 267 board members deserve our thanks

May 10-16 is National School Board Recognition week. What a great opportunity to drop a quick note to our own AEA 267 board members thanking them for their dedication and support to the agency. AEA 267 board members provide countless … Continue reading

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Over 91% of educators surveyed say AEA 267 meets their professional needs

Over 91% of educators who responded to a recent Iowa Department of Education survey say that Area Education Agency 267 (AEA 267) services meet their professional needs. The survey, which has 11 basic questions about AEA services, yielded nearly 2,200 … Continue reading

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Upcoming open houses honor our retiring colleagues

Please join any of our celebrations honoring this year’s AEA 267 retirees. All of the open house events are scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Monday, May 18 in Clear Lake those being honored are Mary Beshir, Margaret … Continue reading

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May board meeting recap

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met at 6:00 p.m. on May 6, 2009, in the AEA 267 Conference Center for their regular meeting. During the regular meeting, the board: Heard a review from Caeli Schnabel, Jerry Schnabel’s daughter, on … Continue reading

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Muscular Dystrophy Association looking for volunteers

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is looking for male volunteers who are willing to donate a week of their time (June 21-June 26) to serve as a summer camp counselor. Each year MDA puts on a camp for children with … Continue reading

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Resources on H1N1 (Swine Flu)

In response to public health concerns regarding the Swine Flu, the Iowa Department of Education recommends checking their website for the most up-to-date and accurate information: http://www.iowa.gov/educate/ On the national and international level, additional resources include: Centers for Disease Control … Continue reading

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Tell the AEA story at the State Fair

Again this year, Iowa’s Area Education Agency system will be represented by a booth at the Iowa State Fair in the (air conditioned!) Varied Industries Building. The booth was a huge success last year garnering thousands of visitors. This year, … Continue reading

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