Monthly Archives: May 2011

Site superintendents chosen for Clear Lake, Marshalltown offices

Following a multi-step interview process that concluded on May 3, the agency has secured two outstanding educators to fill the Site Superintendent openings in the Marshalltown and Clear Lake offices. Julie Davies, currently the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment … Continue reading

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AEA 267 chief shares results from nearly 60 district visits

As many of you know, AEA 267 Chief Administrator, Dr. Roark Horn, has been on a whirlwind tour this year having visited nearly every public school district served by our agency since being hired July 1. (He has four school … Continue reading

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Introducing AEA PD Online

For the first time, all of the AEAs are putting their online courses in one place. The result is AEA PD Online, and it is up and running, available for registration. Educators across the state have taken advantage of online … Continue reading

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A note from the IEC about US Cellular Iowa discount expiration

The Iowa Educators’ Consortium (IEC) was recently made aware that any State of Iowa employee (teachers, administrators and school support staff) taking advantage of the discount on personal cell phone plans with US Cellular may need to renew or ‘re-apply’ … Continue reading

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School Board Recognition Week celebrated May 8-13

Did you know that there are 2,023 school board members representing K-12 education in Iowa? Collectively, they help to ensure accountability and results for the $3.9 billion dollars in education spending in our state. Every year, school and AEA board … Continue reading

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AEA 267 in the news

In case you missed it or don’t receive the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, the newspaper published an extensive feature story on Sunday, May 1 about the agency’s efforts around Second Chance Reading and the impact those efforts are having on … Continue reading

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May board recap

The Board met May 4, 2011 at 6 p.m. in the AEA 267 Conference Center for their regular meeting. Members were each presented a certificate of recognition by Dr. Horn for Board Appreciation Week. During the board meeting, the board: … Continue reading

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Outstanding Paraeducator Award winners announced

Three area paraeducators recently received the 2011 AEA 267 Outstanding Paraeducator Award. Peg Hennings, Union Community School District; Judy Bodecker, AEA 267 Castle Hill School; and Stephanie Mulford, CAL Community School District all were recognized. Other nominees included Ann Brown, … Continue reading

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Watch for the yellow envelope!

Please watch for a yellow envelope coming to you via van mail with information related to: Health and Dental insurance enrollment for Plan Year July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 Flexible Benefit Plan Health Care Reform Changes and Disclosures … Continue reading

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