Monthly Archives: October 2015

Workshop Model showing promise in improving literacy

Take five minutes to watch this compelling video to learn more about how AEA 267 support for implementing the “Workshop Model” in area schools is improving literacy. Inspiring!

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AEA 267 welcomes two new board members, retires 2014-15 board

Two new board members joined the Area Education Agency 267 Board of Directors and three incumbents will continue on the board following elections that took place in local school districts. The board previously had five open seats which were filled … Continue reading

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AEA 267 Hall of Fame award winners selected for October

                    The AEA 267 “Hall of Fame” recognition program is off to an amazing start with 26 nominations already received! Ad Cabinet members reviewed the nominations and selected the following individuals … Continue reading

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Staff invited to learn more about SWOT analysis results

All staff members are invited to learn more about the results of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis conducted by Sam Miller, AEA 267 Chief Administrator. Optional information meetings will be held this month on the following dates/locations. … Continue reading

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What you may have missed on Facebook

“Meet the Team Monday” has been a huge success with our fans and over the last month, we introduced you to nine new members of the AEA 267 team: Lora Kester, Consultant for Reading/Language Arts has 20+ years of teaching … Continue reading

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Agency crisis plan updated and distributed

The agency crisis plan has been updated and copies of the plan are in the process of being distributed to all AEA 267 administrators and offices where they should be kept in an obvious location for reference. In addition, the … Continue reading

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Office Support Professionals’ Day (OSPD) date changed to April 29

Given scheduling conflicts, the date for Office Support Professionals’ Day has been moved from November 6 to April 29 in the AEA 267 Clear Lake Office. The new date will coincide with Administrative Professionals’ Week which means prizes, learning and … Continue reading

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Update on Customer Feedback Survey

The Iowa Department of Education/AEA Customer Feedback Survey will be administered to all licensed educators in accredited public and nonpublic schools on October 19. The survey will be open through November 25 and serves as a chance for those we … Continue reading

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October Board recap

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 6 pm in the Cedar Falls AEA 267 Conference Center. The agenda for the October meeting can be found on the agency website under About Us>Board of Directors>Board … Continue reading

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Feedback needed: Educator development preliminary recommendations

Iowans who make up the Council on Educator Development have spent the past two years studying teacher and administrator evaluation practices and professional development. This document represents their preliminary recommendations. The council now needs feedback on these recommendations from Iowa’s … Continue reading

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Service to our partners…big and little things

One of the little things we can do to serve our customers well is to park in the back of the lot, leaving the best parking spaces for visitors to our building. It is one of those little things, but … Continue reading

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