Monthly Archives: October 2022

The Department of Education concluded its accreditation visit on Wednesday, October 5. The initial report shared during the exit interview was extremely positive. We appreciate everyone who helped prepare for the visit or who served on interview teams. The Department … Continue reading →

Central Rivers AEA strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcomed and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Continuing work done by the Equity Committee, in partnership with the Leadership Academy, and through the guidance of … Continue reading →

Central Rivers AEA is a Top Iowa Workplace! To showcase our exciting honor, staff now have access to a new email signature template. When creating your version of the template: View the new email signature template document. Select file > … Continue reading →

The agency is once again partnering with the Hy-Vee Pharmacy to offer flu shot/Covid-19 booster clinics for employees and their families. The vaccination schedule is as follows: Monday, October 24, 2022 from 7:30-8:30 am Cedar Falls Office – 1521 Technology … Continue reading →

All agency documents and presentation materials that staff create to present to their school districts or in team meetings are expected to follow official Central Rivers AEA branding guidelines to maintain a consistent look. When writing for the website (including … Continue reading →

The agency will be hosting two contests with prizes. Like last year, the winners will be awarded a certificate, bragging rights and vouchers to purchase books for the school of their choice! Contest details are as follows: Halloween costume contest … Continue reading →

In a follow-up to the All Staff Kick-off meeting in August, “Drink the Stupid Water” stickers have been created and will be available for staff to pick up at the three main Central Rivers AEA locations if interested. Contact Robin … Continue reading →

Who are the faces of the professional learning team and what do they do? Our Central Rivers AEA professional learning team is working hard to provide high-quality service and one way that we can do this is by identifying and … Continue reading →

While we are super excited to have people in our buildings again, making room reservations is even more important than ever! For some of you, it may have been a while since you made a reservation. Others may be new … Continue reading →

Our professional learning team is here to help! As you create your courses and sections, keep in mind we appreciate them being submitted at least three weeks in advance. Here are some tips: Title of Courses Central Rivers AEA offerings … Continue reading →

What do you want to learn today? Check out the latest on-demand learning pieces by our Central Rivers AEA experts! Universal Constructs: Flexibility and Adaptability – Ann Lupkes, Work Experience/Transition Coordinator  Flexibility and Adaptability – why are they important for … Continue reading →

Just a reminder that you are invited to join your Central Rivers AEA colleagues in our INspired Well-being Zooms every Monday in October, from 8:00-8:30 am, except October 24 – office flu shot clinic. You’ll get ideas found in Tina … Continue reading →

Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This year’s campaign theme – “See Yourself in Cyber” – reminds all Central Rivers AEA staff to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace, stressing personal accountability and the importance of taking proactive … Continue reading →