Monthly Archives: December 2022

Central Rivers AEA has achieved full accreditation from the Iowa State Board of Education following a rigorous review of agency services. The agency received the news during the Iowa State Board of Education’s regular board meeting held Wednesday, Nov. 16. … Continue reading →

The Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors’ search for a new Chief Administrator continues with the recruitment effort led by the executive search firm GR Recruiting. An important date to note in the search process: Interview Finalist Candidates December 13 … Continue reading →

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us on November 18 for our Coffee with the Chief conversation. For those unable to attend, the recording is now available using the link and passcode below. *Upcoming dates will be … Continue reading →

Registration for the full-day Disrupting Bias learning session, offered by Gina Weekley, is now open and will be offered at each Central Rivers AEA office location. Register online through the AEA Professional Learning system. Course Description: Join us for a … Continue reading →

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging page is available on the staff website and provides various resources for all staff to create awareness, educate and reinforce policies that support diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. As a reminder from what was … Continue reading →

Join us on December 19 for our next Courageous Conversations! Courageous Conversations are a space, either virtual or in person, for staff to gather for 30 minutes to have guided conversations, ask questions and learn about DEI topics. Want to … Continue reading →

Central Rivers AEA’s Chief Financial Officer, Michael Kalvig, shares some important information to help increase awareness around the recent K-12 cybersecurity attacks that are happening in our schools across Iowa. *Please watch the cybersecurity video to better understand why it’s … Continue reading →

Phishing is the act of sending malicious emails that are designed to manipulate people into divulging sensitive information or installing harmful software. Statistically, phishing emails are the leading cause of data privacy incidents, so it’s more important than ever to … Continue reading →

A reminder that staff have the opportunity to personally choose and purchase a “Thank You” Central Rivers AEA branded apparel item until December 31. There are two storefronts set up for this promotion; One site is preset with $30 items … Continue reading →

INspired Leadership Staff Survey Thank you to the over 300 Central Rivers AEA staff who have shared your needs and preferences regarding INspired Leadership opportunities. If you haven’t yet been asked or had the opportunity to respond to this brief … Continue reading →