Monthly Archives: May 2023

Join us in thanking our amazing board members during School Board Recognition Month! Serving almost 62,000 students, 5,000 educators and over 500 staff members, these nine dedicated volunteers are the backbone of the agency, setting the course for all we … Continue reading →

If you missed the last Coffee with The Chief, the link to the recording and passcode to view can be found below. This month featured the new Chief Administrator, Joel Pedersen, who hosted a Q&A with staff. April Coffee with … Continue reading →

Thank you to the 472 employees who shared their opinions as part of the Des Moines Register Top Workplaces survey. That’s a nearly 87% response rate, which is incredible! In addition to the standardized response, we also received over 1,600 … Continue reading →

Did you know… 20% of our Central Rivers AEA staff have failed the phishing campaign? Staff that are unsuccessful in monthly phishing campaigns will be required to complete an assigned training. What does it mean to “fail” an agency phishing … Continue reading →

As a reminder, insurance open enrollment closes on Friday, May 19. All benefit-eligible employees must enroll or waive coverage, regardless if you are making no changes, resigning or retiring! This is the only time per year you can make any … Continue reading →

The virtual all-staff meeting to honor our retirees will take place on Friday, May 26. The celebration will begin via Zoom at 9 am. Please join us as we celebrate those retiring! The meeting details can be found below. Zoom … Continue reading →

Summer office hours of 7:30 am – 4:00 pm begin Monday, June 5 and run through Friday, August 4. As a reminder, the Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors approved a plan for agency offices to be closed on Fridays … Continue reading →

As a part of Iowa’s Dyslexia Law, passed in July of 2020, certain educators must complete a Dyslexia Overview Module on the IRRC’s eLearning website by July 1, 2024. This requirement concerns, “any person employed by an AEA who holds … Continue reading →

Thank you to those of you who ordered t-shirts from our incredible Empowered students! If you didn’t order a t-shirt, feel free to wear anything green on May 18 to join the fun and raise awareness. At our April regional … Continue reading →

The Distinguished Service Award is presented to individuals making significant contributions to programs and services for students with disabilities. “I am so humbled and grateful to receive this award in recognition of my work,” said Ann. “I appreciate those who … Continue reading →

2023-24 INspired Leadership Two-day Workshop Dates If you have yet to experience a two-day INspired Leadership Workshop or haven’t attended in the past three years, you might wish to check out the fall workshop dates and locations. Registration is now … Continue reading →

Join us on Monday, May 15 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. Meeting … Continue reading →