Monthly Archives: September 2023

During our kickoff meeting in August, all Central Rivers AEA staff had the opportunity to participate in a game of human bingo. Staff who filled out and turned in their cards were included in a random drawing. Thank you to … Continue reading →

Non-certified staff are now required to take the child abuse mandatory training (link to mandatory trainings). Some important details: Certified staff: Certified staff should continue to take both the child abuse and dependent adult abuse mandatory trainings to maintain their … Continue reading →

Recently, there has been an uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases among Central Rivers AEA staff. Please remember the importance of following our current COVID-19 protocols. Check out the CDC’s guidelines and recommendations during your isolation period. The Isolation … Continue reading →

The agency is partnering with the Hy-Vee Pharmacy to offer flu shot clinics for employees and their families. The vaccination schedule is as follows: Monday, October 2, 2023, from 7:30-8:30 am Friday, October 13, 2023, from 8-10 am Please complete … Continue reading →

As a cybersecurity measure, all Central Rivers AEA staff are required to change their credentials every 180 days. These credentials are used to log into your laptop and access your Google account. Two weeks before your password needs to be … Continue reading →

The new Technology Request Catalog is now operational, ensuring the equitable allocation of staff technology resources. This refined approach will enhance our technology request management, provide inventory tracking, and elevate our ability to cater to the specific needs of our … Continue reading →

Congratulations to our full Central Rivers AEA team! Based entirely on the employee feedback captured with the Workplace Survey administered in February, Central Rivers AEA received the coveted “gold” designation for the second year in a row! According to the … Continue reading →

The Equity Committee strives to ensure all voices are heard and represented as we continue our work and would like to add a few additional members. If you are interested in joining the committee please reach out to Dr. Dana … Continue reading →

We are excited to continue our Courageous Conversations! Courageous Conversations is a space, either virtual or in person, for staff to gather for 30-45 minutes to have guided conversations, ask questions, and learn about DEI topics. Each month a topic … Continue reading →

Would you like a safe place to communicate with people who share similar identities and/or experiences? An employee resource group is a workplace affinity group organized around a shared interest or identity. ERGs give employees an opportunity to connect with … Continue reading →

Registration for the full-day Disrupting Bias learning session, offered by Gina Weekley and MaKenzie Hakeman, 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 full-day learning … Continue reading →

Contact Manager is a tool created to allow staff to send email messages to targeted groups of educators. This is a great tool for promoting your professional learning opportunities or meetings that are targeted toward specific audiences. How do I … Continue reading →