Monthly Archives: November 2023

Congratulations to the November Central Rivers AEA staff and the entire River Hills School who were nominated for a Difference Maker Award by our LEA partners (school administrators, superintendents, principals, teachers, etc.). For our November nominees, here is what our … Continue reading →

Farewell to Chief Financial Officer, Michael Kalvig, who will be leaving Central Rivers AEA on December 31, 2023 to return to Waverly-Shell Rock CSD, to serve as their School Business Manager. “It is with mixed emotions to inform you of … Continue reading →

Plan now to join Chief Administrator, Joel Pedersen, for coffee with the chief! This is a great opportunity to hear virtual updates on agency events, current trends in K-12 education and have any questions or concerns you have answered. All … Continue reading →

As we begin the cold/flu season, we wanted to remind you that the agency continues to follow the CDC’s guidelines for COVID-19. Reach out to Karl Kurt with any questions.

Our agency’s annual review of mandatory policies and procedural items are now available! For viewing, please visit the document as there are important updates to read. A few examples include: There is plenty of information to go through, please contact … Continue reading →

Don’t forget to change your voicemail greeting and schedule an “away” message to your email during both the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday breaks so that callers and/or e-mailers will know when they can expect to hear from you. All Central … Continue reading →

With winter almost here, be sure you are signed up to receive Central Rivers AEA weather alerts* via text, call or email regarding office closings or professional learning cancellations. *If you are already signed up, you do not have to … Continue reading →

Empowered is a student-driven, authentic, work-based learning project that provides our students with opportunities to grow their employability skills and Universal Constructs, (critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration, flexibility, adaptability, productivity and accountability skills) while in attendance at one of our … Continue reading →

Micro-credential Incentive Deadlines: December 1 or June 3 Once again this year, Central Rivers AEA will support staff to enhance their well-being with a $250 incentive offered to all staff that submit evidence to earn the Awareness of Internal Energy … Continue reading →

Gratitude and the Tree of Thanks This November, take time to share a positive thought, a small thank you or even a shout-out to your teammates. We often are so busy with the day to day we forget or don’t … Continue reading →

Check out the “Spooktacular Hall of Fame” to view current and past winners and participants. Our 2023 winners: Group 1st place: The Kelces & T-Swift: Kirk Abkes, Rebekah Robbs, Corlene Collum, Kay Schmalen, Angie Gansen and Paul Yarrow Group 2nd place: … Continue reading →

Have you taken Unconscious Bias training and want more? The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee invites you to join us in a DEI-focused book study! If you are interested in participating in the DEI Book Study please complete this short … Continue reading →

The 2024 Central Rivers AEA All-Staff Kickoff meeting will be held on Friday, August 16. Please add this date to your calendar. The meeting will be held in the Cedar Falls conference center, and attendance is mandatory for all CRAEA … Continue reading →