Monthly Archives: March 2024

New statewide AEA professional development registration system is coming soon!

Exciting news for Iowa’s educators and AEA staff! Iowa’s AEAs and AEA Learning Online are collaborating to move our professional learning courses to a brand-new registration system! You will soon enjoy an upgraded, more user-friendly interface, making it easier to … Continue reading

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2024-25 Negotiations Summary is now available

Good news! The Board of Education has approved employment contracts for all staff categories (Certified, Classified, NUSS, and Admin) for the 24-25 school year. Here’s a quick summary: Important note: We are committed to competitive compensation and plan to revisit … Continue reading

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The Des Moines Register poll & AEA customer feedback survey results

Did you happen to catch the results of Sunday’s Des Moines Register’s Iowa Poll? For the first time in the poll’s history, a question about Iowa’s AEAs was included. Here’s a snapshot of the results: Given how complex our work … Continue reading

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Central Rivers AEA Executive Director of Special Education announces plans to retire in 2024

The Central Rivers AEA board of directors announced this week that Amy Knupp, Executive Director of Special Education, will be retiring in December 2024. “It is hard to leave such a wonderful and dedicated organization! The past 24 years working … Continue reading

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Congratulations to March’s Difference Makers

Congratulations to the March Central Rivers AEA staff who were nominated for a Difference Maker Award by our LEA partners (school administrators, superintendents, principals, teachers, etc.) For our March nominees, here is what our LEA partners that nominated you had … Continue reading

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“Red 4 Ed” shirts by Empowered students are now available

Our Empowered students have created, “Red 4 Ed,” apparel items for all Central Rivers AEA staff to support us during our efforts to advocate for education! Check out the Empowered students’ storefront to order yours today. A message to help … Continue reading

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Culture and Climate Committee updates

March is here and it’s time to celebrate Spring! For each weekday, a new prompt (saying/theme) will be shared, and we encourage you to post a GIF to the padlet link (or scan the QR code below to access the … Continue reading

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What’s new with INspired Leadership?

Bringing Purpose Mindset Zoom March 22, 8:00-9:00 am Are you interested in continued learning to enhance your mindset and improve your life satisfaction? If so, join Central Rivers AEA colleagues on March 22, from 8 – 9:00 am, to explore … Continue reading

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Spring retirement celebration is coming soon

Plan now to join your colleagues for the all staff retirement celebration in May. Keep an eye out for more details, such as the list of retirees and the date/time of the celebration, that will be available in next month’s … Continue reading

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