Monthly Archives: September 2024

ACHIEVE Reminders – we are partnering with Keystone AEA to help with ACHIEVE data. This list provides you with the data tech assigned to each district and their contact information as well as the person responsible for the SIS within … Continue reading →

Here is the Harvest guidance information for Ed Services. Please be sure to go back and log for July 1. If you did not have service in a particular week, you can simply press “submit for week” at the bottom … Continue reading →

Iowa Iowa Legislature has published the application process for the AEA Task Force legislated by House File 2612. According to Code, the task force will be composed of the following voting members who are appointed by the legislative council to … Continue reading →

Some of you may have noticed that as the school year has gotten underway, media outlets have been requesting interviews with many of the AEAs to follow up on the implementation of HF2612 to see what the immediate impact has … Continue reading →

Iowa’s AEAs have launched a new, more user-friendly AEA Professional Learning Registration System! While the new system will have separate sites for each AEA and AEA Learning Online, you’ll still have access to courses from all AEAs and find the … Continue reading →

If you deliver professional learning and are asked to share resources you’ve developed, please use this system-wide response: “We currently don’t have open access to share our resources. The AEA system is seeking legal clarification and guidance on our proprietary … Continue reading →

A monthly Zoom update for both Central Rivers AEA and Keystone AEA staff is planned for the second Thursday of each month, beginning August 29, 2024 through May 8, 2025, from 4:00-4:30 pm. The Zoom link for these meetings has … Continue reading →

At the Educator Quality (EQ) meeting on August 29, 2024, the EQ Committee – made up of both Certified Staff and Administrators – approved several important budget decisions. The committee: $50,000 was set aside for professional development opportunities for Certified … Continue reading →

Farewell to HR Coordinator, Shirley Horak, who will be retiring at the end of September 2024. “Shirley’s 38 years of dedication leaves an imprint that can’t be erased. Her attention to detail, institutional wisdom, and gentle guidance have been invaluable … Continue reading →

As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, we have previously mandated the completion of “Disrupting Bias Training” for all staff members. This training has been instrumental in helping us identify, understand, and address … Continue reading →

To minimize waste and conserve resources, we’ve made the decision to discontinue providing coffee. The number of people who bring their own coffee or other drinks has increased, resulting in unused coffee being discarded. To ensure that everyone is informed, … Continue reading →

Micro-credential Incentive Opportunities At Central Rivers AEA, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our staff. To encourage professional development, we are offering a $250 incentive for staff members who successfully complete one of three micro-credentials focused … Continue reading →

The business office is holding an informational meeting via Zoom for new staff and those wanting a refresher on how to submit mileage reimbursement. The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Zoom link to … Continue reading →