Monthly Archives: February 2025

Responding to media & news requests: what you need to know

To ensure clear and accurate communication, just a friendly reminder about the agency’s Process for Responding to Media and Information Requests from legislators, the media and the public. Please follow these steps if you receive an inquiry: Legislative, FOIA or … Continue reading

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Save the date for May 22: All-staff meeting & retirement celebration

An all-staff meeting and retirement celebration will be held on Thursday, May 22 in Cedar Falls. Lunch will be provided and discipline teams will meet in the afternoon. More details will be shared within the next couple months.

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Farewell to Regional Administrator Amber Dietz

Central Rivers AEA bids a heartfelt farewell to Amber Dietz, Regional Administrator, who will be leaving her position on June 30, 2025. Amber is planning to step away from her role to explore new professional opportunities, potentially returning to her … Continue reading

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2025-2026 Central Rivers AEA office calendar now available

The Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors approved the agency office calendar for 2025-26. The calendar lists all holidays and office closed days for the school year. A downloadable copy of the calendar can be found on the staff website … Continue reading

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Board Policy 401.12: Holidays updated

The Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors recently updated Board Policy 401.12: Holidays. The policy now allows for a variable number of office closure days during the winter break, instead of a fixed number. Additionally, starting in 2026, Juneteenth (June … Continue reading

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Agency branded Google headers are updated

Our Google headers folder has been updated with new Central Rivers AEA branded templates. Please remember that all documents and presentation materials created for school districts or team meetings should follow our branding guidelines for a consistent look. When writing … Continue reading

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What’s new with INspired Leadership?

Join us for “Transformational Tuesdays” in February Learn how to manage thoughts and reduce stress with Transformational Tuesdays on February 18 and/or February 25 from 4:00-4:30 pm via Zoom. This session will provide practical strategies to ease worry, build confidence … Continue reading

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The ACHIEVE Family Portal will go live at the end of February

The ACHIEVE Family Portal will go live during the week of February 24. Check out this short five-minute overview video and read more below about the rollout of the new platform. The ACHIEVE Family Portal empowers parents with: This has … Continue reading

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Interested in a shared position with AEA & LEA for 2025-26?

We are beginning to plan staffing for 2025-26, and we’d like to know if anyone is interested in a shared position with a district. Right now, we’re seeking feedback on two roles: Shared Special Ed Directors and Shared Curriculum Coordinator. … Continue reading

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Updates with Special Education

A message from Annette Hyde: I can’t believe it’s already February! I want to take a moment to thank you once again for your dedication to the children of Central Rivers AEA. I continue to hear incredible stories about the … Continue reading

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Updates with Educational Services & Media

Thank you for continuing to submit your weekly Harvest entries. The Harvest guidance can be located online. Live documents, helpful resources and guides can be found on our staff website.

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Congratulations to staff with 10 years of service

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Courageous Conversations: Monthly opportunities for self-guided learning

Central Rivers AEA strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcomed and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Continuing work done by the Equity Committee, in partnership with the Leadership Academy, we will invest in employee … Continue reading

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