Author Archives: Beth Strike

Here’s another look at the new staff members who joined our agency this year. Get to know each through this slide deck with individual slides for each new staff member!

Advocating for your choice of political candidate is part of what makes our country great. But knowing where the line is when it comes to your role as a public employee is important. School district and AEA employees may use … Continue reading →

The purpose of the Central Rivers AEA website is to provide a dynamic forum of communication designed to educate and inform the communities and school districts about AEA programs, services, events, and other general information relating to the AEA or … Continue reading →

Have you been tagged on a recognition thread recently and received a notification email that was unfamiliar? Chances are you’ve been recognized for something positive in the Quantum Workplace system being rolled out through Human Resources. While most Certified staff … Continue reading →

The Central Rivers AEA staff cell phone directory is updated for 2018-19 and available on the staff website. Staff that receive reimbursement for their personal cell phone are listed in the directory. A QR code is also available for those … Continue reading →

For those coming back on contract from summer break, as well as our year-round staff, welcome back! The August 14 all-staff meeting is quickly approaching and there are several important details you need to know. Social time and registration will … Continue reading →

A number of staff have indicated an interest in contributing to an effort to assist the many children, families and educators affected by the tornado in Marshalltown. In visiting with the Marshalltown Community School District, they are asking that those … Continue reading →

Please remember that you must submit applications 6-8 weeks prior to an expiration date (or prior to when a new license is needed) for license renewal. Background checks can take up to four to six weeks, in addition to the … Continue reading →

Do you have a project or event that you would like promoted via the agency communication channels? The communications team can provide support!  Please complete this short survey at least two weeks prior to your event. To request photos and/or … Continue reading →

Cell phone reimbursement applications for the 2018-19 school year will be accepted beginning August 6th through September 7th. The request form can be found on the Staff Website > Communications > Cell Phone Reimbursement. Cell phone reimbursement requests are approved … Continue reading →

Supporting schools in the areas of social-emotional learning, behavior, mental health and autism continues to be a high priority for our agency in 2018-2019.  The following are just some of the opportunities and changes you will see for the upcoming … Continue reading →

        As a service to staff, representatives from the Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) will be stationed at the Cedar Falls office on Monday, Oct. 15 through Thursday, Oct. 18 for individual IPERS counseling sessions. Monday, … Continue reading →