Author Archives: Beth Strike

The Department of Education is transitioning to a new statewide data system for K-6 literacy through FASTBridge Learning. To help school districts with this transition, comprehensive training via webinars and regional face-to-face meetings are being offered now through the end … Continue reading →

(Please note: This information is useful for those with office space in the Cedar Falls Office given the design and arrangement of that office. Other norms may apply in Marshalltown or Clear Lake.) In order to safeguard the work performed … Continue reading →

The Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors met Wednesday, September 6th in the Cedar Falls Conference Center. The board packet is available online and the minutes will be published online after approval at the next month’s board meeting.

The August 14 all-staff meeting is quickly approaching and represents a great opportunity for us to learn, connect, and explore our new facility in Cedar Falls. Click here to see the schedule for the day as well as details for … Continue reading →

On July 5, many of the year-round Cedar Falls-based staff began moving into our new digs at 1521 Technology Place. While the majority of staff are settling in, the print room will not be completed and ready until closer to … Continue reading →

Did you miss Chief Administrator Sam Miller’s update in April? Watch this six-minute video that hits the highlights of the presentation. Questions about any of the updates? Feel free to contact Sam Miller.

                  In response to an increasing need for Regional Administrator support for Waterloo Community Schools, Jody Albertson will become a halftime Regional Administrator in partnership with Melissa Hesner beginning next year. Congratulations, … Continue reading →

The Gmail Transition Team is excited to share that the transition date for Gmail / Google Calendar has been moved from May 15th to May 12th. This change is in response to requests to align the transition with the already … Continue reading →

Renovation work is occurring at a rapid pace at our new Cedar Falls-based Central Rivers AEA home at 1521 Technology Parkway. The estimated deadline for substantial completion of both the upstairs and downstairs is June 19. Based on this information, … Continue reading →

The branding work team continues to work diligently on the list of tasks associated with rebranding our agency. We are excited to announce that our new email addresses (first initial last name@centralriversaea.org) and website (www.centralriversaea.org) will be rolled out between … Continue reading →

Please plan to attend one or more of the upcoming retirement open houses honoring AEA 267’s 2017 retirees. The celebrations will be held on Tuesday, May 16 in the Cedar Falls Conference Center; Wednesday, May 17 in the Clear Lake … Continue reading →

Mark your calendars! Our first all-staff meeting as Central Rivers Area Education Agency will be held on August 14 at our new headquarters at 1521 Technology Parkway in Cedar Falls! We will start the day with social time and registration … Continue reading →