Author Archives: Beth Strike

As was previously announced, Amy Knupp, currently a Regional Administrator with the agency, has been selected as the agency’s next Executive Director of Special Education.  Amy will succeed Dr. Mary Stevens, who is retiring effective December 31, 2017. Amy started … Continue reading →

In an effort to provide more “DIY” options to staff when it comes to recording video and audio material, “Mobile Video Kits” have been assembled for staff use.  There are currently two Mobile Video Kits available for staff to checkout … Continue reading →

Did you know that the AEA 267 Creative Services department receives approximately 100 orders per day? Orders currently come in via two different email addresses, an online form on the website, van mail, walk-in, as well as Digital Storefront, a … Continue reading →

In an effort to ensure greater continuity between our regions and allow for more opportunities to meet as a full agency, the following dates have been selected for 2017-18 for regional/agency team meetings. While locations of the meetings have not … Continue reading →

We received news last month that Dr. E. Robert (“Bob”) Stephens died peacefully on the morning of Feb. 9.  For those not familiar with Bob Stephens, he wrote the original legislative language to create the AEAs in Iowa. He also … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Monday, March 6, 2017 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.

This past month our elected officials marked the start of the 86th Iowa General Assembly along with many newly elected leaders. With Republican control in both chambers, we expect a markedly different legislative session from those we’ve had in recent … Continue reading →

Many staff members have been wondering when they can start incorporating our new name and logo into their work. Please remember that our new brand will not become official until July 1 which means holding off until much closer to … Continue reading →

AEA 267 tech integrationists are working with agency staff to create a new video series, “The Tech Exchange: Ideas for Staff by Staff.” The first episode, “GSuite and the Explore Feature,” aired at last month’s regional meetings. This episode featured … 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 →

Paper copies of the 2016 W2s and 1095-Cs were mailed on January 26 and are also available in the Portal under: My Compensation > Employee W2 > 2016 W2 Information. If you need to make any changes to your 2017 … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Wednesday, February 1, 2017 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.

Congratulations to Dr. Mary Stevens, Executive Director of Special Education and Dr. Jerry Schnabel, Executive Director of Media! Both directors announced this week that they would be retiring effective December 2017. The AEA 267 Board of Directors took action last … Continue reading →