Author Archives: Beth Strike

During my first several months on the job, I spent a lot of time just listening. Listening to you, to superintendents, to principals, to board members, and to others that we serve. As I reported during my presentations this fall, … Continue reading →

          The AEA 267 “Hall of Fame” recognition program honors one or more individuals  who do a great job demonstrating what our Core Operating Principles look like in action. Do you work with someone you consider … Continue reading →

Given scheduling conflicts, the date for Office Support Professionals’ Day has been moved from April 29 to April 22 (still to be held in the AEA 267 Clear Lake Office). The new date will coincide  closely with Administrative Professionals’ Week … Continue reading →

Let’s learn Google forms Cari Teske, AEA 267 Integrated Learning Specialist, will be hosting sessions for staff members to improve their skills and confidence in using Google Forms. Participants will learn how to create a form and use it in … Continue reading →

Online communities and learning networks are helping educators create innovative solutions to age-old problems, and fulfill the promise of today and tomorrow’s educational landscape. Because online learning is evolving quickly, it is especially important for online teachers to connect and … Continue reading →

AEA 267’s Flex Room is a space for AEA and LEA learners to experience and experiment with student-centered, creative, and collaborative learning environments in a space designed to be flexible to meet the diverse needs of students during the learning … Continue reading →

For most of us, wearing a fragrance makes us feel good and can be uplifting. Unfortunately, for those with sensitivities to smell, working around others who are wearing scented products can create strong and unpleasant reactions. For this reason, we … Continue reading →

With the new year comes several reminders from the AEA 267 Business Office. The following information is available on the portal, which is where you can make any needed changes. W2s: Paper copies were mailed on Jan. 28, 2016. The … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in the Cedar Falls AEA 267 Conference Center at 6 pm for a public hearing on the AEA 267 Proposed Budget for 2016-17. Immediately following, the board held their … Continue reading →

  A new administrative role has been developed which was designed specifically to ensure a more purposeful integration of the three service areas. The role of “Regional Administrator” will replace the role of “Special Education Coordinator” effective July 1, 2016. … Continue reading →

iVisions portal to have a new look and feel Beginning January 15, the iVisions portal will take on a new look and feel designed to streamline functions and make the online resources more intuitive. Get ready for some great changes! … Continue reading →

Over the past few months, we introduced you to the newest members of AEA 267 on the agency Facebook page. Recently, we profiled the last three participating team members: Jennifer Zitelman, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, earned her degree from the … Continue reading →

In recent years, smaller numbers of staff have been actively using the Grinnell and Charles City Offices. Each of the office spaces have become increasingly expensive to maintain which is why the AEA 267 Board of Directors will take action … Continue reading →

While it’s been an unseasonably mild winter so far, undoubtedly a major weather event is in our future. Please be aware that the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for inclement weather have been updated on the staff website and in the … Continue reading →