Author Archives: Beth Strike

“Returning” to Work: A message from the Chief

We made it to June! This meme seems to sum up perfectly how I’ve been feeling lately. It’s been an intense past few months and I think we are all anxious to make our best attempt at enjoying the nicer … Continue reading

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Congratulations Glenn and Sandy!

Congratulations to Glenn Maring, Telecommunications Support Technician, and Sandy Kruse, Early Childhood Special Educator, who recently announced their retirement. We wish both Glenn and Sandy well and extend our appreciation for their dedicated service!

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On The Job @ Central Rivers: Early Childhood

Do you ever wonder how your other Central Rivers AEA co-workers spend their work life? (Okay, we mean when we aren’t safe at home during a pandemic!) On the Job @Central Rivers AEA is a monthly series we’ve just launched … Continue reading

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Agency Update: MTSS for Well-Being

This month, we continue our agency updates highlighting the three main focus areas of the agency strategic plan by focusing on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for Well-Being. Dr. Dana Miller, School Psychologist, and lead for the work, describes the … Continue reading

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Change in technology department leadership announced

Sarah Nelson, currently a school improvement consultant serving Region 10, has been appointed to the position of Director of Information Technology with the agency. Nelson will replace Jen Sigrist who is now taking on additional responsibilities in providing Future Ready … Continue reading

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Brene Brown podcast coming March 2020

Do you love Brene Brown’s work as much as we do? If so, you’ll want to make plans to subscribe to her new podcast coming in March 2020 called “Unlocking Us”. For more information, check out her website! Subscribe at: … Continue reading

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Zoom phone support at your service

Have a question or issue with using your new phone features in Zoom? Not sure how or why you are getting phone calls when you are on a Zoom or presenting?  Unsure how to access your voicemail or even where … Continue reading

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Iowa’s AEAs seek nominations for annual awards recognition

Do you know someone who has made outstanding contributions to education and Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs)? Please take a few minutes to nominate this person for recognition! Iowa’s AEAs bestow three awards annually to outstanding candidates for their contributions … Continue reading

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2019 W-2 mailed out in January…did you get yours?

W-2s for calendar year 2019 were mailed to your home during the week of January 27, 2020.  If you need another copy, please visit the IVisions portal under My Compensation and download the form. Questions should be directed to Shane … Continue reading

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Join us for Foodie February

To celebrate the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day, the Culture and Climate Committee is sponsoring Foodie February at each office location.  During the month of February, we will be collecting canned soup, peanut butter, jelly, and crackers. (NOTE: Please make … Continue reading

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Enroll in Fitness Your Way in February to save

Wellmark offers insured employees the opportunity to enroll in their Blue365 program and during the month of February you can join Fitness Your Way and have the $29 enrollment fee waived.  You’ll pay just $29 a month for access to … Continue reading

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Update on the transition to Zoom phones

The CRAEA Board recently approved moving to a new phone system with Zoom.  Our current phone systems located at each office will be phased out by March 2020.  If you will be impacted by this change, you will be contacted … Continue reading

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