Author Archives: Beth Strike

Meet Dennis Craun, Jr. and Maureen Hanson, AEA 267’s newest board members

Dennis Craun, Jr., Director District 9, represents East Buchanan, Independence, Jesup, and Waterloo school districts. Dennis has been employed by Diedrich & Associates Inc. since 1999 and is currently their systems administrator. After serving six years in the United States … Continue reading

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Who do I ask?

Have you checked out all the resources the agency staff website offers? A new resource for staff members, “Who Do I Ask”  is located under “Get to Know Your Agency” on the staff website (use your email login and password … Continue reading

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Are you ready for winter weather?

November is upon us and that means the possibility for agency closures and professional learning cancellations. Please be sure that you take time to thoroughly review the information on the inclement weather page of our staff website. (Use your email … Continue reading

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Are you looking to improve your skills in Google?

Cari Teske, AEA 267 Integrated Learning Specialist, will be hosting several sessions to improve your skills and confidence in using Google. “Let’s Get Started with Google Apps for Education!”, is a three-hour course for AEA 267 staff only. During the … Continue reading

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AEA 267 Hall of Fame award winners selected for November

Do you work with someone you consider to be the best-of-the-best?  Ad Cabinet needs your nominations for the the AEA 267 “Hall of Fame” recognition program. All nominations will remain on file for consideration during future months. Please join us … Continue reading

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What you may have missed on Facebook

“Meet the Team Monday” continues to be a hit with our fans and over the past month, we introduced you to six new staff members: Pat Heisterkamp, School Social Worker, served Northwest Area Education Agency for the last 18 years … Continue reading

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Update on Customer Feedback Survey

The Iowa Department of Education/AEA Customer Feedback Survey opened on October 19. The survey is administered to all licensed educators in accredited public and nonpublic schools and will be open through November 25. This serves as a chance for those … Continue reading

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AEA 267’s Dawn Jaeger to speak at international bullying prevention conference

Dawn Jaeger, AEA 267 School Social Worker, will be a featured speaker at the International Bullying Prevention Association (IBPA) Conference to be held this month in Denver, Colorado. “Reaching New Heights in Bullying Prevention through Empathy and Kindness” is the … Continue reading

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November Board recap

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 6 pm in the Cedar Falls AEA 267 Conference Center. The agenda for the November meeting can be found on the agency website under About Us>Board of Directors>Board … Continue reading

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Workshop Model showing promise in improving literacy

Take five minutes to watch this compelling video to learn more about how AEA 267 support for implementing the “Workshop Model” in area schools is improving literacy. Inspiring!

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AEA 267 welcomes two new board members, retires 2014-15 board

Two new board members joined the Area Education Agency 267 Board of Directors and three incumbents will continue on the board following elections that took place in local school districts. The board previously had five open seats which were filled … Continue reading

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AEA 267 Hall of Fame award winners selected for October

                    The AEA 267 “Hall of Fame” recognition program is off to an amazing start with 26 nominations already received! Ad Cabinet members reviewed the nominations and selected the following individuals … Continue reading

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