Author Archives: Beth Strike

A new video provides visitors to the AEA 267 website with a descriptive tour of all the features and services available via this important electronic resource. The tour features information about how to access services, locate AEA 267 staff, order … Continue reading →

Iowa’s Area Education Agencies are pleased to announce the launch of a new website redesign at www.iowaaea.org. The new design better meets the needs of Iowa educators and families by making the site more functional, intuitive and appealing. Let us … Continue reading →

Mason City Community School District has changed the name of the Four Oaks instructional program to Pinecrest Center. The program, which contracts AEA 267 instructional and administrative staff, will reside at the same location in Mason City.

Emily Holt, a physical therapist with Area Education Agency 267 (AEA 267) has earned a Pediatric Specialist certification  from The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).  Obtaining the pediatric specialist certification gives the physical therapist a greater depth of … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met July 10 at 5 p.m. via a conference call from the AEA 267 Conference Center for their regular meeting. During the meeting, the board: Approved the 2013-14 Fiscal Agent Agreement with Cedar Valley … Continue reading →

The phone systems at our Cedar Falls, Clear Lake and River Hills sites have been configured to support four-digit dialing between agency phones located at those facilities. Utilizing the four-digit dialing system will not only connect you directly to the phone of the … Continue reading →

Final decisions on educational appropriations were made by the State Legislature on the last day of the this year’s session, which occurred after I conducted budget hearings at the main offices. There was good news and bad news regarding the … Continue reading →

The close of the fiscal year is nearly upon us. Your cooperation in honoring the following deadlines is critical to the work of the Business Office as we work to meet Department of Education deadlines for Special Ed billings as … Continue reading →

Please be sure that in setting your summer calendar, you are making plans now to attend your sector’s August meeting. As a reminder, these meetings will be devoted both to sector-related business as well as agency updates. All meetings will … Continue reading →

Although it may not seem like it outside, summer is nearly here! Beginning Monday, June 10,  AEA 267 summer office hours will be 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.  Regular hours will resume August 12. Best wishes to everyone for a safe, relaxing … Continue reading →

If you have not already enrolled online for your annual benefits, the deadline is June 13. Everyone must complete this process even if you are declining insurance, resigning or retiring.  Please visit the iVisions portal for a video tutorial or download the Benefits … Continue reading →

Last week the AEA Communications Committee met to determine actions regarding communications and advocacy for the AEA system. As a system we are working to create a collaborative, Iowa AEA social media site that showcases visual, best practices in education … Continue reading →