Author Archives: Beth Strike

Dates for the August kick-off meetings have been set for each sector. Please be sure these dates are on your calendar and you are planning to attend your sector’s meeting. We are planning a great day of learning and connecting … Continue reading →

Twitter continues to serve as an important source for personal learning for many educators. Did you know that you can follow streams of conversations/resources directly related to your favorite topic, content or discipline area on Twitter? Each topic has a … Continue reading →

During the February board meeting, the AEA 267 board voted to approve the employment of Kathy Enslin as the agency’s Assistant Chief Administrator/Director of Human Resources beyond the 2013-14 interim year. “Kathy has done a tremendous job during this interim … Continue reading →

Again this year, we are seeking letters of advocacy from LEA parents, teachers, administrators (and even students!) who are willing to write their local legislator(s) on our behalf. Specifically, we are looking for letters of support around our legislative priority … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center for a work session. A public hearing on the 2014-15 AEA 267 proposed budget was held at 6 … Continue reading →

Did you know that 88% of Iowans filed their income tax returns electronically last year? Filing electronically or “e-filing” is easy, safe, and decreases the time it takes to receive your refund. Those individuals who are 25 or younger, 65 … Continue reading →

Did that headline grab your attention? Of course you make a difference! Every day, AEA 267 staff members are doing incredible things to improve the lives of children and families and/or positively impact teaching and learning where they work. Beth … Continue reading →

Thank you to everyone who donated both cash and prizes for the 2013 Food Bank Drive. Together, we were able to raise $1,887 to help stock food pantries in Iowa. What a great accomplishment! Special thanks to Kerri Wilson, Donna … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 6 p.m. via a conference call from the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center for their regular meeting. During the meeting, the board: Approved the 2014-15 proposed budget … Continue reading →