Author Archives: Beth Strike

As you may be aware, over the past several months, AEA 267 has been involved in conversations with each of the school boards of the “resident” school districts where we operate special schools on their behalf. (Specifically, we are operating … Continue reading →

Let’s hope that the old saying that when March “comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb” is true! The past two weeks have brought significant snowfall, ice, wind, and fog causing multiple cancellations of professional development … Continue reading →

Iowa is making a renewed commitment to promote early literacy results across the state.  This issue has generated much support and interest from a cross-section of education stakeholders, including the Governor’s office, the Legislature, the Iowa Department of Education, community … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met on March 6, 2013 at 6 p.m. in the AEA 267 Conference Center for their regular meeting. During the meeting, the board: Heard a program review regarding Collaborative Transition Protocol from Ann Lupkes, … Continue reading →

In an effort to improve services to our partners, AEA 267’s Continuous Improvement Team (CIT) has been voluntarily working through the phases of the Schools in Need of Assistance (SINA) process. The phases completed so far are the audit, diagnosis … Continue reading →

Do you have a particularly successful relationship with a student or school with which you are working?  We would like to hear about that!  We are always looking for stories showing the positive impact our AEA 267 services and programs … Continue reading →

The Governor is recommending a continuation of the $20 million cut to AEAs, as well as 0% allowable growth rates for both fiscal years (2013-14 and 2014-15). If legislators don’t hear from AEA supporters, it will be easy for them … Continue reading →

Have you signed up for Twitter? Every day, more Iowa educators join this growing social media network to share ideas and resources with one another. We are collecting the Twitter “handles” of our AEA 267 staff so that we can … Continue reading →

Whenever you renew or add to your Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) license, be sure to send a copy to AEA 267’s Human Resources department.  The BOEE will send a reminder 14 months before the expiration of the license if … Continue reading →

If you are considering retirement at the end of the 2012-13 year, please let the Human Resources office know as soon as possible. This will help to ensure that plans can be made for future staffing and also to celebrate … Continue reading →