Author Archives: Beth Strike

Each year, agency staff members are given an opportunity to respond to a needs assessment survey around both organizational and personal effectiveness. Traditionally, the response rate hovers around 50%. While the participation rate dipped slightly this year, responses still remained … Continue reading →

  On Thursday, February 24, AEA Chief Administrators hosted a legislative breakfast at the Capitol. It was an opportunity to connect with those who serve us and share the great work we do for Iowa’s kids every day. A flyer highlighting … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met March 7, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center for their regular meeting. During the meeting, the board: Reviewed and approved the consent agenda. Heard a report from … Continue reading →

The annual AEA/DE Customer Feedback Survey, which provides educators we serve with an opportunity to share feedback about our services, launched on Monday, March 5. Traditionally, our agency has enjoyed an enviable return rate on the survey (typically around 40%), … Continue reading →

Area Education Agency 267 (AEA 267) is pleased to announce that Julie Davies, currently the site superintendent for the AEA 267 Clear Lake office, has been selected as the agency’s new Educational Services Director. Davies will succeed Dr. Sara McInerny, … Continue reading →

In early winter, Dr. Anne Sullivan, Assistant Chief Administrator/Director of Personnel, conducted focus groups with 12 groups in each region of the agency (Clear Lake, Marshalltown, and Cedar Falls). Each focus group was comprised of four to seven staff members … Continue reading →

If you have already been approved for the Remote and/or Temporary Work Site Program(s) and you still qualify for participation, you need only complete the re-application form found on the staff website and submit it to your supervisor for his/her … Continue reading →

Do you get text message from others that look like they are in another language? Here are some common abbreviations that can help you decipher what they were trying to say. 18r — Later rofl — Rolling On Floor Laughing … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met February 8, 2012 at 6 p.m. for a public hearing on the 2012-13 AEA 267 proposed budget. The regular board meeting was held immediately following. During the meeting the board: Heard a program … Continue reading →