Author Archives: Beth Strike

At the October 31st meeting of the Agency Continuous Improvement Team (CIT), the group spent a considerable amount of time discussing our “current reality” with respect to our progress on agency goals, key service areas and other items such as … Continue reading →

Last year, the agency established an account with Lands’ End Business Outfitters for staff who wish to personally purchase AEA 267 logo’d apparel and other items. An impressive variety of items and color choices are available to be independently purchased … Continue reading →

Although we’ve had drier-than-average weather and great conditions for travel, winter weather is undoubtedly in our future. Are you ready? Below are some helpful links to review: Iowa School Alerts sign-up for AEA 267 office closing and PD cancellation notification. Iowa … Continue reading →

As budgets shrink, more and more organizations are looking to email to send information and announcements. The agency has received many requests recently from outside organizations (colleges, universities, museums, etc.) who ask that we share their announcements with a large … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met on November 2, 2011 at 6 p.m. in the AEA 267 Clear Lake office for their regular meeting. Substitute board secretary, Beth Strike, administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected board … Continue reading →

Dr. Roark Horn, AEA 267 Chief Administrator, recently sat down to share his perspectives regarding the recently released Education Reform Blueprint shared by Governor Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Department of Education Director, Dr. Jason Glass. In this podcast, … Continue reading →

Area Education Agency 267 (AEA 267) is pleased to announce that Darshini Jayawardena, currently a board member with the Mason City Community School District, has been elected to serve on the AEA 267 Board of Directors.  Darshini will succeed Darrel … Continue reading →

In past years, the agency cell phone directory has been distributed in hard copy form. However, given the ongoing changes that occur with individual phone numbers, staff resignations and hires, etc. it has been challenging to print and distribute a … Continue reading →

We are in the midst of many transitions in education which affect us and our jobs each day.  With transitions come new learning, anticipation and uncertainty which can cause additional stress and concern.  Not to mention, we have personal obligations … Continue reading →