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Thank you all for your strong advocacy efforts, courage and tolerance over the last few months. While we accept the challenge before us and get about the business of planning for our new reality, we know there are more questions … Continue reading →

The all-staff Coffee with The Chief Zoom for Friday, April 12 has been canceled due to the fact that we will be together on April 16 for the all-staff meeting.

The Open Enrollment period* for insurance begins Monday, April 29 and ends on Friday, May 24. *All benefit-eligible employees must enroll or waive coverage, even if you have no changes or are resigning/retiring! Some important details to note: If you … Continue reading →

While we say farewell to Executive Director of Educational Services, Jen Sigrist, and Executive Director of Special Education, Amy Knupp, we want to welcome Tesha Moser and Annette Hyde from Keystone AEA, who will be stepping in as interim directors … Continue reading →

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! The Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit is now available for download. May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Wear Green Day is May 16 Central Rivers AEA is a Make It … Continue reading →

Registration for the full-day Disrupting Bias learning session, offered by Gina Weekley and MaKenzie Hakeman, is now open and will be offered at each Central Rivers AEA office location. Register online through the AEA Professional Learning system. Course Description: Join … Continue reading →

Our 2024 retiree celebration will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, May 22, beginning at 9 am. (Regional meetings will not be held following the celebration this year.) HR will be creating, organizing and hosting the virtual retirement presentation. While … Continue reading →

Take time on April 24 to recognize our outstanding office support team during Administrative Professionals’ Day! This group of staff working in our offices are instrumental in keeping the agency running smoothly and ensuring all staff have what they need … Continue reading →

Part II: Bringing Purpose Mindset Zoom, Friday April 19, 8 – 9 am Are you interested in continued learning to enhance your mindset and improve your life satisfaction? If so, join Central Rivers AEA colleagues on Friday, April 19, from … Continue reading →