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On March 19, Central Rivers AEA will be switching to a unified Zoom platform used by all Iowa AEAs. Here’s what you need to know: Important steps for staff If you do not have SMS, voicemail or Zoom Chat information … Continue reading →

We would like to welcome five incoming Central Rivers AEA School Psychologists for the 2025-26 school year!

Integration Benefits Zoom Meeting AI Features AI companion in Zoom meetings Zoom email AI tools: Integrate Gmail with Zoom platform and use the Zoom AI companion email compose features Zoom doc AI tools If you want additional Zoom learning, visit … Continue reading →

Assistive Technology (AT) expands access for all Technology is constantly evolving to make daily life easier, and some of the most exciting advancements are designed to help individuals with disabilities navigate the world more independently. AI-powered wearables like Ara assist … Continue reading →

Support for your wellbeing Would you like support in getting more of what you want and less of what you don’t in your personal or professional life? If so, Central Rivers AEA offers 1:1 core energy leadership coaching sessions with … Continue reading →

Extended school year updated process: To improve documentation of our services, a new procedure for AEA support staff providers will be in place this year. All providers should complete the Google Form by April 25 to indicate the students eligible … Continue reading →

Professional development approval submissions: The second round of professional development approvals closed on February 28, with over 40 submissions. Feedback from the Iowa Department of Education is expected by the end of March. District Service Plan 2025-2026 preparations: Service plan … Continue reading →

To ensure clear and accurate communication, just a friendly reminder about the agency’s Process for Responding to Media and Information Requests from legislators, the media and the public. Please follow these steps if you receive an inquiry: Legislative, FOIA or … Continue reading →

An all-staff meeting and retirement celebration will be held on Thursday, May 22 in Cedar Falls. Lunch will be provided and discipline teams will meet in the afternoon. More details will be shared within the next couple months.

Central Rivers AEA bids a heartfelt farewell to Amber Dietz, Regional Administrator, who will be leaving her position on June 30, 2025. Amber is planning to step away from her role to explore new professional opportunities, potentially returning to her … Continue reading →

The Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors approved the agency office calendar for 2025-26. The calendar lists all holidays and office closed days for the school year. A downloadable copy of the calendar can be found on the staff website … Continue reading →

The Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors recently updated Board Policy 401.12: Holidays. The policy now allows for a variable number of office closure days during the winter break, instead of a fixed number. Additionally, starting in 2026, Juneteenth (June … Continue reading →

Our Google headers folder has been updated with new Central Rivers AEA branded templates. Please remember that all documents and presentation materials created for school districts or team meetings should follow our branding guidelines for a consistent look. When writing … Continue reading →

Join us for “Transformational Tuesdays” in February Learn how to manage thoughts and reduce stress with Transformational Tuesdays on February 18 and/or February 25 from 4:00-4:30 pm via Zoom. This session will provide practical strategies to ease worry, build confidence … Continue reading →

The ACHIEVE Family Portal will go live during the week of February 24. Check out this short five-minute overview video and read more below about the rollout of the new platform. The ACHIEVE Family Portal empowers parents with: This has … Continue reading →

We are beginning to plan staffing for 2025-26, and we’d like to know if anyone is interested in a shared position with a district. Right now, we’re seeking feedback on two roles: Shared Special Ed Directors and Shared Curriculum Coordinator. … Continue reading →