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On Thursday, May 21, Central Rivers AEA staff will come together for our annual All-Staff Meeting/Retirement Celebration at the Cedar Falls office. This end-of-year gathering is a time to reflect, recognize and reconnect across teams. The day begins with morning … Continue reading →

Want to share a memory, kind words or a thank-you with our 2026 retirees? We’ve set up a Padlet for each retiree where you can leave a message. Just click the link below for the person you’d like to recognize. … Continue reading →

Central Rivers AEA staff: open enrollment for insurance benefits ends on May 22, 2026. This will be your time to choose your benefits. The benefits you choose will then become effective on July 1, 2026. During the open enrollment period, … Continue reading →

Most of the key dates for the upcoming school year are now official! Please keep an eye on your inbox, as you’ll soon receive calendar invites for meetings specific to your role – such as discipline or region meetings, etc.

To help our team provide the best support possible, we kindly ask that you submit your mileage claims on a monthly basis. This regular schedule allows our staff the necessary time to review and approve claims efficiently. Looking ahead, please … Continue reading →

As we continue to navigate changes across the AEA system, we know that travel and mileage are top-of-mind for many of you. While statewide leaders are still working toward a unified approach to travel compensation, a final decision hasn’t been … Continue reading →

If you missed the all-staff update on Tuesday, April 14 via Zoom, the slide deck and recording information can be found below. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12, from 4:00-4:30 pm. Resources from 4/14/26:

We are hosting a series of in-person training sessions focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) this August at the Cedar Falls office. These sessions are designed to be a collaborative space where we can learn together how AI might serve our … Continue reading →

Join us in thanking our amazing board members during School Board Recognition Month! Serving almost 62,000 students, 5,000 educators and over 500 staff members, these nine dedicated volunteers are the backbone of the agency, setting the course for all we … Continue reading →