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Consider joining an Employee Resource Group (ERG)

Would you like a safe place to communicate with people who share similar identities and/or experiences? An employee resource group is a workplace affinity group organized around a shared interest or identity. ERGs give employees an opportunity to connect with … Continue reading

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“Disrupting Bias Behaviors” sessions will still be offered!

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 us for a full-day learning … Continue reading

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What is Contact Manager and how can I use it to target email communication?

Contact Manager is a tool created to allow staff to send email messages to targeted groups of educators. This is a great tool for promoting your professional learning opportunities or meetings that are targeted toward specific audiences. How do I … Continue reading

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What’s new with INspired Leadership?

Join us in Marshalltown on September 14 & 20! If you have yet to experience a two-day INspired Leadership Workshop or haven’t attended in the past three years, you might wish to check out the fall workshop dates and locations. … Continue reading

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Congratulations to our staff with 5, 10 and 15 years of service!

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All staff have access to Central Rivers AEA branding resources and guidelines

All agency documents and presentation materials that staff create to present to their school districts or in team meetings are expected to follow official Central Rivers AEA branding guidelines to maintain a consistent look. When writing for the website (including … Continue reading

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Need business cards?

Whether you are new to Central Rivers AEA or had a recent title change, business cards are available to staff and can be ordered through Creative Services. The order form can be found on the staff website under Resources. Contact … Continue reading

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Want to order CRAEA-branded clothing?

If you are new to Central Rivers AEA or need new CRAEA-branded clothing added to your closet, we have a branded clothing storefront through Iowa Sports Supply. Browse the store and check out all of the items that are available … Continue reading

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August 18 set for All-Staff Kickoff

The 2023 All-Staff Kickoff Meeting will be held at the Cedar Falls office on Friday, August 18, beginning at 9:00 am (please consider arriving before to enjoy social time, purchase a smoothie bowl and find your seat in time for … Continue reading

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Iowa Board of Educational Examiners announce renewal credit requirement updates

Beginning July 1, 2023, HF 672 will eliminate renewal credit requirements for licensed educators who have completed a master’s degree or higher and have at least 10 years of licensed experience in education. Requirements for eligibility can be found below. … Continue reading

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