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While we regret that we can’t provide staff with assurances of a quick solution or a guaranteed outcome, we know that our collective work continues to matter. Stay engaged in the process and with our advocates. Remember, our mantra around … Continue reading →

Farewell to Executive Director of Educational Services, Jen Sigrist, who will be leaving Central Rivers AEA on June 30, 2024 to join the Norwalk Community School District as the new Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, pending board approval next … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the February Central Rivers AEA staff who were nominated for a Difference Maker Award by our LEA partners (school administrators, superintendents, principals, teachers, etc.) For our February nominees, here is what our LEA partners that nominated you had … Continue reading →

Appetizer celebration for “National Language Day” will take place during February 15 regional meetings February 21 is National Language Day! Prepare to celebrate with “apps” from around the world – not for your phone – for your mouth! Sign up … Continue reading →

February 15 Plans Due to the uncertain AEA legislative landscape, a decision was made to postpone learning around the next Key Mindset, originally scheduled for February 15 prior to regional meetings. If you do not usually attend regional meetings, please … Continue reading →

The 2024 All-Staff Kickoff meeting will be held on Friday, August 16. Please add this date to your calendar. The meeting will be held in the Cedar Falls Conference Center and attendance is mandatory for all Central Rivers AEA employees.

Updated 2024 W-4 form Due to the enactment of Senate File 565 being passed by the Iowa Legislature in 2023, the Iowa withholding tables and the IA W-4 were revised, effective January 1, 2024. The Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) … Continue reading →

Over the past several months the AEA system has continued to engage with the Governor and legislators in conversations about the AEA system in advance of the start of the legislative session.  The legislative session will gavel in on Monday, … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the January Central Rivers AEA staff who were nominated for a Difference Maker Award by our LEA partners (school administrators, superintendents, principals, teachers, etc.) For our January nominees, here is what our LEA partners that nominated you had … Continue reading →

Plan now to join Chief Administrator, Joel Pedersen, for coffee with the chief on Friday, February 9! This is a great opportunity to hear virtual updates on agency events, current trends in K-12 education and have any questions or concerns … Continue reading →