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Updates from the Information Technology (IT) team

Leverage the new Zoom Scheduler “booking link” to save time and streamline appointment scheduling. Zoom Scheduler is a new feature that helps you book meetings faster. It can link directly to your Google Calendar and lets you create specific time … Continue reading

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New Iowa AEA Google templates are available

We have updated the Iowa AEA statewide slide Google templates to help make your professional development presentations even better! We collaborated with the Ed Services Directors to add four key slides that will help guide you in creating engaging presentations: … Continue reading

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Help us share our story!

We’re always looking for ways to celebrate the impact of our work – and that starts with the students we serve. Do you know a student who’s made big strides in their learning or reached a milestone thanks to the … Continue reading

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Halloween spirit meets professional learning

The special programs staff from Brookhaven Youth Shelter truly showed their spirit last week! They didn’t just attend their professional learning session; they nailed their Halloween costumes by dressing up as the fun crew from Inside Out. The team spent … Continue reading

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Remember to change your voicemail/email message for holiday breaks

Don’t forget to update your voicemail greeting and set an “away” message for your email during the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks to let callers and emailers know when to expect a response. All Central Rivers AEA offices will be closed … Continue reading

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Reminder: Training required for all staff must be completed

A reminder that all staff must complete the mandatory AEA-required trainings. Certified staff are allowed to use one of your 2025-2026 contract days to complete the trainings. Simply indicate on your Google calendar, “AEA Mandatory Training Day.” If you have … Continue reading

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Update on Chief Administrator search process

Following a Board meeting on September 11, the Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors took action to partner with Dr. Cindy Yellick, chief administrator of Heartland AEA, and Nathan Wood, chief administrator of Great Prairie AEA, to lead the search … Continue reading

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Welcome aboard: meet the newest Central Rivers AEA team members

We would like to welcome incoming staff for the 2025-26 school year!

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Thinking about retiring or resigning? Take advantage of the early retirement/resignation notification incentive

To support a timely staff replacement process and assist with budget planning, Central Rivers AEA is offering an early notification incentive for Certified, NUSS, CWA, and Administrative staff who provide advance notice of their intent to resign or retire at … Continue reading

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