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Join us on Monday, April 17 for our next Courageous Conversations! Courageous Conversations are a space, either virtual or in person, for staff to gather for 30 minutes to have guided conversations, ask questions and learn about DEI topics. Want … Continue reading →

Central Rivers AEA is offering adult first aid/cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/automated external defibrillator (AED) training at each of our offices at no charge to the first 30 Central Rivers AEA employees who submit a PD request and register for the training. … Continue reading →

A reminder to all staff that the “CRAEA Master Calendar” is available to keep in-the-know for large team meetings and agency meetings such as Courageous Conversations, monthly board meetings and Coffee with The Chief. Click on the following link to add … Continue reading →

The wait is over – our new Central Rivers AEA online storefront through Iowa Sports Supply is now open! Store items have been hand chosen to complement our agency brand and provide employees with a wide variety of options. The … Continue reading →

Awareness of Internal Energy micro-credential available All Central Rivers AEA staff now have a personalized opportunity to heighten awareness of their internal core energy levels in order to enhance relationships and meet their personal and professional goals. Check out the … Continue reading →

Take some time on Wednesday, April 26 to recognize our outstanding office support team during Administrative Professionals Day! This group of staff working in our offices are instrumental in keeping the agency running smoothly and ensuring all staff have what … Continue reading →

Caring for children can be a journey – let’s support one another! Starting on Thursday, April 20, there will be monthly Parent/Guardian/Caretaker support group meetings held at the Central Rivers AEA Clear Lake office. Important details can be found below. … Continue reading →

Central Rivers AEA is again participating in the Des Moines Register Top Workplaces survey as part of our continuous focus on organizational health! You should have received an email on Monday, February 27 that includes an access link to the … Continue reading →

Plan now to join Chief Administrator, Sam Miller, and incoming Chief Administrator, Joel Pedersen, on Friday, April 28, at 9 am for virtual updates on agency events and current trends in K-12 education. This is a great opportunity to get … Continue reading →

The virtual all-staff meeting to honor our retirees will take place on Friday, May 26. Please join us as we celebrate those retiring! The celebration will begin at 9 am and more details will be available in an upcoming edition … Continue reading →