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It’s that time of year to remind staff of the procedures for office closures due to inclement weather. The FAQs document provides a lot of information and specific examples for your reference. Please review the guidelines, and contact your supervisor … Continue reading →

Live documents, helpful resources and guides can be found on our staff website.

Professional Development requests Central Rivers AEA encourages staff to take part in professional learning opportunities that support growth and enhance our work with students, families and districts. Staff requesting to participate in internal or external professional development should follow the … Continue reading →

Good news! Zoom’s SMS texting feature is now fully active and ready to use. Please refer to the CRAEA Zoom Phone Tutorial and FAQ for the step-by-step directions. MacBook Air now an option in our device rotation You asked, we … Continue reading →

Join our October INspired Leadership workshop in Cedar Falls 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 sign up online for our two-day workshop in … Continue reading →

The agency is partnering with the Hy-Vee Pharmacy to offer flu shot clinics for employees and their families. The vaccination schedule is as follows: Friday, October 24 Friday, October 10 Please complete the 2025 flu shot registration form if you … Continue reading →

Our office buildings, grounds and River Hills School are always looking spotless, thanks to our custodial/maintenance team! While they may be more behind-the-scenes, their hard work does not go unnoticed! Cedar Falls office: Clear Lake office: Marshalltown office: River Hills … Continue reading →

Central Rivers AEA is excited to announce a new partnership with North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC). Beginning this fall, NIACC will utilize two rooms in our Clear Lake office to support the expansion of its aviation program. The location … Continue reading →

Stan Rheingans, who has served as interim chief administrator for Central Rivers AEA since July 1, 2024, has announced his plans to retire effective June 30, 2026. During his tenure—through a shared services arrangement with Keystone AEA—Stan has provided unwavering … Continue reading →

As a reminder, beginning July 1, 2025, van delivery became a purchased service for school districts as part of the implementation of HF 2612. While some districts have opted to continue this service, others have not. (Please refer to the … Continue reading →

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

Pending October Board approval, all certified staff will receive $120 cell phone reimbursement for the 2025-26 school year. This payment will be made the first payroll after final Board approval. For CWA/Nuss staff, the request form will be emailed to … Continue reading →

Please be sure that you are signed* up to receive Central Rivers AEA Alerts via text, call or email. Alerts are used to announce agency-related emergency updates, building closings or professional learning cancellations. *If you are already signed up, you … Continue reading →

All Central Rivers AEA staff are invited to take advantage of the well-being options that the Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors voted to support again this year: All options are offered to enhance your well-being, life satisfaction and assist … Continue reading →