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The open enrollment period for insurance* begins Monday, April 28 and ends on Friday, May 23. *All benefit-eligible employees must enroll or waive coverage, even if you have no changes or are resigning/retiring! Some other important details to note: If … Continue reading →

After a decade of service at Central Rivers AEA, Cari Teske has announced that she will be leaving her role as Director of Media Services at the end of the 2024-25 school year. “Working at Central Rivers AEA has been … Continue reading →

We would like to welcome an incoming school psychologist and speech-language pathologist for the 2025-26 school year!

If you’re leaving the agency, please make sure to return all tech items issued to you during your employment. This includes: Where to return items Additional notes Important Label each item with your name on a sticky note. If you … Continue reading →

All Central Rivers AEA offices will be closed on April 18, in observance of Good Friday. Please update your voicemail and set an out-of-office email reply to let others know about the closure. Voicemail example: Hello, this is (your name). … Continue reading →

A communication about the Universal Protocol for Accommodations in Reading (uPAR) was recently sent to school leaders through Leadership Connections and Regional Administrators. We want to ensure you’re informed in case you receive questions from districts. If schools reach out … Continue reading →

Central Rivers AEA recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve educational services and make work more efficient. AI tools can automate tasks, provide helpful insights and streamline processes — but they also raise concerns about data privacy and security. … Continue reading →

The power of voice-controlled assistive technology Voice-controlled technology is making life easier and more accessible for people with disabilities. Devices like smart speakers and virtual assistants (Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google Assistant) allow users to control lights, adjust the temperature, … Continue reading →

Take 30 minutes for yourself with Express Coaching Struggling to find time for your well-being? In just 30 minutes on April 15, join a small group for Express Coaching and gain clear action steps to tackle a challenge – big … Continue reading →

Take a moment on April 23 to recognize our incredible office support team for Administrative Professionals’ Day! Their hard work keeps the agency running smoothly and helps ensure everyone has what they need to succeed. We couldn’t do it without … Continue reading →