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Disrupting bias learning sessions will be offered at all Central Rivers AEA offices

Registration for the full-day Disrupting Bias learning session, offered by Gina Weekley, is now open and will be offered at each Central Rivers AEA office location. Register online through the AEA Professional Learning system. *This training is for Central Rivers … Continue reading

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What’s new with INspired Leadership?

Find Balance in the New Year If you would like to jump into the next section of Tina Boogren’s 180 Days of Self-care for Busy Educators, now is a great time to start! Chapter three (p.77) begins the next phase … Continue reading

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All Central Rivers AEA offices closed Monday, January 16 in observance of MLK Day

Don’t forget to change your voicemail greeting and schedule an “away” message to your email for Monday, January 16 so that callers and/or e-mailers will know all Central Rivers AEA offices will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance … Continue reading

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New Google Workspace learning opportunities will be available soon

Google Workspace will be providing online learning opportunities starting on January 8. Need more flexibility? There is also a self-paced Google Sheets 101 Course! Self-paced courses can begin at any time, are fully online and have no deadlines for completion. … Continue reading

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Help us fill area food pantries this holiday season

In Iowa, more than 300,000 Iowans experience food insecurity at any given time. Food insecurity happens in every town, every community and in every school! Low-income and fixed-income families do not have the money needed to spend on nutritious food … Continue reading

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Congratulations to our staff with 10, 15 and 20 years of service!

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Central Rivers AEA achieves full accreditation

Central Rivers AEA has achieved full accreditation from the Iowa State Board of Education following a rigorous review of agency services. The agency received the news during the Iowa State Board of Education’s regular board meeting held Wednesday, Nov. 16. … Continue reading

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Chief Administrator search update

The Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors’ search for a new Chief Administrator continues with the recruitment effort led by the executive search firm GR Recruiting. An important date to note in the search process: Interview Finalist Candidates December 13 … Continue reading

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Coffee with the Chief

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us on November 18 for our Coffee with the Chief conversation. For those unable to attend, the recording is now available using the link and passcode below. *Upcoming dates will be … Continue reading

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Disrupting bias learning sessions will be offered at all Central Rivers AEA offices

Registration for the full-day Disrupting Bias learning session, offered by Gina Weekley, is now open and will be offered at each Central Rivers AEA office location. Register online through the AEA Professional Learning system. Course Description: Join us for a … Continue reading

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