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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! The Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit is available for download. Central Rivers AEA is a Make It OK organization. Wear green on May 15 to show your support for Mental … Continue reading →

Reminder – extended school year updated process: To improve how services are documented, a new process for AEA support staff providers will be used this year. All providers must complete the Google Form by April 25 to identify students eligible … Continue reading →

End of third quarter: The third quarter ended on March 31, and all Harvest entries should be up to date, with March entries completed by April 8. Third-quarter reports are expected to be sent to schools by late April. Professional … Continue reading →

On March 19, Central Rivers AEA will be switching to a unified Zoom platform used by all Iowa AEAs. Here’s what you need to know: Important steps for staff If you do not have SMS, voicemail or Zoom Chat information … Continue reading →

We would like to welcome five incoming Central Rivers AEA School Psychologists for the 2025-26 school year!

Integration Benefits Zoom Meeting AI Features AI companion in Zoom meetings Zoom email AI tools: Integrate Gmail with Zoom platform and use the Zoom AI companion email compose features Zoom doc AI tools If you want additional Zoom learning, visit … Continue reading →

Assistive Technology (AT) expands access for all Technology is constantly evolving to make daily life easier, and some of the most exciting advancements are designed to help individuals with disabilities navigate the world more independently. AI-powered wearables like Ara assist … Continue reading →

Support for your wellbeing Would you like support in getting more of what you want and less of what you don’t in your personal or professional life? If so, Central Rivers AEA offers 1:1 core energy leadership coaching sessions with … Continue reading →

Extended school year updated process: To improve documentation of our services, a new procedure for AEA support staff providers will be in place this year. All providers should complete the Google Form by April 25 to indicate the students eligible … Continue reading →

Professional development approval submissions: The second round of professional development approvals closed on February 28, with over 40 submissions. Feedback from the Iowa Department of Education is expected by the end of March. District Service Plan 2025-2026 preparations: Service plan … Continue reading →