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Updates with Educational Services & Media

Live documents, helpful resources and guides can be found on our staff website. Be sure to review the updates with CRAEA Ed Services & Media doc (this will include every update from editions of The Channel and important mid-month information).

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Clean up your Google Drive

To help protect student privacy, we’re asking all staff to review their Google Drive. Please check your files and remove or update any that are shared as “Visible to anyone in Central Rivers AEA” or “Anyone with the link.” All … Continue reading

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools at Central Rivers AEA

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools continue to evolve and become part of our daily work, Central Rivers AEA has set clear guidelines to help staff use these tools safely, ethically and effectively. AI can support our work and help us … Continue reading

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Iowa’s AEAs van service now supporting Iowa libraries

Iowa’s AEAs are pleased to begin a new partnership with the State Library of Iowa to deliver materials through the IA Shares delivery service. This collaboration will leverage AEAs’ existing infrastructure to enhance service and efficiency for Iowa’s public libraries. … Continue reading

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Details for the 2025 All Staff Kickoff Meeting are now available

The 2025 All Staff Kickoff Meeting will be held at the Cedar Falls office beginning at 9:00 am on Monday, August 18! This year’s theme is, Leading with Heart. While the past legislative session has been one of the most … Continue reading

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Reminder about required training for all staff

As we enter the month of August, we wanted to send a reminder that all staff must complete the mandatory AEA-required trainings. Certified staff are allowed to use one of your 2025-2026 contract days to complete the trainings. Simply indicate … Continue reading

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Know the laws, protect our students: Privacy training now required

All staff at Central Rivers AEA are often involved in work that includes confidential student information. This might involve copying records, processing faxes, taking phone calls, completing evaluations for Early ACCESS or special education, reviewing IEPs or consulting with a … Continue reading

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Welcome aboard: meet the newest Central Rivers AEA team members

We would like to welcome 14 incoming staff for the 2025-26 school year!

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Remember to update any important information with HR

Welcome back to a new school year! Did you move over the summer? Admin assistants/HR would like to remind everyone to update their information! Please go into Class Link > My Assignments and update the following: Contact your administrative assistant … Continue reading

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