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Just a reminder: the monthly Zoom update for Central Rivers AEA and Keystone AEA staff takes place on the second Thursday of each month from 4:00 to 4:30 pm (unless canceled if there are no updates). This month’s update is … Continue reading →

Empower Half-hour Want a quick, practical way to release negative energy and feel more empowered? Join your colleagues on October 11, from 8:30 to 9:00 am on Zoom for the “Empower Half-Hour” with Dr. Leslie Moore, a Certified Professional Coach. … 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 →

Congratulations to Marc Groen, who was recently honored with the Leadership in School Psychology/School Psychologist of the Year Award at the Iowa School Psychologists Association (ISPA) conference! This prestigious award recognizes Iowa school psychologists who have made a significant impact … Continue reading →

October is Cybersecurity Month! Check out these four easy ways to stay safe online: When you receive any suspicious communications: Stop and think before you click! Reach out to the Help Desk at 319-273-8231 or at helpdesk@centralriversaea.org if you have … Continue reading →

The Educational Directory for 2024-25 has been updated and can be viewed and downloaded on the agency website under About Us > Directory of Services.

ACHIEVE Reminders – we are partnering with Keystone AEA to help with ACHIEVE data. This list provides you with the data tech assigned to each district and their contact information as well as the person responsible for the SIS within … Continue reading →

Here is the Harvest guidance information for Ed Services. Please be sure to go back and log for July 1. If you did not have service in a particular week, you can simply press “submit for week” at the bottom … Continue reading →

Iowa Iowa Legislature has published the application process for the AEA Task Force legislated by House File 2612. According to Code, the task force will be composed of the following voting members who are appointed by the legislative council to … Continue reading →

Some of you may have noticed that as the school year has gotten underway, media outlets have been requesting interviews with many of the AEAs to follow up on the implementation of HF2612 to see what the immediate impact has … Continue reading →

Iowa’s AEAs have launched a new, more user-friendly AEA Professional Learning Registration System! While the new system will have separate sites for each AEA and AEA Learning Online, you’ll still have access to courses from all AEAs and find the … Continue reading →

If you deliver professional learning and are asked to share resources you’ve developed, please use this system-wide response: “We currently don’t have open access to share our resources. The AEA system is seeking legal clarification and guidance on our proprietary … Continue reading →

A monthly Zoom update for both Central Rivers AEA and Keystone AEA staff is planned for the second Thursday of each month, beginning August 29, 2024 through May 8, 2025, from 4:00-4:30 pm. The Zoom link for these meetings has … Continue reading →

At the Educator Quality (EQ) meeting on August 29, 2024, the EQ Committee – made up of both Certified Staff and Administrators – approved several important budget decisions. The committee: $50,000 was set aside for professional development opportunities for Certified … Continue reading →

Farewell to HR Coordinator, Shirley Horak, who will be retiring at the end of September 2024. “Shirley’s 38 years of dedication leaves an imprint that can’t be erased. Her attention to detail, institutional wisdom, and gentle guidance have been invaluable … Continue reading →