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The Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors recently updated Board Policy 401.12: Holidays. The policy now allows for a variable number of office closure days during the winter break, instead of a fixed number. Additionally, starting in 2026, Juneteenth (June … Continue reading →

Our Google headers folder has been updated with new Central Rivers AEA branded templates. Please remember that all documents and presentation materials created for school districts or team meetings should follow our branding guidelines for a consistent look. When writing … Continue reading →

Join us for “Transformational Tuesdays” in February Learn how to manage thoughts and reduce stress with Transformational Tuesdays on February 18 and/or February 25 from 4:00-4:30 pm via Zoom. This session will provide practical strategies to ease worry, build confidence … Continue reading →

The ACHIEVE Family Portal will go live during the week of February 24. Check out this short five-minute overview video and read more below about the rollout of the new platform. The ACHIEVE Family Portal empowers parents with: This has … Continue reading →

We are beginning to plan staffing for 2025-26, and we’d like to know if anyone is interested in a shared position with a district. Right now, we’re seeking feedback on two roles: Shared Special Ed Directors and Shared Curriculum Coordinator. … Continue reading →

A message from Annette Hyde: I can’t believe it’s already February! I want to take a moment to thank you once again for your dedication to the children of Central Rivers AEA. I continue to hear incredible stories about the … Continue reading →

Thank you for continuing to submit your weekly Harvest entries. The Harvest guidance can be located online. Live documents, helpful resources and guides can be found on our staff website.

Central Rivers AEA strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcomed and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Continuing work done by the Equity Committee, in partnership with the Leadership Academy, we will invest in employee … Continue reading →

The Iowa withholding formula and IA W-4 form have been updated for 2025 to reflect changes in state income tax laws. Starting January 1, 2025, Iowa will adopt a flat 3.8% income tax rate as required by Senate File 2442, … Continue reading →

The virtual all-staff update with Keystone AEA has been rescheduled this month to Wednesday, January 15, beginning at 4:00 pm. This will allow us to provide an update following the Governor’s Condition of the State address on Tuesday evening, as … Continue reading →