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Courageous Conversations: Monthly opportunities for self-guided learning

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

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Updates with Special Education

LEA updates: January’s LEA updates that will be shared through Leadership Connections on January 15 are now available. Updates from Amy Starr: Amy’s updates for January are now available for viewing. Harvest: Take a moment to watch this brief video … Continue reading

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Updates with Educational Services & Media

Live documents, helpful resources and guides can be found on our staff website. Insignia, Media’s new reservation system, is live Central Rivers AEA switched to Insignia – our new online catalog designed to simplify access to our extensive collection of … Continue reading

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Congratulations Dr. Elizabeth Voigt, Courier’s 20 Under 40 award winner!

Congratulations to Central Rivers AEA’s Dr. Elizabeth Voigt, Occupational Therapist, on being named a 2024 recipient of The Courier’s 20 Under 40 Awards! A Waterloo native, Elizabeth is deeply committed to her profession and community. She volunteers at her church, … Continue reading

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Congratulations Perla Greenwood, School Social Worker of the Year!

Congratulations to Perla Greenwood, who was recently honored with the School Social Worker of the Year Award at the Iowa School Social Workers Association – ISSWA (ISSWA) conference! Perla’s dedication to school social work, her creative approach, and her meaningful impact on … Continue reading

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Congratulations to our staff with 15 years of service!

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Iowa’s AEAs adopt new Statewide Strategic Plan

Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs) have launched a new strategic plan for the statewide system. This comprehensive plan outlines the AEAs’ commitment to serving as educational partners, supporting schools and driving positive outcomes for students across the state. The plan … Continue reading

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Receive your IRS Form W-2 & 1095 Form for 2024 electronically

Central Rivers AEA gives you the option to receive your IRS Form W-2 and Form 1095 electronically. These forms will only be provided electronically if you give your consent. Employees who consent to receive their W-2 and/or 1095 forms online … Continue reading

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Google Calendar “working location” feature being turned off

Starting December 16, the “working location” feature in Google Calendar will no longer be available due to inconsistent use. Please continue to share your working location, but instead use the Calendar Event feature to ensure that your location is complete … Continue reading

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Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors designate December 24 as an “office closed” day

During their December board meeting, the Board waived Board Policy 401.12 and approved December 24, 2024 to be included as one of the identified office closed days for 2024-25 winter break. The board waived the policy this year out of … Continue reading

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