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103b training reminder for staff working in districts

Central Rivers AEA staff that work in districts and around students must take the Chapter 103b training via AEA PD Learning Online.  Although you will not be directly using restraints on students, you may be an observer to a restraint … Continue reading

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Spring all staff meeting/retirement celebration

An all staff meeting and retirement celebration will be held Thursday, May 13, 2021.  The meeting will be virtual with a format similar to last year and more details will be available soon.    

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2020 W-2s now available for staff

W-2s for calendar year 2020 were mailed to your home on January 29.  If you need another copy, please visit the iVisions portal under My Compensation and download the form. Questions can be directed to Shane Wolf at swolf@centralriversaea.org or … Continue reading

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Plan now to attend the 2021-22 Kickoff meeting in August

The 2021-22 all staff meeting will take place in person on Wednesday, August 18 in the Cedar Falls office.  The theme will be “reconnecting” and will include lots of time for networking and reconnecting with our team members agency-wide along with … Continue reading

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Child-sized face masks available

The agency has a large supply of face coverings for young students available in all three office locations. If you need some for the kids you serve, please contact your region’s administrative assistant or the HR department.

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Watch YouTube Videos Safely

Here’s a quick tip to safely show a YouTube video without the worry of advertisements.  Type a dash between the t and u in the word “tube” in the URL and the video will enter full screen and eliminate ads.  … Continue reading

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IMPORTANT: COVID-19 vaccine update

The vaccine for Covid-19 is becoming more widely available and supply will increase in the weeks and months to come. Central Rivers AEA is working closely with local public health officials and we are optimistic that staff will be included … Continue reading

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave expired

This Act previously provided additional paid leave for various COVID related reasons.  As we shift from FFCRA provided leave, employees who are unable to work due to COVID related symptoms/self-care will need to use their own paid leaves, using specific … Continue reading

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Congratulations to our staff with 15 years of service!

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Sarah Nelson named Director of Information Technology and Special Programs

Sarah Nelson, Director of Information Technology/Consultant for School Improvement for Region 10, has been named Director of Information Technology and Special Programs, beginning July 1, 2021. In her new role, Sarah will continue to lead the Information Technology team while … Continue reading

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