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Agency offices closed for the holiday break

All Central Rivers AEA offices will be closed beginning Thursday, December 24 through January 1, in order for staff to enjoy the holidays. As a reminder, be sure to change your voicemail greeting and set an away message to your … Continue reading

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Have you checked out the Wellness Wave lately?

Earlier this year we revamped the Employee Health & Wellbeing Program to make it easier and more fun than ever to complete challenges and get great ideas for staying healthy.  The Wellness Wave Website includes a leaderboard, a monthly spotlight … Continue reading

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New CDC guidelines to reduce quarantine time

The CDC recently revised their guidance, and as a result, the agency has adjusted ours as well.  The recommended quarantine period for an individual with a close contact exposure has moved from 14 days to 10 days.  In addition, a … Continue reading

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“Coping with loss during this COVID-19 season – and where to find hope”

Taking care of ourselves and those we love may seem increasingly difficult as the pandemic continues and we are experiencing more and more loss. Loss of loved ones, loss of social activities, loss of connection, and for some, loss of … Continue reading

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Using a virtual background in a Zoom room

Zoom’s virtual background feature allows you to display an image as your background during a meeting and can make any Zoom meeting as professional or entertaining as you want.  Letting others into your private space while working from home can … Continue reading

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Dr. Julie Davies announces plan to retire as Executive Director of Educational Services

Dr. Julie Davies, Executive Director of Educational Services, announced her plan to retire from the agency on August 31, 2021. Dr. Davies has been with the agency since 2011 when she was hired to be the Site Superintendent of the … Continue reading

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Congratulations on 25 years of service!

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Agency-wide staff meeting to be held November 10

An all staff meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, November 10, beginning at 3:00 p.m. The meeting is to share updates from agency leadership and will be recorded for those who are unable to attend. The recording will be … Continue reading

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Show us your selfies in honor of American Education Week!

With American Education Week just around the corner (November 16-20), the agency is celebrating YOU and all that you have accomplished this year – especially in light of the challenges of COVID 19. The agency is hosting a “selfie challenge” … Continue reading

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