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Thank you to everyone who has taken the Accessibility Self-Paced Training – CRAEA Module and given us feedback. Based on the feedback, we have made refinements to the module. Since only some sections are recommended vs required, there is no … Continue reading →

Many employees are receiving emails regarding a Blue Cross Blue Shield Association class action settlement.  The email contains a unique ID and links to a website with additional information.  This email is not a phishing attempt.  There is a pending … Continue reading →

Our office buildings and grounds 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: Gus Delamore, Supervisor of Buildings/Maintenance Gloria Hill, Lead Custodian/Maintenance Beth … Continue reading →

Central Rivers AEA has four director districts open for re-election in December 2021. The four director districts up for re-election are:  Director District 1: Districts represented: Central Springs, Clear Lake, Forest City, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, Lake Mills, North Iowa, Northwood-Kensett, St. Ansgar, … Continue reading →

A special “thank you” to an existing client for this request! ASI has recently released a new mobile app feature that allows participants to track and be reimbursed for medical mileage claims! In addition to filing claims, and now, mileage … Continue reading →

This year, we are expanding the costume contest fun to include our entire CRAEA family.  What does this mean?  It means we will have two contests this year to compete in to win bragging rights in the “Spooktacular Hall of … Continue reading →

The agency has a large supply of PPE available for staff which includes face masks, wipes, and hand sanitizer. If you need any items, please contact your regional administrative assistant.

The agency is once again partnering with HyVee Pharmacy to offer flu/Covid vaccine clinics for employees and their families. The vaccination schedule is as follows. October 12, 2021, from 8:30-10:00 AM River Hills School – 2700 Grand Blvd, Cedar Falls (large … Continue reading →

Central Rivers AEA is introducing a new digital accessibility plan to help employees learn about creating inclusive digital content and establishing best practices.  Digital accessibility is not only a legal requirement, but an obligation to ensure everyone can utilize our … Continue reading →

The Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention (SPP) & Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) trainings are required annual trainings for all school personnel who hold a license, certificate, authorization, or statement of recognition issued by the board of educational examiners, and who … Continue reading →

The Central Rivers AEA Media Team is excited to announce a new resource that is now available to the schools we serve—PebbleGo/PebbleGo NEXT! PebbleGo is a database that is used for research distinctly customized for our students in grades K-3rd. … Continue reading →

Contact Manager is a tool created to allow staff to send email messages for targeted groups of educators. The system uses data collected and housed in the Central Rivers AEA Lending Library system (Medianet). This is a great tool for … Continue reading →

A few years ago, the agency unveiled a new blog called The Stream targeted specifically to region staff. The Stream is published on an as-needed basis by Regional Administrators and strives to provide news and information that staff out in … Continue reading →

In an effort to mitigate risk due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases, a decision has been made to meet regionally rather than everyone attending in the Cedar Falls Conference Center for our all-staff meeting on Wednesday, August 18. Staff … Continue reading →

During their regular board meeting on July 28, the Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors approved a contract with The Leadership Academy, a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization, to perform an equity audit for the agency.  The purpose of the audit is … Continue reading →

We recognize that employees may from time to time experience stress, trauma or other life events that affect both their personal and work lives as well as their overall quality of life.  Our EAP offers confidential professional assessment and referral … Continue reading →

As working from home and providing virtual service become a greater part of our work lives, please take time to review these parameters that will be followed agency-wide. If you serve in a Region, your Regional Administrator will be reviewing … Continue reading →