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A reminder about Employee Assistance Program resources

We are in the midst of many transitions in education which affect us and our jobs each day.  With transitions come new learning, anticipation and uncertainty which can cause additional stress and concern.  Not to mention, we have personal obligations … Continue reading

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Staff members participate in Start Somewhere Walk

At noon today, Iowans from all walks of life participated in the “Start Somewhere Walk” to kick off Governor Branstad’s “Healthiest State” initiative. Several employees from the AEA 267 Cedar Falls campus took a break from vigorous strolls around campus … Continue reading

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October board recap

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met October 5, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the AEA 267 Conference Center for their regular meeting. During the meeting, board members were recognized for their time, energy, commitment and dedication on behalf of the agency … Continue reading

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United Way campaign kicks off today!

The United Way provides support and assistance to a multitude of worthy causes in all of our communities–including our own River Hills Foundation! Each year, the agency provides staff members an opportunity to donate to the United Way either through … Continue reading

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AEA 267 supports Waterloo East & West High Schools in Iowa Safe and Supportive Schools effort

Area Education Agency 267 will provide significant support to the staff of Waterloo East and West High Schools in their participation in the Iowa Safe and Supportive Schools effort. The effort is a federally-supported project designed to measure and improve … Continue reading

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A note from Roark and Anne

We would once again like to thank everyone for attending our August Kick Off meetings!  There are never enough opportunities to meet and speak to everyone face-to-face.  We hope you found the meeting helpful, informative and a chance to meet … Continue reading

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Have you updated your AEA Contact Manager profile?

In order for our AEA Contact Manager system to remain current and viable, each year, AEA 267 staff members are asked to go in and update their profile in the system. This ensures that you will receive information customized to … Continue reading

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Board recap for September

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met September 7, 2011 at 6 p.m. in the AEA 267 Conference Center for their regular meeting. During the meeting, the board: Heard a review of the agency finances and Maintenance of Effort (MOE) … Continue reading

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Reminder about voice mail greetings

Please remember to update your voice mail greeting daily! Scripts, tip sheets and more are available on the staff website (username: aeastaff/password: aea267ia). If you have questions, please contact your administrator or supervisor.

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Farewell, Darrel!

Darrel Lind, longtime board member and advocate for the AEA system has retired from the AEA 267 board. Darrel has served the AEA system as a board member since 2000 when he was sworn in on the Northern Trails AEA … Continue reading

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Take part in “Start Somewhere Walk” on October 7

Recently, Governor Terry Branstad announced a plan to make Iowa the Healthiest State within five years as measured by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index®.  The Healthiest State Initiative is a community and business-led, government-endorsed statewide effort that will engage citizens throughout … Continue reading

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Join your colleagues at upcoming all-staff “welcome back” meetings

By now, you should have received your invitation to the all-staff “welcome back” meeting to be held in your area. If not, just a reminder about the following dates: Tuesday, August 16, Cedar Falls area staff (AEA 267 Cedar Falls … Continue reading

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Iowa Education Summit videos now available

While you may not have been at the Iowa Education Summit held last month, you can still watch videos of the speakers involved! Visit the AEA 267 Eduvision site and search for “Iowa Ed Summit” to watch replays.

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News media no longer used to announce agency office closings, professional development cancellations

As of July 1, the agency will no longer use the news media as one of the channels for announcing office closings or professional development cancellations. Information will still be shared in the following ways: Under “Latest News” on the agency’s … Continue reading

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