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The ACHIEVE Family Portal will go live at the end of February

The ACHIEVE Family Portal will go live during the week of February 24. Check out this short five-minute overview video and read more below about the rollout of the new platform. The ACHIEVE Family Portal empowers parents with: This has … Continue reading

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Interested in a shared position with AEA & LEA for 2025-26?

We are beginning to plan staffing for 2025-26, and we’d like to know if anyone is interested in a shared position with a district. Right now, we’re seeking feedback on two roles: Shared Special Ed Directors and Shared Curriculum Coordinator. … Continue reading

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Updates with Special Education

A message from Annette Hyde: I can’t believe it’s already February! I want to take a moment to thank you once again for your dedication to the children of Central Rivers AEA. I continue to hear incredible stories about the … Continue reading

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Updates with Educational Services & Media

Thank you for continuing to submit your weekly Harvest entries. The Harvest guidance can be located online. Live documents, helpful resources and guides can be found on our staff website.

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Congratulations to staff with 10 years of service

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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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Iowa’s state withholding tax has changed

The Iowa withholding formula and IA W-4 form have been updated for 2025 to reflect changes in state income tax laws. Starting January 1, 2025, Iowa will adopt a flat 3.8% income tax rate as required by Senate File 2442, … Continue reading

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Monthly joint staff update rescheduled to Wednesday, January 15

The virtual all-staff update with Keystone AEA has been rescheduled this month to Wednesday, January 15, beginning at 4:00 pm. This will allow us to provide an update following the Governor’s Condition of the State address on Tuesday evening, as … Continue reading

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2025 Iowa RIC 403(b) plan: annual eligibility update

The RIC 403(b) plan lets you save for retirement with pre-tax (and possibly Roth) contributions. To start, open an account and submit the Salary Reduction Form to payroll. The 2025 contribution limit is $23,500, with higher limits for those 50+ … Continue reading

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All Central Rivers AEA offices closed Monday, January 20 in observance of MLK Day

Don’t forget to change your voicemail greeting and schedule an “away” message to your email for Monday, January 20 so that callers and/or e-mailers know all Central Rivers AEA offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. … Continue reading

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Central Rivers AEA HR Office welcomes Mary Beth Wood

We are delighted to announce Central Rivers AEA HR Office’s newest team member, Mary Beth Wood! Mary Beth joined our team in November 2024 as our HR Coordinator, due to Shirley Horak’s retirement. She will be based out of the … Continue reading

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What’s new with INspired Leadership?

New Year support for your wellbeing! Would you like support in getting more of what you want and less of what you don’t in your personal or professional life? If so, Central Rivers AEA offers 1:1 core energy leadership coaching … Continue reading

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