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New line-up of AEA Online resources announced for 2011-12

If you haven’t been using the AEA Online databases and resources, you’ve been missing out! But if you are a new user, you’ll love the new line-up of resources coming your way beginning August 1. Iowa AEA Online is a … Continue reading

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Register today for Office Support Professionals’ Day

An incredible day of learning and making connections is being planned for the annual Office Support Professionals’ Day (OSPD) on Monday, March 21 from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the AEA 267 Clear Lake Office. AEA 267 Chief Administrator, … Continue reading

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New Section 504 information added to website

The AEA 267 Equity Committee has added a new section to the AEA 267 website filled with resources and tools regarding Section 504. Visit today if this information is helpful in your role!

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AEA Customer Feedback Survey launches March 7

The annual AEA/DE Customer Feedback Survey, which provides educators we serve with an opportunity to share feedback about our services, launches on Monday, March 7. Traditionally, our agency has enjoyed an enviable return rate on the survey (typically around 40%), … Continue reading

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AEA 267 Board of Directors meeting recap

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met March 2, 2011 at 6 p.m. in the Cedar Falls Conference Center for the regular board meeting. During the meeting, the board: Heard a program review by Beth Strike, AEA 267 Communications Specialist, … Continue reading

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SPECIAL: AEA 267 chief administrator provides budget outlook

What’s happening with respect to cuts in education funding in Iowa? How will the agency be impacted if severe budget cuts are imposed by the legislature? How will programs and services be impacted? AEA 267 Chief Administrator Roark Horn answers … Continue reading

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Polycom “etiquette” resources now available

The agency Polycom units continue to be the most popular way for agency staff to conduct planning and other types of meetings. To maximize the effectiveness of this valuable technology, a new set of resources have been added to the … Continue reading

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What does the public think about AEA services?

Recently, the AEA Communications Committee conducted a communications audit to gather perception data from a variety of audiences about AEA services. Legislators, higher education officials, educators and parents were all surveyed. Here’s a summary of what the data found: Contrary … Continue reading

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New website seeks to promote innovation in education

A new website devoted to promoting the need for innovation in education has recently launched. Iowa Future was developed in collaboration with five state education groups (Iowa Association of School Boards, Iowa Department of Education, Iowa State Education Association and … Continue reading

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Issues addressed with Iowa School Alerts email notices

Are you signed up to receive email alerts for agency weather announcements from Iowa School Alerts? If so, you may have experienced some delays last month in receiving your messages. Agency IT staff worked closely with technicians from Iowa School … Continue reading

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February board recap

The Board met February 9 at 6 p.m. in the Cedar Falls Conference Center for a Public Hearing on the proposed 2011-12 AEA 267 budget. After adjourning the Public Hearing they returned to the regular board meeting agenda. During the … Continue reading

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