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Updates with Special Education

New DE Policy & Procedures webinars Annette watched the first webinar on exiting students from special education, and she says it’s excellent – definitely worth your time. You can watch the recording here. Recordings are also available on the DE … 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. Media Updates Exciting News: Central Rivers AEA Media Services is … Continue reading

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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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What’s new with INspired Leadership?

Empower yourself on December 13 Are you interested in learning a quick, practical way to release catabolic energy? Join us for the “Empower Half-Hour” with Dr. Leslie Moore, Certified Professional Coach at Central Rivers AEA! On December 13, from 8:30 … Continue reading

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Using AI at Central Rivers AEA: new guidelines

Central Rivers AEA has introduced new guidelines for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to ensure they are used safely and ethically. AI has the potential to make our work more efficient and help us better serve schools, but it also … Continue reading

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Congratulations to our staff with 20 years of service!

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American Education Week: Random acts of kindness challenge

American Education Week is November 18-22! In the spirit of building a supportive and caring work environment, we’re excited to launch a week-long Random Acts of Kindness Challenge for our staff! This initiative encourages everyone to take a few moments … Continue reading

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Thinking about retiring or resigning? Take advantage of the early retirement/resignation notification incentive!

To support a timely staff replacement selection process and assist in budget planning, the Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors approved an incentive be provided for Certified, NUSS, CWA, Administrative Staff and River Hills School staff who provide early notification … Continue reading

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Get Involved! Volunteer for the First Go Baby Go Iowa Event in Waverly

We need volunteers*! Mark your calendars for December 7, 9 am – 12 pm, at the W Fieldhouse, Wartburg College, for the first Go Baby Go Iowa event in Waverly! Central Rivers AEA is proud to partner with Go Baby … Continue reading

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Monthly Zoom updates for CRAEA & Keystone staff

If you missed the all-staff update on October 10 via Zoom, the slide deck and recording information can be found below. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 14 from 4-4:30 pm. (We will plan to send a … Continue reading

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Remember to change your voicemail/email message for holiday breaks

Don’t forget to update your voicemail greeting and set an “away” message for your email during the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks to let callers and emailers know when to expect a response. All Central Rivers AEA offices will be closed … Continue reading

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Register for weather notifications

With winter weather almost here, be sure you are signed up to receive Central Rivers AEA weather alerts* via text, call or email regarding closings or professional learning cancellations. *If you are already signed up, you do not have to … Continue reading

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