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Congratulations to February’s Difference Makers!

Congratulations to the February Central Rivers AEA staff who were nominated for a Difference Maker Award by our LEA partners (school administrators, superintendents, principals, teachers, etc.) For our February nominees, here is what our LEA partners that nominated you had … Continue reading

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Culture and Climate Committee updates: February 15 appetizer celebration

Appetizer celebration for “National Language Day” will take place during February 15 regional meetings February 21 is National Language Day! Prepare to celebrate with “apps” from around the world – not for your phone – for your mouth! Sign up … Continue reading

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What’s new with INspired Leadership?

February 15 Plans Due to the uncertain AEA legislative landscape, a decision was made to postpone learning around the next Key Mindset, originally scheduled for February 15 prior to regional meetings. If you do not usually attend regional meetings, please … Continue reading

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Save the date for the 2024 All-Staff Kickoff meeting

The 2024 All-Staff Kickoff meeting will be held on Friday, August 16. Please add this date to your calendar. The meeting will be held in the Cedar Falls Conference Center and attendance is mandatory for all Central Rivers AEA employees.

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Important business office updates

Updated 2024 W-4 form Due to the enactment of Senate File 565 being passed by the Iowa Legislature in 2023, the Iowa withholding tables and the IA W-4 were revised, effective January 1, 2024. The Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) … Continue reading

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AEA system prepares for legislative session and increased public attention/advocacy

Over the past several months the AEA system has continued to engage with the Governor and legislators in conversations about the AEA system in advance of the start of the legislative session.  The legislative session will gavel in on Monday, … Continue reading

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Congratulations to January’s Difference Makers!

Congratulations to the January Central Rivers AEA staff who were nominated for a Difference Maker Award by our LEA partners (school administrators, superintendents, principals, teachers, etc.) For our January nominees, here is what our LEA partners that nominated you had … Continue reading

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Join us for Coffee with the Chief

Plan now to join Chief Administrator, Joel Pedersen, for coffee with the chief on Friday, February 9! This is a great opportunity to hear virtual updates on agency events, current trends in K-12 education and have any questions or concerns … Continue reading

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All Central Rivers AEA offices closed Monday, January 15 in observance of MLK Day

Don’t forget to change your voicemail greeting and schedule an “away” message to your email for Monday, January 15 so that callers and/or e-mailers will know all Central Rivers AEA offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King … Continue reading

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Save the date for Courageous Conversations!

Mark your calendars and please join us for Courageous Conversations! Each month we will have one topic and two opportunities to join in the conversation. Dates and zoom link are below. Please reach out to Dr. Dana Miller with questions.

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What’s new with INspired Leadership?

Get more of what you want in life! Do you have wellness goals for 2024, want to decrease the impact of stress on your life, or want to increase your life satisfaction? If so, consider how your own personal coach … Continue reading

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