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Thinking about retiring? Take advantage of the early retirement 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 and Administrative Staff who provide early notification of their intent to … Continue reading

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Don’t forget, we have DEI+B engagement opportunities!

Continuing our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (and belonging) learning from last year, there will be upcoming opportunities for all Central Rivers AEA staff to participate in. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): An ERG is a workplace affinity group organized around a shared … Continue reading

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Congratulations to our October Difference Makers!

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

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Educational Directory for 2023-24 is now available online

The Educational Directory for 2023-24 has been updated and can be viewed and downloaded on the agency website under the Resources page. If you would like to have a printed copy, please contact your region’s administrative assistant.

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Congratulations to our staff with 20, 25 and 30 years of service!

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Congratulations to the all staff human bingo winners!

During our kickoff meeting in August, all Central Rivers AEA staff had the opportunity to participate in a game of human bingo. Staff who filled out and turned in their cards were included in a random drawing. Thank you to … Continue reading

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New Mandatory Reporter Training updates for CWA and NUSS staff

Non-certified staff are now required to take the child abuse mandatory training (link to mandatory trainings). Some important details: Certified staff: Certified staff should continue to take both the child abuse and dependent adult abuse mandatory trainings to maintain their … Continue reading

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Covid-19 precautions and reminders

Recently, there has been an uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases among Central Rivers AEA staff. Please remember the importance of following our current COVID-19 protocols. Check out the CDC’s guidelines and recommendations during your isolation period. The Isolation … Continue reading

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Flu shot clinics to be offered in October

The agency is partnering with the Hy-Vee Pharmacy to offer flu shot clinics for employees and their families. The vaccination schedule is as follows: Monday, October 2, 2023, from 7:30-8:30 am Friday, October 13, 2023, from 8-10 am Please complete … Continue reading

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Central Rivers AEA’s credential practices

As a cybersecurity measure, all Central Rivers AEA staff are required to change their credentials every 180 days. These credentials are used to log into your laptop and access your Google account. Two weeks before your password needs to be … Continue reading

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A new process for staff technology requests has launched!

The new Technology Request Catalog is now operational, ensuring the equitable allocation of staff technology resources. This refined approach will enhance our technology request management, provide inventory tracking, and elevate our ability to cater to the specific needs of our … Continue reading

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Central Rivers AEA remains a Top Iowa Workplace and new email signatures are now available

Congratulations to our full Central Rivers AEA team! Based entirely on the employee feedback captured with the Workplace Survey administered in February, Central Rivers AEA received the coveted “gold” designation for the second year in a row! According to the … Continue reading

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