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New ASI Mobile App feature added

A special “thank you” to an existing client for this request! ASI has recently released a new mobile app feature that allows participants to track and be reimbursed for medical mileage claims! In addition to filing claims, and now, mileage … Continue reading

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The Halloween dress-up contest is back!

This year, we are expanding the costume contest fun to include our entire CRAEA family.  What does this mean?  It means we will have two contests this year to compete in to win bragging rights in the “Spooktacular Hall of … Continue reading

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Additional PPE now available

The agency has a large supply of PPE available for staff which includes face masks, wipes, and hand sanitizer. If you need any items, please contact your regional administrative assistant.

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Flu/Covid-19 vaccination clinics to be offered in October

The agency is once again partnering with HyVee Pharmacy to offer flu/Covid vaccine clinics for employees and their families. The vaccination schedule is as follows. October 12, 2021, from 8:30-10:00 AM River Hills School – 2700 Grand Blvd, Cedar Falls (large … Continue reading

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Digital accessibility: What it means for you

Central Rivers AEA is introducing a new digital accessibility plan to help employees learn about creating inclusive digital content and establishing best practices.  Digital accessibility is not only a legal requirement, but an obligation to ensure everyone can utilize our … Continue reading

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Mandatory trainings for school personnel

The Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention (SPP) & Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) trainings are required annual trainings for all school personnel who hold a license, certificate, authorization, or statement of recognition issued by the board of educational examiners, and who … Continue reading

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PebbleGo and PebbleGo NEXT now available

The Central Rivers AEA Media Team is excited to announce a new resource that is now available to the schools we serve—PebbleGo/PebbleGo NEXT! PebbleGo is a database that is used for research distinctly customized for our students in grades K-3rd. … Continue reading

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What is Contact Manager and how can I use it to target email communication?

Contact Manager is a tool created to allow staff to send email messages for targeted groups of educators. The system uses data collected and housed in the Central Rivers AEA Lending Library system (Medianet). This is a great tool for … Continue reading

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The Stream? The Channel? Which one should I read?

A few years ago, the agency unveiled a new blog called The Stream targeted specifically to region staff. The Stream is published on an as-needed basis by Regional Administrators and strives to provide news and information that staff out in … Continue reading

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: All-Staff meeting to be held regionally on Wednesday, August 18

In an effort to mitigate risk due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases, a decision has been made to meet regionally rather than everyone attending in the Cedar Falls Conference Center for our all-staff meeting on Wednesday, August 18. Staff … Continue reading

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