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Update on Quantum: How do we plan to use it this year?

Quantum Workplace has become a valuable tool for recognizing our colleagues for their efforts. This year, a handful of regions will be piloting the use of Quantum Workplace for goal setting, one-on-one progress meetings, and other professional growth activities. Please … Continue reading

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Guidelines for Google Groups

Google Groups and email lists are maintained as a means of facilitating electronic communication between CRAEA and its stakeholders. Groups and lists are established and maintained by the Director of Communications & Creative Services in cooperation with other staff members. … 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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Mandatory Suicide Prevention and Postvention and ACES trainings

Starting July 1, 2019 Central Rivers AEA staff who hold a license, certificate, authorization, or statement of recognition issued by the Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) and who have regular contact with students in kindergarten through grade 12 must complete … Continue reading

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Need business cards?

Business cards are available through the Staff Website > Resources > Ordering Business Cards. Click on the business card order form and fill out all necessary information.  Contact Creative Services with any questions.

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All-staff meeting feedback: We asked. You shared.

Thanks to those who responded to the evaluation of our all-staff meeting day held last month. Here are the results and some common themes: 80% of respondents viewed the meeting and activities as a good use of their time. We … Continue reading

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Get “INSpired” Weekly

If Tamara and Halee’s keynote inspired you last month, stay INspired by signing up to “Get INspired Weekly,” a short provocative email to keep the ABC’s of a healthy life and culture in front of you. Yes, I want to … Continue reading

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New 2019-20 expense reimbursement form now live

A new expense reimbursement form is available on the portal under My Toolbox > Expense Reimbursement > Reimbursement Req Spreadsheet. You may have to click on “Enable Editing” at the top of the spreadsheet when opening. You will submit both … Continue reading

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Where to find CRAEA career opportunities

Internal job openings will be posted on the main announcement page of the iVisions Portal as jobs become available for transfer within the agency. External job postings will be available on both the website under Careers and through the TeachIowa … Continue reading

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Important details for the All-Staff meeting on August 13

For those coming back on contract from summer break, as well as our year-round staff, welcome back! The August 13 all-staff meeting is quickly approaching and there are several important details you need to know. Social time and registration will … Continue reading

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