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Zoom app for your smartphone

Do you participate in Zoom conferences regularly? If so, you may benefit from downloading the free Zoom app to your smartphone. The app is available from the App Store for iOS devices and via the Play Store for Android. Please … Continue reading

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Basecamp going the way of the buffalo

If you are the lead for a project that has had materials archived on Basecamp, you have probably already been contacted by Kerri Wilson about moving your materials to Google or another online location. Beginning January 1, 2015, the agency … Continue reading

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October Board Recap

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Wednesday, October 1 at 5:45 p.m. in the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center for a public hearing regarding the sale of property located at 1010 Edgington Ave, Eldora, Iowa. The AEA 267 … Continue reading

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AEA 267 receives full accreditation

  Our hard work has paid off! The agency received unofficial word that AEA 267 was fully accredited in all standard areas as a result of our accreditation site visit by the Iowa Department of Education (DE) this past spring. … Continue reading

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Guidance on email signatures

As a small part of our effort to present a professional image, please adhere to the following guidelines in setting up your email “signature.” The signature is a block of text that is automatically added to the end of the email … Continue reading

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ICN room in Clear Lake Office disbanded

Given low usage and costs associated with upgrading technology, the ICN equipment has been removed from the Clear Lake Office. This is consistent with trends across the state although ICN access is still available through Clear Lake High School, Mason … Continue reading

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A reminder about email scams

An email is going around with the subject “URGENT AND IMPORTANT” and asks you to click on a link. This is a “phishing” scam that pretends to give you a link to a Google document, but in reality it is … Continue reading

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2014-15 Ed Directory coming soon!

While the online searchable schools directory (including labels) is current and accessible, the hard copy of the Ed Directory is still being printed. The directory will be distributed to AEA 267 staff members within the next two weeks. Questions? Contact … Continue reading

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Need a business card?

Are you in need of a business card? A new interactive order form is now available on the staff website (remember to use your email login and password to access) under Communications & Technology>Communications Guides & Templates>Business Card Print Order. … Continue reading

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September Board recap

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Wednesday, September 3 at 6 p.m. in the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center for their regular meeting. During the meeting, the board: Heard a program review regarding the Accreditation (Site Visit) Report … Continue reading

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Staff recognized for years of service

Nearly 130 staff members were recognized during the August Sector meetings for their years of service to children, families and educators served by the agency. Staff members receiving recognition included those staff members who had reached five, 10, 15, 20, … Continue reading

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Welcome Class of 2014!

Nearly 40 new AEA 267 staff members took part in this year’s New Employee Orientation which was held on August 8 at the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center. Dr. Roark Horn and Kathy Enslin, along with other central office … Continue reading

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Workshop Model holds promise for improving core instruction in reading and writing

AEA 267 Educational Services consultants Barb Shafer, Terry Boezinger, Patty Foster, Heather Gould, Shaelynn Farnsworth, and Drinda Williams are leading a major effort to implement a groundbreaking approach to supporting students in reading and writing. Known as ‘the workshop model,” … Continue reading

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August Sector meetings provide staff with chance to reconnect, learn

A huge thank you to everyone for participation in the August Sector meetings held August 11-14! It was great to reconnect, learn together and prepare for the school year ahead. Photos from the week will be available to view on … Continue reading

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