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The AEA system is working on a branding project. One of the first steps is to create a brand promise. Please share one word that describes the work that you do. No phrases, please. Click here to add YOUR word!! … Continue reading →

Many thanks to Farrah Olson for co-coordinating the development of our latest Success Story! Watch and learn how Elias, a student with Pervasive Developmental Disorder, is working toward building a life beyond high school. Elias has received assistance and guidance … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, this winter’s crazy weather has meant a handful of days when an AEA 267 office had to be closed. As you can probably imagine, clearing the parking lot and sidewalks on these days can sometimes take several hours. Please … Continue reading →

Special thanks to Kay Schmalen for contributing this valuable article. The rise of social media (e.g. Facebook, Google+, Twitter) and its use across multiple devices has increased access to personal information, such as birthdate, phone numbers, addresses. While sometimes it … Continue reading →

Every five years, the agency participates in an accreditation site visit facilitated by the Iowa Department of Education. The site visit serves as an opportunity to ensure that AEA standards for service are being met and that progress is being … Continue reading →

The annual AEA/DE Customer Feedback Survey, which provides educators we serve with an opportunity to share feedback about our services, launched on Monday, March 3. Traditionally, our agency has enjoyed an enviable return rate on the survey (typically around 40%), … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 6 p.m. in the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center. During the meeting, the board: Heard a first reading of the following board policies: 500 Series (Students) 600 … Continue reading →

The following story details the powerful impact of a new model of service delivery in special education. The “practitioner-as-coach” model provides parents and caregivers with the skills they need to meet their child’s needs rather than working directly with the … Continue reading →

Dates for the August kick-off meetings have been set for each sector. Please be sure these dates are on your calendar and you are planning to attend your sector’s meeting. We are planning a great day of learning and connecting … Continue reading →

Twitter continues to serve as an important source for personal learning for many educators. Did you know that you can follow streams of conversations/resources directly related to your favorite topic, content or discipline area on Twitter? Each topic has a … Continue reading →

During the February board meeting, the AEA 267 board voted to approve the employment of Kathy Enslin as the agency’s Assistant Chief Administrator/Director of Human Resources beyond the 2013-14 interim year. “Kathy has done a tremendous job during this interim … Continue reading →

Again this year, we are seeking letters of advocacy from LEA parents, teachers, administrators (and even students!) who are willing to write their local legislator(s) on our behalf. Specifically, we are looking for letters of support around our legislative priority … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center for a work session. A public hearing on the 2014-15 AEA 267 proposed budget was held at 6 … Continue reading →

Did you know that 88% of Iowans filed their income tax returns electronically last year? Filing electronically or “e-filing” is easy, safe, and decreases the time it takes to receive your refund. Those individuals who are 25 or younger, 65 … Continue reading →