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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 →

For several years the agency has hosted an Office Support Professionals Day (OSPD) to provide staff members with an opportunity to meet and learn together around common needs. While this day served a purpose, staff members now have an opportunity … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met January 2, 2013 at 4 p.m. in the AEA 267 Cedar Falls Conference Center for a work session.  During the work session the board explored the results of the Culture/Climate Survey presented by … Continue reading →

Thank you to the more than 460 of you who participated in the Culture/Climate survey! Your responses represent approximately 60% of our total staff which is an amazing response rate. Although we have areas for continued growth, the results were … Continue reading →

The AEA 267 Board of Directors met December 5, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the River Hills School Conference Room for their regular meeting.  During the meeting, the board: Heard a program review regarding Google Hangouts. Approved AEA 267’s Professional … Continue reading →

In early March (2013), the AEA print shop in Marshalltown will be moved to our Cedar Falls office. Due to budget constraints and a decline in print impressions, we are realigning our delivery of services to meet customer needs and … Continue reading →

Although it is impossible to predict what the legislature will do, it appears that an extension of the current reduction in Social Security tax will not go beyond December of 2012. This means that beginning with your January 2013 paycheck, … Continue reading →

American Education Week presents a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the positive contributions AEA 267 staff members make each and every day. Please take a moment to watch this brief podcast and accompanying video created especially for you. You … Continue reading →

In response to staff feedback via survey and focus groups, a decision has been made to only hold all-staff meetings every three to five years. Dates have already been set for Sector/Agency meetings in each sector for August, 2013. Hopefully … Continue reading →

The national IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA) awarded Gina Greene the 2012 ITCA Regional Parent Leadership Award. The award is given annually to acknowledge parent leadership on behalf of infants and toddlers with … Continue reading →

By now, all classified and non-union support staff members have had their initial conferences with supervisors using the new evaluation rubrics developed collaboratively last spring. Staff members and supervisors used the rubrics to recognize both areas of strength as well … Continue reading →

Although fine-tuning continues to take place, the new AEA 267 website continues to draw many compliments. Many new features have been added to the site including a first-ever interactive map that allows staff members, parents, educators and others to click-to-view … Continue reading →

Although we have had warmer-than-average temperatures and perfect conditions for travel, winter weather is undoubtedly in our future. Are you ready? For information regarding how to learn about office closings and professional development cancellations, please visit the inclement weather page … Continue reading →