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IPERS consultations available for staff within five years of retirement

As a service to our Central Rivers AEA staff, we have once again invited an IPERS representative to offer individual counseling sessions at each office. Due to limited IPERS resources, we will not be having a group presentation. Also, due … Continue reading

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Cedar Valley Cyclists to host Ride for a Cause

Cedar Valley Cyclists (CVC) will host Ride For A Cause on Saturday, September 23 to support IHOPE. IHOPE is the local chapter of AMBUCS, a national nonprofit charitable organization with the mission of creating mobility and independence for people with … Continue reading

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Reminder for AEA staff: FASTBridge K-6 Literacy Training Underway

The Department of Education is transitioning to a new statewide data system for K-6 literacy through FASTBridge Learning. To help school districts with this transition, comprehensive training via webinars and regional face-to-face meetings are being offered now through the end … Continue reading

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Office guidelines for work space and culture

(Please note: This information is useful for those with office space in the Cedar Falls Office given the design and arrangement of that office. Other norms may apply in Marshalltown or Clear Lake.) In order to safeguard the work performed … Continue reading

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September board recap

The Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors met Wednesday, September 6th in the Cedar Falls Conference Center. The board packet is available online and the minutes will be published online after approval at the next month’s board meeting.

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Important details for Monday’s all-staff meeting

Welcome back to another exciting year for our agency as we are now “officially” Central Rivers AEA!   The purpose of this communication is to provide you with some important details as you prepare for Monday’s all-staff meeting at our … Continue reading

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Cell phone reimbursements 2017-2018

Cell phone reimbursement applications for the 2017-18 school year will be accepted now through September 15, 2017. The request form can be found on the Staff Website. Payment will be made to employees on September 29, 2017. Cell phone reimbursement … Continue reading

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Plan ahead when it comes to license renewal

Please remember to submit applications 6-8 weeks prior to an expiration date (or prior to when a new license is needed). Background checks can take 4-6 weeks, in addition to the time the Board of Educational Examiners office needs to … Continue reading

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Change in staff username/password to access digital resources

Due to our name change, there is a change in staff username/password to access our digital resources, such as any of the Iowa AEA Online resources, MackinVIA or Literary Reference Center.  Central Rivers staff username is now: crmedia. The password is: … Continue reading

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Reminder: FASTBridge K-6 Literacy Training Underway

The Department of Education is transitioning to a new statewide data system for K-6 literacy through FASTBridge Learning. To help school districts with this transition, comprehensive training via webinars and regional face-to-face meetings are being offered now through the end … Continue reading

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