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Updated staff photos will available at the August 26 All-Staff Meeting
With the new school year around the corner, several team members have asked for updated photos. To make it easy, we’ve set up a dedicated photo session during our upcoming All-Staff Kick Off Meeting on Wednesday, August 26. If you need a new photo, just swing by the downstairs studio in the Cedar Falls office…
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Reminder about required training for all staff
As we enter the month of August, we wanted to send a reminder that all staff must complete the mandatory AEA-required trainings. Certified staff are allowed to use one of your 2026-2027 contract days to complete the trainings. Simply indicate on your Google calendar, “AEA Mandatory Training Day.” Once completed, staff are expected to submit…
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AEA Professional Learning registration is moving to one platform
All Iowa AEAs are moving to one unified professional learning platform this September. The refreshed AEA Learning Online platform will serve as a single hub for all courses, trainings, certifications and authorizations, whether you take them online, virtually or face-to-face. You can continue registering through your local AEA, but all your professional learning will now…
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Does your email signature need to be updated?
Earlier this year, we launched new email signatures to ensure brand consistency and digital accessibility. Your signature details – including your photo, title, phone number and office location – are pulled directly from the staff directory. Please take a moment to check your directory listing. If anything is missing or incorrect, please contact your region’s…
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Meet our new Regional Administrators & Assistant RAs
We’re excited to welcome two outstanding leaders to our team at Central Rivers AEA: Lexie Denton, Regional Administrator for the Northeast Sector, and Marc Snavely, Regional Administrator for the South Sector. Lexie comes to the AEA from Des Moines where she served as a principal for the last four years. Prior to her role as…
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Welcome aboard: meet the newest Central Rivers AEA team members
We would like to welcome incoming staff for the 2026-27 school year. We are so excited you’re joining our Central Rivers AEA team!
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Remember to update any important information with HR
Welcome back to the new school year! Did you move over the summer? Admin assistants/HR would like to remind everyone to update their information! Please go into Class Link > My Assignments and update the following: Contact your administrative assistant with questions or if you see any incorrect information regarding your role or assignment.
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Updated workers’ compensation provider & injury reporting process
Central Rivers AEA officially transitioned our workers’ compensation carrier from EMC Insurance to Risk Administrative Services (RAS). While our commitment to workplace safety remains unchanged, this shift updates the process for reporting any job-related injuries. Moving forward, if you experience a work injury, please inform your supervisor immediately and contact the new OnCall Nurse line…
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Monthly series: understanding our Strategic Plan (2025-2030)
As we continue moving forward together, the agency is wrapping up our monthly series designed to help all staff better understand our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan – and, just as importantly, what it means for your work every day. Whether you support students directly, work in operations, provide professional learning, or serve behind the scenes –…
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Mileage & expense reimbursements are due July 7
To help our team provide the best support possible, we kindly ask that you submit your mileage claims on a monthly basis. This regular schedule allows our staff the necessary time to review and approve claims efficiently. Looking ahead, please keep in mind that all mileage and expense reimbursements through June 30, 2026 must be…
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Summer hours are now in effect – reminder about communications
Summer office hours went into effect on Monday, June 1 and offices will be open 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. A reminder to all Central Rivers AEA staff that all offices will be closed on Fridays in June and July. Regular office hours of 8:00 – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, will resume on Monday,…
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Meet Central Rivers AEA’s Board of Directors
We appreciate the volunteer efforts of our Central Rivers AEA board! These individuals are the heart of our mission, working behind the scenes to ensure we provide the best possible support for the students, families and educators across our regions. Learn a little more about our incredible board members: