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Save the dates: upcoming CRAEA staff events
We want to ensure you have these important dates on your calendar as we look forward to celebrating our team and preparing for the year ahead. Retirement Celebration & All-Staff Meeting This year’s retirement celebration and all-staff meeting will be on Thursday, May 21. We will gather to celebrate our retirees and hold our final…
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Agency offers retention incentive payment of $500 for early contract signing bonus as thank you to staff
We’re excited to announce that the Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors has again approved a retention incentive payment as an early contract signing bonus for all Central Rivers AEA eligible staff members! This incentive is a direct reflection of the Board’s appreciation for your ongoing dedication and commitment to the educators, students and families…
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Monthly series: understanding our Strategic Plan (2025-2030)
As we continue moving forward together, the agency is kicking off a new 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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Monthly Zoom updates for CRAEA & Keystone staff
If you missed the all-staff update on Tuesday, February 10 via Zoom, the slide deck and recording information can be found below. The next meeting (unless canceled if there are no new updates) will be held on Tuesday, March 10, from 4:00-4:30 pm. Resources from 2/10/26:
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Welcome aboard: meet the newest Central Rivers AEA team members
We would like to welcome incoming staff for the 2025-26 school year!
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Help us tell our story!
We’re always looking for ways to celebrate the impact of our work – and that starts with the students we serve. Do you know a student who’s made big strides in their learning or reached a milestone thanks to the support you or your team provided? We’d love to share their story as a way…
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Google Calendar invites are changing
To help block “calendar spam” and keep your schedule clutter-free, we’ve updated our security settings. Previously, invites from all sources were added to your calendar automatically. Now, an event from outside the CRAEA domain will only appear on your calendar after you click “Yes” or “Maybe” in the email invitation. Why the change? Next steps…
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Work smarter, not harder: check out the staff tech hub!
Let’s be honest: technology moves fast, and it can be tough to keep up. That’s why Central Rivers AEA and Keystone AEA teamed up to create the Staff Tech Hub – your go-to cheat sheet for all things digital! Think of it as your monthly “tech upgrade.” We update this resource every month with simple,…
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Updates with Special Education
Live documents, helpful resources and guides can be found on our staff website.
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Updates with Educational Services & Media
Live documents, helpful resources and guides can be found on our staff website.
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What’s new with INspired Leadership?
Reduce stress & increase peace Want more peace and less stress in your work and/or personal life? Core Energy Coaching can help! Central Rivers AEA offers free 1:1 coaching sessions with certified well-being coach Dr. Leslie Moore on Zoom. Coaching creates the space for individuals to recognize and shift out of Level 1 and 2…
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New monthly series: understanding our Strategic Plan (2025-2030)
As we continue moving forward together, the agency is kicking off a new 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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Supporting students & families: what to know about immigration enforcement concerns
Across Iowa and the nation, some families are expressing concern about immigration enforcement activity and what it could mean for students at school. Central Rivers AEA is committed to helping schools maintain safe, calm, and welcoming learning environments for every learner. First, it’s important to recognize a foundational legal principle: all children have the right…
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Reminder to all staff: branding expectations with AI
When you use an AI tool (like Gemini or ChatGPT) to help draft an email or a newsletter, copy and paste the section below into the chat first. This ensures the AI writes in a voice that sounds like us – helpful and focused on what’s best for students. Copy and paste this “persona” into…
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Planning for next year? Important FTE deadline ahead
As we look toward the 2026-27 school year, we want to ensure everyone has the information they need to plan their schedules. If you are a member of our certified staff and are considering reducing your work hours (FTE) for the upcoming year, please keep the following details in mind: If you have questions about…