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How are Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs) responding to last year’s legislative changes?
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Efficiency
We provide services to local school districts that they could not afford independently. By working together, we make every dollar stretch further.
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Equity
Prior to the establishment of Iowa's Area Education Agency (AEA) system in 1974, the Iowa legislature was plagued with complaints about inequitable services from district to district across Iowa. One of our number one objectives is to ensure that all students and teachers, regardless of location, have access to what they need to succeed.
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Excellence
Excellence is not a buzzword at Central Rivers AEA, it's part of our DNA as an organization. We recruit and retain highly qualified team members with a passion for service.
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Leadership & Service
We both respond to district requests and create opportunities never thought of before. Our dedication extends to every last student we serve.
Did you know that @unischoolpsychology’s "Grow Your Own" program is a collaborative partnership between UNI’s School Psychology Program, Great Prairie AEA, Northwest AEA and Central Rivers AEA?
The program aims at expanding access to mental health services for children and ...adolescents in underserved rural communities across western, central and southern Iowa. 👏🙌
Check out the flyer for more information! The link can be found in our bio.
#EveryDayAtAEA #CRAEA #UNI #SchoolPsychology #iaedchat
We spy one of our work experience coordinators, Brian Foster and ed services consultant, Theresa Smith!
South Tama County CSD students are starting to explore various job opportunities through a collaboration with multi-occupational coordinators. 🙌
They kicked off the ...experience by participating in an escape room, a fun way to get to know their instructors! 👏
#EveryDayAtAEA #CRAEA #iaedchat #workexperience
Dr. Abby Weiland, #CRAEA Literacy Consultant, spent Thursday leading a fantastic LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) training with this group of dedicated teachers from Hudson CSD! 🙌
This year, 850 educators from 28 districts within our regions are ...participating in Early Childhood LETRS, LETRS Volume 1 or LETRS Volume 2, all guided by our certified facilitators.
There’s still time to join. Student success is a team effort – let’s work together to make a difference! 👏🙌
#EveryDayAtAEA #Collaboration #StudentSuccess #iaedchat
Central Rivers AEA’s annual staff kickoff was a day filled with energy and inspiration as our team gathered to start another meaningful year. 🙌
This year’s theme, “Charting a New Course Forward,” gave staff the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, meet new agency leaders ...and gain a clear understanding of how to make a positive impact in the 2024-25 school year.
We also took time to honor those who have dedicated years of service to our mission, recognizing their invaluable contributions. 👏
As we enter this new school year, we’re united in our ultimate goal – improving student learning! 👏
#CRAEA #EveryDayAtAEA #iaedchat #StudentExcellence
A warm welcome to the new staff members who attended our new employee orientation today at the Cedar Falls office! 🙌
This incredible group will use their skills to serve our local students, educators, families and communities in a wide range of roles. 👏
We're happy to ...have you on our Central Rivers AEA team!
#CRAEA #EveryDayAtAEA #newhires #welcomeaboard
Earlier this week, the Waverly-Shell Rock administrative team and school board came together to begin to craft a powerful vision for district-wide communication efforts. 🤝
Shout out to #CRAEA's MaKenzie Hakeman, Regional Administrator, and Beth Strike, Director of Communications ...& Creative Services, for facilitating a collaborative retreat. 🙌
Together, we're committed to enhancing how we connect, communicate, and support our students, families, and community. Stay tuned for exciting updates as we put our vision into action!
We take great pride in our partnerships with our schools, where teamwork and collaboration drive student success! 👏
#EveryDayAtAEA #iaedchat #StrongerTogether #EducationalExcellence
What we are proud of
"The AEA staff members who work with my district have been extremely helpful across the board...answering questions specific to content areas, helping with technology implementation, analyzing and using student data, and implementing Social and Emotional Learning structures."