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Central Rivers AEA

7 days ago

New and experienced occupational therapist providers teamed up to create more fine motor kits for teachers and students. 🙌 These kits are a favorite order in our AEA media system – so popular that we had to make more to keep up with demand! 🎉👏 Pictured from left to right: Diane Heller, Chandal Geerdes and Elizabeth Voigt. #CRAEA #iaedchat #finemotorskills #schoolbasedOT #collaboration Lightbox link for post with description New and experienced occupational therapist...

New and experienced occupational therapist providers teamed up to create more fine motor kits for teachers and students. 🙌

These kits are a favorite order in our AEA media system – so popular that we had to make more to keep up with demand! 🎉👏

Pictured from left to ...right: Diane Heller, Chandal Geerdes and Elizabeth Voigt.

#CRAEA #iaedchat #finemotorskills #schoolbasedOT #collaboration

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Central Rivers AEA

2 weeks ago

What an incredible career exploration day! 🎉 Over 450 students got hands-on experience in careers like agriculture, transportation, nursing, public safety, graphic design and cybersecurity. Live simulations gave them a real taste of the possibilities ahead. 👏 Big thanks to @hawkeyecollege's High School Career Connections for making today’s event possible! We love collaborating to support student success! 🙌 #CRAEA #iaedchat #EveryDayAtAEA #careerexploration Lightbox link for post with description What an incredible career exploration day! 🎉...

What an incredible career exploration day! 🎉

Over 450 students got hands-on experience in careers like agriculture, transportation, nursing, public safety, graphic design and cybersecurity. Live simulations gave them a real taste of the possibilities ahead. 👏

Big thanks to ...@hawkeyecollege's High School Career Connections for making today’s event possible! We love collaborating to support student success! 🙌

#CRAEA #iaedchat #EveryDayAtAEA #careerexploration

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Central Rivers AEA

3 weeks ago

Last week, our literacy team was busy delivering LETRS professional learning in @independencecsd, Clarksville, Waverly-Shell Rock, Osage and Don Bosco schools! 👏 Where is your district in the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) journey? Whether you're just getting started or planning your next steps, we're here to support your literacy needs for the 25-26 school year. With ongoing learning about the Science of Reading and implementation help, the possibilities for students are endless! 🙌 Reach out to your #CRAEA literacy consultant to learn more. #EveryDayAtAEA #LETRS #ScienceOfReading Lightbox link for post with description Last week, our literacy team was busy delivering...

Last week, our literacy team was busy delivering LETRS professional learning in @independencecsd, Clarksville, Waverly-Shell Rock, Osage and Don Bosco schools! 👏

Where is your district in the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) journey? Whether you're ...just getting started or planning your next steps, we're here to support your literacy needs for the 25-26 school year. With ongoing learning about the Science of Reading and implementation help, the possibilities for students are endless! 🙌

Reach out to your #CRAEA literacy consultant to learn more.

#EveryDayAtAEA #LETRS #ScienceOfReading

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Central Rivers AEA

1 months ago

🚨Tackling Chronic Absenteeism🚨 Today, leaders from West Fork, Forest City, Central Springs, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, Lake Mills and Osage joined us in Clear Lake to take on the challenge of chronic absenteeism. Thank you to Central Rivers AEA consultants Dusty Reese, Tina Halverson and Kara Shannon for guiding today’s workshop! Couldn’t make it today? Don’t worry – there’s still time to join us in Cedar Falls on January 21 or Marshalltown on January 23! Register online for the next sessions. #CRAEA #EveryDayAtAEA #iaedchat #tacklingchronicabsenteeism Lightbox link for post with description 🚨Tackling Chronic Absenteeism🚨 Today,...

🚨Tackling Chronic Absenteeism🚨

Today, leaders from West Fork, Forest City, Central Springs, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, Lake Mills and Osage joined us in Clear Lake to take on the challenge of chronic absenteeism.

Thank you to Central Rivers AEA consultants Dusty Reese, Tina ...Halverson and Kara Shannon for guiding today’s workshop!

Couldn’t make it today? Don’t worry – there’s still time to join us in Cedar Falls on January 21 or Marshalltown on January 23! Register online for the next sessions.

#CRAEA #EveryDayAtAEA #iaedchat #tacklingchronicabsenteeism

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Central Rivers AEA

1 months ago

Starting the new year strong at East Marshall CSD! Teachers have been busy with curriculum planning, diving into science and math standards, exploring social studies techniques, and integrating AI in special education. Special thanks to our Central Rivers AEA consultants for their invaluable support: •Melissa Blohm – Curriculum •Keith Halverson – Social Studies •Chelsie Byram – Science •Theresa Smith – Math •Delann Soenksen – Special Education •Kay Schmalen – Media/Professional Learning •Carrie Downs – Team Representative Cheers to an outstanding beginning in 2025! 🌟 #EveryDayAtAEA #CRAEA #iaedchat #collaboration Lightbox link for post with description Starting the new year strong at East Marshall ...

Starting the new year strong at East Marshall CSD! Teachers have been busy with curriculum planning, diving into science and math standards, exploring social studies techniques, and integrating AI in special education.

Special thanks to our Central Rivers AEA consultants for their ...invaluable support:

•Melissa Blohm – Curriculum
•Keith Halverson – Social Studies
•Chelsie Byram – Science
•Theresa Smith – Math
•Delann Soenksen – Special Education
•Kay Schmalen – Media/Professional Learning
•Carrie Downs – Team Representative

Cheers to an outstanding beginning in 2025! 🌟

#EveryDayAtAEA #CRAEA #iaedchat #collaboration

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Central Rivers AEA

2 months ago

Danielle Seehusen, Central Rivers AEA Work Experience Coordinator, teamed up with Maddie and the @charlescitycsd staff to tackle a festive gift-wrapping project! 🎁✨ #CRAEA #EveryDayAtAEA #collaboration #iaedchat #happyholidays Lightbox link for post with description Danielle Seehusen, Central Rivers AEA Work...

Danielle Seehusen, Central Rivers AEA Work Experience Coordinator, teamed up with Maddie and the @charlescitycsd staff to tackle a festive gift-wrapping project! 🎁✨

#CRAEA #EveryDayAtAEA #collaboration #iaedchat #happyholidays

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