September is #DeafAwarenessMonth and Central Rivers AEA would like to give a special shout out to our amazing team of teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing! 🙌

Thank you to Adra Hill, Amber Mann, Anna Crenshaw, Cortney Dierks, Heidi Burnett, Normal Kline and Shandra Sarasio Meyer for ...always supporting your students! 👏

We are also proud to have audiometrists and audiologists supporting and advocating on behalf of Iowa’s children and families every day. 🦻👏

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Denver CSD high school students got a glimpse into future careers using Central Rivers AEA Media Transfr VR headsets! 🥽🙌

Big thanks to Mr. Anderson, Joe Frost and Abby Wolf for helping bring this hands-on career exploration to life. 👏

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Central Rivers AEA's annual staff kickoff was a day full of energy and inspiration as our team came together to start another meaningful year. This year’s theme, “Leading with Heart,” gave staff a chance to reconnect with colleagues and renew their commitment to approaching their work ...with care and intention. 👏

Our keynote speaker, Tamara Lindholm (ESSDACK), encouraged us to focus on gratitude, possibilities, championing others and being fully present – reminding us that every choice shapes the legacy we leave. 💡🙌

We also took time to honor team members who have dedicated years of service, recognizing their meaningful contributions to our mission. As we enter this new school year, we’re united in our ultimate goal – improving student learning! 👏

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Welcome to the new staff who joined us for orientation today at our Cedar Falls office! This talented 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 #CRAEA team! 🎉
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The 2nd Annual Standards-Based Grading Conference equipped school leaders with tools to improve grading practices – like keeping behavior and learning separate, setting clear expectations and giving feedback that helps students grow. 🙌

Teams left motivated to make a difference! ...👏

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What a day! Our recent workshop, "Unlock the Power of Executive Function," brought together educators, parents, coaches, consultants and Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency/Central Rivers AEA staff to explore the 10 key skills that help students plan, stay focused and keep going – no ...matter the challenge. 💪📚

From simple classroom strategies to practical tools for home, attendees walked away ready to support all learners – especially those who struggle with organization, focus or follow-through.

Big thanks to everyone who joined us in making learning more accessible, effective and empowering! 🙌

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