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There will not be a Superintendents’ Meeting in April due to the retreat being held April 4-5, 2019, in Ankeny. Upcoming opportunities and monthly reports are available to view below and the next Superintendents’ Meeting will be...

Need ideas for professional learning days with teachers to navigate the end of the year? The offerings contained in this document will run through June 27. Please reach out to your Regional Administrator or School Improvement Consultant for...

The intent of Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) and its infusion within schools is to transform the quality of student learning by using the AIW framework to foster deep reflective practices for teachers.  AIW provides opportunities for educators...

Central Rivers AEA continues to work with districts on their specific needs identified through Self-Assessment of MTSS Implementation (SAMI). There is a continuum of support that can be accessed by buildings including action planning, infrastructure supports, professional learning,...

The Wilson Reading System® Training which was to be held August 14,15 & 16, 2019 has been postponed. The company that was going to provide the training is unable to provide training dates this summer or early...

Classroom management may be an area that your teachers have wanted additional support with to help them address student behaviors. If that is the case, please see (and share) this flyer about an EdCamp on this topic. This informal learning...

The Council of Chief State School Officer’s Social Studies Collaborative has been exploring ways to address the marginalization of social studies at the elementary level. Members hold that dedicated time for social studies is a requisite for overcoming...

Please share with your teachers! Place your print orders by May 31 and include the words “Summer Promo” in the special instructions box of the order form to receive 5% off your total order. Orders are guaranteed...

We all have a story.  Suzy, a local mom, gives an inside look into her story and journey through the IEP (Individualized Education Plan) process. Suzy reflected back to her child’s very first IEP meeting.  She felt...