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What’s new in the Central Rivers AEA on-demand system?
What do you want to learn today? Check out the latest on-demand learning pieces by our Central Rivers AEA experts! English Language Development: Social and Academic Language – Lisa Wymore & Annalisa Miner, Consultants for English Learners...
International speaker Joe Beckman coming to Cedar Falls on Oct. 6
On Thursday, Oct. 6, international speaker Joe Beckman will be joining us in Cedar Falls! Combining humor, authenticity, heart and soul, Joe shares five specific phrases he believes all kids (and adults) need to hear. The result...
Principal Alliance lasting leadership series coming soon
The Principal Alliance “lasting leadership series” will focus on current practices in the field of leadership/principalship. Join your colleagues on the last weekday of the month from 9-10 am for the thematic whole group and small group...
Resources for new educators
A virtual orientation to Central Rivers AEA, designed specifically for new educators was held on Tuesday, August 16. This informational session featured presentations from Creative Services, Media, Professional Learning, Special Education, and the Wellbeing Team. All shared...
Statewide voluntary preschool program orientation now available for new teachers
The statewide orientation is essential to a new preschool teacher’s introduction to the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SWVPP). This opportunity will include four to six coaching sessions to engage new teachers in the various required components of...
Central Rivers AEA Behavior Intervention System Support Summit coming soon
In recent years, student behavior has been even more challenging than usual. The Central Rivers AEA Behavior Intervention System Support Summit will provide participants an opportunity to: Hear from local leaders who have found success in supporting...
Homeschool testing dates announced for spring 2023
Central Rivers AEA will be providing Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) testing for homeschool students. All three offices (Cedar Falls, Clear Lake and Marshalltown) will host testing at 8 am on Tuesday, March 21, 2023....
New literacy course available to support your struggling readers
Intensive Literacy Instruction for Struggling Readers is a course designed for anyone teaching students in intensive intervention (Tier 3) who are reading at a 3rd-grade level or below. This course will be provided in six different sessions...
Central Rivers AEA resources for new administrators
A virtual orientation to Central Rivers AEA, designed specifically for district leadership was held on Monday, August 1. This informational session featured presentations from Chief Administrator Sam Miller and members of the CRAEA leadership team. Below is...