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Recently (July 9, 2020), the Iowa Department of Education released a document entitled 2020-21 Early Literacy Implementation Guidance.  This document provides a summary of ELI requirements, expectations and recommendations for the upcoming 2020-21 school year.  Additionally, this...

If your district signed up for the SAEBRS screening tool, you may have questions about its use in a virtual world. This document is designed to address the questions that you may have. For more information, contact...

There has been much discussion and planning in Media Services these past few months due to COVID-19. Our top priority is the safety of students, educators, and AEA staff. We are working to maintain your access to...

Central Rivers AEA is available to collaborate with districts to create individualized plans for each LEA, intended to meet the DE requirements for “Return to Learn” plan (due July 1) and help schools transition to a learning...

Iowa IDEA Information The Iowa Department of Education and Iowa’s Area Education Agencies have launched a new early intervention and special education guidance system, known as Iowa IDEA Information (i3).  This site was developed collaboratively with local...

July 7: Breakout Sessions for Return to Learn-Special Education Focus & Return to Work Focus Amy Knupp will discuss the Special Education guidance. Karl Kurt and Beth Strike will join us for conversations around the logistics of...

Here are a variety of resources to help your district learn more about playing an important role in the movement to end social injustice: Intercultural Competence using the Intercultural Development Inventory CultureALL program CRAEA statement on social injustice...

Principals! We recognize that many of you may have new special education teachers that need training on the IEP. To help support you and your new special education teachers, here is information about Basic IEP training. This...

We are currently offering Inspired Mentorship via Zoom and have also created this virtual option for our August offering.  Please notice we have added a morning session on August 5, 2020 to eliminate being on Zoom for...