For the full details of each topic, please view the LEA Admin Special Education updates document. If there are any questions, please contact Annette Hyde, Executive Director of Special Education.

For the full details of each topic, please view the Educational Services updates document. If there are any questions, please contact Tesha Moser-Zimmerman, Executive Director of Educational Services.

The Iowa STEM Scale-Up Program application will open on or around January 27 for the 2026–2027 school year, offering educators the opportunity to bring engaging, hands-on STEM experiences to their students. Eligible applicant(s) include public and private school PreK-12 teachers, youth organization leaders, informal education professionals, home school associations, and others who deliver STEM education…

Central Rivers AEA is offering an opportunity for new special education teachers to participate in ACHIEVE training. This will take place in either our Cedar Falls or Clear Lake CRAEA offices on February 6 from 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Please use the links below to register. Reach out to Kari Christenson with any questions.

Improve your school’s leadership and staff support at Leadership Camp 1.3, hosted by the University of Northern Iowa. This two-day workshop takes place April 7 and 14 at Central Rivers AEA. Led by special education expert Dr. Susan Etscheidt, the sessions offer a space for educators and administrators to solve real-world problems and improve how…

Ensuring the safety and well-being of children is a responsibility we all share. To support this vital mission, Central Rivers AEA is proud to collaborate with UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital to offer the Stewards of Children® training program at no cost to the community. Stewards of Children® is a practical training program that teaches…

AEA Learning Online, in partnership with the Iowa Association of School Boards, is offering a new training – Iowa’s Open Meetings and Public Records. This course is designed especially for local school board members but is open to anyone interested. The cost is $100 per person. If you’re not part of a school district, you…