Welcome to Central Rivers AEA Professional Learning! We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning for educators in Iowa. Join us and enhance your knowledge and skills to serve your students better.
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Accelerated Learning for All
In this TNTP video, we summarize and recap what educators should prioritize for learning acceleration. We also address that it should not be withheld from students with learning and thinking differences, diverse abilities and needs, or special educational needs. Truly, accelerated learning for ALL!
View full courseSocial Studies Inquiry Progressions: Overview
This overview will explain the importance and structure of the Iowa Social Studies Inquiry Standards. The progression K-12 will be shown and direct examples will be provided on what they can look like in the classroom. The resources provided will help the learner grow their understanding of inquiry in the classroom.
View full courseContact Us
- Email: ProfessionalLearning@centralriversaea.org
- Phone: (319)-273-8200
- Chat: ZenDesk
Reach out to Kay Schmalen for…
- Lead. Inspire, Innovate
- Approve & Train Instructors
- Communications to Regional Administrators (RAs)
- Develops/Updates for Instructor Guides
- Oversees Professional Learning (PL) budget
- Contact person for CPI contracts
- Manages On-Demand Library
- Updates & manages PL webpages, blog & newsletter
Reach out to Angie Gansen for…
- Manages contracts for PD learning
- Support for Registration Issues
- Approves new courses & sections
- Course proposal development
- Develops/Updates Instructor Guides
- Oversees Paraeducator process
- Approves Vitas
- Manages On-Demand Library
- Chat support
- Central Rivers AEA Paraeducator Certifying Official
Reach out to Rebekah Robbs for…
- Manages Front Desk & phones
- CPI contact
- CRAEA Emergency Management contact
- Manages CRAEA staff registration
- Communications for low enrollment
- College grades & payments
- Requisitions and payments
Reach out to Corlene Collum for…
- Conference Center Coordinator
- Oversees room reservations
- Manages catering for events
- Orders course materials & office supplies
- Communicates with Tech Department
- Instructor contact for tech needs
- Front Desk & phone support
