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Learning opportunity during regional meetings

Four times throughout this year, we will be gathering with our CRAEA staff colleagues during regional meetings for a session of learning. As a reminder, regional meetings are: October 2, 2023 November 28, 2023 February 15, 2024 April 16, 2024 … Continue reading

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Wednesdays with Amy

Every Wednesday, Amy Knupp, Executive Director of Special Education meets with staff for a Q and A session. If you missed this week’s session, check out the recording on this document.  

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iCase Series begins in October

This year iCase is offering the following webinars via Zoom:  October 18, 2023- 10:00-11:30 AM – Iowa Department of Education – Dyslexia February 7, 2024 -10:00-11:30 AM – Secondary Transition (Ahlers Law Firm) April 10, 2024 -10:00-11:30 AM – A … Continue reading

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Special Education updates

The current special education updates can be found online, along with updates from previous months. Please reach out to your regional administrator if you have any questions

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Medicaid billing flowchart

The Medicaid flowchart for billing is now available. Please note one small change in the center blue box that refers to the kind of associate found on Page F of the IEP.  This can now be found under Services on … Continue reading

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STAR Comprehensive Training happening soon

Central Rivers AEA is hosting STAR Comprehensive Training in October.  AEA special education staff are being asked to please share this upcoming training opportunity with district administrators and teachers.  STAR Training is most appropriate for PK-8th grade teachers of students … Continue reading

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Professional Learning has a new website

Central Rivers AEA is excited to share the new Professional Learning website! You’ll find all things related to Professional Learning!  Links to the course catalog, our learning-on-demand content, an instructor toolbox, and a link to the NEW room reservation system. … Continue reading

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Update from Amy Knupp, Executive Director of Special Education

Competent Private Instruction Update (Home Schooling) Senate File 496 removed the prior approval by a Director of Special Education requirement for students with disabilities who will be home schooled.  Guidance regarding this approval process is removed from state procedures. Families … Continue reading

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 Message from the ACHIEVE Team

Welcome to the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year! On behalf of the entire ACHIEVE team, I am honored to share with you a summary of the extensive list of enhancements and improvements that have been made to the system … Continue reading

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Current career opportunites

All current openings at Central Rivers AEA can be found on the agency website under Careers. Central Rivers Area Education Agency is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. 

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