GHAEA Voice

  Iowa's Area Education Agencies have created a statewide partnership and resource center aimed to improve postsecondary readiness and education attainment, with a focus on closing gaps that exist for those populations traditionally underrepresented in higher education.   In alignment with Governor Kim Reynolds's Future Ready Iowa Alliance, as well as the AEA Compact, Iowa AEA  Postsecondary Readiness & Equity Partnership (PREP) will ​focus ​on ​building ​equitable capacity ​throughout ​Iowa, across the AEAs, ​and ​​schools. 

Nicolas Mendoza joins us as a Van Driver out of the Halverson Center for Education  Dr. Lolli Haws was appointed Chief Administrator, and will begin on July 1st. Stay tuned for more information in the At-A-Glance newsletter. Mikaela Corkrean has accepted a Speech-Language Pathologist position out of the Creston Office (Not Pictured)

GoSignMeUp's   Room Management System  is now available to reserve rooms after June 30, 2018. Several platforms are being assessed for a future room management system. Keep your eyes peeled for more information soon to come. For questions, contact  Michelle Lidgett 

There is a certified Literacy Consultant position in the South Region currently open for transfer for the 2018-2019 school year. Read more about this position. If you are interested in this transfer, please contact Lori Kinyon ext:3203 by January 31, 2018

Are you offering a training, workshop or learning opportunity that you'd like to promote? Complete this form for promotion on our agency webpage, social media platforms or newsletters. You may also request a flyer or a GoSignMeUp registration link. This form may be found at anytime in the staff portal .

If you are 3-5 years from retirement, you won't want to miss this opportunity to meet with an IPERS representative and talk about your retirement. DATES: April 9th - 12th 2018 LOCATION: Council Bluffs Library 400 Willow Ave,                      Rooms E&F Council Bluffs, Iowa You must have an appointment to see a counselor. Call IPERS at 800-622-3849 to schedule your appointment today!

Each month, the Creston Regional Office celebrates its staff by doing something special for everyone. This month, the social committee held a hot cocoa bar as their shout out to staff. Social committee members are Donal Welch, Eunice Bohanan, Paula Godwin, Joanie Finck, Brooke Dornack and Angie Hance.

2/2    Jessica Miller 2/3    Kerry Aistrope 2/3    Ami Leath 2/3    Christel Nelson 2/4     Wendy Rodriguez 2/9    Kristi Minnick 2/10   Elizabeth Metheny 2/12   Jeri Keenan-Cattnach 2/15  Stephanie Dredge 2/15   Mary McLaren 2/21   Julie Honan 2/23   Steve Martin 2/24   Amber Zimmer 2/26   Amber Johnson 2/26   Cheryl Mulligan 2/27   Mary Carstens 2/28   Debra Schwiesow

2/6     Janice Hughes 2/8     Nancy Boswell 2/8     Katie Hensley 2/14   Gretchen Dehn 2/18   Nancy Sudmann 2/25   Monica Weber

   The new year brings personnel changes for Iowa's Area Education Agencies. In December, Brent Siegrist retired from his former role as AEA Executive Director, but will continue to support the AEA system by focusing on legislative advocacy. This change offers the AEA system the benefit of Brent's considerable background, knowledge and expertise in the legislative process, and enhances relationships with policymakers. We are grateful for the leadership that Brent has provided for over 15 years.   Tom Lane, who has served as a legislative liaison for Iowa's AEAs the past four years, has been named Executive Director and will now focus the majority of his time on coordination of our statewide work. His priority is to enhance and promote the work of the AEA system, and he will work closely with chief administrators, strengthen relationships with the director groups, and continue to maintain legislative advocacy efforts. Tom's experience as a teacher, counselor, principal

The Glenwood Regional Administrator position is open for the 2018-2019 school year, following the retirement of Terri Bush. Read more about this position. Click here to apply. For more information, please contact Lori Kinyon.

Weather in Iowa can change on a dime. To help you out, here are some winter terminologies as defined by the National Weather Service. Take a look below to stay prepared throughout this winter weather season, and as we head into chilling temperatures this weekend. ADVISORY - Issued when winter weather events could cause a significant inconvenience, but could also lead to life threatening conditions if not cautious.  WATCH - Issued when winter weather events have the potential to threaten life and property, but the exact timing and location of the storm is uncertain. Normally issued between 12 to 48 hours in advance.  WARNING - Issued when winter weather events are occurring or are imminent and pose a threat to life and property. Warnings are normally issued between 2 and 24 hours in advance.  Freezing Rain Advisory - Small accumulation of ice (freezing rain and/or freezing drizzle), generally < 1/4 of an inch  Winter Weather Advisory       For Snow - Accumulation

David Price will be serving both Wilson Middle School and Kanesville Alternative Middle School as the new School Based Interventionist. David is from Centerville, IA and is a graduate of Morningside College. Welcome, David!

Every year the Missouri Valley Regional Office adopts several families throughout the communities they serve. This year they adopted three families. This tradition, coordinated by Angie Williams, has been a holiday highlight for years.

Take control of 2018 and start crushing those New Year's resolutions. Start now at Iowa School for the Deaf's Leid Multipurpose Complex! Green Hills AEA employees are able to use the facility's offerings including: weight room and cardiovascular area, gymnasium, swimming pool, racquetball courts, and meeting rooms through an agreement with Iowa School for the Deaf.    Individual employee fees are $15 per month and the employee/spouse fee is $20 per month. It is asked that employees who use the facilities pay the fees quarterly.    If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Nancy Nelson.