What a day! Our recent workshop, "Unlock the Power of Executive Function," brought together educators, parents, coaches, consultants and Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency/Central Rivers AEA staff to explore the 10 key skills that help students plan, stay focused and keep going – no ...matter the challenge. 💪📚

From simple classroom strategies to practical tools for home, attendees walked away ready to support all learners – especially those who struggle with organization, focus or follow-through.

Big thanks to everyone who joined us in making learning more accessible, effective and empowering! 🙌

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🌟 Possibilities unlocked for Kori! 🌟

At just two years old, Kori is making incredible progress thanks to the love of her family and the support of her Central Rivers AEA Early ACCESS team. 👏

From driving her motorized car to using her speech device to ask for a kitten ...🐱, Kori is showing the world what’s possible when care and collaboration come together. 🙌👏

Check out the full story on our website > Impacting Lives > Assistive Technology Success Stories.

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Congratulations to Lashundra Archie from Kittrell Elementary School in @waterloo.schools on winning the 2025 ABC Paraeducator of the Year Award! 🎉

Ms. Shun is a vital part of the Waterloo school community. Her steady dedication and leadership help every student succeed, while her ...positive spirit brings joy and a strong sense of unity to the school. She truly lives out their belief that "Greatness. Starts. Here!" 👏

Nearly 50 paraeducators from 28 school districts were nominated for the 2024-25 Central Rivers AEA Above and Beyond the Call (ABC) Paraeducator Award – a reflection of their hard work, dedication and commitment to going the extra mile! 🙌

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Elevate and empower! 🌟 East Marshall Community Schools educators explored new ways to support student learning at Central Rivers AEA. 🙌

In this hands-on workshop, they learned how to make the most of the many physical and digital resources available to them. 👏 From finding ...materials in our online catalog to using tools that bring lessons to life, they’re building skills to:

✅ Find what they need in the Insignia catalog with confidence.
✅ Use trusted digital tools to support teaching and research.
✅ Access books, equipment and models for interactive learning.
✅ Add media to lessons to spark curiosity and deepen understanding.

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As Better Speech and Hearing Month wraps up, we want to give a huge shoutout to our Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, interpreters and special education teams! Thanks to their amazing teamwork, students are growing and thriving – and we couldn’t be prouder. 🙌

A special ...congratulations to Ayni, a student at Lou Henry Elementary, for earning the Student Leader of the Month Award! In a photo, Ayni and her team are signing “I love you” with smiley faces on their fingers – a perfect snapshot of the care and connection that surrounds her every day. 👏🤩

Ayni’s success is a true team effort. From CRAEA staff to Waterloo educators and interpreters through Hands Up, everyone works together daily to make sure she has everything she needs – from hearing aid batteries to schedule updates. Her story shows just how powerful collaboration can be. Way to go, Ayni! 👏

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