• New Intensive Literacy course for struggling readers coming soon in January

    Central Rivers AEA is thrilled to announce our Elementary Intensive Literacy Instruction for Struggling Readers course, launching this January at… Read More

  • Elevate Your ELA Instruction: Revised Iowa Academic Standards Workshop

    Are you ready to enhance your understanding of the revised Iowa Academic Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy? Join… Read More

  • Enrich Your Literacy Toolbox: Central Rivers AEA’s 2024-2025 Course Offerings

    Central Rivers AEA is excited to unveil our lineup of literacy professional development courses designed to empower educators like you… Read More

  • Mastering the Art of Crafting High-Quality Text-Dependent Questions

    In the realm of education, the importance of asking the right questions cannot be overstated. Text-dependent questions (TDQs) serve as… Read More

  • Inquiries of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Instruction

    Part 4: Intensifying Instruction By Increasing Opportunities to Respond This blog post is the final installment in our four-part series… Read More

  • Inquiries of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Instruction

    Part 3: Intensifying Instruction By Increasing Embedded Learning Opportunities In this multi-part blog series, we have been addressing inquiries of… Read More

  • Inquiries of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Instruction

    Part 2: Intensifying Instruction By Increasing Learner Engagement In Part 1 of this series, we explored how high-quality interactions can… Read More

  • Demystifying Phonological Awareness: Recent Shifts in Research and What They Mean for Educators

    For decades, educators have recognized understanding the sounds of spoken language (phonological awareness) as a key building block for early… Read More

  • Inquiries of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Instruction

    Part 1: Intensifying Instruction by Increasing Quality Interactions Understanding Tiers and Intensifying Instruction There are typically two inquiries we receive… Read More

  • Engaging Learners in Close Reading 

    Close reading is a focused journey of meticulous examination and interpretation. By zooming in on specific passages, we unearth deeper… Read More