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Central Rivers AEA ABC Paraeducator Award Nominations are Open for 2025!
In order to honor the hard work and dedication of the paraeducators employed by the schools within CRAEA, we are once again honoring those Paraeducators who go above and beyond with the ABC Paraeducator Award! This award gives us a chance to highlight the incredible service that paraeducators provide to our schools and our students. Often working without fanfare and behind the scenes, paraeducators are the lifeline for teachers to provide the individual attention so many students need to unlock their academic potential. Through continuous daily successes, students are given the opportunity to maximize their education because of the efforts of paraeducators. The nomination form is now open! Use the link below or
https://bit.ly/ABCparaeducator
The form asks for 2-3 examples of how the paraeducator goes above and beyond in each competency as well as how they go above and beyond the call of duty in the Paraeducator Profession professionally and by being involved in the community.
You can also (but NOT required) submit letters of recommendation that may be shared with the nominee. The deadline for submission is March 28th! With sector winners announced in the spring and the agency wide winner announced in May.
Accelerated Learning for All
Description 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 …
View full courseSocial Studies Inquiry Progressions: Overview
Description 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 …
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- Email: ProfessionalLearning@centralriversaea.org
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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 Corlene Collum for…
- Conference Center Coordinator
- Oversees room reservations
- Manages catering for events
- Orders course materials & office supplies
- Communicates with the Tech Department
- Instructor contact for tech needs
- Front Desk & phone support
