Professional Learning

A large group of staff gathered in the conference center at the Cedar Falls CRAEA office for a professional learning event.

Welcome to Central Rivers AEA Professional Learning! We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning for educators in Iowa. Join us and enhance your knowledge and skills to serve your students better.


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Iowa’s AEAs Implemented a New Course Fee Structure on August 1, 2024

Starting August 1, 2024, Iowa’s AEAs introduced a new fee structure for professional learning courses due to changes in funding from legislation (HF 2612) passed in 2024. The new fees apply to courses entered into the AEA Professional Learning Registration system on or after August 1, 2024. Courses set up before this date will retain the previous fee structure.

If you have any questions, contact the Professional Learning Department or review the AEA Course Fee Structure as of August 1, 2024.


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 …

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Social 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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Contact Us


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
Kay Schmalen, Director of Professional Learning.

Director of Professional Learning

kschmalen@centralriversaea.org

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
Angie Gansen,
Professional Learning Registration System Coordinator

Professional Learning Systems Registration

agansen@centralriversaea.org

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
Corlene Collum, Professional Learning Conference Ctr Serv Facilitator

Professional Learning Conference Ctr Serv Facilitator

ccollum@centralriversaea.org

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