Area residents are invited to share personal experiences on children’s mental health services at a listening post set for 5:30-7:00 p.m. on October 11th at the Mississippi Bend AEA, located at 729 21st Street, Bettendorf. Listening posts are being hosted by at locations across Iowa on behalf of the Children’s...
The Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency will provide annual (ISASP) Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (formally known as Iowa Assessment) testing for Home Schooled students March 18 and 19, 2019. Students, ages 7 through 15, must register in order to participate. Please contact your home district’s Home School Coordinator...
August 17, 2018, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MISSISSIPPI BEND AEA Featuring Keynote Speakers: From Phonics to Fluency: Tim Rasinski, Ph.D., Reading & Writing Center, Kent State University Self and Collective Efficacy: Kristin Anderson, Corwin Educational Consultant Early Bird Discount! Register by May 31 and save $15! Registration and details:...
Do you know someone who has made outstanding contributions to education and Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs)? Please take a few minutes to nominate this person for recognition by Iowa’s AEAs. Iowa’s AEAs bestow three awards annually to outstanding candidates for their contributions to education and the work of the...
A FREE, fun, non-spooky, handicapped accessible, food-allergy safe event for Special Needs children and adults (and their families) to enjoy Trick-or-Treating their way. Open to anyone who struggles with Trick-or-Treating, of all ages, any disability, or special needs. Your family will walk around collecting treats from our community. Trunks (Tables)...
Please join the AEA Early Childhood Teams for play activities that focus on promoting communication, developmental skills, and skill building. Sessions will be held at the Family museum in Bettendorf and the Sawmill Museum in Clinton. Click the the appropriate fliers for dates and time: Bettendorf | Clinton
Assistive Technology on the Mississippi AT Conference | ATOM 2017 Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Bettendorf Learning Center Mississippi Bend AEA - Bettendorf, Iowa Registration is now open for the second annual Assistive Technology on theMississippi (ATOM) Assistive Technology Conference 2017 to be held December 5that MBAEA, Bettendorf, Iowa. This conference...
The Department of Education is transitioning to a new statewide data system for K-6 literacy through FASTBridge Learning. To help school districts with this transition, comprehensive training via webinars and regional face-to-face meetings are being offered now through the end of October. These training slots are limited and information needed...
In an attempt to save energy, the Mississippi Bend AEA will pilot a program throughout the month of July. During this program our offices will be closed on Fridays (July 7, 14, 21, 28) and will be open for extended hours Monday-Thursday (7 a.m. - 6 p.m.). For your convenience,...
Leadership and Life Skills Inspire Young Students to be 21st Century Leaders with The Leader in Me Process Andrew, IA 3-27-17 – Andrew Community School District announced today the school has been named as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE: FC). This recognition comes because...
