The Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA) has recognized school counselors for their commitment to the profession and for the services provided to their students and families. We are proud to announce that seven of the ten counselors recognized with national awards or state-level individual recognition are from the Mississippi Bend...
The Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency will provide annual (ISASP) Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress testing for Home Schooled students March 24 and 25, 2020. Students, ages 7 through 15, must register in order to participate. Please contact your home district’s Home School Coordinator to register by February 1,...
Administration for the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency will present its initial bargaining position to the Communication Workers of America (CWA) Local 7108 in the first bargaining session at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in the Executive Conference Room at 729 21st Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Agenda: Presentation...
The Mississippi Bend AEA (MBAEA) has recently experienced a change in Assistive Technology (AT) supports. Due to the retirements of Cindy Cavanagh (2018) and Teresa Wyant (2017), a long term vision of an interdisciplinary group of AT service providers was realized. These retirements had the potential to leave a significant...
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
