Welcome to Mississippi Bend AEA The Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency is one of ten area education agencies (AEAs) in the state created by the 1974 Iowa Legislature to ensure all children have equal educational opportunities. AEA's serve as intermediate units providing educational services to local schools. The Mission of the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency is to improve teaching and learning for all students through active partnerships and assertive leadership in a climate of mutual respect.

News 11th Annual Teacher Job Fair 02/03/10 Mississippi Bend AEA is Awarded Two Scholarships 12/21/09 Joan Marttila and Laura Cooley Receive Bingham Award 10/16/09 Assistive Technology Loan Library has Moved to WebMax! 10/16/09 Transition Strategies and Work Incentives Workshop 10/12/09 Mississippi Bend AEA Early Childhood Academy 2009-2010 08/14/09 Second Chance Reading 07/14/09 Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency Restructures 07/01/09 Scott County Regional Authority Helps Keep Local Kids Warm 05/13/09 Data Driven Instruction Fosters Relationships 04/21/09 Upcoming Events Upcoming Events   02/08/10 United Way Job Search 02/08/10 Bett./PV Business Entrepreneurship 02/09/10 These United States 02/09/10 Educational Strategies Gifted and Talented - Cancelled 02/09/10 Bettendorf CSD Mentoring - Cancelled 02/09/10 12 Web 2.0 Tools - Cancelled 02/09/10 Dragon Naturally Speaking 02/10/10 21st Century Skills & Transition 02/10/10 AEA/DE ICC 02/10/10 PBS Program/Service Feature Iowa Core Curriculum Enhances Learning for All Students The vision for the Iowa Core Curriculum is to ensure the success of each and every student by providing a world class curriculum. The Iowa Core Curriculum is designed to improve achievement of all students, preparing them for the world of work and lifelong learning. It identifies the essential content and instruction all students must experience. Find information about the content areas of the Iowa Core Curriculum at this site:  www.corecurriculum.iowa.gov Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency takes a strong lead in the design and implementation of the Iowa Core Curriculum in local school districts. 21st Century Education Bibliography (DOC) Tony Wagner 2009-2010 Blog more » more » more »

The mission of the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency is to improve teaching and learning for all students through active partnerships and assertive leadership in a climate of mutual respect.

The Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender identity, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age or disability in its educational programs, services or employment practices. Inquiries concerning this statement should be addressed to Tom Wirtz, Equity Coordinator, at 563-344-6410.

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