Welcome to Mississippi Bend AEA The Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency is one of nine 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 Mississippi Bend AEA Staff Member Becomes Certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Posted 08/26/10 Scott County Regional Authority Grant Helps Area Children Posted 07/21/10 Iowa’s AEAs to Provide K-12 Schools with Google’s Online Tools Posted 06/28/10 Public Notice: Reorganization of the Preston Community School District and the East Central Community School District Posted 05/26/10 Media Materials Giveaway Posted 04/30/10 Early Years are Learning Years: Celebrate National Week of the Young Child Posted 04/12/10 Iowa Microsoft Settlement Posted 03/19/10 AEAs: Impacting Lives for 35 Years Posted 03/18/10 Regional Math Bee Posted 03/10/10 Regional Invent Iowa Winners Posted 02/24/10 Upcoming Events Upcoming Events   09/02/10 PODD 09/02/10 Substitute Authorization 09/02/10 CSIN 09/02/10 Superintendents Meeting 09/03/10 Early Childhood Teachers (DAYC and Medicaid Training) 09/03/10 Early Childhood Academy/Yates 09/04/10 Agency Closed 09/07/10 Bett. Every Day Math 09/07/10 Iowa National Guard 09/07/10 Practicum Program/Service Feature Iowa Core Curriculum Enhances Learning for All Students The vision for the Iowa Core is to ensure the success of each and every student by providing a world class curriculum. The Iowa Core 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 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 in local school districts. 21st Century Education Bibliography (DOC) Tony Wagner 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, socio economic status, 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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