💙 MBAEA Gives Back | Community Volunteer Opportunity
Looking for a way to give back and support inclusion through sports?
MBAEA Gives Back is sharing an opportunity to volunteer with Special Olympics Iowa at its upcoming Camp Courageous Unified Sports Day!
📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
🕤 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Camp Courageous in Monticello, Iowa
The event brings athletes and community volunteers together for sports skills and drills, including football, soccer, pickleball, volleyball, cornhole, cheer/dance, and more.
View available volunteer opportunities and register: https://specialolympicsiowa.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=117417
Questions? Contact Special Olympics Iowa Volunteer Coordinator Hailey Brown at hbrown@soiowa.org.
Know someone who might be interested? Share this opportunity!
#MBAEAGivesBack #SpecialOlympicsIowa
Looking for a way to give back and support inclusion through sports?
MBAEA Gives Back is sharing an opportunity to volunteer with Special Olympics Iowa at its upcoming Camp Courageous Unified Sports Day!
📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
🕤 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Camp Courageous in Monticello, Iowa
The event brings athletes and community volunteers together for sports skills and drills, including football, soccer, pickleball, volleyball, cornhole, cheer/dance, and more.
View available volunteer opportunities and register: https://specialolympicsiowa.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=117417
Questions? Contact Special Olympics Iowa Volunteer Coordinator Hailey Brown at hbrown@soiowa.org.
Know someone who might be interested? Share this opportunity!
#MBAEAGivesBack #SpecialOlympicsIowa
📣 The September edition of the MBAEA Assistive Technology Newsletter is here!
Explore resources and updates on:
- High-incidence disabilities and accessible educational materials
- Tech Access Talks
- New switch-adapted toys in the AT Lending Library
- AAC and accessible writing tools
- Customizable visual schedules
Check out the full newsletter: https://bit.ly/4hU8yHq
Together, we can create a more accessible world for students with disabilities!
Explore resources and updates on:
- High-incidence disabilities and accessible educational materials
- Tech Access Talks
- New switch-adapted toys in the AT Lending Library
- AAC and accessible writing tools
- Customizable visual schedules
Check out the full newsletter: https://bit.ly/4hU8yHq
Together, we can create a more accessible world for students with disabilities!
Great things happen when we learn together!
MBAEA STEM Lead Aaron Maurer recently partnered with Andrew CSD teachers for a day of learning, conversation and some big questions.
The day included evaluating K-5 science curriculum options and exploring AI through a different lens: What does a machine do well, and what should stay uniquely human?
We’re grateful for opportunities like this to work alongside our district partners, support their educators and tackle the questions shaping teaching and learning together.
Thank you, Andrew CSD, for welcoming us into the work!
MBAEA STEM Lead Aaron Maurer recently partnered with Andrew CSD teachers for a day of learning, conversation and some big questions.
The day included evaluating K-5 science curriculum options and exploring AI through a different lens: What does a machine do well, and what should stay uniquely human?
We’re grateful for opportunities like this to work alongside our district partners, support their educators and tackle the questions shaping teaching and learning together.
Thank you, Andrew CSD, for welcoming us into the work!
Great work happening at Northeast Middle-High School!
MBAEA Wellbeing Supports Facilitator Diana Wood spent time with Northeast staff exploring how an understanding of the brain, behavior and emotion regulation can help educators respond to the changing needs of today’s students. The work provides a foundation for evidence-based practices that support classroom management and students’ emotional and behavioral needs.
We appreciate Diana and the expertise she brings to this work, and we’re grateful for opportunities like this to partner directly with our districts in support of their staff and students.
Thank you, Northeast CSD, for welcoming us and for your continued partnership!
MBAEA Wellbeing Supports Facilitator Diana Wood spent time with Northeast staff exploring how an understanding of the brain, behavior and emotion regulation can help educators respond to the changing needs of today’s students. The work provides a foundation for evidence-based practices that support classroom management and students’ emotional and behavioral needs.
We appreciate Diana and the expertise she brings to this work, and we’re grateful for opportunities like this to partner directly with our districts in support of their staff and students.
Thank you, Northeast CSD, for welcoming us and for your continued partnership!
Great learning happening at Calamus-Wheatland earlier this week!
MBAEA Math Focus Area Consultant Shannon Pasvogel worked alongside teachers as they dug into their new HMH Into Math curriculum and prepared for the year ahead.
We love opportunities like this to learn, plan and work alongside our district partners!
MBAEA Math Focus Area Consultant Shannon Pasvogel worked alongside teachers as they dug into their new HMH Into Math curriculum and prepared for the year ahead.
We love opportunities like this to learn, plan and work alongside our district partners!
We’re looking for people who want to make a difference every day!
If that’s you, or someone you know, we’d love to hear from you!
View our current openings and apply at mbaea.org/careers.
If that’s you, or someone you know, we’d love to hear from you!
View our current openings and apply at mbaea.org/careers.
🌟 Congratulations to Mariah Reeves, MBAEA District Watch Award recipient! Mariah’s vision, leadership, and commitment to student achievement continue to strengthen opportunities for learners across Clinton schools. #DistrictWatch #MBAEA
🌟 Congratulations to Desirae Reisen, MBAEA District Watch Award recipient! Desirae’s care, consistency, and willingness to go above and beyond help students grow, communicate, and experience success each day. #DistrictWatch #MBAEA
🌟 Congratulations to Audrey Guyer, MBAEA District Watch Award recipient! Audrey’s compassion, professionalism, and commitment to student success make her a trusted advocate for students, families, and colleagues. #DistrictWatch #MBAEA
🌟 Congratulations to Sheala Wentink, MBAEA District Watch Award recipient! Sheala’s expertise, collaboration, and unwavering focus on students strengthen supports for learners and the teams who serve them. #DistrictWatch #MBAEA
🌟 Congratulations to Mike Peakin, MBAEA District Watch Award recipient! Mike’s collaborative leadership and commitment to high-quality learning help create a culture where students and staff can reach their full potential. #DistrictWatch #MBAEA
🌟 Congratulations to Melissa Coss, MBAEA District Watch Award recipient! Melissa’s dedication to student growth, leadership, and belief in every learner help students achieve meaningful success year after year. #DistrictWatch #MBAEA
🌟 Congratulations to Reginald Hall, MBAEA District Watch Award recipient! Reginald’s creativity, compassion, and dedication help students feel supported, capable, and successful while building strong connections with families. #DistrictWatch #MBAEA
🌟 Congratulations to Kirk Ryan, MBAEA District Watch Award recipient! Kirk’s optimistic leadership and commitment to continuous improvement inspire growth, celebrate success, and positively impact students and staff alike. #DistrictWatch #MBAEA
🌟 Congratulations to Laura Finn, MBAEA District Watch Award recipient! Laura’s positive leadership, commitment to growth, and genuine care for others help create a school community where students and staff thrive. #DistrictWatch #MBAEA
🌟 Congratulations to Jackie Wolf, MBAEA District Watch Award recipient! Through her advocacy, responsiveness, and dedication, Jackie helps students receive the support they need to overcome challenges and find success. #DistrictWatch #MBAEA
🌟 Congratulations to Chris Miller, MBAEA District Watch Award recipient! Chris’s leadership, compassion, and dedication to students, staff, and families help make Jefferson School a welcoming and supportive place for all. #DistrictWatch #MBAEA
Thanks to the generosity of MBAEA employees through MBAEA Gives Back, we recently purchased and built a special tryke for Hayden through Mississippi Bend Trykes.
Hayden’s smile says it all! This marks the second tryke MBAEA staff have helped provide this school year through employee contributions, helping create opportunities for children to experience greater independence, mobility, and fun.
Thank you to everyone who contributes to MBAEA Gives Back and helps make moments like this possible.
Hayden’s smile says it all! This marks the second tryke MBAEA staff have helped provide this school year through employee contributions, helping create opportunities for children to experience greater independence, mobility, and fun.
Thank you to everyone who contributes to MBAEA Gives Back and helps make moments like this possible.
🌟 Congratulations to Kari Thomas, MBAEA District Watch Award recipient! Kari’s unwavering belief in every learner and commitment to helping students succeed creates a classroom where children feel supported, valued, and empowered. #DistrictWatch #MBAEA
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
