Drawing on Walls : A Story of Keith Haring
The life and work of Keith Haring, a mural artist, detailing his childhood, education, and career. Describes his activism within the LGBTQ+ community & his commitment to sharing art with children around the world.
Nature Dazzles
In this documentary, children and teachers were interviewed at The Grove Community School in Toronto during Gender Splendor week in April 2017. The film shows the children engaged in workshops designed for both non-binary-conforming and cisgender-identifying children. Suggesting that this progressive approach should be adopted in all schools to increase awareness of violence against LGBT children and teens, the goal of the film is to sensitize viewers to the struggles this group of children experiences in the educational system.
Queer: The Ultimate LGBT Guide for Teens
Teen life is hard enough with all of the pressures kids face, but for teens who are LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender), it's even harder. When do you decide to come out? To whom? Will your friends accept you? And how on earth do you meet people to date?
Queer is a humorous, engaging, and honest guide that helps LGBT teens come out to friends and family, navigate their new LGBT social life, figure out if a crush is also queer, and rise up against bigotry and homophobia.
Professional Books
Queer : A Graphic History (CIN1904)
Though not a graphic novel, this high illustrated nonfiction book explores how we came to view sex, gender and sexuality in the ways that we do. Barker and Scheele show how these ideas get tangled up with our culture and our understanding of biology, psychology and sexology; and how these views have been disputed and challenged. Each page focuses on a specific aspect of the subject.
A Culturally Proficient Response to LGBT Communities-- A Guide for Educators (CIN1902)
Positive systemic change begins when leaders propel schools toward diverse-friendly environments. Build welcoming, safe spaces through this inside-out analysis of cultural proficiencies, policies, and practices.
LGBT Youth in America's Schools (CIN1900)
"Jason Cianciotto and Sean Cahill, experts on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender public policy advocacy, combine an accessible review of social science research with analyses of school practices and local, state, and federal laws that affect LGBT students. In addition, portraits of LGBT youth and their experiences with discrimination at school bring human faces to the issues the authors discuss."--Publisher's website.
IASL Annual Conference
Credit to Christine Sturgeon for this information.
IASL Award Winners
In case you missed it, IASL announced its award winners for this school year:
- Iowa Goldfinch Award: Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings
- Iowa Children's Choice Award: New Kid by Jerry Craft
- Iowa Teen Award: Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott
- Iowa High School Book Award: Dry by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman
What books will win next year? I'm not sure, but I know it'll be one of these (Goldfinch, ICCA, ITA, IHSBA). (Seriously, check out those links - ThingLink and Genially presentations that IASL folks made for the book nominees.)
Credit to Christine Sturgeon for this information.
Let's Walk! Join the MBAEA NAMIwalk Team
Registration instructions can be found HERE.
Would you rather volunteer? Simply fill out this Google form and we'll contact you with more information soon.
What is NAMI?
NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley is a bi-state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots organization dedicated to building better lives for individuals living with a mental health condition and their families. NAMI GMV's Iowa service area is aligned with Mississippi Bend AEA service area and includes five counties in the Eastern Iowa Mental Health Region including Jackson, Clinton, Scott, Muscatine and Cedar Counties.
Learn more about NAMI here!
If you have any other questions regarding the NAMIWalks, please contact Shari Huecksteadt at shuecksteadt@mbaea.org or Jennifer Kingery at jkingery@mbaea.org.
Summer Reading Programs!
Scott County Library System (Blue Grass, Buffalo, Durant, Eldridge, Walcott)
Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship
With graduation quickly approaching, it’s critical to get the word out to more high school seniors that the Last-Dollar Scholarship covers tuition for postsecondary credentials up to two-year degrees leading to rewarding high-demand jobs. Below are two fliers - one directed at seniors and the other at parents, teachers and other adults in their lives - that explain the easy steps students can take to receive the scholarship.
Check out these flyers!
Inclusive Classroom
The first annual virtual Inclusive Classroom Conference will be held on February 9, 2022 and coordinated by four AEAs.
Keynote speakers will be the authors of the book, “Inclusive Classroom 365,” which should be released in May. For more information in regards to the Inclusive Classroom, please check out https://inclusive365.com/.
We need your help in creating a conference experience that meets the needs of your staff, students, and families. Please take a few minutes to add your thoughts for topics/sessions that would benefit your district. We’ll use this information to build a rich learning experience designed to benefit the students and staff in your district. Thank you!
Professional Development Opportunities
There are a variety of courses offered virtually throughout the entire state. Login to the AEA PD Registration site to meet your license renewal and professional development needs. For employment related training visit AEA PD Learning Online. Your login information is the same for both sites. If you don't remember your password, click Forgot Password at the bottom of the page. Having trouble with your username? It may be your personal email, not your school email.
Check it out!
- Computer Science Standards- AEA Learning Online
- English Learner Mini-Conferece Flyer
- Literacy Flyer
- Paraeducator Generalist Program Flyer
- Paraeducator Certification Level II Area of Concentration: Special Needs Flyer
- Substitute Authorization Course Flyer
For more questions, please contact: staffdevelopment@aea9.k12.ia.us.
Media Academy 2021-2022
Based upon feedback, the current plan is to offer face to face learning with virtual an option.
- October 11, 2021
- November 30, 2021
- January 31, 2022
- March 28, 2022
The agenda and registration is being developed. Be on the look out for the registration link! Calendar invites will follow for those who register.
Holidays and Observances
JUNE
African-American Music Appreciation Month
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month.
LGBTQIA Pride MonthMen's Health Month
June 1- National Say Something Nice Day
June 6- D-Day
June 14- Flag Day
June 20- Father's Day
MBAEA Media Center
Please email or call us at 563-344-6459 anytime for appointments, assistance with usernames/passwords or any other support you need!
Email: hwhitman@mbaea.org
Website: https://www.mbaea.org/
Location: 729 21st Street, Bettendorf, IA, USA
Phone: 563-344-6526
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Twitter: @MBAEA
