Crisis Planning Project at Heartland AEA

Crafting a crisis action plan in the midst of a crisis is not successful. Will your district be ready when disaster strikes? The Crisis Planning Project at Heartland AEA is an opportunity for schools to review their current plans with an eye on refinement and inclusion of current issues and best practice. Click here for information about this 2010-11 professional development opportunity.

Children’s Mental Health Resources Guide Available From NAMI

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Iowa has a children’s mental health resource guide available for anyone who may be interested in children’s mental health issues. The book can be picked up free at NAMI Iowa or they will mail copies if recipients pay postage. Click here for more information.

Honoring Judy Jeffrey as She Retires

We all know Judy Jeffrey is retiring the first of May. As she begins this new phase of her life, we have been told that Judy will once again take on a challenge of making a difference. This summer she plans to assist women who suffer from breast cancer by participating in a 60 mile walk in 3 days—that’s 20 miles each day. If you are interested in honoring Judy as she retires, consider making a pledge to this important event in Judy’s life. Click on the website below to make your pledge.

1. http://www.the3day.org/site/TR
2. On the right side of the website click on donate to a participant.
3. Search by placing in the name Judy Jeffrey then click Search.
4. Click on the name Judy Jeffrey.
5. On the left side of the website click on ‘Click to donate to Judy in 2010.’

Contribute the amount you wish to give in helping Judy reach her goal.
Please feel free to send this e-mail on to others. If you have questions, please call or email:
Mary Petersen
mpetersen@aea11.k12.ia.us
(515) 224-4722

Beverly Riess
beverly.riess@uni.edu
(515) 988-4157

A retirement reception will be held to honor Judy on April 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the State Board Room. Click here for more information.