ISEA Retired

Honoring the ISEA Retired 2026 Sue Wiele Distinguished Service Award Winner, Pam Schmidt, at the 2026 ISEA Delegate Assembly!

Short notice, but our friends at DMACC asked us to share this info about this upcoming event.

Have you registered for the ISEA Retired Conference yet?
Click here and register today:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SPTDKZL
See you next Friday!

ISEA Retired is in the house at the NEA-Retired Conference and ready to learn, make new friends, and bring great ideas back to Iowa!

Wear blue tomorrow, January 23, as a visible sign that we stand together—across state lines and across communities—in support of safe, welcoming public schools where children can learn without fear.

Interested in sharing your expertise?
Consider filling out this Education Forum Survey today!

https://actionnetwork.org/surveys/education-forum-survey?source=direct_link&&fbclid=IwdGRjcAORXtRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeNoblk9LjaJrivrMMzthco7HsnG1kvBt2Lxg3fqIa6sSBdVnKX9cpCmyALXY_aem_NA8I9auCBaXnSlFuhDvMKg

Education Forum Survey What would you like to see from legislators to address Iowa's education needs?

Interested in donating an item for the upcoming NEA-Retired Virtual Auction? Here are the important dates to remember:

Auction Donations: Please submit yours early.
Open for viewing items donated. Wednesday, November 26.
Bidding is December 1 - December 8
Auction Closes. Monday, December 8
We need 100 donated items to open by Monday, Dec. 1.
Please help by donating early!

In-Kind Form: NEA RETIRED Winter 2026 VIRTUAL AUCTION & IN-PERSON ARIZONA AUCTION NEA-Retired - 2026 WINTER Auction Donation Form Thank you for submitting an item for donation! The NEA is required to collect the following information for financial and legal compliance purposes. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit a new form for each item. Bundled donations = one auction item. i...

Hey ISEA Retired members-
Want to stroll the Clay County Fair with ISEA President Josh Brown, ISEA Retired Chair Linda Linn, and ISEA Retired Staff Peri Van Tassel and Doug Smith next Tuesday? Join us!
We're meeting at 11am in front of the Clay County Regional Events Center to walk around and see the sights.
Tickets and transportation to and from are on you, but lunch is on us! Questions? Let us know!
We hope to see you next Tuesday in Spencer at the World's Greatest County Fair!

Need new ISEA gear? Check out these limited time items below!

ISEA Retired Members and Friends-
Please read this Call to Action request by the ISEA. If you need assistance or have questions, let us know.

It’s now August, so that means Back-to-School Season is here!

As students pick out their backpacks, teachers prepare their classrooms, and ESP members make sure everything is in order, the members of ISEA Retired want to send our heartfelt encouragement to all the dedicated educators heading back for another school year.

Whether you're returning to the classroom, supporting from the sidelines, or simply cheering on today’s educators, this season reminds us all of the joy, challenges, and rewards of shaping young minds.

To every teacher out there getting ready:
You've got this.
And remember, a whole community of retired educators is standing behind you, cheering you on with pride and gratitude. 💙🍎

Here's to a great 2025–2026 school year! 🎉

We had a great time honoring Geneva last night in Council Bluffs! Next time you see her, or send her a message, and tell her CONGRATS on her well deserved award! Thanks for all that you have done and continue to do for your Association, Geneva!!!