Mercy Crocker Bldg, 3rd floor

Iowa State Education Association undertakes membership programs that promote, support and provide education to students studying at Iowa public schools. Its professional development program provides a variety of learning opportunities and support to help educators deal with current issues and concerns. The association provides rights protection services by attorneys who are experts in school law and employment-related issues. The association monitors the Department of Education and other agencies that establish rules and regulations to ensure that highest professional standards are maintained. The ISEA also works closely with the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Its members are also entitled to a $1 million liability insurance policy to protect them against job-related legal action. The association is located in Des Moines, Iowa

The Young Women's Resource Center in Des Moines, IA offers free and confidential mental health counseling services for girls and young women aged 10-24, including those who identify as female, trans, and nonbinary. Sessions, led by experienced therapists specializing in art therapy and cognitive behavior talk therapy, provide a supportive and safe space for participants to discuss a wide range of issues. In addition to counseling, the center hosts after-school groups focusing on topics such as body image, reproductive health, and healthy relationships for young women in 5th through 12th grades. The center also organizes events like the annual Trunk N Treat and Back to School Bash to provide fun and empowering experiences for participants and their families. Generated from the website