Scanlan Center for School Mental Health

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Thank you to Devin Siebold - Comedian for lighting up the stage last night and bringing Iowa K-12 educators joy and laug...
04/18/2026

Thank you to Devin Siebold - Comedian for lighting up the stage last night and bringing Iowa K-12 educators joy and laughter! We were honored to have you headline our event ๐Ÿ’›

Once upon a time, our Scanlan Center team members were students, dreamers, and kids navigating their own journeys ๐Ÿ’›That ...
04/15/2026

Once upon a time, our Scanlan Center team members were students, dreamers, and kids navigating their own journeys ๐Ÿ’›

That perspective shapes everything we do, from supporting schools and campuses, uplifting educators, and creating spaces where every student can feel seen, supported, and valued.

Picture this: It's 5 p.m. on a Friday. The week is behind you. You walk into a beautiful space filled with colleagues wh...
04/13/2026

Picture this: It's 5 p.m. on a Friday. The week is behind you. You walk into a beautiful space filled with colleagues who get it, and for 2 hours, you laugh, reconnect, and remember why you do this work.

That's what โœจ๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐„๐ƒ: ๐€๐ง ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐Š-๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐„๐๐ฎ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌโœจ is built for.

This Friday, we're gathering K-12 educators from across the state for an evening of live music, great food, and comedian Devin Sieboldโ€”an award-winning comic who spent years in the classroom and brings that experience to every punchline.

๐Ÿ“… Friday, April 17 from 5 -7 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Iowa City, Iowa
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $25 per ticket (includes one drink ticket, appetizers, and program)

Bring a friend, and make a night of it!

Register at the link in the comments โฌ‡๏ธ

๐—–๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฎ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re proud to honor Bobbijo Duncan, behavior interventionist at Ma...
04/08/2026

๐—–๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฎ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™re proud to honor Bobbijo Duncan, behavior interventionist at Mason City Community School District as our Iowa School Mental Health Hero of the Month!

From helping students build self-regulation skills to creating safe, supportive spaces rooted in trust, Bobbijo brings calm, connection, and hope when it matters most. Her work extends beyond the classroomโ€”strengthening relationships with families and helping lead initiatives like the Hoover Riverhawk Market to meet basic needs with dignity and care.

๐Ÿ™Œ Thank you, Bobbijo, for helping every student feel seen, supported, and ready to learn.

Read Bobbijoโ€™s story at the link in the first comment โฌ‡๏ธ

Weโ€™re so grateful for the incredible support shown to the Scanlan Center during ๐Ÿ’›Your generosity helps us continue adv...
03/26/2026

Weโ€™re so grateful for the incredible support shown to the Scanlan Center during ๐Ÿ’›

Your generosity helps us continue advancing school mental health across Iowa and beyond. Thank you for being part of this work!

03/25/2026

Why is Scanlan Center for School Mental Health important? ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›

Let us count (a few of) the ways:
1. Strengthens entire school communities
2. Responds to urgent mental health needs
3. Delivers real statewide impact
4. Connects research to practice
5. Gives educators and families tools they can actually use.

Help us help your community by giving today: 1dayforiowa.org/education26

Help us close the mental health care gap in Iowa ๐Ÿ’›By donating today, your gift to the Scanlan Center for School Mental H...
03/25/2026

Help us close the mental health care gap in Iowa ๐Ÿ’›

By donating today, your gift to the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health could provide K-12 students, school staff, and campus faculty/staff access to the resources and services they need, such as:

๐Ÿซถ $5 โ€” Puts a calming mindfulness activity book into the hands of a student, educator, or faculty member

๐Ÿซถ $15 โ€” Supplies a K-12 school with mental health awareness materials to share with students, families, and the broader community

๐Ÿซถ $25 โ€” Helps celebrate and uplift an Iowa School Mental Health Hero of the Month

๐Ÿซถ $50 โ€” Equips an educator, faculty, or staff member with life-saving su***de prevention training

๐Ÿซถ $100 โ€” Provides one counseling session for a Kโ€“12 student with demonstrated financial need

Give today โžก๏ธ https://1dayforiowa.org/education26

03/24/2026

Want to strengthen your connection with students in just a few seconds? Start by naming what theyโ€™re feeling ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Check out this short Snackable Skills video for educator-friendly strategies you can use right away โฌ‡๏ธ

What if just a few minutes of intention-setting could make a difference in your studentsโ€™ well-being? ๐Ÿ’› The ๐‘ช๐’๐’Ž๐’Ž๐’Š๐’• ๐’•๐’ ๐‘บ๐’†...
03/19/2026

What if just a few minutes of intention-setting could make a difference in your studentsโ€™ well-being? ๐Ÿ’›

The ๐‘ช๐’๐’Ž๐’Ž๐’Š๐’• ๐’•๐’ ๐‘บ๐’†๐’๐’‡-๐‘ช๐’‚๐’“๐’† activity invites students to set daily intentions and build consistent well-being practices.

Download at the link in the comments โฌ‡๏ธ

A single donation can change everything for a student struggling in silence ๐Ÿซถ This March, your gift to The University of...
03/18/2026

A single donation can change everything for a student struggling in silence ๐Ÿซถ

This March, your gift to The University of Iowa College of Education's Scanlan Center for School Mental Health puts real mental health resources directly into the hands of Iowa's Kโ€“12 students, educators, and campus staff โ€” from mindfulness activity books to life-saving su***de prevention training to counseling services.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Donate by March 25 โžก๏ธ https://1dayforiowa.org/education26

March is National Social Work Month, and weโ€™re celebrating the incredible gift our social workers bring to Iowaโ€™s K-12 s...
03/16/2026

March is National Social Work Month, and weโ€™re celebrating the incredible gift our social workers bring to Iowaโ€™s K-12 school communities every day ๐Ÿ’›

Jess, Kaitlin, Taylor, Liz, and Ryan embody compassionate careโ€”uplifting voices, supporting mental health, and walking alongside students, educators, and families. Their dedication reminds us that connection and care truly transform lives. Thank you for the difference you make every day!

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