Upcoming Events & Learning Opportunities
2021
Webinar Series: Tuesday Talks with IASB—So, You Want to Run for the School Board?
Aug. 17; Aug. 31; Sept. 21
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Join us for a
free webinar series designed to provide valuable information new board candidates need!
- Aug. 17: Running for the School Board 101: Essential Tips for Candidates
- Aug. 31: Maintaining Your Community’s Trust: Legal & Ethical Campaigns for the School Board
- Sept. 21: Student Learning: Do Boards Really Make a Difference?
Webinar Series: The New Iowa Standards for School Leaders (ISSL) and the Impact on Superintendent Evaluation and Goal Setting
Sept. 9 & 10 (repeat offerings); Sept. 24
FREE FOR IASB MEMBERS!
The state of Iowa is rolling out new Iowa Standards for School Leaders
(ISSL), effective July 1, and IASB is set to help. We’re offering a
slate of webinars to help your board team learn about the legal
requirements of superintendent evaluation and to get acquainted with the
new leadership standards. We’ll also provide guidance for a sound
superintendent evaluation process and considerations for goal setting
for the coming year. The June and September webinars are a two-part
series designed for the board-superintendent team and each will provide
concrete information and suggested next steps for summer and fall
decision making. One week after each webinar, we’re offering a bonus
networking opportunity for board presidents to dig deeper into the
shared information and related implications for board leadership. Vice
presidents are also encouraged to join the webinar, and anyone is
welcome to attend!
NSBA Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) Annual Conference
Sept. 16–18
CUBE has convened school board members from across the nation for the past 53 years to network and share the continually evolving strategies they are using to address the unique educational challenges that exist in our nation's urban centers. Content is curated specifically to provide you with the tools and support you need to effect change as an empowered, impactful urban school board member.
ISFLC New Superintendents' Conference
Sept. 22
ISFLC welcomes educational leaders new to the superintendency and new to the state of Iowa. The one-day conference will provide you with a thorough introduction to Iowa school finance and other information essential to your success as a superintendent.
Learn more about ISFLC and upcoming conferences.
Webinar Series: Conversations with Board Presidents
Sept. 24
FREE FOR IASB MEMBERS! In tandem with our new webinar series,
The New Iowa Standards for School Leaders (ISSL) and the Impact on Superintendent Evaluation and Goal Setting,
we're pleased to offer a series of webinars especially for board
presidents! Vice presidents are also encouraged to join the webinar, and
anyone is welcome to attend!
Note:
The Recruiting Candidates and Onboarding New Board Members webinars on
August 19 and 20 have been cancelled. Please note that the topics
covered in these webinars will now be covered during the Post COVID-19
and the New Normal board president webinars on July 15 or 16 (repeat
offerings).
Strategic Budget Reduction Conference
Oct. 5
Thinking budget cuts? This workshop is designed to provide you with practical strategies to use when your district is faced with making budget reduction decisions—including how to know if your district is headed for financial trouble, transparent methodologies you can use to identify budget reduction options and ensuring careful monitoring and follow-through for your new budget. We recommend that you consider bringing a team—your board president, superintendent, school business official and HR director.
Employee Relations Conference
Oct. 12
Your goal is to promote positive relations with employees to encourage an environment that supports innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Just as important is the responsibility to maintain efficient, cost-effective organizational operations. This day-long conference features experts who will examine issues and help you be prepared.
NSBA Equity Symposium West
Oct. 22–23
Over the last year, education leaders have convened virtually and in person to discuss issues of inequities plaguing our education systems. Now is the time to go beyond the conversations. Join your colleagues at
NSBA’s Equity Symposium West, October 22-23, 2021 in Oklahoma City to put your ideas into action.
Delegate Assembly & Annual Meeting
Nov. 17
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! The Delegate Assembly & Annual Meeting is an important annual event where member delegates gather to hold the annual meeting, set and approve the legislative platform, and convene nominating caucuses for open IASB District Director seats.
New Board Member Academy Workshop Series
Nov. 17, Jan. 27, Feb. 10
Take
advantage of the Ready, Set, Govern! training series, which consists of
three workshops to set you on the road to success. The first workshop
in the series will cover board roles and responsibilities, board meeting
practices and government transparency laws, and an overview of board
policy basics. Continue your learning with two digital workshops this
winter—January 27 and February 10.
76th IASB Annual Convention
Nov. 17–18
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! We are incredibly excited to be planning a vibrant in-person Annual Convention for 2021 and look forward to welcoming you. As always, our keynote speakers will challenge and inspire your governance team, and our full lineup of education sessions for both experienced and newly-elected board members will be focused on issues and trends that matter most. More information to come!
ISFLC December Conference
Dec. 8–9
The ISFLC is a professional development program for Iowa superintendents to expand their knowledge base and develop fiscal management and leadership skills. The Consortium offers two-day sessions to meet the varied fiscal management and leadership needs of Iowa superintendents and aspiring superintendents.
Learn more about ISFLC and upcoming conferences.
2022
NSBA Equity Symposium East
Jan. 22
The
NSBA Equity Symposium East provides a forum for school board members, public school advocates, and community leaders to examine and discuss the strategies, current trends, research, and best practices around equity in our nation’s public K-12 schools. Join your colleagues at NSBA’s Equity Symposium East, January 22, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Registration opens Sept. 22, 2021.
Day on the Hill
Feb. 1
SAVE THE DATE! We are pleased to announce we will be holding our in-person Day on the Hill in 2022. Stay tuned for more details!
ISFLC February Conference
Feb. 16–17
The ISFLC is a professional development program for Iowa superintendents to expand their knowledge base and develop fiscal management and leadership skills. The Consortium offers two-day sessions to meet the varied fiscal management and leadership needs of Iowa superintendents and aspiring superintendents.
Learn more about ISFLC and upcoming conferences.
NSBA Annual Conference & Exposition
April 2–4
The
NSBA 2022 Annual Conference & Exposition is the one national event that brings together education leaders to learn about best governance practices, gain insight into child development and learn about new programs and technology that can help enrich student learning. NSBA 2022 is one of the few—if not the only—places where school board members from around the country can receive the training necessary to address the instructional needs of students and to improve the efficiency of district operations.