IN-PERSON Delegate Assembly & Annual Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 20 REGISTER NOW! IASB bylaws give each member board a delegate who casts the board's votes on issues before the Delegate Assembly. School board members provide input on IASB’s legislative platform and your priorities help influence legislators and the governor. By participating in this debate process, school, AEA and community college boards contribute to IASB’s legislative program and ultimately the unified legislative interests of all Iowa school boards. Submit your priorities now. |
IN-PERSON Annual Convention & Trade Show Wednesday, Nov. 20–Friday, Nov. 22 REGISTER NOW! Mark your calendar and make plans to join us at our 79th IASB Annual Convention, happening Nov. 20–22, 2024 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines! Stay tuned for more details on keynote speakers, featured workshops and more. |
IN-PERSON December ISFLC Conference Wednesday, Dec. 18–Thursday, Dec. 19 REGISTER NOW! ISFLC conferences are excellent opportunities for school leaders aspiring to the superintendency to further develop their knowledge base and skills. The Consortium offers two conferences each year, in December and February, spanning two days. Learn more. |
IN-PERSON Day on the Hill Tuesday, Jan. 28 SAVE THE DATE! The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB), School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) and Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs) invite you to the 2025 Day on the Hill! This advocacy event will begin at the State Historical Building in the morning for an optional brief session on talking points and logistical information for advocating at the Capitol. Following the training, attendees will head to the Capitol to meet and network with legislators in the rotunda and to support the displays showing innovative programs and initiatives happening in Iowa public schools. Note: Make sure you’re in-the-know before Day on the Hill and join us at our two In-Depth Advocacy webinars in January! |
IN-PERSON & ONLINE Frontline Analytics Certified Budget Workshops Thursday, Feb. 6, Tuesday, Feb. 11, Wednesday, Feb. 12 & Thursday, Feb. 13 IASB, in collaboration with Affiliated Program Frontline Analytics, is once again offering these free workshops for IASB members. Using forecasting tools, attendees will leave the workshop with a completed FY 2026 certified budget, including the aid and levy worksheets, as well as all supporting documents. Learn more. |
IN-PERSON February ISFLC Conference Tuesday, Feb. 18–Wednesday, Feb. 19 TRACK LIST NOW AVAILABLE! ISFLC conferences are excellent opportunities for school leaders aspiring to the superintendency to further develop their knowledge base and skills. The Consortium offers two conferences each year, in December and February, spanning two days. Learn more. |
IN-PERSON, COSSBA EVENT COSSBA Annual Conference Friday, March 21–Sunday, March 23 At the 2025 Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA) Annual Conference in Atlanta, you will have the opportunity to explore the latest trends and best practices in finance, governance, school safety, mental health, stakeholder engagement, student achievement, and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. The conference is designed to help you prepare for a future of limitless possibilities. You will also have the chance to make meaningful connections with other education professionals, visit with industry vendors at the exhibitor showcase and network with them. Learn more. |
IN-PERSON Safety Group Risk Management Workshop Wednesday, April 9 SAFETY GROUP PROGRAM EXCLUSIVE! Risk management is important and, if done well, can help districts reduce their liability over the long term. Each spring, Jester Insurance, EMC and IASB offer a workshop to allow participants (both local insurance agents and school leaders) the opportunity to learn more about managing risk through discussion of a variety of risk topics, such as board member liability, workers compensation and property liability and loss. Learn more about IASB Affiliated Program, Safety Group Insurance Program. |
IN-PERSON Summit on Student Success Wednesday, June 11 SAVE THE DATE! The IASB Summit on Student Success is—you guessed it—all about student achievement. This fascinating annual event will feature interactive sessions with plenty of talk time with your board member peers to troubleshoot issues related to barriers to learning and innovative approaches to increase student achievement. |
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