The Learning Hub

IASB^® offers a diverse selection of learning experiences throughout the year to support board/superintendent teams in governance and leadership. As education leaders, you face many complex challenges, which require you to possess a vast range of knowledge and experience—school law, finance, labor relations, policy and budgets, curriculum, not to mention bond campaigns, lobbying, special education and parliamentary procedure—to name a few.

Through convention, conferences, workshops, webinar and podcasts, offered either statewide or regionally, in-district, in-person or digitally, IASB serves member needs for learning and professional development. We are here to help both new and experienced board members build your knowledge, and sharpen your boardsmanship and leadership skills.

Online registration closes at different times for different events. Please check individual event webpages for information pertaining to registration dates, fees and cancellation policies. Walk-ins are welcome at IASB events. View IASB's full cancellation and refund policy.

You can now download a digital version of IASB's 2024–25 At Your Service Guide.

IASB is a member of the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA), a non-partisan, national alliance dedicated to sharing resources and information to support, promote and strengthen state school boards associations as they serve their local school districts and board members. Visit our COSSBA ConnectED webpage for more information about the organization and learning opportunities offered.

Note: BoardCast, IASB's official podcast, has been moved to the Newsroom section of our website.
 

2025

 

ONLINE WEBINAR
Understanding AEA & Special Education Funding Webinar
Wednesday, June 4, Noon
FREE FOR IASB MEMBERS! Join IASB Executive Director D.T. Magee in conversation with Heartland AEA Chief Administrator Cindy Yelick as they break down how Area Education Agencies (AEAs) are funded. This session will focus on how special education is funded at both the state and federal levels. This webinar is perfect for school board members and education leaders who want to gain a clearer understanding of the educational landscape as we advocate for these essential services. Register now.

 

IN-PERSON Summit on Student Success Wednesday, June 11 REGISTRATION & HOTEL BLOCKS NOW OPEN! 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. Register now. Thank you to Frontline Analytics for sponsoring this year's Summit on Student Success!

 

ONLINE WEBINAR
Post-Session Sample Policy & Title IX Updates Webinar
June (TBA)
FREE FOR IASB MEMBERS! Following the close of the 2025 legislative session, IASB will release our largest Policy Primer of the year. Updates to sample policies will promote legal compliance for districts. Tune in to this free webinar to discuss the changing school law landscape in Iowa.

 

ONLINE WEBINAR
Teacher Compensation & Benefits (TCB) Survey Webinar
July (TBA)
FREE FOR IASB MEMBERS! Join IASB staff experts as they guide you through the survey submission process. After the webinar, you will be ready to submit your completed Teacher Compensation & Benefits (TCB) Survey.

 

IN-PERSON ISFLC New Superintendents' Conference Wednesday, Sept. 17 SAVE THE DATE! New superintendents were invited to attend this one-day conference, where attendees received a thorough introduction to Iowa school finance and immediate tasks essential to your success as a superintendent. Save the date and stay tuned for additional information!

 

IN-PERSON Delegate Assembly & Annual Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19 SAVE THE DATE! 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.

 

IN-PERSON Annual Convention & Trade Show Wednesday, Nov. 19–Friday, Nov. 21 SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendar and make plans to join us at our 80th IASB Annual Convention, happening Nov. 19–21, 2025 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. 17–Thursday, Dec. 18 SAVE THE DATE! The ISFLC December Conference is the first of two conferences offered in the winter as part of the ISFLC program. Both of these conferences are developed for current and aspiring superintendents, as well as school business officials. All session tracks are led by Iowa experts with skills and expertise in identified criteria areas. Learn more.

 

2026

 

IN-PERSON Day on the Hill with Iowa's AEAs, IASB® & SAI Monday, Jan. 26 SAVE THE DATE! Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs), Iowa Association of School Boards® (IASB®) & School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) invite you to the 2026 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. Learn more.

 

IN-PERSON February ISFLC Conference Wednesday, Feb. 18–Thursday, Feb. 19 SAVE THE DATE! The ISFLC February Conference is the second of two conferences offered in the winter as part of the ISFLC program. Both of these conferences are developed for current and aspiring superintendents, as well as school business officials. All session tracks are led by Iowa experts with skills and expertise in identified criteria areas. Learn more.

 

IN-PERSON Summit on Student Success Tuesday, June 9 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.

 

More Ways to Learn

Podcasts
IASB produces the BoardCast podcast for members to stay up-to-date and knowledgeable on a variety of topics. Listeners will get insider knowledge in a format that you can take on the go with you—in the car, on a bike, out for a walk or jog, or just sitting in your living room.

Custom Workshops
IASB facilitators will meet with your board or a group of boards, designing a custom experience to meet your needs on a variety of topics.

At the Board Table Discussion Tools
Downloadable self-study kits for your board to do together.

Recordings & Resources
Recorded webinars, events and conference resources.

COSSBA ConnectED
Founded by state school boards associations in late 2021, the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA) is a non-partisan, national alliance dedicated to sharing resources and information to support, promote and strengthen state school boards associations as they serve their local school districts and board members. Learn more about the organization and learning opportunities offered.