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.
 

Upcoming Events & Learning Opportunities

2022

Delegate Assembly & Annual Meeting
Nov. 16
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.

77th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show
Nov. 16–18
REGISTER NOW! We are incredibly excited to be planning a vibrant in-person Annual Convention for 2022 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.

December ISFLC Conference
Dec. 14–15, 2022
REGISTER NOW! ISFLC conferences are excellent opportunities for school leaders aspiring to the superintendency to further develop their knowledge base and skills. Stay tuned for more details!
 

2023

 
Certified Budget Workshops
Feb. 9, 15 & 16
 IASB, in collaboration with Affiliated Program Frontline Analytics, powered by Forecast5, is once again offering these free workshops for IASB members. Using forecasting tools, attendees will leave the workshop with a completed FY 2024 certified budget, including the aid and levy worksheets, as well as all supporting documents. The February 9 workshop is offered twice, morning and afternoon, at the Frontline office in Des Moines. The Feb. 15 and 16 workshops will be held via Zoom in the morning and afternoon. Times will be announced as we get closer to the events.

Day on the Hill
Feb. 14
 Make plans to join IASB on Feb. 14, 2023 for our annual Day on the Hill! Stay tuned for more details.

February ISFLC Conference
Feb. 22–23
ISFLC conferences are excellent opportunities for school leaders aspiring to the superintendency to further develop their knowledge base and skills.

Summit on Student Success
April 27–28
Make plans to join IASB on April 27–28, 2023 for our first-ever Summit on Student Success! Stay tuned for more details.
 

More Ways to Learn, Any Time!

 
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.