Issue Toolkits
IASB has developed these resources to align with our Success for All Students: Public Policy Agenda of Iowa School Boards.
![District Cost Per Pupil Toolkit icon](/images/default-source/advocacy-center/issue-toolkits/student-reading-book-advocacy34084f49-4ab0-4839-8d16-1cca58a0ec1d.png?Status=Master&sfvrsn=5d5e089b_3)
This
toolkit provides resources to demonstrate the importance of early literacy in future achievement for students.
![Graphic: Teacher Workforce (Apple)](/images/default-source/advocacy-center/issue-toolkits/2023_issuetoolkit-teacherworkforce2ec863ee-f4ae-46e0-be31-9c4e139c3dae.png?Status=Master&sfvrsn=72d4e348_3)
This
toolkit provides information on addressing the teacher shortage by helping to recruit and retain high-quality educators.
![English Learners Funding Toolkit icon](/images/default-source/advocacy-center/issue-toolkits/icon_brandedglobe437211ea-0958-4062-9f47-4ff61a8404a4.png?Status=Master&sfvrsn=f26c2d61_3)
This toolkit provides information on innovative programming at public schools that provides engaging educational experiences for all students.
![Graphic: Mental Health (Head with Gears)](/images/default-source/advocacy-center/issue-toolkits/2023_issuetoolkit-mentalhealthadf8b2a8-29d5-40ab-9d54-f2651c5a8e95.png?Status=Master&sfvrsn=d4b92175_3)
Use this toolkit to find resources to ensure the mental health needs of students and staff are met in your district.
![Graphic: School Security (Lock)](/images/default-source/advocacy-center/issue-toolkits/2023_issuetoolkit-schoolsafety7b11dc6b-22a2-4c32-9265-809d81091737.png?Status=Master&sfvrsn=e8fcd640_7)
Find
resources on all facets of school safety, including physical safety measures in and around schools, violence prevention programs, and addressing student behavior.
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Use
the SSA toolkit to help you talk to your legislators about the importance of setting a state aid rate that allows you to meet your district's needs and provide competitive wages for teachers and staff.
![Supplemental State Aid Toolkit icon](/images/default-source/advocacy-center/issue-toolkits/iowa-heart_00179cf5b85-f7c2-40e0-9133-e441f0c362e6.png?Status=Master&sfvrsn=6f2a334c_3)
Use
the AEA toolkit to help you talk to your legislators about the importance of AEA funding and the essential services they provides students and school districts.