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
Guide to IASB Tools Webinar—Teacher Compensation & Benefits, Salary & Staffing Data
Tuesday, March 4, Noon
FREE FOR IASB MEMBERS! Did you know that IASB provides a comprehensive toolkit to help members identify areas of concern, and balance the need to recruit and retain quality educators, all while remaining efficient and cost-effective? Join IASB staff as they walk you through the Teacher Compensation & Benefits Toolkit, as well as available salary and staffing data. Register now.

 

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.

 

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 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.

 

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.