Day on the Hill

Monday, Jan. 27 & Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025
One Voice for Iowa Students

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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!

Features

Advocacy & Alignment Workshop

Monday, Jan. 27, 4:45–6:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express & Conference Center, 2502 SE Hulsizer Road, Ankeny, IA

Day on the Hill

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

8–11 a.m. Registration, Breakfast & Pre-Training
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Advocacy & Student Showcase
11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Shuttle between Historical Building & Capitol

SHOWCASE YOUR DISTRICT! Do you have a stand-out student program? Contact Michelle Johnson to feature your program at the upcoming Day on the Hill event. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to highlight the amazing work happening in your district!

In-Depth Advocacy Webinars

ONLINE
Webinar: In-Depth Advocacy—Condition of the State
Tuesday, Jan. 14, Noon
FREE FOR IASB MEMBERS! Join education advocacy experts from IASB and across the state for a recap of the governor’s annual Condition of the State address. The webinar will provide you with a preview of what’s to come this session, including new education issues on the horizon and issues which might reappear, and will help ensure you are up-to-date as you advocate for your schools this session!

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ONLINE
Webinar: In-Depth Advocacy—State of the Budget
Tuesday, Jan. 21, Noon
FREE FOR IASB MEMBERS! In this brief rundown of the state of the budget and school finance funding issues, IASB Associate Executive Director of Government Relations & School Finance Mike Guanci will hit on the biggest things you need to know about Iowa’s economy and state revenues; the governor’s budget recommendations; and what to keep an eye on beyond school aid funding. This webinar will help prepare you to advocate at the Capitol the following week at Day on the Hill!

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Registration Details

Fee: $45. Fee includes continental breakfast and snacks on January 28; materials; and transportation to and from the Capitol. Special thanks to Iowa’s AEAs for hosting the workshop and dinner on January 27. Online registration closes on January 24 at 5 p.m.

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