Professional Development for Iowa School Leaders

IASB School Law Conference

Audience

School board members, superintendents, school attorneys, and other administrators

Description

IASB's School Law Conference addresses issues that are current and important to Iowa's educators. Content for the 2008 conference will be determined by the Iowa Legislature. Numerous bills are still alive at the statehouse that could have significant impact on education in Iowa, including changes to operations for school construction issues, collective bargaining, and open meetings/public records.

Standards for School Leaders

  • 2-Culture of Learning
  • 3-Management
  • 6-Societal Context

Intended Outcomes

Participants will be aware of current legal issues affecting education. Participants will have resources (tools, processes) to begin addressing the laws.

Evaluation

Post-conference evaluation survey.

Logistics

Date/Location/Time: May 13, 2008, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Costs: $100

How to Register

Registration details available on the IASB Web site:

Credit options

10 IASB Better Boardsmanship credits

Prerequisites

None

Professional development design

  • Individually Guided Activities
  • Presentation

More information

IASB Web site

Provider

Iowa Association of School Boards

Primary contact

Mary Gannon, Attorney

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