IASB Leadership Academy
Audience
Board members
Description
The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) Leadership Academy is a training program to provide school board members with the skills and knowledge they need to be effective state-level advocates and leaders for equity and excellence in student achievement.
The Leadership Academy is available to school board or AEA board members who have demonstrated leadership ability both on their local board and in their community. Enrollment is limited to ensure that each participant receives quality attention and development. The selection process will strive for ethnic and cultural diversity in each class, involving men and women of varied district sizes and encouraging representation from each of IASB’s nine Director Districts. Candidates not selected will be encouraged to reapply the following year.
Standards for School Leaders
- 1-Shared Vision
- 2-Culture of Learning
- 4-Family and Community
- 5-Ethics
- 6-Societal Context
Intended Outcomes
- Create a strong cadre of statewide leaders capable of advocating for equity and excellence in public education.
- Challenge, develop and support school board leaders from around the state.
- Create a network of school board leaders that serve as a peer-level resource for information and assistance in state-level advocacy efforts.
- Increase personal involvement of school board members in state and local activities that enhance the role of school board leadership for student achievement.
- Increase knowledge and influence policy on educational issues at the state and national level.
Logistics
Date/Location/Time:
- Session I: The Skill and Will of a Leader for Public Education
Friday, Feb. 13, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 14, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Session II: The Power of Vision: Making a Difference for All Children
in Our Public Schools
Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Session III: Getting
the Message Out: Advocacy for Excellence and Equity in Achievement
Thursday, April 16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Session IV: Your Leadership Agenda--Charting a Course
for Change
Friday, June 12, 5-9 p.m.; and Saturday, June 13, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
All sessions are held at the IASB Office at 6000 Grand Ave., Des Moines.
Costs: Tuition is $295. This fee can be paid by the participant, school district/AEA or a sponsoring organization. The participant is also responsible for travel expenses and hotel accommodations, if needed. Most meals are provided.
How to Register
Participation is by application, available here. The application deadline for the 2009 academy is Feb. 1, 2009.
Credit options
IASB Leadership Academy participants earn 50 Better Boardsmanship credits for completing the entire series.
Prerequisites
none
Professional development design
- Training (presentation of theory, demonstration, practice, coaching, feedback)
More information
See more details on the IASB Web site here or download a flyer with an application for involvement.
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