School Administrators of Iowa - SAI

10/26/2026

This National Principals month, SAI celebrates all the Iowa high school principals who see potential in every student and help turn possibilities into futures!

Thank you to all Iowa high school principals! Your impact lasts lon...

10/22/2026

Our Iowa middle school principals are low-key superheroes and we love them! Happy Principals' Month!

10/19/2026

What makes a great elementary school principal? Kids first mentality, trust, leadership, approachability, empowerment, humor, visibility and so much more. Thank you Iowa Elementary School Principals.

10/16/2026

In this episode of It's Been SAId podcast, Communications Director Laine Buck sits down with Dr. Brad Buck, the new executive director of School Administrators of Iowa, to discuss Scholarship Granting Organizations, commonly known as SGOs. In this packed 30-minute episode, listeners will learn how I...

10/14/2026

Happy Principals' Month to our incredible Iowa school leaders. We SEE you and VALUE your commitment to Iowa PK-12 students, their families, and your staff. You make a DIFFERENCE. Every. Single. Day.

09/30/2026

In this Leadership Life Fit episode of the It's Been SAId podcast, Dr. Dana Schon explores how listening—both to our bodies and to others—strengthens leadership and wellbeing. She explains the listening continuum (from ignoring to empathic listening), the importance of nonverbal cues, and practi...

09/24/2026

Dave Daughton, government relations director with School Administrators of Iowa, summarizes September legislative and policy updates for school districts in this episode of the It's Been SAId podcast. He addresses the Department of Education guidance on Senate File 2428 and open enrollment, work gro...

09/17/2026

In this follow-up to last month's deep dive into Iowa’s new behavior bill (SF 2428), SAI’s Legal Vortex, Legal Services Director Matt Carver returns to address key questions, legal nuances, and practical scenarios raised by educators and administrators. This episode explores: Non-Violent Removal...

09/09/2026

Please share this with individuals at your school district who would benefit from attending this conference!

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Iowa School Counselors Conference! 🎉
It's time! Registration is officially open, and we can't wait to welcome school counselors from across Iowa for an inspiring few days of learning, connection, and professional growth.

Join colleagues from across the state as we:
✨ Learn from dynamic keynote speakers
✨ Explore practical breakout sessions
✨ Share ideas and best practices
✨ Connect with fellow school counselors
✨ Return to our schools with renewed energy and strategies to support every student

Whether you're new to the profession or a seasoned counselor, the Iowa School Counselors Conference is an opportunity to invest in yourself, strengthen your practice, and be part of a community dedicated to student success.

📅 Register today and reserve your spot!

🔗 Registration: https://
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We can't wait to see you at this year's conference!

09/01/2026

In this episode Leadership Life Fit edition of the It's Been SAId podcast, Associate Executive Director of Professional Learning Dr. Dana Schon explores a powerful strategy to enhance your leadership life fit: intentional visualization and manifestation. Drawing from her early days in sports to mode...