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Leadership in Motion: Iowa Middle School Principals' Networking Workshop

MS Principals' Networking Event

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM (CST)

* Registration open until 11/6/26 at 1:00 PM (CST)

Event Details

The best ideas often come from those doing the work alongside you. Join Iowa’s middle school principals for an interactive workshop built around connection, conversation, and the exchange of ideas. Engage in timely leadership learning, gain practical insights from SAI’s staff attorney, and—most importantly—share questions, challenges, strategies, and successes with colleagues who understand the work. Leave with new perspectives, fresh ideas, and a stronger professional network to draw on long after the day ends.

Purpose/Outcomes
  • Grow participants’ professional network;
  • Engage in study of relevant and timely content;
  • Challenge each other’s thinking;
  • Discuss and address individual participant’s questions, situations, and ideas; and
  • Celebrate each other’s successes. 

For More Information:

School Administrators of Iowa Logo 12199 Stratford Drive
Clive, Iowa 50325
United States
515.267.1115

Meet the Facilitators: 

  • Dana Schon, SAI associate executive director — professional learning
  • Matt Carver, SAI legal services director
  • Al Neppl, associate professional learning director

Registration fee: $25 (covers meal expenses), $125 for non-members. All participants are required to register.

Cancellation/refund policy: Registrants are responsible for full payment unless cancellation is received at least three business days in advance of the event. Email SAI or call 515-267-1115 to let us know if you're unable to attend.

Accommodations: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Amy Swanson at 515-267-1115 or email aswanson@sai-iowa.org. Dietary restrictions can be referenced when you register for the event.

We appreciate requests being made 10 business days in advance of the event. Sharing your needs early allows us the best opportunity to reduce barriers to your participation. Dietary restrictions can be requested as long as the online event registration process is still open.