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Van Meter Superintendent Named 2027 Iowa Superintendent of the Year
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Sep 30

By Laine Buck | Awards — 2027 Superintendent of the Year

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Access State Reporting Resources: SCED, BEDS, & More
Date posted Sep 25

Build confidence and consistency in reporting Iowa student information by strengthening your understanding of SCED codes, BEDS reporting, concurrent...

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Partnering for Student Success: A Warm Welcome From Your New Executive Director
Posted In: Dr. Brad Buck Message,
Date posted Sep 1

I hope the school year is off to a great start for each of you! Like many of you, fall is my favorite time of the year in Iowa. The air begins to...

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SF 2428 (Behavior Bill) Resources
Date posted Aug 26

Access resources from the Iowa Department of Education, SAI, IASB, and ISEA.

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Register for SAI's 2026 Conference: Leading for Tomorrow
Posted In: News,
Date posted Jun 24

As school leaders, we aren't just managing the present—we are actively shaping what comes next. Join the School Administrators of Iowa from...

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Don't Miss SAI's Pre-Conference on Executive Functioning Skills
Posted In: News,
Date posted Jun 24

Building sustainable student independence requires a shared language and a consistent framework across grade levels. We are thrilled to feature...

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Is Your Leadership Team a Superteam?
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, ML/Sec Principals, Elementary Principals,
Date posted May 11

These seven strategies contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, the mark of a superteam. A recent Harvard Business Review article...

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Monthly MS HS Checklist — May 2026
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, ML/Sec Principals,
Date posted May 11

These lists are intended as a guide—we encourage you to process in your mentor-mentee team and to identify other items that may need your...

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Monthly Elementary Principal Checklist — May 2026
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, Elementary Principals,
Date posted May 11

These lists are intended as a guide—we encourage you to process in your mentor-mentee team to identify other items that may need your...

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Onboarding New Principals
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, Superintendents,
Date posted May 11

In addition to the mentoring provided by SAI, new principals need onboarding into their specific district. This Edutopia article provides tools and...

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Five Guiding Principles to Power Your Superintendency
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, Superintendents,
Date posted May 11

A veteran superintendent shares his keys to longevity in the role in a recent article in District Administration. Keep the focus on student...

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Monthly Superintendent Checklist — May 2026
Posted In: Mentoring Matters, Superintendents,
Date posted May 11

These lists are intended as a guide—we encourage you to process in your mentoring partnership to identify other items that may need your...

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