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Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
Posted In: Superintendents,
Date posted Apr 16

Access these self-assessment and planning tools, tips for messaging, and media tools to support your efforts to reduce chronic absence.

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Keys to Supporting School Leaders
Posted In: Superintendents,
Date posted Apr 16

How can you ensure sustained leadership in your district? Get actionable ideas from this recent Learning Forward article.

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Jason Groendyke named Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Apr 15

Jason Groendyke, principal of East Elementary in the Sheldon Community School District, has been named the 2024 Iowa Elementary Principal of the...

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Listen to the latest episode of "It's been SAId: Conversations on leadership" podcast
Posted In: It's been SAId podcast, Leadership,
Date posted Mar 27

Join SAI Executive Director Lisa Remy as she discusses the mental wellness continuum of supports implemented by the Harlan School District with...

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Explore SAI's new website 🔎
Posted In: News,
Date posted Mar 26

Welcome to SAI's new site! There's a brand new look and updated technology to better serve you. To get the most out of your member experience, you...

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Secondary Principal of the Year is Matt Kingsbury from Vinton-Shellsburg
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Mar 19

Matt Kingsbury, principal of Vinton-Shellsburg High School, has been named the 2024 Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year by School Administrators of...

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Patti Ryan of Denison is Iowa Middle Level Principal of the Year
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Mar 7

Patti Ryan, middle school principal with Denison Community School District, has been named the 2024 Iowa Middle Level Principal of the Year by the...

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Leadership-life Fit: Holding Boundaries
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals, Elementary Principals, ML/Sec Principals, Superintendents,
Date posted Feb 15

How often does the word “yes” just seem to fall out of your mouth when your entire body is screaming “no”? Identifying...

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Grow Your Leadership as an AP: Special Education Focus
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals,
Date posted Feb 15

This article from NAESP AP’s Rising helps you build your leadership toolbox with these tips and tasks related to special education. Make a...

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7 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Parents
Posted In: Asst/Assoc Principals,
Date posted Feb 15

These friendly reminders posted in a District Administration article by Brett J. Novick can help you renew or build connections with families. The...

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How to Strengthen the Safety and Security of Your School
Posted In: Superintendents,
Date posted Feb 14

Embedded in this guidance are a number of linked resources to support you in strengthening the safety and security of your district. U.S. Department...

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Banning Smartphones at School
Posted In: Superintendents,
Date posted Feb 14

Recent research shows significant benefits of leaving the phone at home, and many other countries have already restricted cell phones at schools....

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