DAY AT THE CAPITOL

Join us for our 7th Annual Day at the Capitol, presented by the Iowa School Social Workers’ Association and the Iowa School Psychologists Association! A Day at the Capitol provides an opportunity for us to come together and share with state lawmakers about how we address student barriers to learning and academic success in cost-effective ways. This is a professional development opportunity, not a political lobby day.  This year our Keynote Speaker is Jordan Mix from Iowa Safe Schools, speaking on Hope Is a Practice: Supporting Students When the System Falters. When laws shift and protections erode, it can feel as though the ground beneath our work is no longer steady. For Iowa’s school social workers and psychologists, SF 496 has introduced new barriers to ethical, student-centered care—especially for LGBTQ youth. This keynote offers space to name that grief and frustration while also reclaiming hope as an intentional, collective practice. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for supporting LGBTQ students and a renewed sense of purpose. A better Iowa is still possible—but only if those who believe in it remain engaged, present, and willing to lead through uncertainty.

The ISSWA/ISPA Day at the Capitol will be on March 4, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Day at the Capitol event details and agenda may be found here. Register for this event by February 27, 4:00 pm.

We strongly recommend participants attend the Legislative Panel Discussion and Coaching & Collaboration Session to prepare for the Day at the Capitol Event. 

Here is a flier with additional information on the event and speakers.