IASP Advocacy Podcast 8.21.26

IASP Members,

The start of a new school year always brings challenges—and this year, Mother Nature has certainly added a few of her own. In this week's IASP Advocacy Podcast, IASP Executive Director Dr. Todd Bess joins me to welcome school leaders back and, more importantly, to recognize the leadership you continue to demonstrate as you navigate whatever comes your way.

From there, we turn our attention beyond Indiana to talk about IASP's new national affiliation with the National Principals Association (NPA).

What does having one national association representing PreK–12 school leaders mean for Indiana principals? Todd shares the story behind the formation of NPA, why IASP chose to become a founding state affiliate, and how this partnership can strengthen professional learning, connection, and—especially—advocacy for school leaders at the national level.

Want to learn more about the benefits of bringing school leaders together under one national association?
Watch this short video.

And, of course, no conversation with Todd would be complete without a shameless plug!

This week's plug is for IASP's Aspiring Leader Institute. As you begin the year, think about the rising stars in your building or corporation. Who has leadership potential? Who is ready for an opportunity to grow? Sometimes all it takes is a school leader tapping someone on the shoulder and saying, "I think you'd be good at this."

We'd love for you to make that tap and encourage a future school leader to take the next step.

Click here to learn more about the IASP Aspiring Leader Institute.

Thank you for your leadership—and welcome back!