The Idaho Association of School Administrators (IASA) was established in 1977 as a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation serving as the umbrella organization for Idaho's educational leadership divisions and affiliate organizations. Since its inception, IASA has been dedicated to advancing public education through leadership development, professional support, and advocacy.
Organizational Structure and Purpose: IASA unifies various educational leadership divisions and affiliates under one coordinated body to:
- Promote excellence in public education
- Advance educational leadership
- Serve the public interest in schools
- Fulfill educational and charitable purposes
Core Mission Areas:
- Administrator Development and Support
- Deliver comprehensive training for new and experienced administrators
- Promote professional growth and ethical leadership
- Provide mentorship opportunities
- Recruit and develop new educational leaders
- Offer support services for practicing administrators
- Educational Excellence and Innovation
- Ensures alignment with state standards
- Advance effective practices
- Support evidence-based educational methods
- Assist with district and regional planning
- Promote continuous improvement in education
- Professional Networking and Collaboration
- Facilitate connections between educational leaders
- Disseminate current educational research
- Create forums for sharing effective practices
- Coordinate between divisions and affiliate organizations
- Strengthen partnerships between districts and regions
- Education Advocacy and Policy
- Represent educational interests at the state and federal level
- Maintain active dialogue with legislative bodies
- Engage with educational governing boards
- Champion public education initiatives
- Provide unified voice for educational leadership
Through this integrated approach, IASA serves as a crucial bridge between educational policy, administration, and practice in Idaho's public schools. The organization leverages its non-profit status and umbrella structure to effectively coordinate efforts across various educational leadership divisions, ensuring a cohesive approach to advancing education throughout the state.
This unified structure enables IASA to:
- Maximize resource efficiency
- Coordinate professional learning efforts
- Present a unified voice in educational advocacy
- Collaborate across educational leadership divisions and affiliate groups
- Maintain consistent standards of educational excellence
- Foster innovation
As both a professional learning organization and advocacy group, IASA continues to fulfill its founding mission of improving education through enhanced leadership, informed policy-making, and dedication to public service.