4th Annual Day at the Capitol

PRESENTED BY
THE IOWA SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS’
ASSOCIATION
& THE IOWA SCHOOL
PSYCHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION

REGISTER HERE

WHAT IS A DAY AT THE
CAPITOL?

A day at the Capitol provides an opportunity
for school social workers and school
psychologists to come together and educate
state lawmakers about how we address
student barriers to learning and academic
success in cost effective ways. This is a
professional development day, not a political
lobby day.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Current or past school social workers and
  school psychologists
• Students interested in the field of social work
  or psychology
• Friends and supporters of school social
  work, school psychology, school mental
  health services, and public education

LEARNING GOALS

1. Deepen your understanding of current
   legislation which impacts education and the
   students, families, schools, and communities
   we serve.
2. Identify effective ways to advocate and share
   your story with key policymakers to influence
   change.
3. Initiate and/or build relationships with
   legislative representatives and association
   lobbyist.
4. Practice developing effective messaging to
   impact public policy change.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

SONJA REYES

Sonia Reyes is the President and CEO of the
Reyes Equity Institute, providing consulting,
training, and strategic planning services to
private and public entities that are ready to
provide inclusive services to Latinos,
Immigrants, and queer communities. She
serves as the Vice-Chair, of the City of Des
Moines Civil & Human Rights Commission
and as a director for the ACLU of Iowa Board.
Sonia advocates and serves as an ongoing
resource for Iowans of Latino heritage,
government agencies, businesses, and other
organizations by coordinating and
participating in statewide economic, social,
and cultural efforts. She has been doing
grassroots work with the Latino and
LGBTQIA Communities in Iowa for over 20
years. She is a national speaker on Latino,
LGBTQIA, immigration, youth, and
intersectionality topics.

NASW CODE OF ETHICS

ETHICAL STANDARDS COVERED IN THIS PRESENTATION INCLUDE:

• Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to
  Clients
  • 1.05 Cultural Awareness and Social
    Diversity
• Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to
  the Social Work Profession
  • 5.01 Integrity of the Profession
• Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to
  the Broader Society
  • 6.01 Social Welfare
  • 6.02 Public Participation
  • 6.04 Social and Political Action

All participants must sign in and out for CEU credit.

AGENDA

FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

ZOOM MEETING

• The Art of Advocacy:
  • Jim Obradovich, ISSWA and ISPA Lobbyist from The Capitol Group
  • Emilie Souhrada, ISSWA
  • Nicki Skaar, ISPA

TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023, 7:30AM – 3:00PM

AT THE IOWA STATE CAPITOL

7:30 – 9:00 Registration and meet with legislators in the Statehouse Cafeteria for a
“Lawmakers Breakfast.” Breakfast on your own.

9:15 – 10:15 Keynote: Sonia Reyes room 305 in the Statehouse

10:15 – 11:30 Advocacy collaboration, consultation, and coaching

11:30 – 3:00 Working lunch in the Statehouse cafeteria on your own. Meet with
legislators, observe the legislative session, attend committee meetings.

REGISTRATION

FEES

• This event is free for ISSWA and ISPA
  members
• Registration is $35 for non-members.
• Pre-registration is required at your
  respective website:
  • www.isswa.org
  • www.iowaschoolpsych.com
• Register by close of business on February
  23, 2023. No refunds will be provided for
  cancellations received after this date.

CEUS ON ETHICS

DAY AT THE CAPITOL

CEUs on ethics or NASP CPDs.
Attendance both days of this event are
required. Participants will be asked to
sign in and out both days to provide
corresponding continuing education
hours. (up to 8 hours)

QUESTIONS?

CONTACT

Emilie Souhrada, emiliejsouhrada@gmail.com
Nicki Skaar, nicole.skaar@uni.edu