Iowa ASCD is the source for instructional leadership - translating research into best practice. Check out our web site, our newsletters, and our conferences. Iowa ASCD - the source for educational leadership - translating research into daily practice. IOWA ASCD IS THE SOURCE FOR DEVELOPING INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND TRANSLATING RESEARCH INTO DAILY PRACTICE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: "THE SOURCE", A NEWSLETTER SHARED TWICE A MONTH EXCEPT IN JULY; CONVERENCES, INCLUDING NIET WORKSHOPS, CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, AND SEL (TEACH TO HEAL AND LSCI) WITH DANIELLE THEIS. WE ALSO PROVIDE MENTORING FOR CURRICULUM LEADS.