Students First Summit 2024 (Iowa)

The Students First Summit will gather nonpublic school leaders in Des Moines to continue our collective effort to implement the Students First legislation passed in 2023. We are excited to go deeper into the implementation process, focusing on innovative ways to promote our schools and provide accessibility for families who desire to find a school that aligns with their values.

Presented by the Center for the Advancement of Christian Education (CACE), EdChoice, Iowa Alliance for Choice in Education (Iowa ACE), Iowa Association of Christian Schools (IACS), Iowa Catholic Conference (ICC), and Stand Together.

Registration and Schedule

The summit will begin on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 5:30 in the evening with registration and our keynote speaker. The event will conclude on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 2:15 in the afternoon. A more detailed schedule of events will be made available closer to the time of the summit.

Registration is open till Monday, April 15, 2024 at 11:30 p.m.

Register Here

Hotel and Venue

The summit will be hosted at the Iowa Event Center, in Des Moines, Iowa.

You may secure a group rate from the near by Hilton Des Moines Downtown at the link below. There is limited availability, and this rate will only be available until Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Hilton – Students First Summit Group Rate