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MIG Course 1-5 │ Bundle Subscription │ In Person

CSBA offers a bundled subscription for members seeking their Masters in Governance Certificate. When purchased as a package, each member receives a 15% discount off the complete five courses.

The CSBA Masters in Governance Certificate Program is ideal for dedicated school board trustees seeking to enhance their leadership skills and contribute significantly to their district's success. The program offers workshops tailored to trustees' roles, focusing on governance principles, policy development, financial management, human resources, and community engagement. These workshops empower trustees to make informed decisions aligned with district goals and student needs. By participating, trustees deepen their understanding of their responsibilities and enhance their capacity to lead effectively, ultimately fostering student-centered excellence and strengthening their governance teams.

Once purchased, you will receive an email to select your location events to confirm your registration. 

Members will select from the in-person training cohorts listed below. To obtain your Masters in Governance Certificate, you must attend all five modules during the fiscal year it is purchased.  Individuals may mix and match locations should they choose. 

Each module will have pre-course assignments to complete before attending the in-person sessions. Three days before the course, participants will receive the Know Before You Go e-blast with materials to download.

Schedule:

San Joaquin County Office of Education

2922 Transworld Drive

Stockton, CA 95206

Torrance Unified School District

2335 Plaza Del Amo

Torrance, CA 90501

Butte County Office of Education

Carmichael Dr. Ste 500

Chico, CA 95928

Santa Clara County Office of Education

1290 Ridder Park Dr.

San Jose, CA 95131

Discounted Bundled Subscription Registration $3,187.50

Late Bundled Subscription Registration Fee $ 3,506.25 (Starting on January 24, 2026)

Bundled Subscription Registration Closes on February 7, 2026.

Standard registration costs for the series of five modules are $3,750.  The discounted bundled subscription reflects a 15% savings and is only applicable if purchased as a package.

CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION:

The following cancellation policies only apply to MIG and MIG COE virtual or in-person Discounted Subscription Courses.

Some restrictions may apply. 

• No refunds are available for this discount. 
• No refunds should a member choose to cancel a session or series.
• There are no refunds for no-shows.
• The discount is non-transferable between board members and must be used within the 2025-2026 training cycle. 
• No transfers are permitted between a virtual workshop and an in-person workshop. 
• Transfers from in-person workshops to virtual workshops are only permitted, and no refunds will be issued for the difference in price between virtual and in-person sessions.

CSBA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any event if the required attendance minimums are unmet. Attendance minimums for in-person training are set to be fiscally responsible in the use of public funds for training. The attendance minimum for in-person training events is a registration minimum of 25 participants. For virtual training events, the registration minimum is 20 participants.

If you have any questions, please contact the Training team at training@csba.org.