Institute for New and First Term Board Members: Coming to a location near you
Regional presentations offered around the state Jan. 24-March 15
Published: January 21, 2014
More than ever, K-12 governance teams can rely on CSBA for unparalleled learning and professional development opportunities. Now those opportunities are coordinated in Governance U, the go-to source for continuing education in governance with an interrelated menu of CSBA’s regional events, convenient webcasts and webinars, and CSBA’s Masters in Governance program and Annual Education Conference and Trade Show.
It all begins with Governance Basics, a variety of leadership training offerings that build a foundation for effective participation in your first years as a governance team member. The opportunities continue—and in some cases coincide—with a variety of offerings in both Continuing Education components and CSBA’s recently redesigned Masters in Governance program.
Institute for New and First-term Board Members
Now the best educational opportunity specifically for newly elected and first-term school board members is traveling to locations throughout the state: CSBA’s Institute for New and First-term Board Members. This integral part of Governance Basics helps trustees learn about their unique role and responsibilities and sharpen their skills in governance, finance, human resources and student learning.
Over the course of two days, participants will explore the board’s role in each area and will be able to apply what they learn when they return to their respective school districts and county offices of education.
Institute dates and locations are:
- Jan. 24-25: Sacramento, Hyatt Regency Sacramento
- Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Garden Grove, Hyatt Regency Orange County
- February 7-8: Fresno, Courtyard by Marriott
- February 28-March 1: Burbank, Courtyard Los Angeles Burbank Airport
- March 7-8: Burlingame, Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
- March 14-15: Redding, Red Lion Hotel
The Institute consists of two daylong sessions running from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Early registration is $299 ($309 on site), and superintendents may attend without charge if they accompany members of their boards.
Institutes coordinated with Brown Act, Board Presidents workshops
In most locations the Institutes will complement another valuable CSBA training opportunity: The Brown Act: What You Need to Know. Running from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Brown Act trainings are presented by knowledgeable attorneys who will unravel the complexities of California’s open meeting law. Advance registration is $175, or $185 on site.
As part of the team-building strategy that’s central to Governance U, the Sacramento, Garden Grove and Burlingame Institutes coincide with another useful training opportunity for more seasoned school board members—the Board Presidents Workshop. Part of CSBA’s Continuing Education component, this workshop provides current and aspiring board presidents with tools for focused leadership. Advance registration is $215 or $225 on site; that session will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New this year—register for the Brown Act and Board Presidents Workshop Combo during the same weekend for just $340 in advance, or $350 on site.
Watch for more information on Governance U, or do some independent study on more upcoming opportunities in continuing education—and register—at www.csba.org/GovernanceU.