This program is designed to help new board members make the transition from citizen to community leader and policy maker while enabling veteran board members to expand their knowledge and skills as well as sharing their experiences with other board members. At least twice a year, Academy core courses are offered in a series of regional workshops. Advanced courses of study are provided annually on topics ranging from the superintendent selection process and effective board meetings and communicating with the public and the news media.
Board members receive in-service training credits for each hour of the workshop.
S trategic planning Anticipation of changes needed to improve student learning opportunities is a major challenge for public education leaders. The KSBA strategic planning service enables local boards of education, other community members and professional educators to identify both the local needs and solutions to such issues. Strategic planning involves not only members of school boards and district administrators, but also students, teachers, parents and other citizens.