Boot Camp

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Boot Camp trainings are intended solely for elected and appointment directors of Pennsylvania's school boards. Future trainings will be held for non-directors.
  • May
    09

    Contract Negotiation Techniques and Strikes

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    Thursday, May 09, 2024 at 07:00 PM

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    Experienced attorneys and school board members will offer best practices for contract negotiations and what to do if or when your union strikes.

  • May
    16

    School Board Authority and Role in Curriculum

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    Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 07:00 PM

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    The legislature intended for school boards to have significant say in the area of curriculum for their school districts.  Learn from experienced current and former school board members about how to provide oversight in  this important area of authority for school boards.

  • May
    23

    Interpreting and Monitoring Data for Academic Achievement and Growth

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    Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 07:00 PM

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    This session will serve as a primer on common tools to assess district academic achievement and growth and how to use this data to monitor academic progress in school districts. 

  • Jun
    05

    School Board Oversight of Building Projects

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    Wednesday, June 05, 2024 at 07:00 PM

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    Significant taxpayer dollars are invested every year in new construction and maintenance projects at Pennsylvania schools.  Join this session to learn more about how school boards can better plan for and protect community investment into capital projects.

  • Jun
    12

    Data Driven Superintendent Evaluation & Conducting a Superintendent Search

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    Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 07:00 PM

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    One of the most important duties of a school board is to select and manage the school district’s superintendent.  This session will offer best practices to help strengthen your superintendent’s selection and evaluation processes.

  • Jun
    20

    Comprehensive Planning vs Strategic Planning for School Districts

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    Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 07:00 PM

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    Strategic planning for school districts is critical for navigating today’s complex educational environment.  Learn about the comprehensive plan required by Pennsylvania Department of Education and how incorporating a strategic planning process can help your district better prepare for short-term needs and long-term success.

  • Jun
    26

    Effective Communication for Policy Wins and Social Media Use 101

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    Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 07:00 PM

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    Get your point across and have it received by the public favorably.  This session will help school board members acquire powerful skills to better message important and sometimes controversial issues and to turn ideas into successful policy wins. This session will also include a discussion on social media use for school directors.