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Board Learning Opportunities
Training is essential to running a complex education system. OSBA equips board members with the leadership training they need to feel comfortable in their roles and to do their best.
We prepare you to be a better board member and a stronger leader
Well-researched, practical strategies to improve student achievement through good governance from The Essential School Board Book by Nancy Walser.
Resources for New Board Members
OSBA staff answers to you most frequently asked questions about board governance and meetings.
Nine principles of a successful school board member.
An introduction to the Lighthouse Project, a research-based curriculum designed to help boards develop leadership in student achievement.
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Board Learning Opportunities Publications
Designed to give you an easy-to-understand guide to the workings of a school board. Considered THE source of information, this resource gives you everything you'll need to be a board member.
Learn what policy is and the role administrative regulations play in the implementation of policy.
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