School Board Resources & State Partners
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The Best Board Mastery program has been instrumental in driving school board reform. The program consists of online modules, interactive workshops, and real-world case studies, covering key areas such as governance principles, financial management, strategic planning, board-community relations, and policy development. By completing the Best Board Mastery program, school board members will be well-prepared to govern their districts effectively, promote student success, and ensure the efficient use of resources for the benefit of all students.
Arizona Coalition of School Board Members (ACSBM)
The mission of the Arizona Coalition of School Board Members is to promote quality Arizona school board governance and to deliver excellence in traditional education that best meets the needs of the individual student. We will accomplish this by working with advocates, policymakers, communities, and parents.
Carolinas Academic Leadership Network (CALN)
Carolinas Academic Leadership Network (CALN) exists to empower school board members in North Carolina and South Carolina with the training and tools they need to serve students and their districts free from the toxicity often found in today’s political climate.
Community School Boards of Oregon (CSBO)
CSBO mission is to equip and promote local school boards and parents/legal guardians in providing all students access to an excellent education founded in community support, local decisions, and parental rights.
Kansas School Board Resource Center (KSBRC)
KSBRC assist school board members with information, advice, and policy collaboration with those hat prioritizes the needs of students and parents over the institutional desires of the education system.
National School Boards Leadership Council (NSBLC)
The purpose of NSBLC is to shape an education system that delivers opportunity based upon a student's drive, desire, and ambition. To shape an education system that delivers excellent outcomes and see that every student:
- Aspires for themselves and achieves their full potential.
- Is an active participant and citizen in creating a strong civil society.
- Is productive, valued, and competitive in their classroom and in society.
- Receives the education Americans expect from our school systems.
Ohio School Board Constitutional Coalition (OSBCC)
OSBCC engages like-minded current, past and potential school board members from across Ohio who want to advance an academics-first agenda.
Pennsylvania School Directors Coalition (PSDC)
The Pennsylvania School Directors Coalition provides a much-needed resource for elected school directors throughout Pennsylvania. PSDC offers several services designed to support school board members in promoting common sense education policies both locally and statewide, improving academic achievement, and unlocking opportunities for all of Pennsylvania’s children.
School Boards for Academic Excellence (SBAE)
SBAEʼs mission is to cultivate and empower a nationwide network of state-based professional school board associations dedicated to ensuring that every school board member in their state has access to the training, tools, and resources needed to advance achievement-focused educational policies and equip them to serve as strong, competent advocates for the children and parents in their district.
School Board Member Alliance of Virginia (SBMA)
SBMA's mission is to promote high-quality school board governance training that emphasizes excellence in public education and addresses the distinctive needs of each student. We believe education should prioritize traditional academics, provide students with opportunities for growth and recovery in reading and math, and celebrate their academic achievements. We are staunch advocates for creating safe and challenging learning environments for all children.
School Board Mentorship
Join our coalition of school board mentors. On November 5th, new school board members will be elected nationwide. We are seeking experienced mentors to join our leadership community. Sign up today!