Gain a comprehensive understanding and proficiency in these crucial areas to enhance your ability to serve your district and community effectively. Become certified in the following specialties!
* Recognition and pins for new certifications will be awarded for the first time in 2025.
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Advocacy Certification* NEW! Coming 2024Elevate your role as a local school board member and become a powerful advocate for your district. Our thoughtfully crafted courses will assist you in acquiring the essential skills and abilities to become an invaluable asset to your community. Board members must complete requirements for Level 1 as well as the following classes:
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Community Relations Certification* NEW! Coming 2024Equip yourself with the skills to build strong relationships and navigate challenging situations in your community. Gain invaluable skills to confidently navigate the complexities of the education landscape. Become a valuable member of your local school board, driving positive change and shaping the future of education in your community. Board members must complete requirements for Level 1 as well as the following classes:
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Data Certification This program provides participants with knowledge and skills to collect, analyze and interpret data, enabling informed decisions supporting student success and improving educational outcomes. Board members will gain insights into decision-making processes and strategies for engaging stakeholders in data interpretation and utilization. Board members must complete requirements for Level 1 as well as the following classes:
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Finance Certification* NEW! Coming 2024Our finance certification program offers board members the critical information necessary to read, understand and utilize the significant volume of financial information provided by school districts. These courses aim to empower individuals with limited financial background and give them the tools they need to make critical and long-lasting decisions that school boards face regarding district finances. Board members must complete requirements for Level 1 as well as the following classes:
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Until Dec. 15, 2023, board members can earn the Advocacy Skills Specialty by meeting the previous certification requirements listed below.
 | Advocacy Skills Specialty To receive the prestigious Advocacy Skills Specialty, board members must complete requirements for Level 1 as well as the following classes: CBA 246: Advanced Community Relations; CBA 252: Media Relations; CBA 260: Public Speaking;
CBA 261: Advocacy for Public Education; and CBA 262: Spokesperson Training. Also mandatory is completion of one of the following classes: CBA 232: Communicating Effectively in Difficult Times; CBA 263: Focusing on Feedback; or CBA 264: Shaping Public Opinion. |
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, board members will need to complete the new requirements to earn this certification.