April 14, 2020 — Through CSP grant funding, Education Board Partners is hosting a series of training webinars and office hours across May and June 2020 to help support charter school governing boards address current issues and govern for the future. Zoom details will be shared upon RSVP.
Friday, May 1, 12:00 – 1:00pm ET – Setting and Monitoring High-Quality Goals
Goals set the direction and expectations for the school. The board needs to monitor and organize practices to ensure these goals are met. Debbie Lister from Education Board Partners will facilitate the webinar and provide activities, sample goals and action steps to help you accomplish this. Click here to RSVP.
- Understand the components of effective annual goals
- Identify a set of goals for the School Leader and board
- Draft measurable goals
- Establish clear, simple system for tracking progress to goals
- Learn from and share with peers
- Determine next steps for your board
Tuesday, May 5th, 5 – 6:00 pm EST – What charter school boards need to know about special education –
Education Board Partners and the National Center on Special Education in Charter Schools is hosting a webinar covering what charter school boards need to know about special education in the context of schools being physically closed and education happening (or not happening) on line.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82978456846?pwd=YjFkYkZ3YnBJcVg5ZFBNU1JmMXd0dz09
Meeting ID: 829 7845 6846, Password: 135183
Friday, May 15, 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET – Supporting and Holding your School Leader Accountable
We are all familiar with the research and common sense about how essential a strong leader is for a great school. The board is responsible and accountable for school performance, and conducting a strong, professional, annual evaluation is its most powerful lever. Is your evaluation process serving your school and your leader well? Join us to learn and share about the essential elements, tools, templates, and steps to take to do this well. Click here to RSVP.
Friday, June 5, 12:00- 1:00 pm ET – Building a Diverse, Engaged and Informed Board
Getting the right people around the table is just the first step. A great charter school board has to create conditions for school success. They understand the overall health of the school, are clear about board responsibilities, and consistently support and evaluate the leader. Join Education Board Partners for an insightful discussion that will cover who should be on your board, establishing a great relationship with your board chair, and leveraging the full board to support your needs. Click here to RSVP.
Friday, June 19, 12:00- 1:00 pm ET – The Board’s Role in Academic Achievement
The board holds the charter and is ultimately responsible for academic outcomes, but how does the balance of oversight and management play out? Join us to discuss concrete ways the board can support and provide oversight on academics. Click here to RSVP.