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The New VSBA Master Training Program

Dr. Brenda Tanner

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Welcome!

• In this session you will:

– Learn about VSBA’s new Master Board Program– See how the program can provide you with

opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in governance as a full board

– Review the core courses– Provide input on future courses– Understand the procedures for getting started

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Continuous Improvement

• Do you expect your school division to be involved in the process of continuous improvement?

• Have you identified opportunities for improvement for the board?

• Do you lead continuous improvement by example?

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A Learning OrganizationSeek opportunities for improvement

“Continuous improvement, practices deliberately and consistently, gives the board leverage to ‘grow’ the school system’s capacity to achieve its mission and

goals.”

Leading Change: The Case for Continuous Improvement, NSBA

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Leadership for LearningLeadership: Professional learning that increases

educator effectiveness and results for all students requires skillful leaders who develop

capacity, advocate, and create support systems for professional learning.

Leaders throughout the pre-K-12 education community recognize effective professional learning as a key

strategy for supporting significant school and school system improvements to increase results for all

students. learningforward – Standards for Professional Learning

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A Shared ExperienceYou can never develop common ground with your

teammates unless you share common experiences.”John C. Maxwell

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On Your Time – On Your Turf• Flexible scheduling

• In your division

• According to your needs

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Core Courses

3 core courses:

• Understanding School Boards in a Democracy• Building Our Team• Improving Communication

• Each course is 4 hours in length and is designed to be interactive.

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Understanding School Boards in a Democracy• Foundational course

• Explores the purpose of the board of education

• Looks at concept of the “good life” in schools & communities

• Focuses on values that serve as basis for decision making

• Discusses skills needed for boards to solve public problems

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Building Our Team• Second course in the core

• Identifies characteristics of effective teams

• Examines board’s style as individual team members

• Determines factors that influence trust

• Explores means of increasing Board/team effectiveness

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Improving Communication• Explores difficulties in and barriers to

effective communication

• Examines essential conditions for effective communication

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Participation is Required!• Courses are designed to encourage

participation

• Not just a “sit and get”

• Interaction, discussion, and reflection are required

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Future CoursesPossible titles:

• Working with Conflict• Improving Board/Superintendent Relations• Solving Problems and Making Decisions• Connecting with the Community• Managing Meetings• Planning the Evaluation of the

Superintendent• Evaluating the Board

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Steps in the Process1. Discuss Master Training Program with board

members and superintendent2. Reach participation agreement (100%)3. Contact Samantha Staebell at VSBA to

schedule workshops

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Recognition• Boards who complete the 3 core (Level 1)

courses of the Master Board Training Program will be recognized at the annual conference and will be awarded certificates of completion.

• Awards will also be given for the completion of additional training levels.

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Contact Information• Dr. Brenda Tanner, [email protected]

• Samantha Staebell, [email protected]

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