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The Idaho School Boards Association advocates for Idaho students and public education with leadership and service for local school boards.

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Leadership Institute

The Leadership Institute is offered to all ISBA members. This is a great learning opportunity for new and experienced board members as well as the district/charter school leadership team. Come join ISBA staff for this exciting leadership development opportunity.

School boards make a difference. Research conclusively demonstrates that school boards matter when it comes to student achievement. They don’t cause student achievement to improve, but their actions can either hinder or support improved student achievement. Gain the knowledge and skills at this year’s Leadership Institute to help elevate your board and district/charter to the next level for improved student success.

LEARNER OUTCOMES

  1. Understand the school board’s opportunities and authority.
  2. Improve the value of superintendent evaluation.
  3. Build skills to engage your community for student success.

AGENDA

9:00 am – 10:00 am – Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Leading with Vision
  2. Developing a Plan (Clear Goals & Progress Measures)
  3. Holding the System Accountable
  4. Building Public Support

10:00 am – 11:00 am – Superintendent Evaluation

  1. Why Evaluate
  2. What to Evaluate
  3. How to Evaluate
  4. Providing Feedback

11:00 am – Noon – Engaging the Community

  1. Knowing Your Why
  2. Public Participation Spectrum
  3. Listening
  4. Deliberating

Noon – 1:00 pm – Lunch

  1. Communicating
  2. Feedback for Improvement

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Practice Engaging with the Community

Eight Locations. Eight Days.

Marsing
Date & Time: May 1, 2025 . 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Marsing Community School Hub
Register HERE.

Boise
Date & Time: May 2, 2025 . 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Jannus Building on Elder Street
Register HERE.

Chubbuck
Date & Time: May 6, 2025 . 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Alpine Academy Charter School
Register HERE.

Idaho Falls
Date & Time: May 7, 2025 . 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Community Youth in Action
Register HERE.

Twin Falls
Date & Time: May 8, 2025 . 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: College of Southern Idaho, Taylor Student Union Building
Register HERE.

Cascade
Date & Time: May 14, 2025 . 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Trinity Pines Camp & Convention Center
Register HERE.

Moscow
Date & Time: May 16, 2025 . 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Heart of the Arts
Register HERE.

Coeur d’Alene
Date & Time: May 20, 2025 . 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Coeur d’Alene Midtown Center Meeting Room
Register HERE.

Important Information:

  • Registration for the event is $295. This includes lunch, workshop materials, snacks, and prizes.
  • Attendance at this workshop can be fully reimbursable by the State Department of Education for board members, superintendents, and charter administrators if the board hasn’t already used their development funds for the year.
  • ISBA requires a minimum of 4 registrants in order to hold the workshop in each location. If we must cancel a workshop due to lack of registrants, we will contact you and issue you a refund.
  • The cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to the event for which the attendee is registered, minus a $50 cancellation fee. After that date, no refunds will be given. No-shows will not be refunded. If cancellations are necessary, the notice must be made in writing to Ashley at ashley@idsba.org.

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