Training & Events

PSBA, through its various programs, strives to provide the school leadership team with the tools they need to meet the responsibilities of school governance and leadership.

PSBA, through its various programs, strives to provide school board members, chief school administrators, board secretaries and other school leaders with the tools they need to meet the responsibilities of school governance and leadership.

Workshops and conferences

PSBA offers a variety of workshops throughout the year and throughout the state, from new board member training to negotiations training, to hot topics such as property tax relief, school law and district budgets.

Current Program Registration

Get short program descriptions and register online or get a PDF registration form.

  • Board President Training Camp
    Learn your responsibilities

  • Effective School Governance
    The Cornerstone to Student Success | Four Points Sheraton, Pittsburgh North

  • Fast Track: Ready, Set, Govern!
    New Board Orientation

  • Legislative Advocacy Conference
    April 25-26 | Hilton Harrisburg

  • NBO2--Budget Basics for School Boards
    Program 2 of New Board Orientation | February 2010

  • NBO3--It's the Law!
    Program 3 of New Board Orientation | March 2010

  • NBO4--The Board's Role in Promoting Student Growth and Achievement
    Program 4 of New Board Orientation | April 2010

  • PIL Course (PA Inspired Leaders Program)
    Course No. 1: Creating a Culture of Learning

  • PIL Course (PA Inspired Leaders Program)
    Course 2: Creating a Professional Education Program for Education Professionals

  • Region 12/Endless Mountains Cabinet Meeting
    BLaST IU 17, Williamsport

  • Spring Legal Roundup
    March-April

  • The Institute for Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations
    March, June & September

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    Multi-Day Conferences

    Our multi-day conferences give members a chance to hear from a variety of speakers on a related theme or topic.

    • Legislative Advocacy Conference
    • School Design & Construction Conference
      May 6-7, Lancaster Convention Center
    • Effective School Governance:
      The Cornerstone to Student Success
      Feb. 28-March 1, 2010 (NEW DATE!)
      Four Points Sheraton, Pittsburgh North
    • School Board Solicitors Symposium
    • Symposium on Educational Issues for Board Members
    • PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference
      Oct. 12-15, 2010, Hershey Lodge & Convention Center
    • DSBSA Annual Conference
      Oct. 13-15, 2010, Hershey Lodge & Convention Center



    On-site and Customized Workshops

    Does your district have a special need or want personalized training? PSBA offers on-site workshops and training to give you the in-depth education you need. Research services also can be tailored to assist schools in understanding and using important data.

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    Web Conferences

    Web conferences are one more way members can get the same great training without leaving their home or office..

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    Driving Directions to Programs

    A list of frequently used meeting sites for PSBA programs around the state.

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    Cancellation Policy

    For most PSBA inservice programs, refund of registration fee will be made only if cancellation is received at PSBA headquarters at least 72 hours in advance of meeting.

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