GSBA affords local school board members a great opportunity to fulfill their annual training requirements for the fiscal year in conjunction with the GSBA/GSSA Annual Conference held in Atlanta.   This is a convenient way to obtain the necessary credit for annual training (see O.C.G.A 20-2-230)

Three excellent programs are available for board members, superintendents and attorneys who represent local boards of education.  Below is a brief description of each workshop with links to more detailed information. Click on the "Registration" menu to register for the workshop(s) of your choice as well as the Annual Conference.

New Board Member Orientation (December 2 - 3, 2009)
The finest introduction to local school board service found anywhere.  All new school board members are required by law (O.C.G.A 20-2-230) to attend New Board Member Orientation within the first year of assuming office.  In the day and a half training, school board members will be introduced to school law, school finance issues including budget, parliamentary procedures, superintendent evaluation process and much more. Participants will receive 12 credit hours. Register for the New Board Member Orientation now. The cost for the two-day workshop is $250.

E. Freeman Leverett School Law Workshop (December 3)
One of the most important and prestigious workshops offered annually by GSBA. For over fifty years, GSBA has been the leader in helping local school boards interpret the complexities of Georgia's laws, rules and regulations regarding public education.  The E. Freeman Leverett School Law Workshop is the most heavily attended annual workshop offered by GSBA.  Participants will receive 6 credit hours. The price for board members and superintendents is $195. The price for attorneys is $250. Register for the School Law Workshop now.

GSBA Student Achievement Workshop (December 3)
Being an effective board of education has always been a challenge but never more so than today. In this age of accountability, the local board of educations primary focus must be the improvement of Student Achievement. This workshop will focus on examples of best practices that are making a positive impact in school districts around the state. Topics will include: school improvement planning, goal setting, collecting and using data as well as the collaboration between and among the board of education, superintendent and local school administrators and teachers. Participants will receive 6 credit hours. Register for Student Achievement workshop now. The workshop is $195.

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