The Board Development Program was established in January 1990 by Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) with the GOAL of assisting and supporting school boards in providing visionary leadership to meet the future challenges of education in Florida.
The Program is voluntary and is uniquely designed to serve the leadership developmental needs of the entire school board and to address the specific needs of individual school board members. It provides a broad range of educational opportunities and activities for both new and experienced school board members.
The Program:
- Supports school boards as they focus on enhancement of student achievement;
- Assists school board members in developing a high level of boardsmanship skills and knowledge;
- Encourages school board members to take an active leadership role in education; and,
- Develops the ability of the school board members and superintendent to work effectively as a governance team.
The programs and distinctions available through the Board Development Program are listed below.
| Program | Audience |
| Certified Board Member | Individual School Board Member |
| Master Board | Entire School Board |
Distinction |
Audience |
| Certified Board | Entire School Board |
| Advanced Boardsmanship Certification | Individual School Board Member |
Technical assistance workshops on leadership skills are also available for school boards. Please contact Karen Denson at the FSBA Office for details.
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