Workshops

In-person Board Workshops and Facilitation

The association offers workshops that cover such areas as governance, board self-evaluation, decision-making, teamwork, and communication, as well as many others. Through these sessions, boards will learn comprehensive, practical approaches and information. A brief description of each area can be viewed by clicking on the subject areas (the first is open by default).

Member boards are encouraged to take advantage of these professional development opportunities designed to support trusteeship and public school boards. If you prefer to customize or develop new material, contact the MSBA office.

Facilitation

► Multi-Year Strategic Planning

► Governance Models, Policy Manuals and Policy Development

As with most boards, it’s the school board that has the authority and not the individual trustee. This is why teamwork is so important. Board members need to support each other both at the board table and in public. Time wasted on working at cross purposes only serves to make you less efficient and effective. A cohesive unit can be creative and productive which is what it takes for students to learn.

Boards are about making decisions and sometimes those big decisions need to be looked at from different angles. In addition, board members change all the time and a tried and true method may need to be adjusted. With these changing dynamics, using some new tools to help you walk through the decision-making process can help move things along. This interactive and hands-on session provides three new ways to look at the decision-making process.

School divisions have policies governing school internet use but there’s a companion piece on using social media. It can engage the community, students and staff, be used to brand the division, have conversations on education trends or provide resources. The possibilities are endless. This module explores 4 C’s - conduits, community, content and making connections along with principles of effective communication and do’s and don’ts.

Workshops and Facilitation

In-person Board Workshops and Facilitation

Facilitation

Workshops

E-Bulletin

Acknowledgement

Follow us on Social