Whether you're a school board member, superintendent, attorney, school administrator or board assistant, you can benefit from attending the NCSBA Annual Conference, November 10–12, 2008. Join us in Greensboro to:

• Hear from innovators and forward thinkers about current and emerging best practices
• Connect with others in positions similar to yours to exchange experiences and explore ways to tackle common challenges
• Learn about what’s going on in school districts throughout the state

Start preparing for your conference experience now. Visit the conference website for more information on speakers, exhibitors and other agenda details.

• Clinic Session Opportunities - Consider sharing your best practices with your fellow school board members and administrators. NCSBA is accepting clinic session proposals for the conference. Proposals must be submitted online. You may view the guidelines for presenting here.

• NCSBA Proposed Governance Standards for 21st Century School Boards - Delegates of the 2008 Delegate Assembly will vote on the adoption of the NCSBA Professional Governance Standards for 21st Century School Boards. Board members can review and submit any comments or feedback regarding the standards during the month of September. Download the standards here.

• Exhibit Show - Registration is open for the conference Exhibit Show. Sign up early!